How To Decorate Your Home Using Feng Shui Articles

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics to improve your health and prosperity using the laws of Heaven (Astronomy) and Earth (Geography). When translated to English, the word literally means Wind-Water. The Fung Shui are used for following purposes

1. Feng Shui for Wealth
2. Feng Shui for Business
3. Feng Shui for Career
4. Feng Shui for Health
5. Feng Shui for Luck
6. Feng Shui for Love & Relations

Feng Shui is not a religion. Its symbols can create an environment that can boost our confidence and energy levels, thereby bringing good health and good fortune.

1. The Laughing Buddha: This is believed to smile off all the worries in your home; thereby bringing in happiness and prosperity. Buddha is like the big and round bellied Santa. It should be placed at a height in your living room, facing the main entry door and not on the ground. It should not be kept in the bed rooms or any other rooms. It is said to bring happiness, satisfaction and security to your home and life.

2. Phoenix: Phoenix is a mythological bird that is believed to resurrect itself from the ashes; it never dies. It represents immortality, power and prosperity. The picture of this magnificent bird is to be kept at the south portion of the house.

3. Dragon: Green dragon relates to health while the golden dragon to wealth and prosperity. These can be placed at any open part of your house expect on lower energy areas like garage, bathrooms and closets. Also not in your bedroom. You can keep a maximum of 5 dragons in your house.

4. Three legged Toad: It is believed to bring in wealth and prosperity and also safeguards your wealth. It holds Chinese coin in its mouth and sits on a pile of coins. These are placed at the corner of the living room near the main entry door. The coin in its mouth must be removed every evening and replaced every morning.

5. Cow: It is called the Wish Fulfilling Cow; made of 3”X4” shoushan stone and is believed to bring in wealth. These are placed on the South West part of your home.

6. Crystal Globe: It is said to bring in fame, recognition and improve networks that can lead to career success. It must be kept at the North East part of your home.

7. Bamboo plants: Itis also called the lucky bamboo. These are kept at the East and South East parts of your home. These represent life longevity and health and good fortune. These must be kept facing the main entry door. They can withstand any unfavourable climatic conditions. They do not require huge amount of sunlight or great care to grow.

When applying Feng Shui, you must take note of few things.

1. The entryway must be made inviting with mats, wreaths and colours.

2. All doors and drawers must open effortlessly.

3. All burnt out lamp bulbs must be replaced.

4. Use all burners on your stove.

5. Kitchen should not be constructed close to the main entry door.

6. Do not place sharp objects or pillars facing the main entry door.

7. The stove and sink must be considerably kept far apart as fire and water are two opposite energies.

8. Broken plates should not be kept stored in the house.

9. Should not have two mattresses in one bed.

10. Front door and back doors must not be directly opposite to each other.

11. No shoes facing our main entry door

12. No TV or Computer sets in your bedroom

13. No plants in your bedroom