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2007 Feng Shui Year Of The Boar
What are the important tactics for the "2007 Feng Shui Year of the boar?"
I've been asked this question too many a time even before the beginning of the lunar Chinese new year, which is the eighteenth of February this year. I'm not surprised though because the Chinese tradition dictates that each household would do some clean-up rituals before the end of each year.
When one wants to clean up the energy of the house to make it a real "Feng Shui house" so to speak, one'd definitely need to sort out the Feng Shui in the bedroom to begin with, and then incorporate good Feng Shui interior design wisdom to put things in the most appropriate positions according to the "Flying Star" energy flow chart of each year. Such ordinary household objects as plants, fountains, mirrors, lamps, artistic objects and the like - they have to be cleverly positioned in order for the desired effects of a good "Feng Shui house" to take place.
The sure sign of excellent Feng Shui interior design will be that when someone enters this house, they'd feel its harmony which is not too "yang" nor too "yin" - i.e. everything is in dynamic and yet gentle flow. Everything is done with the right touch. The lighting from outside just blends in nicely with the interior setup...etc.
But the most important thing is: all these have to be done according to the "Flying Stars" energy flow chart of each particular year. Or else, it'd be just a nicely decorated house, not a good Feng Shui house with Feng Shui interior design in use.
For example, in this 2007 Feng Shui year of the boar, the "Yellow Star of the Earth" falls upon the NE direction. It's because of the nature of this "Yellow Star of the Earth" that it's best not to put anything that is too vibrant and dynamic in the NE direction.
Let's say, the Feng Shui in our bedroom dictates that a TV is located at the NE corner of the room, and that around that corner are also some floor lamps that will be on all evening until bedtime. As this goes against the nature of this "Yellow Star" which resides in the NE direction this year, there is bound to be some negative experience derived from this incompatible mix of positioning. We might get irritated for no reason as soon as we enter the bedroom; we might argue easily over some insignificant issues, which seldom happened in the past year; we might feel uncomfortable or even sick being in the bedroom for no reason...
Physical as well as emotional sensations of this nature are often caused by the inappropriate Feng Shui setup that changes every year. Yes, in Chinese, there's a good old saying that goes "Feng Shui rotates itself constantly."
Therefore, the first and foremost important point to bear in mind if you want to live in a good Feng Shui house in 2007 Feng Shui year of the boar, is to ensure the NE directions are clear of anything that is too "Yang" or too dynamic by nature. No spiky plants, no hi-fi or TV, no heater, or anything that emits too much dynamic energy...in the NE direction.
What to do if you just so happen to have these but can't change any of them:
Not to worry, it's going to be easy - put a white earthen object such as a vase, or a piece of art in white color, or a dog statue in the NE direction. This, according to the rules of I-ching, will help neutralize the negative influences derived from such a wrongful mix of Feng Shui factors.
Mind you though, this is only the first and foremost Feng Shui concern for 2007. There are still a few important points to be dealt with later.
Some offices design cubicles according to the principles of Feng Shui. The main purpose of using Feng Shui is to use the positive energy of the surroundings to enhance productivity.
If the entrance of the cubicle is not visible when working, place a mirror in a picture frame to reflect the entrance so that the people entering or passing by the cubicle are visible. For a little protection from behind, place a red sweater or a jacket across the back of the chair or for that matter even a red piece of tape will do. If one wants to use bagua, that is the map of Feng Shui in the cubicle, the door of the cubicle is to be used as the point of orientation.
One of the most basic cures for a workspace is to be sure that when sitting at the desk or computer, one is sitting in the "command position." The command position is a place where you can see the majority of the cubicle, including the entrance, and are out of line with the flow of chi, i.e. the natural positive energy. It is important to bring living and positive energy into the cubicle, this can be achieved by placing a few healthy plants in the cubicle and a fountain at the entrance. Always ensure that the work desk is clutter free. A desk lamp on the top left-hand corner of the desk can boost the finances. The telephone should be on the right-hand side, so that the people who call are more helpful. For left-handed people, the address book should be placed on the right for the same reason. The left-hand side is known to be the knowledge area, hence all reference books including dictionaries, tax law books, and encyclopedias should be kept on that side. People in the creative fields such as journalism or graphic design should have a rounded desk where as those involved in numbers such as accountancy should go for a rectangular desk with rounded corners.
Feng Shui tends to improve productivity. Doors and windows, cubicle walls, and furniture are also placed according to Feng Shui to bring in the positive energy into the workspace.
The bedroom is the most important part of the house. In a day we spend at least 8 out of 24 hours in the bedroom. It de-stresses us at the end of the day and gives us enough energy to get up and get going at the beginning of the next day. Feng shui places great importance on encouraging good chi in the bedroom so your could get optimum benefits from its good vibrations. In a reverse scenario, we could suffer the ill effects of bad Feng shui.
One glaring example is the connection with an accident-prone person and the wrongful placement of his bed. Ideally one should get a minimum of 8 hours sleep. This means that you would be spending 1/3rd of the day on your bed itself. That is by all means a long time in one place and your bed should be given its due importance. Bad positioning of the bed and its surrounding can make for a bad, restless sleep and its ensuing health problems.
You need to keep in mind a few points while designing your bedroom for best Feng shui results. The most important is to place the head of bed in such a way that it has a solid wall behind it. This ensures that your head is as close as possible to the solid wall and protects it. When your head is ‘unprotected' by the wall it gets exposed to negative or inauspicious energies that may be floating around.
In Feng shui, the height of your bed is equally important. A very high bed could give you the feeling of being suspended in mid-air. Feng shui lays great stress on so-called earth energy. You need to stay grounded to offset certain negative energies. When you are asleep in a Yin state you leave your energy system wide open and could be easily affected by these negative vibrations. Sleeping in this ‘suspended' manner leaves you open on all sides and leave you much more vulnerable.
According to Feng shui you should try as much as possible not to have a ceiling fan directly above your bed. A ceiling fan radiates intrinsic energy imprints, which keep our middle-section empty. This could be especially dangerous to pregnant women. Even to someone who is not pregnant this could upset the balance of the solar plexus. This is exactly what causes the feeling of being ungrounded or the feeling of free falling when one is going through a particularly bad phase.
Mirrors should as far as possible be avoided in the bedroom. If you need to have one, make sure it is not in direct line with your bed. Mirrors are said to cause nightmares by reflecting your negative energy while you sleep. The same goes for all other reflecting surfaces such as computer screens or framed pictures and paintings.
The bedroom should have a predominance of pastel or relaxing colors that soothe and relax you, not loud bright colors that energize you and keep you wide awake.
Try these few simple Feng Shui Bedroom tips out for yourself. You should start to see improvement almost immediately. And remember, these are only the beginning of what Feng Shui can do for you.
There are various ways to pick a baby name. The ways vary from different Feng Shui schools. Feng means wind, while Shui means water. Feng Shui Masters found a way to relate Feng Shui with baby name.
Chinese astrologers use Feng Shui on how to pick a baby name. The name at birth is very important to the baby and couple. A good shape name brings good luck to the holder of the name.
Kua Numbers
The astrologers determine the Kua number of your birth year. Kua number tells whether the name is auspicious, or inauspicious. The Kua number calculations vary between female and male. The general idea is to add the last two digits of the birth year until you produce a single digit. Then, you subtract to 10.
For example, 9 is the Kua number for 1973 birth year for male. First, you add 7 and 3. You will get 10. Then, you add 1 and 0. You will get 1 which is a single digit. You subtract 10 by 1. And, the Kua number is 9.
For female, the calculation varies slightly. You add 5 after you add the last two digits of the birth year. For example, 4 is the Kua number for 1973 birth year for female. First, you add 7 and 3. You will get 10. Then, you add 10 and 5. You will get 15. Next, you add 1 and 5. You will get 6 which is a single digit. Finally, you subtract 10 by 6. The Kua number is 4.
Eight Characters
The eight characters are more commonly known as Ba Zi. The astrologers look at the eight characters to tell the useful element. There are three commonly way to use the eight characters. First, the astrologers find any lacking element to complement another element. For example, the wood is a lacking element. The astrologer finds a name that is associated with wood such as timber, branch, forest, and bark.
Second, the astrologer finds the required element. For example, the word requires water and earth. The water is a missing character. The astrologer supplies a character associated with water.
Lastly, the bad baby names are used to ward off evil spirits on the old days. They believe the evil spirits lose interest with a bad baby name. For example, rat, and snake are good example.
Yin and Yang
The Chinese characters compose of strokes. In Feng Shui, the total number of strokes also matter. Depending on the school, Feng Shui master tells you the correct number of strokes. The Ying is the even number of strokes, while the Yang is the odd number of strokes.
I love Feng Shui! Whether you believe this ancient Asian design method is based on ancient wisdom or superstition, Feng Shui includes some valuable principles and is simply fun! Consider these Feng Shui rules:
- Don't sleep with your feet facing the bedroom door.
- Place head of bed so that you can see the doorway.
- Don't sleep next to the wall that has the meter box on it.
- Don't place head of bed next to a bathroom wall.
So where do my husband and I put our bed according to these rules? In our bedroom with four walls, one wall is all closets, one wall backs up to the bathroom, one wall is all doors opening to the garden, and the last one (oh my!) has the meter box on it! Not to worry, Feng Shui has all kinds of rules to fix any problem, including using crystals and houseplants to counteract negative energy.
Design Psychology, based on years of scientific research, comes to some of the same conclusions that Feng Shui practitioners, based on years of experience, utilize. But Design Psychology boldly contradicts the Feng Shui rule that you can't sleep with your feet facing the bedroom door.
Design Psychology creates rooms to support happiness and well-being. The bedroom, a personal space for refreshment and enjoyment, requires attention to details like the bed placement for comfort. As the main attraction, the bed is usually the focal point of the room. Therefore, position the headboard directly opposite the doorway up against a wall. This creates the visual expansion of the room and underscores the bed's importance. A greater reason to place the bed so that it faces the doorway is for a feeling of security. People feel safe when they can easily see the door.
The bed represents the beginning and ending of life. In the past, people were conceived, born, and they died in the same bed. You spend more time in your bed than in any other piece of furniture. So, follow Feng Shui rules or Design Psychology principles and place your bed with the head facing the entrance of the room. Not only will this spot reinforce the bed's significance in your design plan, you will feel comfortable and sleep well!
Feng shui for clean homes In kitchen you need to separate elements of fire and water. If your gas stove is situated too close to a sink, separate these zones with something made of wood, for example with a cutting board.
You should not put a bed near window or home plants (they take energy away), and also near ‘achievements of progress' (computer, TV set, CD-recorder), which evolve bad energy.
Do not also hang any shelves above your bed. Apart from the fact that conglomerations above a bed prevent energy from circulating, they are also rather dangerous.
You should clear balcony off various rags, bottles and broken skis.
In small apartments the bed plays the role of a sofa too. A screen will help you to correct this situation. In the night, it will enclose your bunk, in the afternoon, writing table.
The simplest way to stir up the centre point of the apartment is to put a rug or crystal bright chandelier in it.
As for pantries, you should not create a storehouse for unnecessary things of it. Some things, necessary in your everyday life should be kept there: vacuum cleaner, fan, and ironing-board.
In combined lavatories you should separate main parts (bath –lavatory pan) with a screen from each other. If sanitary arrangements turned out to be in a health or wealth zone, due to an unhappy planning, try to bring a negative effect of this situation to minimum.
Feng shui for Location of Kitchen
South-East kitchen is the best direction for a kitchen and while North-West is the second best direction. Generally the cooking platform should be made towards the eastern wall of the kitchen. Cook should face East while cooking, it will help him/her to cook tasty food. Cooking platform should never touch the North wall of the kitchen. It should be avoided. However the platform can be extended to the southern part of the kitchen. If the house is facing south-east, kitchen can be located in the north-west corner but in this case also the platform should not touch the north wall and cooking should be done facing east in the south-east corner of the kitchen. Lofts should always be made in the west or southern walls of kitchen. Never have lofts in the northern and eastern walls. But if its necessary have lofts on all sides of the walls.
Sink or basin for cleaning utensils in the kitchen should not be in the north-east but can be made in the north-west with the flow of water in the north-east.
Drinking water should be kept in the north or north-east direction for good health.
Flow of drainage water to the north or east is good and it gives good health to the inmates of the house.
If the entrance of the house is from north or west, then kitchen can be constructed on the south-east corner of the house or the building.
If the entrance of the house is from the north-east side then the kitchen should always be in the south-east direction.
If your kitchen is in the wrong direction and Chi flow in the kitchen is very fast or stagnant, you can reorient your kitchen as per Feng Shui rules to making it auspicious tips and bring happiness and health in your home as well as in your family.
This has got to be the best! Recently I had the good fortune to participate in a total Renovation in a home. The entire inside of the large house was gutted and I was asked for advice on colors, new furniture, whether to heighten the ceiling, how many bathrooms to put in and where they should be placed; it was quite an undertaking and I was enjoying the hours we spent discussing different aspects of things.
Lucy, my client, was a lovely lady. With very particular tastes and fortunately, had the finances to change the "shell" she had purchased into anything she wanted. I always ask my clients how they heard about Feng Shui, what drew them to it. And I've heard many stories over the years, but this was MY particular favorite:
Lucy had started a new business in Brooklyn five years ago; it was a day care center. One problem: she was open almost three months and had not been able to sign one child up. She was worried she would have to close it already, after the expense of work she had done there as well as rent and other expenses, she was pretty much tapped out.
One thing I love about Lucy is that she doesn't pull any punches. She tells people things straight out and never thinks to censor her words. One day while literally praying for a customer, an elderly Chinese man came in. She looked straight at him and said "Mister, if you came to ask me for money, you're flat out of luck. I don't have a dime and if I don't get a miracle soon, I'll be out of business."
Very quietly, the man turned to leave. But he turned back around, reached in his pocket and handed Lucy a ten dollar bill. "You have an empty fish tank" he said. "Take this money and go buy some fish, the money will come." Lucy said she was a bit stunned but closed the business and walked down the block to buy some fish as he directed. The next day, she reported, she signed up four children to her day care center. Today, five years later, there is a waiting list to get in for that one and the other one she opened.
She had never heard of Feng Shui and the kind gentleman did not mention it but a few weeks later she caught part of a show talking about it. And they focused on a fish tank. She said something clicked with her and she had been reading about it and employing Feng Shui techniques since then.
You have to wonder, did Lucy just get lucky and strike it rich? Or could some fish have attracted all this wealth into her life? She'll swear it's the fish and after all the years of doing this work, I would too. She was finally able to purchase her dream house (well, her dream shell and turn it into her dream house). She calls me on occasion to give me updates on the house, how it is coming and most importantly, how it feels . She loves it and says it is her sanctuary.
That is how we all should feel from the moment we walk in the door, out of the stresses of the outside world and home in our own dream house, whether it is large or small. While most of my client's certainly don't have the results Lucy has had with Feng Shui, it never ceases to amaze me the transformations that have occurred for them; New and better careers, finding the love of their life, achieving a pregnancy they thought would never happen, the stores are endless. And always wonderful to hear.
The next time you are feeling down, stuck, or wanting to change something in your life, try Lucy's approach. Get a fish tank and buy some fish. In Feng Shui, we ask that you get Nine red goldfish and one Black one. We buy the black one to absorb the energy if one of the others passes over, sort of like insurance. If it doesn't attract lots of wealth into your life, at least you'll have something very pretty to look at! And honestly, you'll never know until you try.
So many things in Feng Shui come from ancient ways and rules that might not seem obvious at first. Ironically enough, some of the earliest writings about Feng Shui, almost 2000 years ago, spoke of Feng Shui as being derivable and stemming from things that were almost common sense. Perhaps to the ancient Chinese, for whom Feng Shui had been a tradition for 1000 years already, it was common sense. For us in the west, however, we need a little help.
One thing nearly all of us need is a way to “unclutter” our environment. Clutter interrupts the flow of Chi, or energy, and symbolizes the way our lives will be on edge just as our home is. While Feng Shui does not have many hard and fast rules for “uncluttering” your life, there are some common sense steps to take before good Feng Shui can happen.
We all have stuff that we don't really use or need. For some reason, we just can't seem to part with it. Often times, we get rid of the easy stuff in a matter of minutes, but then we just can't seem to make up our minds on what of the other stuff stays or goes.
We all have our excuses, “..but it's so nice,” or “..that was really expensive,” “..I barely got any use out of that,” “..hopefully I'll wear that again someday,” or my favorite, “..I'll feel so guilty if I throw this out.”
For every item that you can't decide what to do with, make a note of what excuse you are using to hang on to it. Listen to the voice in your head that tells you to keep it, and make a note of why.
As you start to do this, you should start to get a clear picture of just exactly what it is that is keeping you tied to certain things. You may find that, for example, you have no trouble throwing away greeting cards from last Christmas, but it would take a crow bar to pry that pair of pants out of your hand that you haven't been able to wear in three or more years.
It doesn't mean that you are heartless when it comes to the greeting cards, it means that you are comfortable and secure in the knowledge that your friends and family love you. It also means that you are probably not so comfortable with your body image and are having trouble accepting the fact that you simply can't fit into those pants anymore.
Plenty of other people, on the other hand, might have no trouble throwing out those clothes, but cringe at the thought of throwing away postcards that are 20 years old. I can feel the guilt and inner struggle now as the mind says “it's only paper, there is no reason to keep this,” while the heart weighs a ton at the prospect of “throwing away” all those friends and family members. The problem is not the postcards, it's where our own personal insecurities lie.
So many of the reasons we hold on to clutter have to do with memories of past events, or the hope of usefulness in the future. Holding on to things gives us a sense of hope, or a sense of reminiscing. Both of these make it harder to live in the now. If you fill your closet with clothes that are too small, you remind yourself every day that you are not the size you want to be, and that you are not happy with where you are now. You remind yourself that you still have hope for losing that weight and being skinnier some day. Every day, as you reach for an article of clothing that is not one of the “goal” items, you get a small sense of failure.
Imagine the toll these little message put on you day after day. You wouldn't look in the mirror and tell yourself that you are a failure every day, would you? I certainly hope not. The message here, though, is closely related if not the same. When you hold on to things that represent what you wish for, and are unhappy about presently, it brings bad energy to your self every day. When your closet contains clothes that fit your body, your life, and your personality, every wardrobe choice becomes a positive step towards a good outlook on the day, and on your life.
It is difficult sometimes to make the decision to be clutter free, and sometimes even more difficult to make that decision a reality. At every item you can't seem to let go of, listen to the voice in your head and learn to discover the real reasons why you hold on to things that seem to have no use or purpose. Learn to let go of these things and enjoy the here and now. The good energy will begin to flow better, and the path to good Feng Shui will have begun.
Many people have heard of Feng Shui, and have wondered what having a Feng Shui life consists of. Some believe it is but silly superstition or ancient fairy tales. In fact, Feng Shui is the knowledge that comes from studying and understanding how the environment around you impacts you and your daily life.
In the Chinese language, Feng (fung) means “wind” and Shui (schway) means “water”. These two basic elements are considered to be the fundamental elements for life to exist. Feng Shui dates back over 3,000 years, and continues to evaluate how ch'i, Chinese for “energy,” flows in one's environment and the impact that this flow has on one's life.
At it's inception, the art and science of Feng Shui focused on the arrangement of the home for optimum safety, comfort, and security. One's bedroom would be positioned properly for the deepest and most restful sleep. Doors would be placed in such a way as to provide security from negative energies. Every detail was accounted for, including the stove's proper placement to ensure that the rice would be cooked properly, each and every time.
As the years have passed, Feng Shui masters have developed more sophisticated ways of evaluating the impact of our increasingly complex environments on ch'i. These methods include the measurement of magnetic flow based on compass direction, and the natural real world effects of color, shape, and the conglomeration of elements in a person's living space.
The common misconception many people have is that a Feng Shui life brings with it wealth and almost magical tidings. For better or for worse, this could not be further from the truth. A Feng Shui life is really about creating an environment for opportunities. It allows you to make good use of the understanding of nature and life together. This understanding can effectively help you make the most of the opportunities that come before you, and hopefully open you to more of those opportunities.
The modern Feng Shui life must continue to evolve in order to address contemporary problems. Environmental factors such as the effect of electromagnetic radiation, indoor plumbing, and other innovations have the potential to clutter the environment and can have a hand in obstructing ch'i flow and disturbing the delicate balance of life.
Many people who work to live a Feng Shui life stress the importance of embracing other life-enhancing factors as well. Since Feng Shui is a holistic lifestyle, it is reasonable that consideration must also be given to the quality of food that we eat, the quality of cosmetics or personal hygiene products that we put into our bodies, and the choices we make concerning products that may or may not use toxic elements so that we may continue to support the environment.
With our world constantly moving and changing, you can never have the best of circumstances all the time. With day there must be night, and times of good luck must come with times of bad, this is one of the primary principles of Yin and Yang. A Feng Shui life can help to manipulate the influences in your life and make it easier for you to be able to meet and handle these changes. It can allow you to make wise and effective decisions which, in turn, can help you achieve wealth and success.
A Feng Shui Life is certainly not some fairy tale or superstition. In fact, Feng Shui is a profound life tool that can be used by anyone to make life better and more harmonious.
Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of positioning objects in such a way as to encourage free flow of positive chi in our surrounding environment. Pronounced “fung-shway” it literally means “wind” feng and “water” shui. This philosophy is based on the theory that spatial orientation and arrangement in relation to the flow of energy and yin- yang patterns could produce negative or positive effects. Proper placement of furniture and other accessories in a room promote free flow of chi energy which n turn induces positive feelings, good health and good fortune.
In recent years feng shui has turned into a trendy fad with everybody from architects and builders to store keepers jumping on to the feng shui bandwagon. This could have something to do with the fact that everything Oriental is ‘in' at the moment, and as everyone knows very well, Feng shui has its origins in China.
Moreover Feng shui promotes the less-is-more lifestyle that is fast catching on in the West. Suddenly all Americans are invoking the age-old mantra that Feng shui has been emphasizing on for decades – Simplify! Simplify! Simplify!
Clear that clutter. Throw out everything that has just been lying around in the corners of your house and has never been used. It occupies valuable space, obstructs the free flow of chi and you waste precious time cleaning and dusting something that is of no use to you. It drains your energy and evokes negative feelings.
Feel the positive vibrations in our room. Some things instantly make you feel good, while there are other things you could hate on sight. Keep the good stuff and place it in a prominent place where it makes you feel good. Don't even try to get used to the things you hate. Throw it out. Just like that. Don't hesitate. It won't do you any good to hang on to something you hate just in case one day it may be of some use. It's not worth it.
Keep your room spotlessly clean. Clean out every nook and cranny from the ceiling to the floor and all the windows and walls. While you are cleaning remember, if you come across more useless clutter- throw it out.
In the bedroom remember to keep everything in soft pastel shades that induce a soothing relaxed feeling. Bright loud colors create too much energy that may not be conducive to sleeping.
Do not use too much of white while doing up your house. According to Feng shui, white delivers ‘cold energy'. It does not envelope you in the warm and cozy feeling that you would want from your home. If using white is unavoidable you can take certain measures to counteract its effects. Place a lot of bright colored flowers around the room, hang bright cheerful pictures on our walls and try and have a few well-placed colorful curios and center-pieces.
Feng shui is not only being used in the home. In recent times it is becoming increasingly popular in the workplace too where it is used to encourage better working relations, productivity and most important profitability.
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