| What is Feng Shui Feng Shui means Wind-Water. This is a taoist practice of arranging home based on chi philosophy. Some of the basic principles are to be avoided clutter, dark corners, gloomy colors, low ceilings, and sharp, pointed objects. Feng Shui is over 3000 years old tradition. It is based on Ying and Yang idea and the five elements. It is the attemption to achieve balance between those elements. In other words don't go too far in any aspect in your life because it can be destroying. Find your Power Spots Power spots are specific places in your home related with your personal goals. This spots are changing with time. To find your Power Spot you need a specific map of the energy in your home. This map is called "ba gua". They also depend on your personal element. So it is not so easy to determine them. There are usual locations associated by their functions or symbols: | Career - front door - home office - any space where you work at home - any space that you study in if you are taking classes related to your career | Money - home office, if you have one - kitchen - wherever you usually pay bills and manage finances | | Relationships - your bedroom - living room - anyplace where you and your partner frequently spend time together | Family - living room - den/family room - dining room | | Health - bedroom - kitchen - dining room | Creativity - home office or studio | What is ba gua Ba-Gua (or eight-Gua) is a map. It has 8 elements called Gua. Every Gua has 3 Yao symbols. Every Yao sumbol represents Ying(female) or Yang (male). Yao which is male is 1 line, female Yao are two short lines. |