Fengshui is also popularly known as Chinese astrology, is about 5000 years old or so. Fengshui is the mystic Chinese art based on Tao principles. It creates balance and harmony in our personal environment. Our source of divine energy is earth and heaven. Fengshui is the Chinese wisdom to understand universal energy and its effects. Its use enrich us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It creates a balance of energies. Harmonious environment energy helps to bring out our best and fulfill our desires and dreams.
Feng shui means wind and water. Feng shui creates a balance between wind and water. Wind when flows in a moderate manner, it is peaceful and beneficial. Water, which is clean and pure satisfies our needs and it is beneficial. The water is regarded as wealth in Feng shui.
Most people relate Feng shui with Indian vastu only and are not aware of its astrological part. There are twelve animals of Chinese Zodiac viz. Rat, ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Boar. Each corresponds a direction in the compass.
WHY FENGSHUI ? :
As we all know that modern scientific theory says that, everything is made up of energy, which is constantly in motion. So is Fengshui. It is an art as well as science of placing the things by understanding the direction of flow of this energy in the space where we live and work. While doing so, it can help us to overcome the negative or stuck energy and enhances the positive energy which is beneficial to us.
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The aim of Feng shui is to bring maximum harmony with the nature. When this is achieved, it gives good health, financial prosperity and happiness to those residing inside that house/ flat/ apartment / offices etc. In Fengshui only energy is shifted in order to achieve the things mentioned above and bring balance in the environment.
BEST DIRECTION OF A HOUSE
As per fengshui the best direction for constructing the house is South as sun rays enters through this direction. But in India people often get confused that which is the best direction because as per vastu North and east directions are considered best. So they feel that they should not follow fengshui as it originated in China. But in China the sun rays enters the house through south direction so they follow the principals of fengshui and so consider south as the best direction. People of India should follow fenghui keeping in mind that the best direction for them is North . They should not get confused. As Vastu and Fengshui both aim at bringing harmony and peace and balancing the positive and negative energies. Thus they both are not contradictory, rather they are compensatory to each other. Thus we must see the direction of the sun and then build our houses accordingly.
CHINESE NEW YEAR - 26TH jAN 2009
This year the Chinese New year begins from 26 th Jan 2009. This is an year of the OX and the element is water.
The Chinese New Year is celebrated as the symbol of springs celebration. It is celebrated after the fall harvest and before the spring planting season. It varies every year. For determining the date of the new year some astrological calculations are taken into account. Also, The date of the new moon is taken as the first day of the new year.
There are 12 animals of Chinese Zodiac viz. Rat, Ox ,Tiger,Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat/Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig/Boar. Each corresponds a direction in the compass.
This year 2009 Is Ox year. Those born in this year are reliable, logical and trust worthy, but have low public relation skills. They are at times stubborn too.
As ox is slow therefore this year the work progress will be slow. The element being water is not very compatible with Ox therefore people will face problems this year. But this year in general will be better then the last year.
FENGSHUI TIPS FOR BEDROOM
Here are some more important fengshui tips which will help you not only in bringing peace and harmony but will improve your health too. If these tips are followed then you can see the bring happiness & prosperity.
- Never place a mirror in front of you bed.
- Do not use two separate beds. Husband and wife must use a single bed.
- As due to your busy schedule people are often unable to finish there work and they often carry it to their homes, which is at times necessary. But never perform any professional work in your bed room.This is not at all auspicious. You must do this work in some other room if possible.
- You should never keep an aquarium in your bedroom.Anything related to water should be avoided in the bed room.
- No water should be kept ,especially in the south east corner of the room. As this causes fights in the in mates of the house.
FENGSHUI TIPS FOR OFFICE
Office is an important place where we spend most of our time. It is important that this place brings in positive energy and make your day a happy one. So here are some fengshui tips for you all for better luck and few things you must take care of while working.
- While working always keep in mind that the space around you is neat and clean.and well organized.
- It is important to see that in which direction is the window of that room.If the window faces south direction then hang a red curtain on it.
- If the window faces south west then hang a natural quartz crystal to enhance your social life.
- Place fresh flowers on the left hand side of your table. This will stimulate the activity around. and also flowers removes negative energy around and brings in positive energy.
- Lights play an important role in energizing the area. Wherever possible allow natural lights to come in.
- Do not sit facing the staircase.
- Also avoid sitting with your face towards the toilet.This is the worst position.
- Never sit directly facing a long corridor.
FIVE ELEMENTS IN FENGSHUI
Just like in India, in Vastu, we have five basic elements air, fire, earth,water and space in the same manner,in China, in fengshui there are five basic elements viz. water, wood, fire, earth and metal.They consider these basic elements of nature as basic energies.This is one of the major difference in vastu and fengshui. With these five elements specific colors and directions are associated.
As per their mutual reactions, these elements can be in destructive or constructive order. If the arrangement is in constructive form then it will be beneficial. But if it is in destructive form then it will be harmful and destructive.
Therefore, a proper balance should be maintained, so that energies flow in positive direction bringing in harmony. Fengshui suggests that we must analyze the flow of energy and decorate the place in such a manner so that a balance of these five elements is maintained.
FOUR PLANETS IN ONE HOUSE
Today i.e on 14th Jan.2009 four planets are conjunct in one house, i.e Capricorn. These four planets are Jupiter, which is retro grate, Rahu, Sun and Mercury.The conjunction of these four planets in one house will leave ill effect for all those in whose horoscope these planets are placed in bad position. Though, mostly all of these planets being malefic planets will cause problems to everyone. It will not be a very good period for mostly everyone. Jupiter being a good planet but as it is retro grate may not show favorable results to those who have a good positioning of Jupiter. To avoid problems one must donate as per his or her desire. Donation of black things, or even coins is very helpful for everyone. Exact effect on each individual can be retrieved only after analyzing one’s horoscope.
LOVE SYMBOLS
FEW LOVE SYMBOLS - FOR HAPPINESS AND GOOD LUCK
As you know that there are many symbols of love in fengshui which are kept in house to bring love and happiness in the family. Usually these are kept in the are meant to bring love and harmony among the family members. In cases where there is problem between husband and wife,these symbols are often used.
1. LOVE BIRDS - It is placed in the bedroom to bring happiness and love between husband and wife. It is one of the best gift for newly weds as it brings love between the two. But it must be kept in mind that these birds should be two in numbers. Three birds should not be kept in the bed room. It gives bad effect.
2. DOVES, PEACOCKS & CRANES - Doves stand for peace. Peacocks & cranes always live in pairs. As all these choose their mates for a life time, so they are used to energize the love area and to bring harmony among the mates.
3. THE MYSTIC KNOT - The mystic knot is never ending. For this reason it is called the mystic knot. It has no beginning and no end. It is a symbol of love. By hanging this romantic symbol in the house the husband and wife can never be separated. It can also be used for display in other parts of the house, or even office.We also get good health and long life if we hang it in our home or office.
Besides these there are many other symbols that are used to bring happiness, love and harmony in the house.
WHAT IS CHI
Chi plays an important role in everyone’s life. It is the power of atmosphere. Chi is mingled with life and death. Chi is of two types - live chi and dead chi. The live Chi is peaceful, while dead Chi is harmful. Live Chi brings good luck, peaceful and provides power, whereas dead Chi brings bad luck and suppresses the chances of our success. Both type of Chi are present in the atmosphere.
Chi enters our house through doors but goes out through other outlets and windows. A Chi when it enters the house remains there and does not go out though the same door. A house which has only one entrance then the Chi enters the house but does not go out through that door As a result bad Chi remains in the the house. Bad Chi also remains in the house where there are more then one doors in a straight house.
If a house has more than one doors, depending on their position, it is much possible that live Chi exists in such houses and this is good for peace and is very much beneficial.
