| Feng shui refers to the ancient Chinese belief that | | | | Simply put, the stated four sides can be attributed to |
| focuses on arrangement and placement of things on | | | | the four sides of a car, it should have 2 side doors, a |
| certain places. | | | | rear and a low bumper to have a good view of the |
| Though there are very few written documentation | | | | front lane. All of which are designed to protect the |
| about the first existence of feng shui, it has survived | | | | person inside the car. |
| time and tradition by oral communication and actual | | | | 2. The garden at the back of the house should always |
| practice by the Chinese people. | | | | be larger than the one at the front |
| One might notice that several regulations are derived | | | | 3. Spiral staircases should be avoided. If it is already |
| from common sense and intuition. For example, a | | | | installed, the bad energy emanating from this can be |
| cluttered room or office is believed to imbibe bad feng | | | | toned down by placing a faceted crystal sphere. |
| shui, which, in actuality would really hinder productive | | | | 4. Overhead beams. In general, beams have the notion |
| work due to stress that might be a result of inability to | | | | of carrying the weight of what it supports. Having a lot |
| find needed documents from a cluttered table. | | | | of beams inside the house (especially if it is exposed) |
| Literally meaning "wind and water" feng shui is not | | | | may be the cause of many problems, according to |
| simply a style of decorating. Most feng shui practices | | | | feng shui. |
| coincide with various decorating or arrangement styles. | | | | Focal points such as beds, working table, children's |
| In fact, a certain room that accommodates feng shui | | | | study desk should not be directly under beams since |
| regulations is more visually attractive and | | | | this carry around a heaviness sort of feeling to the |
| well-coordinated than those that had not been | | | | individual who works or rests under the area. |
| subjected to its practices. | | | | 5. The general outlook of the whole area (land, plants |
| Arrangement of furniture or other materials are | | | | and house structure) must be in good condition and is |
| considered so as to allow the entrance and passage | | | | easy on the eyes. |
| of "good energy" or chi. | | | | Good indications are healthy-looking plants and trees |
| Good feng shui means that the arrangement coincides | | | | around the area and that the house is not so irregularly |
| with nature. For example, the sink should not be placed | | | | shaped (with lots of extension protruding from various |
| beside the stove since the water (sink) puts out fire | | | | sides). |
| (stove), meaning one element overpowers the other. | | | | The usual square or rectangular shaped houuses are |
| Below are 10 tips taking into consideration Feng Shui | | | | still always the best kinds. |
| decorating principles: | | | | 6. "Poison arrows" that is directly in front or pointing to |
| 1. If possible, before a purchase of any house or a | | | | the house should be avoided. A good example is |
| property, the surrounding area must have the following | | | | having a lamppost or telephone poles that are directly |
| "support". | | | | at the front of a house or is directly across the street |
| The first on the list is to look for a "Tortoise" behind the | | | | of one's home. |
| house. This pertains to any man made or natural | | | | To tone down the bad energy that comes from it, a |
| formation that generally gives a look of protection or | | | | Bagua mirror should be placed in the area where a |
| support to the over-all structure of the area. A | | | | poison arrow is directed. |
| mountain, low trees and a simple fence may do. | | | | 7. Long narrow paths that lead to the front door must |
| Still, all of these must not be higher than the house so | | | | be avoided. |
| as to obstruct sunlight. | | | | 8. The front and back door should not be facing one |
| A "dragon" must be found on the left side. It would be | | | | another, that is, it should not be in a straight line. |
| better if it is higher that the front of the house. A | | | | This allows the good energy to only pass through the |
| simple fence or a tree might do for its place | | | | house. |
| A "white tiger" should be on the right side of the house. | | | | 9. Additional structures that overpower the look of the |
| If it is higher than the "dragon", it would be good for the | | | | house should be avoided. This includes swimming pool, |
| women of the house. If the "tiger" is lower than the | | | | gazebos and ponds. |
| "dragon", is good for the men. | | | | 10. Trees at the front of the house must not be higher |
| A "phoenix" should be in front, the best of which is a | | | | than the highest point of the house. The ideal length of |
| river or a circular flower bed. This may also be a tree | | | | trees is 6 feet. |
| or another house. | | | | |