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Health Advice and Information on Feng Shui
feng shui
n. The Chinese art or practice of positioning objects, especially graves, buildings, and furniture, based on a belief in patterns of yin and yang and the flow of chi that have positive and negative effects. n : rules in Chinese philosophy that govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to patterns of yin and yang and the flow of energy (qi); the favorable or unfavorable effects are taken into consideration in designing and siting buildings and graves and furniture
Feng shui is now used popularily in peoples homes and offices. Changing the layout of the area and adding or taking away certain elements within that sace to create more balance and harmony and to prove greater positivity. People believe that this help or promotes the self healing aspects. Many also think that the idea is good and the outcome effective and pleasing to the eye.
Most experts agree that Space Clearing will improve the quality of our
lives more effectively than any other Feng Shui technique. Space
Clearing quickly cleanses our living or working environment of the
negative energies that are responsible for many of the difficulties we
experience from day to day.
The
Chinese and
millions of other people believe, and live their lives by these natural
forces. There are many different 'schools' of Feng Shui and you
will find
variations in the use and positioning of items.
A good Feng Shui Consultant or
practitioner can suggest ways
to improve the environment and harmony in any home or business using the five
elements, xuan kong flying star, colour,
positioning of furnishings etc, cures for problem areas and much more. Feng Shui
is used by millions of people all over the world to enhance and attract good
health, wealth and relationships.
What colour to paint my
room, and which colour represents which element? The elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water are the foundation for
Feng Shui balance and play a very important role in creating the perfect
environment.
This is the productive cycle
Wood feeds Fire, Fire feeds earth, Earth feeds metal, Metal feeds water, and
Water feeds Wood. This is known as the Sheng cycle.
Destructive cycle
Metal destroys Wood, wood destroys earth, earth destroys water, water destroys
fire, and fire destroys metal.
Controlling cycle
Wood controls metal, metal controls fire, fire controls water, water controls
earth, earth controls wood.
Dissolving cycle
Wood dissolves water, water dissolves metal, metal dissolves earth, earth
dissolves fire, and fire dissolves wood.
THE FIVE ELEMENTS
Wood
The first element is wood because it is the beginning of new life; it is the
creator of the five-element cycle. We have heard many times that people use wood
furniture as a wood element, this is not a good substitute to use as furniture
is dead wood it is lifeless and contains none or little Ch'i, although it can
contain positive energy, if it has had a good history, remember furniture,
books, virtually anything can contain bad energy from previous owners or even
someone who has handled it, that is why cleanse all products
before use, because we do not always know the history behind them
whilst they were being manufactured. You need to use live wood in the form of a
bushy plant similar to a "money plant" as it holds so much live Ch'i
and also retains it. Plants also filter the air we breathe; it is so much better
to use a natural form when it comes to the wood element. Remember to feed and
water it, because if it dies it will hold Sha Ch'i, even on any dead leaves, so
keep it in good condition. The wood element can be replaced by the colour green.
I find that the colour is not as effective as the element of live wood though.
There shouldn't be many times that you need to use a colour to replace live wood
as there are so many plants that we can use indoors. You can of course use both
together.
Wood represents the directions of East and the Chen Trigrams 3. It
also represents the South East and the Sun Trigrams 4.
Fire
Fire Element is the most "Yang" of the elements. Because fire is so
Yang, this is the one instance where colour does work well. A tea-light or table
lamp with a red shade make excellent fire remedies, please be very careful when
using candles.
Fire represents the South and the Li Trigram 9.
Earth
Earth element is often confused with soil, which is only part of the element, it
needs to be combined with rock, clay, and stone etc. i.e. a terracotta pot
filled with soil is a perfect earth element, or a clay statue. Earth colours are
yellow, beige but not as effective as the real element itself.
Earth represents the North East or the Ken Trigram 8. It also
represents the South West or the Kun Trigram 2. In addition, it represents the
"Centre" of the Master Trigram 5.
Metal
Metal can be found in many forms. Silver, Gold, Copper, and Bronze are just a
few of the Metal Element. You can also be creative when using this element; you
could use a brass Kwan yin, three-legged toad or a nice Dragon. When choosing an
element try to look at the shape, don't use sharp points or unattractive objects
just because they have the element you need, Feng Shui is about creating a
harmony and balance and it should look attractive in the environment.
The colours you should use are white, gold, and silver. Metal is
the Tui Trigram 7 in the West. It is also the Chien Trigram 6 in the North West.
Water
Water is the key element; we would not exist without it, our planet as our body
is made up of mainly water. It is a very powerful element to use, it should
always be clear and free flowing, never let it go stagnant, as this will create
many problems. A fountain or aquarium is ideal or a simple fishpond in the
garden. Water has always been associated with power. It has been used for
thousands of years by Kings and Emperors in the form of protection as in a moat,
or a powerful attraction for abundance. If you look at most Cities today, they
are either positioned near the water or have large lakes or rivers close by.
Most ocean-side and lakeside homes are also sought after. The colours blue or
black can replace water. Water represents the Kan Trigram 1 in the North.
You should be careful when using the elements in certain areas,
Ideally you should have a consultation for best advice because if used
correctly they can have a major impact on wealth, health, relationships etc.
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