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Floor Plan: The size of a dwelling should match the number of inhabitants
and the activities that it will be used for. Avoid outshining those around you
because even on a subtle level this will breed envy. It is also important to fit
a dwelling to its surroundings.
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Elements to consider:
Center: What is placed in the middle of the house? This is what your life will
revolve around whether you are conscious of it or not.
Front Door: The front door (or the door that is most commonly used) is the mouth
with which a building breathes Chi. Notice if the door opens all the way in
order to allow Chi to enter and exit easily, or if there are objects placed
behind it that prevent it from swinging wide open. What direction does the front
door face and what does that direction represent to you?
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Bathroom: The bathroom is a tricky room to place because you want it accessible
but not dominant. If it is a two-story building, try to ensure that a bathroom
is not located above an important area such as the kitchen, shrine room or
bedroom.
Kitchen: Cooking is a creative and nurturing endeavor which is benefited by
being in the East or family and health sections of the Bagua. Keep work surfaces
clear of clutter in order to make space for creativity to occur. The Chinese
word for food and prosperity are the same so having a reflective surface behind
or on the stove that ‘multiplies’ the prosperity is a very useful tool for
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Safety: A fundamental principle of Feng Shui is that things should look safe; if
something looks dangerous, it probably is dangerous. If an object is perched,
dangling or teetering in a precarious manner it probably isn't conducive to the
harmony of a space.
Bedroom: The bedroom should have a balance of cozy and spacious qualities. Color
is a powerful element the bedroom. Your nervous system is especially sensitive
to Chi when you are asleep.
Shrine Area: It is extremely beneficial to have a quiet sanctuary where you can
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Garden: Gardens should mimic nature and lead your eye to secret surprises.
All five elements should be represented in the garden. Plants, rivers, rocks,
sculptures or the already existing natural features can represent animal forms.
Having a place to sit in the garden can be a nice touch and using evergreen
species infuses life into the garden throughout each season.
Animals: Animals are very in tune with how a place feels; a balance of wildlife
indicates harmonious Chi.
Above and Below: The Taoist principle of ‘like attracting like’ applies to all
facets of life. Observing what is in the sky can be an indication of what is
below the ground. This is illustrated in the saying,' so above, so below'.
Nothing in this world is random so paying attention to the subtleties can teach
us a lot. Infusing your home with awareness and sanctity will bring harmony and
abundance into every facet of your life. |
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