Feng Shui And The Chinese Zodiac
Feng Shui is the belief and practice of creating the perfect environment around oneself – internally and externally. It is believed that by living in the most perfect environment you can create, you can cue any ailments of the body and the soul. Only then can a person be in harmony and the most successful in their lives. Like Chinese astrology, Feng Shui also uses the five elements of metal, water, wood, fire, and earth.
In addition to the five elements, Feng Shui also uses the principles behind yin yang, the compass points of the earth, the solar system and the environment you live in. By attempting to harness the good fortune of the Earth, practitioners of this art try to determine their destiny. The outcome is to chase away anything that causes negative energy and promote positive energy. It is not superstition that makes Feng Shui work, it’s ones energies, or their Chi. This is the same principle used by people who practice acupuncture.
To determine your own personal Feng Shui, you need to use your date of birth, the time you were born, and where you born. The birth year will match up with one of the eight numbers that represents the eight points on a compass. Once the practitioner has this information, they will look on an octagon shaped chart – called a Ba Gua – whose bottom as been positioned towards the front door or entrance of the room that is going to be worked on. From there, the chart will help you and the practitioner determine where different elements should be used in the room. This includes colors, water sources, plants, furniture, and other decorations. It also tells you what types of material and objects should also be used in the room to promote good fortune.
This is not the end of redecorating and making harmonious space using Feng Shui. The next step is to consult the individual’s Chinese horoscope. The practitioner will take into consideration the traits of the animal the person is born under and find additional objects, materials, and colors to be included in the room. The animal's traits also tells them exactly where to place these articles around the room in an even better position to create the ideal energy. You will be amazed how different your room looks once you have arranged everything in a balanced way. It will appear brighter, airier, and more open even though the basic space has not changed size at all. This illusion creates more positive energy and in return creates a happier you. By getting rid of the negative energy around you, you will find balance and harmony.
It takes practice to master the Chinese Feng Shui and how the Chinese zodiac works. With practice, you can learn how to comprehend all the charts and understand how it all fits together in order to implement properly. If you are interested in applying these practices to your living and work space, contact someone who is trained in Feng Shui and have them help you reenergize you space and give you more positive energy.