It is unlikely that today there is such a person who would never have heard anything about feng shui. In our time, this teaching is becoming more and more popular and expanding the audience of its fans.
What is Feng Shui? By this name, we understand the ancient Chinese art, which teaches us the harmonization of space, life spheres, as well as human activities. The origin of this science occurred more than three thousand years ago. Translated from Chinese, this term means nothing more than "wind and water." The basis of this teaching is the Taoist vision of the universe, according to which any energy has two complementary and at the same time opposite leaving - yang and yin. Their combination forms an invisible source of Tao. It is the original reality that exists outside of time and space, and not only in the surrounding world, but also in the person himself.
Aspects of Feng Shui
How does ancient Chinese teaching view human life? According to his theory, everything that happens in our reality is divided into 9 important aspects. The ancient Chinese combined them in a certain order and reflected in the Bagua grid.
What is this? Mesh Baguais an octagon with a regular shape. Each side of it has its own trigram.
According to an ancient legend, about 2 thousand years ago people saw a huge turtle on the shore. The message of the gods was inscribed on her shell in the form of the order of the trigrams. These letters were deciphered by a great sage named Fu-Xi.
Each of the 9 zones included in the Bagua grid is responsible for a particular area of human life. These are he alth and fame, love, he alth, we alth, etc. It is assumed that the values of each of these zones are absolutely equal to each other. When developing a feng shui apartment, those areas that a person wants to influence in the first place are made purposefully. In this case, you should rely on the Bagua grid. Only this will allow many times to increase the impact of Qi energy and direct it to the most important area of life at the moment.
The main purpose of the ancient teachings
The theory of Feng Shui for the house considers it as a certain territory with its own energy, which can be both good and bad. What is the main goal of the ancient art that came to us from China? It consists in activating the flows of positive energy, turning them for the benefit of people, while at the same time resisting negative flows.
Knowing the rules of Feng Shui of an apartment, each person is able to increase the energy potential of his home, reduce or completely neutralize the harmful effects of unfavorable zones. And they, first of all, need to be identified.
How to set zones in an apartment?
The Bagua octahedron, which, according to legend, was sent down to people by the gods, is the main tool that allows you to evaluate and analyze the energy in any room. This grid is an energy map divided into 9 sectors, each of which indicates the main aspect of life and a specific area of the apartment. It is on how correctly such zones will be equipped that a person’s well-being, his success, well-being, as well as other life factors directly depend.
How to determine the feng shui zones in the apartment? To do this, you need to prepare a compass and a Bagua grid (you can also use its more simplified version, which is called the “Lo-shu square”). You will also need a plan with the location of the rooms of the apartment. You can find a drawing of your home in the documents for the house. In its absence, the plan is easy to draw on your own.
First of all, using a compass, you will need to determine where the dwelling is north. This side of the world should immediately be noted on the plan. Next, you need to take the Bagua grid or the Lo-shu square and combine the north in the drawing with the north on the grid. According to the markup, it is easy to install all sectors.
How to determine feng shui zones if you don't have a compass at hand? In this case, you need to remember which side the sun rises from. This will be the east direction. It should be noted on the plan. Further on the plan, it is necessary to decompose the Bagua grid in such a way that its east is aligned with the east in the drawing. This will allow you to install all sectors in the future.
However, Feng Shui zones are not always defined so simply. Sometimes a person is faced with the fact that his apartment on the plan is far from a perfect rectangle. It can be a figure with protruding or missing corners. In this case, there may simply not be enough zones for these premises.
Some people face another problem. When applying the Bagua grid, the most important Feng Shui areas for them coincide, for example, with a toilet or with a hallway. What to do in such situations? In this case, the feng shui used for the apartment will need to be slightly adjusted. To do this, it is recommended to apply certain techniques and means.
For example, in the absence of any zone in the apartment, it will need to be restored. To do this, a mirror is hung on the wall in the place of the missing sector. You can also arrange all the Feng Shui zones in the room, which is considered the main one. In this room they are after and will be activated.
In those cases when one or another zone of influence according to Feng Shui for the house cannot be correlated with the functional purpose of the room. This fact must be corrected by placing in it the symbols of the elements, talismans, colors and lighting corresponding to the required sector.
For example, in cases where the Feng Shui we alth zone coincides with the bathroom, you will need to do everything possible so that money does not flow out of your hands. The owner of the apartment needs to ensure that the plumbing is always in good condition, as well as close the toilet lid. It is also recommended to place bamboo rugs in the bathroom, put a money tree or any otherindoor plant with round leaves.
Activation of zones
How do you get ancient Chinese art to work in full force in your apartment? To do this, the zones must be activated. Feng Shui suggests doing this by placing certain symbols, colors and other items in each of them that can enhance positive energy. Each of these things must be selected individually based on the purpose of the sector. Consider the description of feng shui zones and the basic rules for their activation.
Family Sector
Of all the considered feng shui zones, this one is located in the east. The dominant element is wood. The predominant colors are brown and black, green and blue. The mascots of this sector are family photos and bamboo, dragon and flute.
What is the zone being described for? For relationships with children, parents and all other relatives. To reduce disagreements and improve relationships with loved ones in this sector, it is recommended to put family photos on pieces of furniture or hang on the wall, as well as those items that remind of relatives. Any wooden thing will help to activate the family zone, especially if it is made by hand. Indoor plants, bamboo sticks and paintings depicting forest landscapes will also help in this.
In no case should photographs of the deceased, as well as photos of pets, dried flowers, metal objects, thorny plants, stuffed animals and sharp things be placed in the family sector.
Travel and Assistant Sector
Metal is the main element of this zone. Colors include gold, white and silver. As mascots, it is recommended to use pictures of parents and exotic landscapes, crystals, a horseshoe and a metal bell.
This zone, located in the northwest, will allow a person to determine the number of people who are ready to selflessly come to his aid. Its activation promises to receive timely help from relatives, as well as from friends and even strangers. This will ensure patrons and power.
In order for a person to have an assistant or mentor in the most difficult moments of life, lighting should be increased in this sector and photos of teachers, as well as statuettes of deities considered to be the guardians of people (for example, Guin or Ganesha) should be placed in this sector.
Those who want to increase the influence of this sector on travel will need to put photos of vehicles, tourists, as well as those cities and countries that they would like to visit in its location.
There must be no broken items, firearms, or images of an erotic nature in the helper area.
We alth Sector
The main element of this territory is a tree. In the zone of we alth, according to Feng Shui, violet, green and lime colors should prevail, as well as talismans such as images of water, fountains, aquariums, a money tree or a toad, a sailboat and Chinese coins.
According to the art of the ancient sages, thisthe sector is responsible for we alth and prosperity, gifts of fortune and material we alth. You can attract we alth into the house by placing in it any of the objects symbolizing money. It can be a silver vessel full of water, items made of precious stones or precious metals, a fat woman and an aquarium with goldfish. The money zone, according to Feng Shui, should have bright lighting.
Good luck in business will certainly bring a sailboat model. It is placed with the bow towards the inside of the room.
The sector responsible for material we alth is located in the southeast. This can be seen from the Bagua grid.
He alth Sector
The main element is the earth. Its main colors are beige and yellow, terracotta and orange. Turtle and bamboo, monkeys and herons, as well as images of cranes against the backdrop of pine trees are used as mascots.
The he alth zone is located in the central part of the Bagua grid. Anyone who wants to live a long time should definitely put things in order in it. After all, this sector is responsible not only for he alth, but also for the general well-being of a person. In addition, according to Feng Shui, the center of a person's apartment is considered his center of luck, as well as a spiritual center. The he alth zone unites all other sectors and influences them. That is why the mess in it will have a negative impact on all areas of life of the owner of the apartment.
The he alth sector needs to be well lit. This will rally all household members and push them to a joint and excitingpastime. In this zone, it is desirable to place a crystal chandelier made of many crystals. Each of them will distribute positive energy flows throughout the apartment.
You can activate the he alth zone with wooden objects, earthenware jars, waterscapes, houseplants, bamboo branches and sea pebbles.
Sector of Glory
The territory, which is a symbol of the position that a person occupies in society, is located in the south. The main element is fire. Feng Shui suggests choosing red or green colors. Of the mascots, a pyramid and a phoenix, a dove and a twisted shell, as well as an elephant are perfect.
This sector is responsible for the success and aspirations of a person, for his self-realization, as well as for his position in society. Anyone who dreams of becoming a celebrity or who is waiting for recognition of his personality will need to install additional lamps in this sector. Items that symbolize those achievements that are already taking place should also be placed here. These can be cups and medals, diplomas, etc. It is recommended to install non-wood figurines of birds of prey in the glory zone.
Sector of Knowledge and Wisdom
It is located in the southeastern part of the housing. The main element of this zone is the earth. Its main colors, according to Feng Shui, should be sand, yellow and orange. A globe and crystals, books, as well as plants with pointed leaves are used as talismans.
What is the zone being described for? For knowledge of the world, life experience and for study. Atits activation, a person is able to achieve outstanding success in self-improvement. He performs well in his studies and quickly acquires a we alth of life experience.
To activate this zone, you will need to fill it with items related to the education process. Clay items, porcelain vases and a figurine of a snake can also be installed here. The ideal option would be to place a library or office in the knowledge zone. It is also great for yoga and meditation.
Sector of creativity
This zone is located in the west. And she is responsible not only for creativity, but also for children. The main element is metal. Colors - yellow and gray, gold, silver and white. Talismans placed in this sector are children's figurines, plants with round leaves, shells, bells and horseshoes.
The zone affects new projects and creative success, the birth and further upbringing of children, as well as self-expression. How to activate it? Everything will depend on the goals set by the person and his needs. For example, someone who cannot cope with raising children will need to strengthen the lighting in this sector and place objects related to the astrological sign of the child in it. It is also recommended to place children's crafts, a vase with fresh flowers, indoor young plants.
Love sector
Its location is in the southwest direction. Earth is considered the main element, and the main colors are red and brick, terracotta and pink. From the talismans, paired figurines of pigeons and dolphins are selected, as well as two candles,two pillows, fresh flowers and hearts.
The zone of love, according to Feng Shui, is responsible for relationships with a partner, which take place both in romantic encounters and in marriage. The energy of this sector affects a person's relationships with friends and family.
To activate the sector, you need to place a photo with your loved one in it. A picture of any couple in love, as well as talismans that, according to Feng Shui, correspond to this part of the apartment, can also be located here. In this zone, it is possible to store any erotic paraphernalia, namely books and magazines, photos and essential oils, aphrodisiacs, etc. In this zone there should be no images of lonely and sad people, climbing and prickly plants, as well as sharp objects.
Career Sector
This zone is located in the north. The main element is water. The main colors are blue and blue, black and white. Feng Shui career zone talismans are Chinese coins and mirrors, fish and a turtle.
This sector enables a person to earn a living. It determines his attitude to the world around him, as well as his ability for spiritual improvement.
To those who strive for career growth, it is important to install a statuette of a turtle or a small fountain here. Those wishing to consolidate success are advised to hang an image of a calm surface of water on the wall. Sailboats and aquariums will have a good impact on the career. Many other talismans of the water element can be used as well.
