This
is one question that is begging for an answer amongst the enthusiast of this
ancient Chinese Art of Geomancy. Feng Shui is a living skill practiced by the
Chinese over the ages, as far back as 3000 years ago. It is observed that the
living environment is abound with life giving energy known as Qi which is
dispersed by the wind and gathers at the boundary of water.
How
can Feng Shui help us live a stress free life? In today’s borderless world of
instant communication, our mobile phone is our constant companion, day in and
day out – so is STRESS! We strive to manage our time and our attitudes during
the working hours and hope to end the day productively. The whole process
repeats itself the next day and the next day and the next day…
Is
there an energy we can tap into for daily rejuvenation? How wonderful if we can start each day fully
charged and energized, both physically and mentally, in facing the tasks ahead?
What is it that helps some people to look, feel and stay motivated all day
long?
The
secrets lie in energizing your living space by orientating your sitting and
sleeping positions, both at home and at work, based on Feng Shui’s compass
directions. If apply correctly, Feng Shui can gives you vitality, mental
clarity and tranquility in your daily life.
In
one of the many studies and applications of Feng Shui, all of us have our auspicious
and inauspicious compass directions based on a formula which takes into
consideration our date of birth and gender. The formula computes a number that
determines each person “Personal Kua” and is derived from the numerical 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9.
The number 5 is not considered as a Kua number. The Kua number will determine
our auspicious and inauspicious compass directions. Each of us has four
auspicious and four inauspicious directions. This system of Feng Shui is known
as “Eight Mansions” which is a study of energy distribution within a house that
is demarcated into 8 sectors.
Based
on the
So how do we go about applying this system of Feng Shui to energize and revitalize ourselves?
If
you want success and prosperity, you need to tap into the energy of the south
by aligning your sitting position facing this direction. If you are not making
any headway in your career and are looking for career advancement or business
improvement, you can tap into this direction by having your table positioned in
such a way that you now ‘face’ this direction while you work. If possible, your
room door should also face (from inside looking out) this direction as this is actually
tapping into your Sheng Qi direction.
You should also sleep with your bed (headboard) situated to face this
direction and your feet pointing in the opposite direction i.e. north.
If
you want health and mentor luck, you have to tap into the energy of the north
by aligning your sitting position facing this direction when you work. If you
are feeling stressed out and looking to improve your health in general or to
recover from a particular illness, you can tap into this direction the same way
as mentioned above. The energy in this direction also brings good mentor luck
or helpful people into your life. You should also sleep with your bed
(headboard) situated to face this direction and your feet pointing in the
opposite direction i.e. south. If
you cook at home, you should also orientate your stove or oven to face your
Tian Yi or north direction for additional benefit in tapping the heath energy
in this direction.
If
you want relationship luck, you can tap into the energy of the southeast by
aligning your sitting position facing this direction when you work. If you are
having problems working with people and are looking to mend your relationship
with them or building goodwill with people generally, you should tap into this
direction the same way as mentioned above. This
Qi helps foster better ties and build
rapport with people be it loved ones, family, friends or colleagues.
You should
also sleep with your bed (headboard) situated to face this direction
and your
feet pointing in the opposite direction i.e. northwest. A room door
(inside looking outwards) that taps into this direction also helps to
usher in relationship luck for you. Likewise, if the main entrance door
of your
house taps into this direction, you will also receive this positive
energy into
your home.
If you want peace and tranquility in your life, you should tap into the energy
of the east by aligning your sitting position facing this direction when you
work. This
Qi helps you to relax, regain
your composure and provides mental alertness. It is sedative and gives
a sense of serenity in your living space. You should also sleep with
your bed (headboard) situated to face this direction
and your feet pointing in the opposite direction i.e. west.