For a long time The East was separated from the West. Of course, there was the Great Silk Road, and strange goods from India and China were delivered to Europe. They cost incredible amounts of money and were considered luxury items. In the middle of the 18th century, Western civilization developed at an accelerated pace, while the East lived according to the old laws.
This led to the conquest of India by the British and Indochina by the French. Unwillingly joining an unknown culture, the occupiers encountered the works of famous sages and translated them into European languages.
Shui appeared in Europe after France's futile attempts to subjugate China. A book about the structure of the Universe and vital energy Qi was passed on to translators, after which it reached selected readers in Western countries. Feng Shui became widely known only in the 90s of the 20th century.
The basis of the work on Feng Shui was created by the sage Lao Tzu in the 6th century BC. He described the energy flows that permeate space, the Earth, people and give them life. In his treatise, he organized information about the Universe and the conditions of existence of man and the world around him. Written during the period of fragmentation of China and including Taoist practices, the book was expanded many times, but its essence remained unchanged.
To those unfamiliar with the full work, it seems that feng shui is about recommendations for creating a favorable space for the home. However, this science is much deeper and contains philosophical and metaphysical aspects.
Now you can find adapted books on Feng Shui that will help you understand the teaching and, perhaps, change your destiny for the better.
Feng Shui concept
Translated into Russian, “feng shui” means air-water. Water is considered one of the essential 5 elements that make up all things and brings beneficial Qi energy. The rest - metal, wood, fire and earth - are also, according to teaching, present in each of the objects around us.
In those corners of space where Qi does not penetrate for a number of reasons, destructive Sha energy is formed, called “Poisoned Arrows”. It destroys the main concept of Feng Shui - the harmony of a person with the world around him and himself.
The ancient Chinese believed that life is beautiful regardless of the difficulties a person overcomes. Everyone is born to be happy, and the more Chi is concentrated around, the easier it is to achieve this state.
Qi energy and its types
Qi energy has several varieties.
- The celestial connects constellations and planets with threads.
- Natural flows along the “Draco Lines”, the meridians of the globe, and gives life to all creatures and plants on the planet.
- The public unites strengths and aspirations different nations and ethnic groups.
- Home fills a house or apartment energy flows affecting its inhabitants.
- Humanity gives strength to each individual and allows him to achieve his goals.
Correct regulation of the last two types of energy will help change the fate of the family or its members. This will require a special approach and numerous changes, but the result will be a cloudless life and good luck that accompanies the followers of Feng Shui.
In addition to the 5 elements or elements, the most important postulate of Feng Shui was the discovery of dualism in nature or the theory of the presence of Yin-Yang, female and male energies in it.
Only by balancing these energies will it be possible to achieve harmony both in the human body and soul, and in any ongoing process or natural phenomenon.
The concept of human existence in the Universe is based on the Yin-Yang theory and the 5 elements. There are two more concepts - the location of a person in time and space.
The Chinese believed that the Universe is not frozen and is undergoing constant changes, and therefore Feng Shui for the home changes over time. It is impossible to determine good zones in a home once and for all.
The ancient Chinese divided time periods into cycles of 180 years, which were then divided into 60-year cycles, and the latter into 20-year cycles. They divided the year into 24 seasons. In each period, energy flows changed and influenced the position of favorable places in the house.
The teachings of Feng Shui suggest starting the countdown of the energy of a home in accordance with the direction of entry into it. The metaphysical school of eastern science recommends using to determine unsuccessful and good zones there is a magic square of Lo-Shu in the house. It is on this that the concept of time and space is based.
Feng Shui distinguishes between two types of schools.
- Compass studies study the influence of cardinal directions on an individual.
- Schools of forms explain the physical impact on humans of the earth's landscapes, plants and animals, the shape of the home and the objects in it.
They are interconnected, and their postulates cannot be studied separately from each other.
The Lo-shu diagram is a tool of the compass school. It is a 3*3 magic square, which shows the original energy of the house. It is also used to determine the most appropriate time for the construction of a building and its improvement. The arrangement of numbers on it is the basis of all Feng Shui formulas. According to legend, the sage discovered them on the shell of a turtle that crawled out of the Lo River.
Another common instrument was the Bagua octagon. It is superimposed on the plan of a house or plot of land in exact accordance with the cardinal directions and represents an energy map. According to it, space is divided into 9 sectors, and each of them coincides with its own area of human activity.
Feng Shui for home
The most important area when assessing the energy of a house is its center. It is from this that the Bagua trigram zones are counted. They are responsible for the health, wealth, career and family of the person living in this room. Zones require a certain design and placement of talismans in them.
Dividing the house into zones
Having decided to arrange your house according to Feng Shui, Special attention You should pay attention to recommendations for arranging the bedroom, kitchen and living room. Their position is selected based on the orientation of the home to the cardinal directions and the Bagua trigrams superimposed on the floor plan.
Trigrams have their own natural element: metal, fire, etc. If desired, any part of the space can be strengthened or weakened by the color of the walls, scents or objects placed there.
The zones are divided as follows.
- Glory, reputation (South).
- Love (South-West).
- Children, creativity (West).
- Helpers, wanderings (North-West).
- Career (North).
- Training, knowledge (North-East).
- Family (East).
- Wealth (Southeast).
- Health (Center).
The same Bagua diagram shows the colors and names of the elements. By using them in the interior, the apartment owner will develop the energy of each zone and, as a result, receive a huge amount of vital Qi. By doing this, he will strengthen his own potential and become more successful in any area of life.
The main shades on the cardinal points are as follows.
- South is red.
- West – white or silver.
- North – blue or black.
- East is green.
Even seemingly insignificant details when decorating a home play a big role in harmonizing energy flows. A few tips will help you place furniture correctly and get rid of objects that attract Sha. A clear proof that the right effect has been achieved will be the desire of the apartment owners to return to it.
- Near front door and passages to rooms, in no case should you install voluminous cabinets or arrange mezzanines. Qi should flow freely throughout the space. It's hard for her to fill sharp corners, so you shouldn’t get carried away with them in the interior.
- Repairs need to be carried out more often, as dust and cracks cause stagnation of energy and have a bad effect on the atmosphere of the apartment.
- Broken dishes - Bad sign among many peoples. In the teachings of Feng Shui, it is absolutely prohibited. The sooner you can get rid of it, the sooner joy and abundance will come to your home.
- Getting rid of unnecessary trash, old clothes and broken objects is also necessary to establish harmony. If something is expensive and it would be a shame to throw it away, it should be cleaned and repaired.
- Doors to rooms should open inward, and only the door to the bathroom should open outward.
- Flowers and animals attract Qi. If the plants take root well and bloom, the energy resource of the home is high.
Feng Shui at home says that wealth only looks into impeccable transparent windows. Many may say that they are tired at work and they don’t have time to regularly clean their apartment, but those who want to attract good luck and money to their home will have to forget about laziness.
A broken rug in front of the door, clean window glass and things lying in their places will not scare away the beneficial energy of Qi, but, on the contrary, will lure it into the home.
A beautiful aquarium or paintings with clear streams and lakes can increase the positive energy in the apartment. The direction of water on them should go inside the house, and not outside, so as not to wash away the wealth from it. The same applies to the location of the mirror. It cannot be hung on the wall opposite the front door, otherwise it will reflect Qi and will not let it into the house.
The zone responsible for wealth is the southeastern part of the home. This is where you should put more flowers on the windows, including Money Tree, and put in a few coins. It is worth adding to the interior the colors of the metals used for stamping coins: yellow, orange and silver.
Feng Shui talismans
Since Qi energy is actively transferred by water, many Feng Shui talismans are in one way or another connected with the water element. Similar items include an aquarium, a three-legged toad, a heron and a turtle. It is useful to dip the last three figurines in water more often and not wipe them off after that.
A dragon with a pearl in its paw, representing the energy of Qi, will become the most powerful talisman when placed in the East or Southeast. Best choice there will be a jade or green figurine. You need to place the dragon at the eye level of the apartment owner, then its power will manifest itself to the maximum.
Transparent crystals are an excellent means of dispersing harmful Sha energy. Hanging on a red thread, symbolizing the element of Fire, they will improve the condition of even the negative areas of the room.
Conclusion
When a person or his relatives enter new apartment, finishing it to your liking is the most enjoyable and at the same time responsible task. In some ways, the tastes of family members do not coincide; children often quarrel over the room that each wants to occupy.
In such a stressful situation, it is difficult to find time to plan residential areas, according to Feng Shui for the home. However, the basic rules of the teaching are easy to follow, and they will help maintain an atmosphere of love and harmony in the house between loved ones.
For this purpose, it is not at all necessary to install a huge aquarium with goldfish or hang mysterious symbols on the walls. It is enough to take care of the cleanliness of your home and not clutter it with old, unnecessary things. Chi energy fills a home with cleaned windows, neatly arranged furniture, and well-functioning appliances and water systems.
Having competently and practically planned the premises of a house or apartment, its owner will put his thoughts in the same order. And this is the path to spiritual development, happiness and prosperity.
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PROHIBITION No. 1. Mirror arrangement
According to Feng Shui, it is forbidden to hang a mirror opposite the door, so that it cannot throw back the energy flowing into the room.
You should not place the mirror in matrimonial bedroom so as not to provoke the appearance of a rival or opponent.
In other rooms of the house, mirrors are acceptable and can even be useful. In this case, it is very desirable that the human figure is reflected in the mirror in full height and was whole, and not assembled from fragments.
Cracked, chipped or broken mirror must be thrown away immediately.
PROHIBITION No. 2.Garbage
You cannot place a trash can opposite the door. Dust, dirt, unused old things greatly disrupt the energy of any home. They store stagnant, dead energy that harms your business, relationships with people and health.
In addition, by keeping old things, you are programming your life for the onset of a “dark streak” in it, and then you will finally need all this rubbish.
You need to make room for comfortable, beautiful and new things, then you won’t have to wait long for their appearance.
PROHIBITION No. 3. Faulty, broken things
Things that you intend to use need to be repaired and put in order. Imagine that your home is a living organism. Will this body function normally if some of its organs are damaged or diseased?
It is necessary to repair all things that can be repaired, and those that cannot be repaired should be thrown away without regret.
This also applies to dishes, because cracked dishes serve as a place for the accumulation of negative Sha-Qi energy and if it is constantly used, this energy can be transferred to people. The accumulated energy in a person will lead to frequent quarrels and will turn luck away from a person. It is also necessary to throw away broken things because, having broken, this thing thereby removes some problem from a person’s life.
Particular attention should be paid to communications. Current taps and pipes are a direct path to poverty, and not only because of high water bills. Together with leaking and dripping water, your house loses the energy of wealth, so repairs will cost you less.
PROHIBITION No. 4. Floors of different levels
Floors in your home or in a separate room of it at different levels there shouldn't be. Multi-level floors are a very unfavorable moment. By energetically breaking up your space, you “split” your destiny into pieces.
By raising any zone higher than others, you make it dominant and draw energy from other zones, thereby drawing energy from those aspects of life for which these zones are responsible.
PROHIBITION No. 5.Sharp corners
You may be familiar with the concept of “poison arrows.” These arrows cause a distortion of the flow of qi energy and have an adverse effect on the person who is in their path. Protruding corners that shoot “poisonous arrows” need to be masked or “rounded.”
If this is not possible, rearrange the furniture so that the corners are no longer directed towards the places where you usually stand, lie or sit.
You need to pay attention to hanging shelves. They not only have angles, but also hang over you, which depresses your energy.
If you don’t want to be grounded from the shelves, you can “ground” them by hanging, for example, a curtain made of beads or bamboo from the bottom edge of the shelf that reaches the floor.
PROHIBITION No. 6.Toilet and bathroom
Unfortunately, the bagua map does not contain zones in which the location of a bathroom would be appropriate. But it’s not worth taking services outside because of this.
It is enough to keep the doors to the toilet and bathroom closed, maintain cleanliness in these rooms and eliminate any malfunctions in a timely manner.
If someone lives in your house a pet If you have a toilet next to yours, build a pet-friendly door into the bathroom door.
PROHIBITION No. 7.Closed windows
Living in a stuffy room is bad not only because of bad air. The Qi energy in the house should not accumulate, so as not to acquire a Yin character, but, passing through, wash it away.
Try to keep the windows open at all times or ventilate the apartment as often as possible. It is better if the windows are open in all rooms at the same time.
If you are afraid of drafts, you can ventilate the house in your absence.
PROHIBITION No. 8. Poorly located workplace
When working anywhere - in production or in the office, the quality of the work you perform and your life in general will be influenced by the fact how your workplace. If you spend a lot of time at work, make this place as comfortable as possible, both physically and energetically.
It is better to sit with your back to the wall, and this wall should not have windows and be solid.
You can, as a last resort, put a screen behind your back that will symbolically protect your rear.
If possible, try to turn the table in a direction that is favorable for you, but do not place it opposite the door leading into the room.
Also, you should not combine the living room and kitchen. Since, according to the canons of Feng Shui, the living room is a battery in which all a person’s luck and especially the luck of the head of the family accumulates.
If you attach the kitchen to the living room, this will lead to the fact that luck may completely leave this house and it will be extremely difficult to return it. Combining these two rooms leads to disruption of the accumulation of Qi energy.
PROHIBITION No. 9. Obstructed entrance
Trees growing in front of the house and blocking the approach of cars to it prevent the flow of Qi from penetrating into the home. This also applies to the accumulation of various things at the front door in the hallway.
Try to clear the entrance both inside and out. Exceptions can be made only for green spaces separating the house from the road if the building is facing the roadway.
IN in this case should choose least evil– bushes and trees will protect your home from the negativity emanating from the road.
Things such as clocks or wind chimes should not be placed above the door. They cannot be placed near the door, let alone placing such things on the door itself. This can cause many failures.
PROHIBITION No. 10. Dangerous neighborhood
The location of the building also plays an important role. Before purchasing a house, take a closer look at what will be located near it, as well as within line of sight.
A cemetery, hospital or prison is a very unfavorable neighborhood.
A well-groomed square or bank is quite successful.
Each of us at least once in our lives wants to rearrange furniture and objects, regardless of whether we are talking about a home or an office. After these manipulations are completed, many people notice that positive changes begin to occur in their lives - relationships in the family or with colleagues, bosses have improved, business has improved, and profits have increased.
Changes in your life can be replaced by placing your desktop according to Feng Shui. If you are planning to do a rearrangement, you should familiarize yourself not only with what kind of practice it is, which allows you to the right approach attract prosperity, luck, money, but also with the way you need to set the table to achieve such results.
Key Points of Feng Shui Practice
They learned about it in our latitudes relatively recently. However, over the past decades, we have heard more than once about what Feng Shui is, but everyone’s attitude towards this technique is different.
Some people practice it with pleasure, while others see in it something supernatural and therefore frightening. In fact, it is based on the interaction of the main elements. A person can “tune” it himself in order to achieve harmony and good luck.
To be more precise, Feng Shui is the practice of location, thanks to which it is possible to attract good luck and receive the favor of all the elements.
Many of the provisions of this practice are based not only on the interaction of the elements, but also on psychological aspects. If you do not pay attention to them, a person, without realizing it, may feel uncomfortable, which often becomes a source of trouble.
As a rule, objects are arranged according to Feng Shui home interior, but it has long been noted that the environment in the office is no less important. The arrangement of things and furniture plays a huge role in how quickly a person’s career will develop, whether he can get along well with colleagues, and find a common language with his superiors.
The location of the table also plays a significant role in all these issues.
Some of them will seem very simple to you, however, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we do not always follow even simple rules.
Here's what you need to consider first when arranging your desk in the office:
- You should not place it in such a way that you sit with your back to the entrance to the room. At the subconscious level, such an arrangement is perceived as potentially dangerous, and from the point of view of energy flows, such an arrangement can lead to betrayal. This is especially true when the door opens inward;
- You should not sit with your back to the window, otherwise there is a risk that it will be difficult for you to enlist the support of not only your superiors, but also your colleagues;
- Don't ignore the symbols of Water either. Don't position your desk so that they are behind you. Symbols of water, which include, for example, paintings of water, a fountain, an aquarium, etc., should be in front of you. Nothing bad will happen if these symbols are above you;
- Pay attention to the top. There should be no overhanging structures above your head (air conditioners, beams, columns, shelves, etc.). When placing a desk in an office according to Feng Shui, this should be taken into account, since such designs not only create a feeling of pressure, but also block positive energies;
- Hide the wires. Being in a visible place, they are a symbol of the outflow of finances, so telephone and computer wires should be removed behind racks or panels.
A successful table location is one in which a person sits facing the door, not directly opposite the entrance, but diagonally from it. At the same time, it is important that your place is clearly visible when entering the room and that no foreign objects block it.
Try to have a wall at the back of your workspace, and if this is not possible, hang thick curtains on the windows.
Correctly setting up a workplace in the office
Currently, in offices, places for each employee are often arranged in cubicles or behind partitions. Because of this, a person may feel that there is not enough space for him, and that interior items and equipment take up too much space. This is not a very favorable location according to Feng Shui, so in order to expand the space and make it more pleasant to perceive, you can use a painting near or above the desktop. It can depict a landscape, or better if it is some symbol of Water (lake, sea, river, etc.).
Having an item in your workplace that you really like will save you from feeling tired and routine. Looking at it, you will experience joy, and fatigue will recede. You can put a photo of someone close to you.
It is not recommended to work between racks, shelves, cabinets, and other furniture. All these items office interior limit career, interfere with the perception of new information and development. If there is no other option, clear out all those shelves and racks as much as possible.
According to Feng Shui of the workplace, a person needs protection. It can be provided by a large plant or other bright large object. This is especially true for those people who cannot afford to settle anywhere other than near large window. People who also work in an office located on high floors need even more protection.
Another recommendation on how to place your desk in an office according to Feng Shui concerns
lighting. It is desirable that, in addition to natural light, your workplace was illuminated by a lamp, which should be placed above your head or on the side opposite your working hand.
Often in offices, windows are covered with curtains or blinds, since bright Sun rays may interfere with work.
You shouldn’t completely abandon natural lighting, because it is also necessary for harmony and helps attract money. When working in a room without windows, you need to place a picture in it that depicts a natural landscape. It can be replaced with a small aquarium, flowers in a vase, or a large plant on the table.
One of the main rules of this practice is that your desktop should always be clean and free of foreign objects, papers, and documents.
A cluttered environment makes it difficult for positive energy to circulate. The room must be regularly ventilated, cleaned, preventing dust from accumulating, and papers must be constantly sorted out and those that are not needed at a given time must be sent to the archive. All this is important for attracting good luck, money, and prosperity.
Feng Shui table sectors
Your desktop can be divided into three parts, each of which deserves attention.
Center
This is the zone of luck, money, fame, aspirations and future achievements. This sector also symbolizes the successes of the past, and if you want to find incentive for achievements in the future, you can put your awards, framed certificates, cups, etc. in this part.
If there are none, it is better to leave the central part completely empty in order to open a free path to the future and bright prospects.
Left edge
It symbolizes prosperity, wealth. If you are striving for a good profit, you should place a money tree on the left corner of the table farthest from you; it is better if it is alive.
According to Feng Shui, it is the main tool for analyzing the energy assessment of any space, be it an office, a house, an apartment, or a personal plot. This octagon location is an energy map divided into 9 sectors, including the center. Each sector describes a specific aspect of a person's life. Below we will describe each of them.
Magic square Lo Shu, is a square with nine sectors, which, like the Bagua octagon, serves as a tool for analyzing the energy of rooms. According to legend, four thousand years ago, a divine turtle crawled ashore from the Lo River, with the image of numbers on its shell; the order of these numbers forms the basis of all feng shui formulas. 
Different schools of Feng Shui use either the Lo Shu magic square or the Bagua octagon, both tools give almost the same result, but there is still a slight difference, but we will not consider it in this article. For beginning Feng Shui practitioners, I would recommend using the Lo Shu square, as it is easier to apply to the apartment plan.
How to use the Lo Shu square
Lo Shu Square one of the main Feng Shui tools for assessing the energy of any room. To use it you will need a plan of your apartment or office, house, personal plot etc., after which you will need to determine the orientation of your room according to the cardinal points. To do this, take any tourist compass, stand with your back to the front door of your apartment, and take measurements with the compass; when measuring, you need to take into account interference from iron structures. So take a step forward from the door and take a second measurement, and if they match, then there is no interference and your measurement is accurate. If the results do not match, try to identify the source of interference and take measurements at a distance from it.
After you have taken measurements with a compass and accurately determined the orientation of your apartment. Apply a Lo-Shu square to the plan of your apartment, aligning it exactly with the cardinal points. Now in front of you is the energy map of your apartment, with the help of this map you can influence different aspects of your life, below we will consider them all in order.
How to correctly apply a Lo Shu square to a floor plan
According to Feng Shui practice, the correct shape of a house is a square or rectangle; in such rooms, Qi energy is distributed evenly, and applying a Lo Shu square to the house plan will not be difficult. To do this, take a plan of a house or apartment and draw lines along the load-bearing walls of the house; you should end up with a square or rectangle, depending on the shape of the building. Everything that fell overboard, balconies, ledges, everything non-residential premises does not need to be taken into account. Next, evenly distribute this square or rectangle into nine identical sectors, you should end up with nine identical squares or rectangles. Then mark the cardinal directions on the diagram.
If your apartment plan does not have correct form, that is, it is not a square or a rectangle. For example, your apartment is letter “G”, then also according to load-bearing walls draw it to a square or rectangle.
As can be seen in the figure, it is completely absent eastern zone apartments, this sector belongs to the family, below we will describe them all. According to Feng Shui, the residents of this house have disagreements with their parents, misunderstandings with their children and everything that is associated with the family sector. If you have a similar situation and are missing any sector, do not worry, there are corrective Feng Shui remedies that correct such situations and make the energy of your home favorable.
Sectors and zones of the apartment
Knowing the descriptions of all sectors and zones of the apartment, we can analyze the energy map of our home and find out which sector should be activated first in order to feel luckier, happier, richer, etc. You will find out in which zone it is best to place 
1. Career, life path - NORTH
Main element: Water.
Power element: Metal.
Colors for activating the sector: White, blue, light blue, black.
The Career sector refers to how you earn a living, it indicates your life path and your goals that you are striving for. The idea is that if you're truly on track, you'll feel really good at work, you'll be enthusiastic, and you'll enjoy your job. If this is not the case, then you should pay attention to this sector in your home.
2. Relationships and love - SOUTHWEST
Main element: Earth.
Power element: Fire.
Colors for activating the sector: red, pink, all shades of brown.
The sector of love and relationships is responsible for your relationships with a loved one, as well as relationships with friends and family. If you are single or have problems in your marriage, then it is worth focusing on this sector and getting it in order. To activate the sector, you can use paired things, for example two vases, red candles, etc.
3. Family - EAST
Main element: Wood.
Power supply: Water.
Colors for activating the sector: brown, green, blue, black, a little red.
The Family sector is responsible for your relationships with children, parents, as well as your relatives. If you have disagreements with your parents or children, then you should pay attention to this sector and put it in order. To activate the sector, you can use fresh flowers.
4. Wealth - SOUTH-EAST
Main element: Wood.
Power supply: Water.
Colors for activating the sector: purple, green, lilac, a little red.
The Wealth sector is responsible for material wealth, prosperity and prosperity. It also applies to your inner perception of the world, whether you feel happy and satisfied with life. To activate the sector, you can use an aquarium with fish, a fountain, or fresh flowers with round leaves. If you are haunted by financial failures in life, then you should first of all pay attention to this sector, put it in order, remove the rubble, if any.
5. Health - Center
Main element: Earth.
Power element: Fire.
Colors for activating the sector: beige, yellow, terracotta, orange.
This central sector is responsible for your overall health, your well-being, and how quickly you restore your strength. This sector has a special location, being in the center it unites other sectors together, so it has an impact on all sectors in your home. The word health conveys the direct meaning of this sector; the health of other adjacent sectors depends on its health, that is, if this sector is not in order, there are blockages, then this will negatively affect all other sectors and have a bad impact on all aspects of life. Or vice versa, if you activate this sector, then the positive one will have a positive impact on all other sectors in your home.
6. Helpers and travel - NORTHWEST
Main element: Metal.
Power supply: Earth.
This sector is responsible for travel, patrons, support of friends in difficult moments of life, as well as spiritual mentors and intuition. Do you have someone you can turn to in difficult moments in life? Do you have authoritative friends who can help you in insurmountable situations? If you are having problems with all this, then you should pay attention to this sector and put it in order.
7. Creativity and children - WEST
Main element: Metal.
Power supply: Earth.
Colors for activating the sector: gray, white, golden, silver, yellow.
This sector is responsible for how you spend your free time, leisure in nature, or how you express yourself through art, sports. And also your relationship with children and their upbringing. If you have problems conceiving, you should also pay attention to this sector. This area also relates to your setting of life plans and their implementation, the materialization of your desires.
8. Knowledge and wisdom - NORTHEAST
Main element: Earth.
Power element: Fire.
Colors for activating the sector: orange, yellow, terracotta, beige.
This area is responsible for how you learn, understand the world, and gain experience. If you are experiencing problems in the area of learning, you should first look for the reasons in this sector of your home. This sector is also an ideal place for home meditation and yoga.
The Chinese word “Feng Shui” has long been firmly established among Russians and is popular. According to Feng Shui, they arrange furniture in the house, plant plants, dress and even paint pictures. However, not everyone knows what Feng Shui actually is and how to use it in life. Today we will try to answer the question: “How to live according to Feng Shui”? First you need to understand what Feng Shui is. The word itself is translated from Chinese as “wind and water.” The teachings of Feng Shui involve the use of favorable flows of qi energy to improve human life.
A little history
The history of the teaching goes back centuries, to ancient China. The inhabitants of the Celestial Empire believed that everything on earth has energy. It can move freely in space and benefit people. The more freely energy flows in space, the more favorable the state of the environment will be. The Chinese learned to use this energy and settled only in those places where they could live in harmony with the outside world.
With the advent of communist rule in China, feng shui was banned. The dramatic events taking place in the country at that time led to a flow of migrants. As a result of this, Feng Shui spread beyond China and gained great popularity in Europe. However, current Feng Shui differs from ancient Chinese; it is adapted to modern man and his needs. Therefore, in our time it is also possible to improve life using Feng Shui.
How to live according to Feng Shui: basic rules
So how can you improve your life according to Feng Shui? modern world? First of all, you should pay attention to your home. In what area is it located? What surrounds him? Where do the windows go? According to Chinese teaching, place of residence plays a decisive role in harmonizing a person's life. By following simple rules, you can set your home in the right way and merge with cosmic energy.
- It is easy to notice that rich and poor people live in different areas. Moreover, these areas are often formed arbitrarily, that is, naturally. For example, if you build two absolutely identical areas in different areas, then after a while you will notice that one will be inhabited by rich people and the other by poor people. Why is that? According to the teachings of Feng Shui, poor areas do not have prosperous qi. Therefore, people living there will not prosper. Try to choose housing where wealthy people live.
- From a Feng Shui point of view, energy best follows the flow of wind and water. Therefore, in cities through which rivers flow, energy is better. At the same time, those houses that are located upstream receive the best energy. The activity of the river also plays a role - the calmer it is, the more favorable the energy.
- Pay attention to your neighbors. If calm and good-natured families live next to you, then your life will be more favorable. Quarrelsome and scandalous neighbors say that the energy here is not very favorable, so it is best to stay away from this place.
- Busy highways do not affect the energy sector in the best possible way. A large flow of cars accelerates the flow of energy, carrying it away from the house. Therefore, it is best to avoid proximity to congested highways, T-junctions and overpasses. It is best to settle near quiet streets with little traffic and smooth turns.
How to improve your life according to Feng Shui: pay attention to your home from the inside
A modern person is bound by many circumstances, so he cannot always choose his place of residence at will. At the same time, you can always improve your existing home by making the energy in it harmonious and favorable.
- If you live in a private house, then planting in the garden will help restore the disturbed balance of life and harmonize the environment. green plants. They will prevent negative energy from entering the house and activate true qi.
- Paintings depicting scenes of violence, war, disasters, and even bad campaigns will not bring happiness and peace to your home. Work in the style of abstractionism will not be conducive to a harmonious environment in the house. It is better to get rid of them without regret. Decorate your walls with classic paintings of tranquil nature or beautiful places. You can also hang portraits of relatives (not deceased ones).
- Get your house in order. Living according to Feng Shui implies cleanliness of both home and thoughts. However, without cleansing the first, it will not be possible to cleanse the second. Therefore, without regret, get rid of old trash that you never dared to throw away before. These things pull you back into the past and prevent you from starting. new life according to Feng Shui.
- In 1986, Chinese-American Thomas Lin Yu tried to transform feng shui by dividing the home into zones of love, money, career, children, and so on. However, according to the classical theory, life according to Feng Shui does not imply division into zones, since the energy of each house is individual. There are no identical houses, just like people. To correctly arrange objects in your home, you can study Chinese practices such as Bagua or Lo Shu.
Using symbols in the home
Classical Feng Shui does not pay attention to figurines and other symbols. It recognizes only the influence of the environment on energy flows. However, feng shui in its adapted modern form allows for the use of various figures to improve the home environment. This is associated with the personification of certain objects with the five primary elements - fire, earth, metal, water and wood.
The dragon is a symbol of strength and greatness, according to the ideas of Ancient China. The element it represents is Water. It is believed that the dragon gives wisdom to its owner and harmonizes life. This symbol can also bring success in financial matters and protect the home from negative energy.
The turtle is considered a symbol of happiness and longevity. She mainly helps the owner of the family, giving him health and wisdom. In order for the talisman to help in work matters, it is better that it be made of metal. A ceramic turtle will help in financial matters, and a soft turtle toy will improve the atmosphere in the house. However, do not overdo it with talismans. Turtles love solitude, so one figurine in the house is enough.
The three-legged toad is considered a symbol of wealth. It will bring success in financial matters, help improve well-being and attract good luck. Also, the figurine of this animal can become the keeper of the hearth. For people who love to spend money and cannot control it, it is best to buy a toad with a coin glued to its mouth.
A carp figurine is considered a symbol of good luck and spiritual development. It will help those who want to learn courage and patience. Two carp can bring harmony to the relationship between a man and a woman. You can decorate your house not only with a figurine of this fish. Paintings, panels or photographs with her image will have the same effect.
Is it enough to choose the right house according to Feng Shui?
The science of ancient China was very developed. The Chinese attached great importance to all aspects of life. At the same time, they understood that for a harmonious life the right choice home is not enough. In ancient China, they paid serious attention to spiritual purity and harmonious relationships with others. They believed that for good they would be rewarded with good, and for evil they would be punished.
Surprisingly, these simple truths still apply today. It is necessary to keep not only your home clean, but also your thoughts and feelings. Then harmony itself will enter your life without any special devices.
