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Feng Shui Combination Of Seen And Unseen Forces

Feng Shui is a customary Chinese belief of helping good energy, known as Qi, flow through and around us, instead of blocking it. Infusing guidelines and helping the positive Qi energies flow and how they act, will heighten our happiness and our lifestyles. Five basic elements make up Feng Shui: water, fire, metals, earth and woods. Some of these elements harmonize together while others don’t.

An amazing thing about Qi is what determines its flow around an area; the weather, space, astronomy and the pull of geomagnetism. Things that affect Qi are also the colors of things around us, and messy areas such as having a dirty kitchen sink. All things have some type of energy, even overflowing garbage cans! That is the negative, opposing kind of energy, referred to as Sha Qi. Sha Qi prevents Qi from flowing as it should.

Arranging your environment for the optimum energy flow is said to magnify our senses of well-being and therefore help bring prosperity and happiness. This philosophy called Feng Shui comes from ancient China and is currently being embraced in the Western world. Here it is becoming widespread in dwellings and work places as a means allowing positive energy to flow unimpeded and naturally, strengthening its forces.

In a home, energy should flow unhindered by clutter or sharp corners. Clutter can stop energy flow in its tracks, leaving instead disorganization which can cause it to become listless. If any object inside the home is not truly necessary nor bringing enjoyment to people in the home, it should be recycled to somewhere else.

Sharp corners can be rounded and softened by adding a plant stand with plant, and long hallways have the reverse effect; energy will move too quickly. By placing a large vase or artwork, or maybe a resting bench you will slow down the rushing energy and provide a sensation of balance to the home.

Natural light and mirrors to reflect it are superb accessories to add for energizing the space. Both mental and physical health will improve with lots of natural light. Water is another energy enhancer, so if a small water feature can be added or even an aquarium, harmony should improve quite noticeably. Water too, is believed to draw wealth.

A home must be a sanctuary, a haven that you love and makes you happiest. Adding a plant that you love, or artwork or a painting depicting symbols that make you joyful are gradual steps you can make. Discarding the things you no longer enjoy is very important too.

Colors and many shapes of items in an area may represent the 5 elements also.

Shapes can affect Qi flow lots of different ways, while colors are believed to give off emotions. All of these properties can have a gigantic impact on anyone and need to have thought put into.

BIO: Michael Schnippering is the founder of of Feng Shui at Work. He is committed to the true art and science of Feng Shui. Over the years his Feng Shui practice has taken him to various parts of the United States, Germany, France, Spain, Colombia and Argentina.

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