October 1st, 2011

I'm sorry about the lack of posting yesterday, readers! I was gone all evening at various things. However, I have returned today, and intend to conclude my segment of Feng Shui.

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If you observe the picture at the left, you will see a sample bagua of a house (my house, in fact). This same set-up applies to any building, single room, or even flat area, such as a desk or table. If you notice, my garage, in the lower left-hand corner, sticks out a bit from the rest of the house. This is called a projection. If it were the opposite, and that area of the building were sunk into the house, that area of the bagua would be missing. However, such a thing can be remedied by applying the properties of that section to the outside "negative space" created by the indentation. A few obvious problems to bear in mind: if you have a bathroom in your "wind" (fortunate blessings) area of the house, you should attempt to move that if practical. This is because a toilet may flush away these blessings before they can be materialized. If you cannot move the bathroom due to the set-up of the house, financial reasons, etc., you should consider adding some grounding elements to the bathroom to help keep these blessings in place. You might add stone counter-tops or flooring, for example. A wind chime could also be included to change the movement of energies. However, it should also be kept in mind that you don't have to make your house look like a Chinese temple to Feng Shui it. Only add elements that you like, and that you feel fit the style of your house. Traditional fixes, such as bamboo, can be traded for other natural grasses or plants if you dislike bamboo. Also keep cultural preferences and taboos in mind. If a certain plant is lucky where you live, feel free to use it, even if it isn't "traditional" in Feng Shui. Only you can tell what areas of your life and home need improvement. If you are having an argument with your parents, check out the area of your home or room that corresponds to the Elders. If there is a large, grounding object, an object that brings in negativity or bad memories, or anything else energy may be getting stuck on, consider moving it, or trading it in for a more helpful item. If, on the other hand, you have a child who has trouble concentrating at home, try helping him or her pick out a piece of furniture, statue, or even a stone at the beach that they like to add to their room, helping them feel more grounded and less lost in the clouds. A final thing to look for is what is known as "cutting chi". This energy emanates at a 45 degree angle from any furniture with sharp 90 degree corners, be it a table, desk, etc.. This cutting chi can make people in its path feel uncomfortable, so if having a dresser with 90 degree corners is unavoidable, try positioning chairs, beds, and other sitting areas out of its path.