Feng Shui

Feng Shui

  Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese wisdom that dates back more than 4000 years. It means wind and water and studies the influence it has on human life. Feng Shui is the art of understanding energy and how it moves in our lives and our surroundings, including how it is affected by our buildings, our decor and landscapes etc.

By applying Feng Shui to your surroundings you can obtain a balance of happiness and success in all areas of your life.

Chinese believe that positive and negative outcomes are the results of favourable and unfavourable Feng Shui. For many centuries the Chinese have practiced the art of placement for the benefit of themselves and the environment in which they live.

Below are just some of the meanings of many items used in Feng Shui and how they are said to influence our lives

Objects

Bells   Bells are considered to represent good fortune, and protection. When used in business they should be placed along the west or northwest wall to bring good fortune. Bells are great to hang around your home, preferable where they will catch the draft. Bells are used to attract positive energy to any area in which they are placed

Chinese Coins Coins are usually used to influence prosperity. Hang behind the front door to prevent loss. Place in important document file to assist in promotions. Hang behind office chair to prevent back-stabbing. Place in account books to generate more income or under cash register to generate new business. They can also represent protection for the holder against evil and negative energies

Bagwa (Pa-Kua)   Considered to be of great importance in correcting the Feng Shui in a place of residence or business. You should always place outside the home and never inside.The  bagwa is regarded as a protective charm to attract good luck and repel bad. It is said the bagwa was born on the back of a creature that rose up from the depths at the dawn of time and the secrets of the universe are contained within it

Fans Ancient folklore says that fans symbolise the circulation of the positive chi energy and are helpful in dispersing negative chi. The are useful for dark rooms that get little sunlight. Hang on the wall in the fully open position

Quan Yin The Quan Yin is the goddess of mercy, healing and compassion. Also known as the female Buddha. She blesses everything. She is known as the eternal protector of all children. You can place the Quan Yin in any room and it is said to help calm the environment of negative influences such as illness, disappointments and arguments

Laughing Buddha This Buddha is well known as the symbol of happiness, wealth, kindness, and joy. Ancient folklore says  that by rubbing his belly which is said to be full of wealth, it will bring good luck and prosperity

Metal Wind Chimes Best to hang on the west side of your home to promote good fortune

Bamboo Wind Chimes Bamboo Wind Chimes are excellent to help you circulate the Chi energies around your home or business. Bamboo Wind Chimes will help slow the energies that might be harming your property

Animals

 Dragons Represent luck, fortune and protection. The Dragon symbolises the essence of vitality, strength, protection and goodness. They may be placed in any direction as it represents strength and support for all aspects of health, wealth, happiness, career, love and knowledge. They say you shouldn't place inside the home facing the front door and never in the bedroom

Eagles  Represent farsightedness and courage

Elephants Represent wisdom, strength, dignity and justice. If there is a Money Frog sitting on top of the Elephant it symbolizes blessed abundance which is represented by the trunk of the Elephant raised towards the Money Frog. It is believed that a woman wanting to conceive who places an elephant with it's calf in her bedroom will increase her chances of her having a boy

Butterflies Represent love and joy. It is considered extremely bad feng shui to display dead butterflies

Rooster represents authority, power and confidence

Unicorn represents fertility, joy and longevity

Ducks Mandarin Ducks form a strong attachment to their partners, they are also an emblem of conjugal fidelity. A pair of Mandarin Ducks are excellent symbols for keeping love alive. Always keep in a pair

Three-Legged Frog This frog is usually shown sitting on a pile of gold coins. It is especially helpful when placed in your wealth area - where you keep your money - or placed next to a cash register

Fu Dogs These dogs resemble lions and they symbolize prestige and power. They usually come in pairs, one on either side of your front doorway for protection

Bat The Chinese consider bats to be bringers of happiness and good fortune. A pair of bats bring double happiness

Fish All fish are considered lucky for abundance and money

Phoenix This magical, mythical creature who rises from the ashes symbolizes peace and blessings

Horse A symbol of a life full of good fortune, strength, perseverance and success. Horses are a very auspicious symbol as they are believed to help you overcome obstacles and make life run smoothly

Money Frog Associated with wealth due to its closeness with water, which is also a symbol of wealth. The money frog is also believed to guard against misfortune and bless the home with wealth and prosperity. The money frog may be placed in the southeast corner of your home or business

Turtle Symbolises a long and fruitful life filled with good fortune. Also represents protection and courage in the face of adversity. May be placed in your work place, or any place in your home you feel would benefit from its symbolism

Lion Represents nobility and courage. The powers of the lion are strength, courage, luck nobleness of spirit. Often lions are seen at the gates to homes, businesses or temples as guards to ward off evil

Tiger Skill, judgment and the protector of our souls. Considered to be one of the best protective animals against demons and evil intentions from strangers. The stripes of the tiger are said to represent yin and yang

Pigs It is said that pigs bring great prosperity and happiness to  a household. It is best to have a pair as one should be male and the other female as this symbolises harmony and balance as in Yin and Yang

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