Chinese Lucky Numbers In China, six, eight and nine are considered lucky numbers, since their homophones have auspicious meanings. Six, pronounced 'Liu' in Chinese, implies that everything about you will go smoothly. Eight was originally deemed auspicious by the Cantonese, since in Cantonese, eight reads as 'Fa', which means to make a great fortune in the near future. Later, the auspiciousness of eight was taken up by all Chinese. The letter nine, pronounced as 'Jiu', implies everlasting, especially in friendship and marriage. Thus, numbers ending with these three digits are firm favourites, for example, when it comes to choosing phone numbers, car license tags and room numbers. Four and seven are unlucky numbers people will avoid since the former implies death and the latter means gone. Many Chinese believe in lucky numbers. Mostly base on the pronunciation of number itself. These numbers can be anything, day of the year, house or apartment numbers. Phone or license plate even serial numbers on money bills. This is way beyond the fact most of the price tags end with 98 or 88. Such number are not FengShui based but people just love them. Here are some examples: 168: a road of prosperity or be prosper together. Many areas in China, charged telephone service numbers starts with 168 (similar to 900 number in America but has nothing to do with sex), the company who provides the serve are definitely getting a road of prosperity when you call them. 289: Easy long-term prosperity, mostly in south east China and Hong Kong 5: me, myself 518: I will prosper 5189: I will prosper for a long time 516289: I will get on a long, smooth prosperous road 5918: I will soon prosper 6: easy and smooth 7: together 8: sudden fortune, prosperity 9: long in time Some times not so attractive numbers can become attractive when form a phrase: 48: 4 sounds like 'death', when placed in front of the prosperous 8 becomes 'determined to prosper'. Not bad at all for a new year's resolution. = Glossary Many Chinese believe in lucky numbers. Mostly base on the pronunciation of number itself. These numbers can be anything, day of the year, house or apartment numbers. Phone or license plate even serial numbers on money bills. This is way beyond the fact most of the price tags end with 98 or 88. Such number are not FengShui based but people just love them. Here are some examples: 168: a road of prosperity or be prosper together. Many areas in China, charged telephone service numbers starts with 168 (similar to 900 number in America but has nothing to do with sex), the company who provides the serve are definitely getting a road of prosperity when you call them. 289: Easy long-term prosperity, mostly in south east China and Hong Kong 5: me, myself 518: I will prosper 5189: I will prosper for a long time 516289: I will get on a long, smooth prosperous road 5918: I will soon prosper 6: easy and smooth 7: together 8: sudden fortune, prosperity 9: long in time Some times not so attractive numbers can become attractive when form a phrase: 48: 4 sounds like 'death', when placed in front of the prosperous 8 becomes 'determined to prosper'. Not bad at all for a new year's resolution. Aquarium A water feature that brings good Feng Shui, especially if it is a home for lively fish. It symbolises growth and activity and is best placed in the wealth area or Southeast corner of the home. Arrows Secret arrows or poison Arrows symbolise killing energy or bad Feng Shui. These can be caused by hostile structures in the landscape or by bad furniture placement in the home such as sharp corners pointing at you or even a T intersection outside your front door. Ba gua/Pa Kua BA means eight and 'Gua' means trigram in Chinese. The Bagwa consists of eight sacred emblems sometimes called trigrams, directions or activities. It is used to encourage the flow of Chi (life force), which is regarded as the primary building brick of the universe. The Bagwa is said to have been found inscribed on the back of a turtle that rose from the yellow river at the dawn of time. The secrets of the universe were believed to be contained within. The Bagwa can be used in Feng Shui to balance and move Chi. The Bagwa ideally should be blessed. Bamboo An excellent plant or wood to use with Feng Shui, it symbolises longevity. Bamboo stems are good for slowing down the flow of Chi. Tie them with a red ribbon to provide the Yang energy required. Hung from the ceiling they counteract the negative energy of overhead beams to soften the negative effect that they produce. Bats Symbolise good fortune. Chinese mythology believe that evil energies are deterred by a symbol or picture of a bat, or five bats, therefore bringing the occupant protection and luck. Beaded curtains Some schools of feng shui believe that doorways directly opposite each other in a corridor are said to symbolise confrontation and misunderstanding between occupants. In this case place a beaded curtain over the doorway as a cure. A beaded door curtain can also be used in front of a bedroom doorway that directly faces the other front door. Beams Exposed beams has been said to be bad feng shui as they are likened to heavy loads on the body which can have effects on one's health. Some schools of feng shui recommend to not sleep under, or even worse, place a child's bed or cot underneath a exposed beams as they believe it can lead to illness. A common recommendation is placing a pair of bamboo flutes or crystals upon the beams. Bells Bells are used for clearing, protection and activation. Hang bells from an entrance door to 'announce' anyone entering. Bells have been used throughout history as harbingers of news. Not only will it announce people but the beautiful sounds will attract pleasant feelings and represent further beauty within one's homes and environment. Bookshelves Exposed bookshelves can be an attractive feature but books that are crammed in together create stagnant Chi`. Where possible avoid placing them where the corners are directed at you or guests. If it is unavoidable you can enclose them with doors or a small curtain. Bookcases should be kept free of clutter and do not allow junk to accumulate here. Books that are crammed in together create stagnant Chi which will not benefit the occupants. Some schools of feng shui believe that exposed or shelves without books are likened to blades cutting through you and can be hazardous to you health. Be sure that they are kept well stocked with books and perhaps some beautiful book ends/separators. Bracelet There are many different symbols available for Feng Shui bracelets. Their definitions will obviously differ depending on the symbol, but the idea of wearing the bracelet is to carry it's influence with you where-ever you go and whatever you do. Be it for good luck, prosperity, peace etc. Buddhas A common used practice in Feng Shui is the placement of Buddhas, they are used as as a cure and to enhance particular areas of life.There are eight remedies commonly used in the practice of Feng Shui,and the placement of a Buddha is to enhance the feeling of stillness, this is used in an area where the chi may be flowing too fast. A large Buddha is a wonderful choice to instill the feeling of Serenity and calm.A Buddha ornament should always be given as a gift, it is believed to be bad luck to buy one for yourself so always ask for a Buddha to be given as a present or gift. Candle Used for attracting vital energy or to energize an area. Also useful for reducing harsh light. Lighting a candle instead gives a softer light, which is warm, inviting and peaceful. Used in the bedroom to enhance relationships and as a Feng Shui cure for travel misfortune. It can also be used as a fantastic 'fire' cure in the southern region of the premises. Cats Cats symbolise protection against evil spirits as they are able to see in the dark and frighten away spirits that have bad intentions. You may display the symbol of the cat in your wealth sector, Southeast, or in your Inner Knowledge sector, Northeast. According to the ancient Egyptians cats were worshiped and kept as pets, mostly by royalty. This was because they believed that all evil spirits were afraid of the distinctive features of cats and thus making them a protective necessity in their home. Celestial Animals The four Celestial Animals are the Red Bird, Green Dragon, White Tiger and Black Tortoise. The front of a building, being the smallest in area of the premises, is always symbolized by the Bird. At the rear, being the largest in area, is governed by the Tortoise. Standing inside the building facing the front, the Dragon should be to the left, and takes up the second largest in area of the premises. And the Tiger, on the right, takes up the second smallest in area of the premises. Chi/qi The Dragon's cosmic breath and the key to Feng Shui. Chi means positive energy and is used in Acupuncture, Martial Arts, Painting and Healing Medicine also. Feng Shui strives to harness the power of this energy, improving its flow, imparting its power and at times slowing it down to reap its benefits. Like electricity it is an invisible force but we can feel it and we take care how we handle it. Colour's Colour amplifies the five elements, when used correctly it helps create good luck. Wood: Brown and greens Fire: Red, orange, pink and purple Metal: White, silver, gold, bronze and chrome Earth: Ochre and light yellow Water: Blue, purple and black Some schools of feng shui believe that single colour's have little effect on feng shui. They believe that colour combinations bring good or bad luck. Some good examples are. Black and White, red and gold, deep purple and silver or chrome. Good combinations: Two reds one yellow, two yellows one white, two whites one blue, two blues one green, two browns one red. Bad combinations: Two reds one white, two whites one green, two greens one yellow, two yellows one blue, two blues one red. Corners Protruding corners are bad Feng Shui as they disrupt healthy Chi flow by sending out negative energy and can create havoc. Placing a tall, bushy, round leafed plant before it to act as a cure, especially if you are seated directly facing the offending corner. Alternatively you can hang a crystal in front of it or place mirrors or drape some fabric in front of it to soften the effect. Corridors Long straight corridors act as arrows projecting Sha chi (negative energy) and can symbolise harming relationships as the healthy Chi has nowhere to accumulate. Placing plants and windchime's along the corridor will help reduce the negative impact. Alternatively hang a beaded curtain half way down the corridor to slow the chi flow down. Crystal Representing the earth element, crystals are suitable for the southwest and northwest sectors. They are considered to bring luck to education, romance and social interaction. Hang an amethyst hanging crystal above the front door, in the inside, to deter thieves from your premises. Doors The size, position and number of doors of a house are important factors in Feng Shui. The front door is especially significant as it is the main point of entry for Chi. It should not be obstructed or too small and should not be positioned to face hostile structures such as crosses or arrows. Bathroom and toilet doors should remain closed and doors should not face each other if possible. Cures to be used in this case consist of mirrors, crystals and beaded curtains and bells. Dragon Dragons will bring power and influence wherever you so choose to place them. The dragon supports the water element; best placing it facing water, clean water such as an ocean, river, stream or a fountain. The dragon brings the power of rain showers for abundant harvests, the principle of heaven and male yang power. If you place a dragon in front of the entrance door, inside, it symbolises great protection to the premises and the occupants. Dragon Turtle The dragon turtle is one of the best representatives of a long and prosperous life. A golden dragon turtle attracts prosperity to your business and improves relationships with those around you. The turtle should be placed in the prosperity corner (South-east) of an office or business and facing towards the door. Fish Fish represent success and keeping them in a pond or aquarium is said to bring good luck. Symbols of fish or artwork containing fish may be placed in the study or office to bring success and good fortune in business. Fu Dogs Also known as guardian lions, lion dogs or temple lions. Fu Dogs are an extremely powerful protection for your home or business, you will find nearly every home or business in Asia complemented by a pair either inside or outside. Out of all the cures and enhancers in Feng Shui, Fu Dogs in our opinion are the most essential. The dogs are represented as a Male, holding a globe under his left or right paw and as a Female holding a cub under her right or left paw is placed on the right side. The Male should be placed on the left whilst the female placed on the right and can be placed by the door or in a windowsill. Golden Cat of Abundance and Protection This two sided statue represents protection and attraction of wealth. One side of the Golden Cat of Abundance is smiling and holdings its left paw up which represents good fortune and the attraction of money to you. The other side of the Golden Cat of Abundance and Protection features a cat with an expression of warning and holding a broom, the cats paw is raised to ward off evil energy. The broom symbolizes insight and wisdom and is believed to have the power to sweep away worry and trouble. Cats can also see in the dark and offer protection against evil spirits as they can frighten away Ching - Good Luck Coins Each package contains three coins and are given as gifts to encourage wealth and prosperity in all sectors of your life. The three coins come with envelope, auspicious red ribbon and information card. Joining the coins with the ribbon and your own knot forms an infinite loop and activates a never ending source of prosperity and good fortune. The act of giving the coins spreads happiness and good luck to those who receive them. Jade Jade (crystal) is a sacred stone in China, as it is known to be worn for promoting longevity and ensuring prosperity for future descendants. The Chinese would also carve butterfly images from jade, which was worn as a love-attracting pendant or given to another in hope of finding the one true love. Wear jade while gardening or bury some in the garden as it has been said to improve the life of your plants. To symbolise increasing your wealth plant a Jade plant in the garden. Place it in the southeast of a shop or displayed in the window, it represents attracting customers to your business. Lights Table or floor lamps can be used to stimulate Yang energy and can be placed anywhere in the home to energize an area such as on a table or in a dark corner of a room. The only thing to be wary of is the brilliance or harshness of the light emitted. A soft, warm glow is ideal. Lotus A flower symbolic of good fortune and spiritual development. A lotus pond in the garden is considered most auspicious. Mandarin Ducks The symbol of conjugal happiness as ducks mate for life. Displayed in the southwest they are said to attract luck of romance and love as long as they are kept in pairs. An ideal Feng Shui wedding gift. Mayan Ball The Mayan Ball represents the deflection of negative energy. It may be worn as a personal talisman. Hang Mayan balls from windows, which are located on either side of the front door to act as symbolism of protection from negative and weakening energy as these windows are considered to symbolise inconsistency and lack of defence (according to some schools of feng shui). They may also be hung from windows that face one another to represent minimising the loss of Chi. Always hang the Mayan ball from red cord or thread as this symbolizes good fortune. Money Tree This is a Feng Shui cure. You can make your own money tree in two ways. The first is to tie nine I Ching coins with a red ribbon, place them inside a lucky red envelope and bury it in the soil of a healthy plant (ideally a Jade plant). The second way is to tie three I Ching coins with a red ribbon and place them under a pot plant. This symbolises growth in your finances. Staircase According to some schools of feng shui, staircases are like bridges between each level in helping the lower level chi interact with the upper level chi. However if a staircase faces the front or entrance door this may be considered less than ideal. Some schools of feng shui believe that this causes confusion between the chi entering the front door and the chi from the upper level that is draining out, they believe that by not being able to keep the vital positive Chi in your home or workplace can be disastrous and staircases opposite the front door do not help. However to remedy this problem place a large object such as a large pot plant in front or to one side of the staircase to make a filter type remedy for the Chi entering and exiting. You can use other large objects such as sculptures, tall aquariums, etc. They consider that by distracting the Chi it will lessen the effect of this problem and thus create a positive effect. The Golden Pigs This cute and beautiful pair of golden pigs denote great prosperity and happiness to a household. The pig is the symbol of human virtues such as tolerance and honesty. The pig is a creature that signifies initiative and diligence. You may place the pair of golden pigs in the Southeast for prosperity or the East for family relationships. Three Legged Moon Frog The three legged frog (or toad) is very much the symbol of good fortune and wealth. The three legged frog (sometimes known as Chan Chu) with the good luck coin in its mouth when placed inside the front door and facing into the home will, according to ancient Chinese Feng Shui methods, bring about positive changes to your life and prosperity. This Chinese symbol is also associated with longevity. The addition of the coin in the frogs mouth adds additional emphasis to prosperity. = Feng Shui & Love Not having much luck in love lately? Relationship falling apart? Maybe its those upside down dried flowers in you have hanging in your hallway, (oh so chic in Martha Stewart Land but the kiss of the death in Feng Shui circles.) Or maybe its the antique full length mirror in your bedroom ... Feng Shui (pronounced Feng Shway) is the ancient Chinese art of rearranging design elements so that they harmonize with your enviroment. Several systems are used to determine what should go where to enhance the love life, but the one that applies to anyone reading this is the Pa Kua system. In Pa Kua, the southwest corner is the love sector of your home. First of all get a compass, and find out what exactly is in the Southwest corner of your building. Is there a bedroom there? Good. A toilet there? Bad. It means your romantic prospects are getting flushed away. Is your Southwest corner a badly lit storeroom full of clutter? Also bad. It means your love-life will be as messy as well. In fact, no matter what room that corner is located in, it now becomes your job to enhance it as best as you can, by getting rid of clutter and using decor. You are also going to rehaul the southwest corner of your bedroom to double your chances of attracting romance. What's in southwest corner of your bedroom? A closet? Bad. A vase full of beautiful flowers? Good. That will greatly enhance your chances of attracting a suitable partner. To attract a partner, Feng Shui experts recommend putting a painting of peonies, or a vase of the flowers there. You could substitute any flower for the peony (as long as its not prickly like a cactus), but whatever you do make sure the flowers are fresh. The Chinese hate dead or dried flowers and would prefer that you have those rather than any kind of decay in a spot that signifies your love life. Also lucky for romance, is a pair of wooden ducks or a painting of two ducks (as ducks mate for life) If you don't like how formal these ducks look, you can always do what I did and put two rubber ducks in your southwest corner. Mirrors on the ceiling, especially full-lenght ones, or mirrors on the walls in the bedroom are a big no no, as they symbolize portals through which an interfering third party's energy can enter...Feng Shui masters don't like to invite voyeurism. If you don't like Chinese decor, you could use my favourite westernized Feng Shui tool -- the Lava Lamp. Pink glowing goo moving up and down in your romance corner is sure to send out a sensuous vibe. Pictures or statues of loving couples or love friendly Goddesses such as Venus and Aphrodite would also help activate the love sector. As the southwest corner is symbolized by the earth element, it is also helpful to place crystals there, with the most suitable choice being rose quartz. If you want to go all out, you might want to also consider painting that corner or adjacent walls a bright red, also to symbolize passion. Whatever you do, don't go overboard...you could end up with a bedroom that looks like a Chinese brothel, or worse yet, invite somebody over who is familiar with Feng Shui who might go ³Hmmmm...I see ducks, flowers, crystals, red walls ...I better get out of here! This person is just a tad too desperate for me! = Feng Shui & Money The first thing that you need to do is get yourself a good compass and determine what is in the southeastern corner of your home. The Southeastern sector of your home governs both your cash flow as well as your faith in the idea that you will always be able to create money. According to the classic and traditional rules of Feng Shui (the ancient art of object placement to increase good energy in your life) the items that you place in this part of your should be things that align with the energies of personal abundance. Things that Create Prosperity: The colors purple, red and green. These three colors support prosperity energy in a space. A pleasant still life to attract this energy is a pretty glass bowl containing a purple amethyst, a red carnelian and a green piece of jade. You also might want to consider painting this corner one of these colors or using purple, red and green lighting in this corner. An easy way to enhance the color value in this corner is to purchase a lava lamp in purple, red or green. The great thing about a lava lamp is that it also moves, and in Feng Shui, anything electronic or moving helps keep the money circulating in your life. Symbols of wealth: Actual money and gold objects are good to display in this area of your house. A bowl of foreign or antique coins can also augment this sector. You can also find statues of "gold ingots" to your local China Town A wonderful statue to place in this area is of a Prosperity Buddha lifting a gold ingot over his head. You might also want to consider placing a gold or green statue of a Chinese Money Toad (this is a three legged statue of a frog or toad with a coin in it's mouth) or a statue of leaping goldfish Fake Money. This is the place to put that fake million-dollar bill you got in a novelty store in a frame and hang it. Some people even keep monopoly money in this area as a symbol of their circulating prosperity. A bowl of foreign coins can also be placed here to magnetize wealth into your life. Fountain. This is one the two best places in the entire bagua to place a flowing fountain. The other is your Career sector. Flowing water represents the flowing of money. The Chinese consider wood or bamboo fountains to be especially auspicious when placed in this area. Goldfish. This is a great area to put an aquarium. Traditionally the Chinese place eight orange or yellow gold fish and one black goldfish in an aquarium to attract money. The number 8 represents prosperity in Feng Shui. The idea too is that if misfortune hits your family, then the ninth black goldfish will die and receive the misfortune instead of you. You can also buy the traditional Chinese poster of this image in Chinese specialty shops. Eight Horses. This is an image of eight horses that can be purchased either a statue or as a poster that adds good chi to this sector. However please note the position of your front door when positioning this poster. Make sure that the direction the horses are running is INTO the house and not out the front or back doors! You can buy this statue in gold, red, green, crystal and orange. When placing it in the southwest, red, green, brass or gold are the best styles to choose. Jewels. Treasure chests or displays of real or costume jewelry can help attract the chi of abundance to your southeastern prosperity sector. Symbols of Luxury. This is the place-to-place photographs, fine art or statuary that represents the aspiration of "having it all." A toy model of a Porsche, an image of a country mansion or a photograph of a man standing at the highest mountain in the world are the kinds of images that you should consider putting in this corner. Jade Plant. The Jade plant is the ultimate symbol of prosperity for the Chinese. It's flat round leaves and compact shape makes it the Asian equivalent of a money tree. Fruit Trees. Small orange, lemon or lime trees also contain money-drawing properties and are ideal to place in this sector. Things That Put You in the Poorhouse: Clutter. The planet Venus rules prosperous energy. Venus won't enter a dirty home. Piles of junk serve as an obstacle so that positive energy cannot pool and accumulate in your space. Leaks. If you have a kitchen or a bathroom with a leaky faucet in this area than the theory is that your money will also be leaking away. Toilets. If you have a toilet in this area and there is nothing you can do about it, then make sure that you keep the lid closed at all times to keep your cash from being "flushed away." Kitty litter boxes. Animal toilets have the same negative association as toilets -- especially if they smell bad. Broken objects. The theory is that " If it's broke, you probably are too! "Remove anything that doesn't work including clocks that keep the wrong time, dead batteries and similar decrepit items from this area. Also replace any burnt out light bulbs, as it is essential that this area be well lit. Dead or withering plants: Anything obviously decomposing is antithetical to the energy of prosperity and should be removed from this area. Trash cans. Like the toilet, this item drains vital energy from the prosperity area. Mages of Poverty or Want: Art that depicts objects or landscapes in a withering, rustic or decomposing state should not be displayed here. Also avoid placing photographs of yourself when you were going through a "broke phase" (such as when you were a student in college or just recently divorced) here. You might repeat the situation! = Personal Direction It's important to find out which directions are auspicious for you and this can be achieved by finding out your Kua number. Your Kua number determines your Best Directions and the Eight Aspirational locations always remain the same. Determining your Kua Number and Best Directions To determine your Best Directions (for sleep, study and eating) it is necessary to calculate your kua number using the following steps: - If you are born between 1st Jan and 20th February you will then have to check the date on which the Chinese (Lunar) New Year fell in the year of your birth. If you were born before the Chinese New Year, you should subtract one from the Year of your birth. - Take the last two digits of the year of your birth and add them together. For example, if you were born in 1974, then add 7 and 4 gives 11. If the result is greater than 9 add the digits together, e.g. 1+1=2. - If you are a male, subtract this answer from 10, e.g. 10-2=8. If you are a female, add 5 to the number produced before e.g. 2+5=7. - If the number is bigger than 9 then add the digits together again. - If the answer is 5 and you are male, use Kua number 2. If you are female and the answer is 5, use kua number 8. - The result is your kua number Calculating your Kua Number Kua Number One Love If your main focus in on relationships, love or marriage, be sure to sleep with your head pointing South. This is the best direction to sleep in order to enhance the love sector in your life. For good family and overall relationships, use one or more of the following in the South sector of the room or desk: Plants, Flowers, Aquarium, Picture of Water, Plants, or Flowers. If your focus is on romantic love, marital prospects, or marital bliss, use one or more of the following in the South sector of the room or desk: Crystals, Red, Bright Light, The Chinese Character for "Double Happiness," a Pair of Mandarin Ducks or Lovebirds, or Two Red Hearts. Career/Prosperity If prosperity, career, or education is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing Southeast. Position your desk so that you are facing Southeast when seated. Your best bet is to place healthy green plants in the Southeast sector of room or desk. This is your prosperity location. With your main element being water, you would also do well to place a Goldfish bowl, Aquarium, miniature fountain, or pictures of water scenes in this location. If you want to become famous or recognized, place a small grouping of horses, which signifies fame--and keep the area brightly lit. Try using a globe in the Southeast area of the room or desk for success. Figurines of the Chinese gods Fuk and Luk are also notable additions to the career area. You can use a metal wind chime in the Southeast area of room or desk. The elephant is a symbol of wisdom, and may activate good business sense or study habits. Plum blossoms are also good for career and success--especially if in full bloom. If you are looking to gain wealth, place some antique, gold coins in the Southeast area of your room or desk. If you can find some old Chinese coins, tie 3 or 8 of them together with a red cord. Another suggestion is to place a frog by your main entrance discreetly by a green plant. This signifies arrival of wealth. Health If health is your main focus, sleep with your head pointed East. Also, position your desk so that you are facing East when seated. Using a peach blossom plant is said to have a healing effect on someone who is ill, so you might want to use it in the East area of the room or desk to ensure good health. This is your personal health location. A figurine of the Chinese god Sau is said to ensure good health and longevity, as are cranes. Bamboo is also good in this East are of the room or desk, and can be used as furniture. Other symbols of longevity are: tortoise, unicorn, bat, deer, rabbit, and cicada. You can use figurines and/or pictures of these items. A beautiful Chinese vase also signifies good fortune and health. Peace and Harmony For peace, harmony and overall fortune, you can use a unicorn, Chinese vase, Peacock picture, plants or flowers in the North area of your room or desk. If Harmony is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing North. You may also position your desk so that you are facing North when seated. Colours Colours to use generously: Blue, Black, White, Silver, Gold. Colours to use sparingly, if at all: Beige, Yellow. Elements Elements to use generously: Water, Metal. Elements to use sparingly, if at all: Earth. Kua Number Two Love If your main focus in on relationships, love or marriage, be sure to sleep with your head pointing Northwest. This is the best direction to sleep in order to enhance the love sector in your life. For good family and overall relationships, use one or more of the following in the Northwest sector of the room or desk: Aquarium, Picture of Water Scene. If your focus is on romantic love, marital prospects, or marital bliss, use one or more of the following in the Northwest sector of the room or desk: Crystals, Red Roses, Bright Light, The Chinese Character for "Double Happiness," a Pair of Mandarin Ducks or Lovebirds, or Two Red Hearts. Career/Prosperity If prosperity, career, or education is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing Northeast. Position your desk so that you are facing Northeast when seated. The Northeast sector is your prosperity location. You would also do well to place a Goldfish bowl, Aquarium, miniature fountain, or pictures of water scenes in this location. You might also use floating candles in this area. If you want to become famous or recognized, make certain the area is brightly lit. Or you might want to place a small grouping of horses (though not brown horses) along with some red flowers, which signifies fame. Try using a globe in the Northeast area of the room or desk for success. Figurines of the Chinese gods Fuk and Luk are also notable additions to the career area. You can use a metal wind chime in the Northeast area of room or desk. The elephant is a symbol of wisdom, and may activate good business sense or study habits. Plum blossoms are also good for career and success--especially if in full bloom. If you are looking to gain wealth, place some antique, gold coins in the Northeast area of your room or desk. If you can find some old Chinese coins, tie 3 or 8 of them together with a red cord. Health If health is your main focus, sleep with your head pointed West. Also, position your desk so that you are facing West when seated. A figurine of the Chinese god Sau is said to ensure good health and longevity, as are cranes. Bamboo is also good in this West are of the room or desk, and can be used as furniture. Other symbols of longevity are: tortoise, unicorn, bat, deer, rabbit, and cicada. You can use figurines and/or pictures of these items. A beautiful Chinese vase also signifies good fortune and health. Peace and Harmony For peace, harmony and overall fortune, you can use a unicorn, Chinese vase, or Peacock picture in the Southwest area of your room or desk. If Harmony is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing Southwest. You may also position your desk so that you are facing Southwest when seated. Colours Colours to use generously: Yellow, Beige, Red. Colours to use sparingly, if at all: Green, Brown. Elements Elements to use generously: Earth, Fire. Elements to use sparingly, if at all: Wood. Kua Number Three Love If your main focus in on relationships, love or marriage, be sure to sleep with your head pointing Southeast. This is the best direction to sleep in order to enhance the love sector in your life. For good family and overall relationships, use one or more of the following in the Southeast sector of the room or desk: Plants, Flowers, Aquarium, Picture of Water, Plants, or Flowers. If your focus is on romantic love, marital prospects, or marital bliss, use one or more of the following in the Southeast sector of the room or desk: Crystals, Red Roses, Bright Light, The Chinese Character for "Double Happiness," a Pair of Mandarin Ducks or Lovebirds, or Two Red Hearts. Career/Prosperity If prosperity, career, or education is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing South. Position your desk so that you are facing South when seated. Your best bet is to place healthy green plants in the South sector of room or desk. This is your prosperity location. You would also do well to place a Goldfish bowl, Aquarium, miniature fountain, or pictures of water scenes in this location. You might also use floating candles in this area. If you want to become famous or recognized, make certain the area is brightly lit. Or you might want to place a small grouping of horses along with some red flowers, which signifies fame. Try using a globe in the South area of the room or desk for success. Figurines of the Chinese gods Fuk and Luk are also notable additions to the career area. The elephant is a symbol of wisdom, and may activate good business sense or study habits. Plum blossoms are also good for career and success--especially if in full bloom. Another suggestion is to place a frog by your main entrance discreetly by a green plant. This signifies arrival of wealth. Health If health is your main focus, sleep with your head pointed North. Also, position your desk so that you are facing North when seated. Using a peach blossom plant is said to have a healing effect on someone who is ill, so you might want to use it in the North area of the room or desk to ensure good health. This is your personal health location. A figurine of the Chinese god Sau is said to ensure good health and longevity, as are cranes. Bamboo is also good in this North are of the room or desk, and can be used as furniture. Other symbols of longevity are: tortoise, unicorn, bat, deer, rabbit, and cicada. You can use figurines and/or pictures of these items. A beautiful Chinese vase also signifies good fortune and health. Peace and Harmony For peace, harmony and overall fortune, you can use a unicorn, Chinese vase, Peacock picture, plants or flowers in the East area of your room or desk. If Harmony is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing East. You may also position your desk so that you are facing East when seated. Colours Colours to use generously: Green, Brown, Black, Blue. Colours to use sparingly, if at all: White, Silver, Gold. Elements Elements to use generously: Wood, Water. Elements to use sparingly, if at all: Metal. Kua Number Four Love If your main focus in on relationships, love or marriage, be sure to sleep with your head pointing East. This is the best direction to sleep in order to enhance the love sector in your life. For good family and overall relationships, use one or more of the following in the East sector of the room or desk: Plants, Flowers, Aquarium, Picture of Water, Plants, or Flowers. If your focus is on romantic love, marital prospects, or marital bliss, use one or more of the following in the East sector of the room or desk: Crystals, Red Roses, Bright Light, The Chinese Character for "Double Happiness," a Pair of Mandarin Ducks or Lovebirds, or Two Red Hearts. Career/Prosperity If prosperity, career, or education is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing North. Position your desk so that you are facing North when seated. Your best bet is to place healthy green plants in the North sector of room or desk. This is your prosperity location. You would also do well to place a Goldfish bowl, Aquarium, miniature fountain, or pictures of water scenes in this location. You might also use floating candles in this area. If you want to become famous or recognized, make certain the area is brightly lit. Or you might want to place a small grouping of horses along with some red flowers, which signifies fame. Try using a globe in the North area of the room or desk for success. Figurines of the Chinese gods Fuk and Luk are also notable additions to the career area. The elephant is a symbol of wisdom, and may activate good business sense or study habits. Plum blossoms are also good for career and success--especially if in full bloom. Another suggestion is to place a frog by your main entrance discreetly by a green plant. This signifies arrival of wealth. Health If health is your main focus, sleep with your head pointed South. Also, position your desk so that you are facing South when seated. Using a peach blossom plant is said to have a healing effect on someone who is ill, so you might want to use it in the South area of the room or desk to ensure good health. This is your personal health location. A figurine of the Chinese god Sau is said to ensure good health and longevity, as are cranes. Bamboo is also good in this South are of the room or desk, and can be used as furniture. Other symbols of longevity are: tortoise, unicorn, bat, deer, rabbit, and cicada. You can use figurines and/or pictures of these items. A beautiful Chinese vase also signifies good fortune and health. Peace and Harmony For peace, harmony and overall fortune, you can use a unicorn, Chinese vase, Peacock picture, plants or flowers in the Southeast area of your room or desk. If Harmony is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing Southeast. You may also position your desk so that you are facing Southeast when seated. Colours Colours to use generously: Green, Blue, Black. Colours to use sparingly, if at all: White, Silver, Gold. Elements Elements to use generously: Wood, Water. Elements to use sparingly, if at all: Metal. Kua Number Six Love If your main focus in on relationships, love or marriage, be sure to sleep with your head pointing Southwest. This is the best direction to sleep in order to enhance the love sector in your life. For good family and overall relationships, use one or more of the following in the Southwest sector of the room or desk: Plants, Flowers, Aquarium, Picture of Water, Plants, or Flowers. If your focus is on romantic love, marital prospects, or marital bliss, use one or more of the following in the Southwest sector of the room or desk: Crystals, Red Roses (used sparingly), The Chinese Character for "Double Happiness," a Pair of Mandarin Ducks or Lovebirds, or Two Red Hearts. Career/Prosperity If prosperity, career, or education is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing West. Position your desk so that you are facing West when seated. Your best bet is to place healthy green plants in the West sector of room or desk. This is your prosperity location. You would also do well to place a Goldfish bowl, Aquarium, miniature fountain, or pictures of water scenes in this location. If you want to become famous or recognized, you might want to place a small grouping of horses along with one or two red flowers, which signifies fame. Try using a globe in the West area of the room or desk for success. Figurines of the Chinese gods Fuk and Luk are also notable additions to the career area. You can use a metal wind chime in the West area of room or desk. The elephant is a symbol of wisdom, and may activate good business sense or study habits. Plum blossoms are also good for career and success--especially if in full bloom. If you are looking to gain wealth, place some antique, gold coins in the West area of your room or desk. If you can find some old Chinese coins, tie 3 or 8 of them together with a cord. Another suggestion is to place a frog by your main entrance discreetly by a green plant. This signifies arrival of wealth. Health If health is your main focus, sleep with your head pointed Northeast. Also, position your desk so that you are facing Northeast when seated. Using a peach blossom plant is said to have a healing effect on someone who is ill, so you might want to use it in the Northeast area of the room or desk to ensure good health. This is your personal health location. A figurine of the Chinese god Sau is said to ensure good health and longevity, as are cranes. Bamboo is also good in this Northeast are of the room or desk, and can be used as furniture. Other symbols of longevity are: tortoise, unicorn, bat, deer, rabbit, and icada. You can use figurines and/or pictures of these items. A beautiful Chinese vase also signifies good fortune and health. Peace and Harmony For peace, harmony and overall fortune, you can use a unicorn, Chinese vase, Peacock picture, plants or flowers in the Northwest area of your room or desk. If Harmony is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing Northwest. You may also position your desk so that you are facing Northwest when seated. Colours Colours to use generously: White, Silver, Gold, Beige, Yellow. Colours to use sparingly, if at all: Red. Elements Elements to use generously: Metal, Earth. Elements to use sparingly, if at all: Fire. Kua Number Seven Love If your main focus in on relationships, love or marriage, be sure to sleep with your head pointing Northeast. This is the best direction to sleep in order to enhance the love sector in your life. For good family and overall relationships, use one or more of the following in the Northeast sector of the room or desk: Plants, Flowers, Aquarium, Picture of Water, Plants, or Flowers. If your focus is on romantic love, marital prospects, or marital bliss, use one or more of the following in the Northeast sector of the room or desk: Crystals, Red Roses (sparingly), The Chinese Character for "Double Happiness," a Pair of Mandarin Ducks or Lovebirds, or Two Red Hearts. Career/Prosperity If prosperity, career, or education is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing Northwest. Position your desk so that you are facing Northwest when seated. Your best bet is to place healthy green plants in the Northwest sector of room or desk. This is your prosperity location. You would also do well to place a Goldfish bowl, Aquarium, miniature fountain, or pictures of water scenes in this location. If you want to become famous or recognized, you might want to place a small grouping of horses along with one or two red flowers, which signifies fame. Try using a globe in the Northwest area of the room or desk for success. Figurines of the Chinese gods Fuk and Luk are also notable additions to the career area. You can use a metal wind chime in the Northwest area of room or desk. The elephant is a symbol of wisdom, and may activate good business sense or study habits. Plum blossoms are also good for career and success--especially if in full bloom. If you are looking to gain wealth, place some antique, gold coins in the Northwest area of your room or desk. If you can find some old Chinese coins, tie 3 or 8 of them together with a red cord. Another suggestion is to place a frog by your main entrance discreetly by a green plant. This signifies arrival of wealth. Health If health is your main focus, sleep with your head pointed Southwest. Also, position your desk so that you are facing Southwest when seated. Using a peach blossom plant is said to have a healing effect on someone who is ill, so you might want to use it in the Southwest area of the room or desk to ensure good health. This is your personal health location. A figurine of the Chinese god Sau is said to ensure good health and longevity, as are cranes. Bamboo is also good in this Southwest are of the room or desk, and can be used as furniture. Other symbols of longevity are: tortoise, unicorn, bat, deer, rabbit, and cicada. You can use figurines and/or pictures of these items. A beautiful Chinese vase also signifies good fortune and health. Peace and Harmony For peace, harmony and overall fortune, you can use a unicorn, Chinese vase, Peacock picture, plants or flowers in the West area of your room or desk. If Harmony is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing West. You may also position your desk so that you are facing West when seated. Colours Colours to use generously: White, Silver, Gold, Beige, Yellow. Colours to use sparingly, if at all: Red. Elements Elements to use generously: Metal, Earth. Elements to use sparingly, if at all: Fire. Kua Number Eight Love If your main focus in on relationships, love or marriage, be sure to sleep with your head pointing West. This is the best direction to sleep in order to enhance the love sector in your life. For good family and overall relationships, use one or more of the following in the West sector of the room or desk: Aquarium, Picture of Water Scene. If your focus is on romantic love, marital prospects, or marital bliss, use one or more of the following in the West sector of the room or desk: Crystals, Red Roses, Bright Light, The Chinese Character for "Double Happiness," a Pair of Mandarin Ducks or Lovebirds, or Two Red Hearts. Career/Prosperity If prosperity, career, or education is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing Southwest. Position your desk so that you are facing Southwest when seated. The Southwest sector is your prosperity location. You would also do well to place a Goldfish bowl, Aquarium, miniature fountain, or pictures of water scenes in this location. You might also use floating candles in this area. If you want to become famous or recognized, make certain the area is brightly lit. Or you might want to place a small grouping of horses (though not brown horses) along with some red flowers, which signifies fame. Try using a globe in the Southwest area of the room or desk for success. Figurines of the Chinese gods Fuk and Luk are also notable additions to the career area. You can use a metal wind chime in the Southwest area of room or desk. The elephant is a symbol of wisdom, and may activate good business sense or study habits. Plum blossoms are also good for career and success--especially if in full bloom. If you are looking to gain wealth, place some antique, gold coins in the Southwest area of your room or desk. If you can find some old Chinese coins, tie 3 or 8 of them together with a red cord. Health If health is your main focus, sleep with your head pointed Northwest. Also, position your desk so that you are facing Northwest when seated. A figurine of the Chinese god Sau is said to ensure good health and longevity, as are cranes. Bamboo is also good in this Northwest are of the room or desk, and can be used as furniture. Other symbols of longevity are: tortoise, unicorn, bat, deer, rabbit, and cicada. You can use figurines and/or pictures of these items. A beautiful Chinese vase also signifies good fortune and health. Peace and Harmony For peace, harmony and overall fortune, you can use a unicorn, Chinese vase, or Peacock picture in the Northeast area of your room or desk. If Harmony is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing Northeast. You may also position your desk so that you are facing Northeast when seated. Colours Colours to use generously: Beige, Red. Colours to use sparingly, if at all: Green, Brown. Elements Elements to use generously: Earth, Fire. Elements to use sparingly, if at all: Wood Kua Number Nine Love If your main focus in on relationships, love or marriage, be sure to sleep with your head pointing North. This is the best direction to sleep in order to enhance the love sector in your life. For good family and overall relationships, use one or more of the following in the North sector of the room or desk: Plants, Red Flowers, Picture of Plants or Flowers. If your focus is on romantic love, marital prospects, or marital bliss, use one or more of the following in the North sector of the room or desk: Crystals, Lots of Red Roses, Bright Light, The Chinese Character for "Double Happiness," a Pair of Mandarin Ducks or Lovebirds, or Two Red Hearts. Career/Prosperity If prosperity, career, or education is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing East. Position your desk so that you are facing East when seated. Your best bet is to place healthy green plants in the East sector of room or desk. This is your prosperity location. You might also use candles in this area. If you want to become famous or recognized, make certain the area is brightly lit. Or you might want to place a small grouping of horses along with some red flowers, which signifies fame. Try using a globe in the East area of the room or desk for success. Figurines of the Chinese gods Fuk and Luk are also notable additions to the career area. You can use a metal wind chime in the East area of room or desk. The elephant is a symbol of wisdom, and may activate good business sense or study habits. Plum blossoms are also good for career and success--especially if in full bloom. If you are looking to gain wealth, place some antique, gold coins in the East area of your room or desk. If you can find some old Chinese coins, tie 3 or 8 of them together with a red cord. Another suggestion is to place a frog by your main entrance discreetly by a green plant. This signifies arrival of wealth. Health If health is your main focus, sleep with your head pointed Southeast. Also, position your desk so that you are facing Southeast when seated. Using a peach blossom plant is said to have a healing effect on someone who is ill, so you might want to use it in the Southeast area of the room or desk to ensure good health. This is your personal health location. A figurine of the Chinese god Sau is said to ensure good health and longevity, as are cranes. Bamboo is also good in this Southeast are of the room or desk, and can be used as furniture. Other symbols of longevity are: tortoise, unicorn, bat, deer, rabbit, and cicada. You can use figurines and/or pictures of these items. A beautiful Chinese vase also signifies good fortune and health. Peace and Harmony For peace, harmony and overall fortune, you can use a unicorn, Chinese vase, Peacock picture, plants or flowers in the South area of your room or desk. If Harmony is your main focus, sleep with your head pointing South. You may also position your desk so that you are facing South when seated. Colours Colours to use generously: Red, Green, Brown. Colours to use sparingly, if at all: Black, Blue. Elements Elements to use generously: Fire, Wood. Elements to use sparingly, if at all: Water = General Home Tips According to the principles of Feng shui the effects of Ch'i (energy) flowing through our homes and surroundings can affect our balance and harmony in day to day life, by using certain techniques and principles of Feng Shui in your home you can begin to live in a more harmonious way. The House Itself The way your home faces can be a problem, the south can provide nourishing Ch'i, the East -growing Ch'i, the North -hidden Ch'i, the West can be disruptive Ch'i, all of these situations can be cured by implementing certain cures Place a plan of your house over the "Pa Kua" map, ensure that the compass directions are observed, from this you can see which parts of your house influence which parts of your life.From the moment you enter your home the main door needs to be looked at. If the door is large or too small, or if it is facing a certain way which affects the flow of Ch'i, then common remedies to cure these problems are the placing of windchimes and the hanging of mirrors to reflect and give the feeling of more space, the windchimes slow the flow of the Ch'i. And help it to flow more smoothly as it should be. If you have a staircase that is in direct line with the front door windchimes hanging above the bottom step will be the cure to prevent the Ch'i from going straight out through the front door. Lounge In the main room of your home , the lounge this is common sense and the avoidance of clutter, it used to be in old times that the fire would be the centre piece of the room around which everyone would gather, nowadays, unfortunately it is the TV , which gives off a lot of negative energy. You should always try to ensure that there are no sharp corners which would hinder the flow of the Ch'i. ,this can be cured by placing furniture at angles rather than having it in straight lines, and also by placing plants and lights in the corners of the room, you may find that you have already got these features in you room without realising it! The Kitchen The kitchen is a very important room as far as Feng shui is concerned , for it is the heart of the home, the room where all the meals are prepared, and it is also the room which can benefit the most from Feng Shui principles. The placement of the cooker is an important factor, and the plentifulness of your cupboards, mirrors your life. Bedroom The main bedroom in your home will be the bedroom you and your partner/husband/wife occupy and we all spend about a third of our lives in this room, so for both your sakes it needs to be in total harmony and balance with you. Colour is all important, too much bright yellow can over stimulate, small hints of red can bring passion to you, green can be very calming, plan your decoration very carefully with exactly what type of atmosphere you are trying to create for yourselves. Your bed is the centre piece of the room, it should be stable, and never positioned directly in front of a door (as this is the way morticians lay bodies out). Mirrors directly reflecting you, overhead or to the side of you can have a very draining effect, if possible try to have an uncluttered gap between your bed and the floor. You should always ensure that your bed is made before you leave as an unmade bed could effect your day ahead. All types of modern day gadgets are disturbing, computers, tv's, radio alarm clocks etc, you should try to keep these to a minimum, if you have to have them in your bedroom then you should aim to keep them as far as possible away from you whilst you are in your bed. Good things to have in rooms are photographs of you and your family, anything connected to your relationship, and should be placed in the southwest part of the room as this symbolises relations. Any ornaments that you have in the bedroom should be in pairs and placed in the south west to enhance relationships. Children's Room A child's bedroom needs to be kept free of clutter in the central part, and the room should reflect their need to grow and develop, you should again consider colour schemes well , yellow's again should not be too bright as this could cause sleeping difficulties. Children need to have their environment made for them, to feel part of, not dwarfed by, so large pieces of furniture that you may like may make them feel overwhelmed by. Sleeping under shelves, beams etc is not good for them as this causes a feeling of oppression. Bathroom Finally the bathroom and the toilet are the two rooms which have to be given careful consideration as they are driven by the use of water, and there is also the fact of wastage and water being dispelled. You should always ensure that the fixtures and fittings are in good order and the room is spotlessly clean, also that there are no dripping taps and no problems with plumbing. A bathroom and toilet area should always be kept in a nice clean condition, no pot-pouri (dried flowers are not good, dead plants etc are bad energy), and a strategically placed freshener can be just as good. |
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