Applying Feng Shui At Home
Feng Shui may be a foreign terminology but it is far from being an alien concept for many people, especially for the home decorating enthusiasts, culture vultures and fans of anything Chinese. The simplest definition of Feng Shui is that it's an ancient design principle that originated in China used for creating positive chi (known in layman's term as energy) in a living space. The end goal is to have harmony. The positioning of things, types of objects, shapes and colors are elements of Feng Shui. They are responsible for the flow of energy or lack thereof. They determine if a living space has positive or negative chi and if there's balance in the space.
Feng Shui has been in existence for thousands of years. The Chinese belief states that the flow of energy is powerful and a crucial element for good health, fortune, happiness, etc. The opposites are also because of the obstruction of good energy. Therefore, energy still has the last say. Think of Tai Chi. This form of meditative exercise, although very gentle is about creating, releasing and welcoming energy. Toxins are flushed out merely because of the flow of energy. Feng Shui is similar in a way that it dictates the chi in a room. The flow and how it affects the ambiance of the room relies on the use of Feng Shui - how objects are placed and what items or colors are maximized.
It is impossible to become a feng shui expert overnight, especially since incorporating these principles into your home demands a careful study into the geography and orientation of the property itself. You also have to determine several different aspects such as the Chinese zodiac sign and the lucky number of each household member. There's a plethora of factors you have to take into consideration in order to achieve the 'perfect' or ideal feng shui setup at home.
One example is the general rule of placing objects without causing obstruction in movement. They say if you can't move freely in a room because the furniture "block" the way, chi is blocked as well. Hence, the flow of energy is affected. This can cause sickness, ill feelings among family members, loss of wealth, stress and other negativity. Mirrors are also said to affect the flow of chi as they can somehow change the path of energy.
Feng Shui is also extended to smaller things and even colors. Round objects are signs of good luck. That's why round fruits are in demand come Chinese New Year to call in good fortune for the new year. Horses and frogs symbolize fortune, so having figurines or paintings of such animals can bring in the chi for money.
Red is a lucky color and yellow is not just a happy hue but is also a sign of good health and happiness. Incorporating these colors is favorable for positive energy to flow into your home. Area rugs for example in the positive colors don't only look appealing but also bring in a favorable ambiance.
Colors are also part of Feng Shui. Red is mostly a lucky color. It denotes wealth, happiness and luck. An area rug in this color placed in the study or home office can help the productivity in working. Some people even use the red color in places where they do business for good luck. However, an important thing to note is that lucky colors also change depending on the year's zodiac or astrological sign. What's important is to apply the Feng Shui principle of creating harmony and balance. Therefore, if you have a room where colors blend well together, then there's good chi. If you can't think of anyway to incorporate color in a room, use an area rug as a decor. This can instantly accent any furnishing as well as add appeal to the living space.
Believing and practicing Feng Shui is a personal choice. There is no strict rule that you should apply Feng Shui principles in your home in roder to have a pleasant or attractive place. It's basically just a guide to make your home look well balanced. The important thing is that you feel good in your own home.
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