Discover the amazing world of Feng Shui

Professional Feng Shui is much more than a division into 8 "corners" (Ba Gua Grid also called Feng Shui Map: Wealth, Fame, Relationships, Children, Helpful People, Career, Knowledge and Family). This is a comprehensive analysis of the energies in a given place and time, taking into account the individual characteristics of the environment, architecture, nature and the astrological charts of the residents.

Instead of using simplistic rules, a professional Feng Shui consultant carefully analyzes the specific features of a place and circumstance, using advanced calculation techniques and tools such as the luo pan compass.

We'd all like it to be that simple - put an aquarium in every house in a place of wealth in the Southeast and you're done. But it doesn't work that way....

The Ba Gua grid was developed by the famous Professor Lin Yun and he aimed to bring the knowledge of Feng Shui to Western countries. Since the principles here were very simple, the method became common virtually all over the world. There are still "experts" proclaiming themselves using this method as a basis. Well, we all started with this method in the early 1990s, when the classical, professional versions of Feng Shui had not yet reached us so freely. But if, with today's capabilities (the Internet, thousands of books, availability of training), some consultant still conducts a consultation dividing your home into corners and, without any calculations, tells you to place your aquarium in the southeast or diagonally from the front door - know that your desire to improve your life will remain wishful thinking.

In Feng Shui recommendations, color plays a role in shaping harmony and energy in living spaces. Each color is associated with a specific element; for example, green is the element of Wood, red is Fire, yellow and brown are Earth, gray, gold and silver are Metal and black and blue are Water.

However, for it to have any meaning, there must be a lot of a given color, it must even dominate the space. The strongest influence is the impact of land forms, interior design and activity or inactivity in appropriate, calculated places and directions. And it is on these aspects that a professional Feng Shui consultant will focus his attention when analyzing your space.

In Feng Shui practice, mirrors play an important role because they have the power to manipulate the flow of chi energy in the home. Used properly, they can help create a more harmonious and favorable environment. But hung in the wrong place, they can also disrupt this harmony and attract trouble. Did you know that hanging a mirror opposite the front door is not necessarily a bad thing? For that, a mirror in the bedroom, unfortunately, is usually not good.

In addition to a thorough and personalized Feng Shui analysis, there are general principles that can be applied to the environment and your space.

The 5 most important Feng Shui principles to apply immediately:

1. De-clutter the space. Qi (Chi) energy must circulate freely and no stagnation should form. When you have a pile of shoes near the entrance and can't open the door to its full extent, or when you have a mountain of unworn clothes and full of some boxes in the bedroom, you may find that the wonderful energy of these places becomes less friendly and may even promote malaise and illness. Poorly arranged furniture, blocked passageways and dust - can block the flow of money and even your career!

2. Feng Shui in the bedroom. Do not put the bed between the window and the door or under the beams. The bed should also not be under a skylight, and nothing heavy should hang over the bed. Cover very large mirrors at night, as uncovered mirrors can cause insomnia.

3. Feng Shui in a child's room or office. Position the desk so that you have a wall or closet behind your back and a view of the room and especially the door in front of you. If this is absolutely impossible, take care of the high and solid back of the chair. This will help you focus on your work or study.

4. Avoid "poisoned arrows". A poisoned arrow is something aimed at you when you are sitting at your desk, relaxing on the couch or sleeping in bed. It can be the corner of a wall, the corner of a closet, or something sharp aimed right at you. Such things can cause anxiety and nervousness and can even contribute to the development of diseases. If you have something like this in your home and can't remove it, cover it up with a hanging flower or draped fabric.

5. Investigate whether you are staying in electromagnetic smog. Yes, this is very important. There should be no electronics near the bedhead, especially in a child's room. Any electrical boxes, switchboards, routers, etc. should optimally be as far away as possible from areas where people and pets frequent. When Feng Shui was created, in ancient China, there were no such problems. But Feng Shui develops with technology and has to keep up with all innovations. Strong electromagnetic fields can interfere with Feng Shui energies, causing them to attract more bad than good. So take care of yourself, your children and your pets.