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Getting
Started with Feng Shui
by Jill
Henry
Feng shui (pronounced fung shway) is the idea of living in harmony and
balance with our environment and dates back over 7000 years. It is the
study of energy (Chi) and how its circulation affects people. The circulation
of this invisible energy can be blocked or distorted by our environment,
thus creating Shar Chi (or negative energy).
Feng shui may be approached on several levels.
Arrange your home, office, business for good circulation of Energy.
In arranging a room, nine areas are noted to be of special significance.
The following table, also known as a Baqua Map, illustrates the relationship
of areas in a room (or home) in relation to the room's Main Entrance.
Imagine dividing your room (home, office) into the following nine areas,
then place objects which reinforce the attributes of each area.
* Note: If using the Compass Method, disregard the 'main entrance'
and look at the room or building by Compass Directions.
Use 'cures' to generate energy when the structure of the room
or building prevents placement of above items.
BRIGHT OBJECTS: Mirrors, Faceted Crystal balls, gems, lights,
candles...
SOUNDS: Wind chimes, bells, music
LIVING CHI: Flowers, Plants, Birds, Fish
MOVING: Mobiles, Chimes, Fountains
HEAVY: Stone Sculptures, Furniture
MECHANICAL: Computers, Stereos, TV
BAMBOO: flutes
COLOR: Relates to each area on Baqua Map
WHERE TO BEGIN?
Choose a room to begin. An office, bedroom, or family room will do nicely.
Stand in the main door and survey each of the eight Life Areas as illustrated
in the Baqua Map. Look for 'flow-less' areas, dead, empty areas
or cluttered areas. Remove blocks to energy (Chi) first by cleaning
and un-cluttering. Then look for accents to help energy flow.
Leaded crystals are one of the most common, and easiest cures to apply.
Lead crystals increase the balance of yang (the masculine energy of
heat, life, summer, day, sun and fire) energy resulting in greater energy
flow and life force.
Common places to hang crystals are:
* A long hallway with many doors where energy becomes 'trapped'.
Hang the crystal from the ceiling half way down the hall to slow and
disperse energy.
* When a door is directly in line with a bed, desk chair, or place you
spend a lot of time. Hang the crystal between the door and bed/chair
so Chi (energy) will slow down.
* When steps lead directly to a door. Place the crystal between the
bottom steps and the door.
* Wherever you wish to create a greater and smoother energy flow. Placing
a crystal in each window allows sunlight to pass through, activating
the Chi (energy) in a gentle, yet powerful way.
Mirrors are another common cure, used to deflect something negative
away from you or to reflect something positive into your environment.
Common uses of mirrors include:
* When a ceiling slants down above a bed or down on your head in the
office, place a mirror face up with the intention of lifting the ceiling
back up.
* When a room you spend time in is over a garage, place a mirror face
down to reflect away the energy coming up from below.
* To draw a pleasant outside scene (lake, trees, sky) inside, place
a mirror near a window so it reflects the scene inside the room.
By now, you have the idea. You want to open up closed areas and allow
energy to flow easily. Experiment. If it feels good to you, it probably
is! And most of all, have fun creating a room of well being.
Dr.
Henry is the author of Llewellyn's new publication, Energy
SourceBook - the Fundamentals of Personal Energy. For further information
contact Dr. Henry at mail@mountainvalleycenter.com.
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