The Art of Feng Shui
What is Feng Shui?
Feng Shui (meaning wind-water) is an ancient Chinese science based on the theory
that all things have a positive and a negative energy, more commonly known as
Chi. The art of Feng Shui is the practice of positioning positively energized
objects in your home and workplace to counteract the negatively energized
objects. It is believed that such orderly arrangements create an environment of
harmony, clarity, and prosperity that not only affect you and the members of
your household, but also those who come to visit. Feng Shui has been practiced
by millions of people of various cultures and faiths worldwide for centuries,
and is still popular today.
How to Implement the Art of
Feng Shui
into your Life
Implementing
Feng Shui
into your life can be slightly challenging at first. You
will need to educate yourself on which particular objects exude positive and
negative energies, and where to place these objects in your surroundings - the
two most significant factors in the art of
Feng Shui. The selection of artwork
is also important. It is not unreasonable to believe that certain images in
one's home can bring out a flurry of emotions in the viewer. Here are some tips
to help you get started on your choice of artwork, and its arrangement:
Artwork for Career
To bring about a positive change in your career, hang images of water or metal
in the north area of the room you work in. Koi Fish are recommended for career
improvement, as they bring energy to aspects of professional advancement, luck,
and relationships with co-workers and employers. Pictures of waterfalls, the
ocean, a lake, all waters, especially framed in black or dark blue, enhance the
energy flow.
Artwork for Reputation
Place images of fire or fire symbols in the south corners of your room to
heighten your fame or reputation. The phoenix is a powerful symbol of fire, and
the horse inspires confidence that will bring you fame and luck. Also, images of
red rocks, sand, and hot deserts are recommended for creating distinction in all
aspects of your life.
Artwork for Prosperity
In the southeast section of the room, place the image of a golden frog to
increase wealth and prosperity in your life. The most powerful images consist of
the golden frog amongst green bamboo or trees because wood is a key element in
this area. Another excellent choice is to hang pictures of wooden or golden pots
filled with coins.
Artwork for Love
The southwest area of the room (preferably the bedroom and/or living room) is
deemed to hold the strongest energy for love and passion. The rose quartz is a
symbol of love and healing, so displaying it would help improve your
relationships, and perhaps invite a new love into your life. Also effective is
to hang a picture of a fox amid bright flowers and foliage.
Artwork for Children
On the west side of the bedroom, place images of elephants to bring luck in the
area of fertility, posters or prints of Buddha to carry luck in your children's
future, and pictures of unicorns to protect them.
Artwork for Health
Although the sector for general health within your home is said to be in the
east, it is highly recommended among traditional Feng Shui practitioners that
every individual find out exactly where their Tian Ye zone is situated. This is
crucial for personal healing. For longevity, display images of tortoises and
peaches, as in ancient Chinese practice, peaches are used to prolong
immortality. The sunflower is a powerful healing symbol, as is the Wu Lu, a
gourd that promotes good health.
The above topics are just the tip of the iceberg, as there are many aspects to
the art of Feng Shui. Inform yourself and have patience, a virtue that will
enhance your journey into this ancient science.
About the Author
Art Historian, Donovan Gauvreau lectures about art therapy with a focus on creativity development. He believes we can learn from the great masters in art to communicate ideas and feelings through painting. He provides content for www.AaronArtPrints.org to educate and inspire people to take a glimpse into an artist's life to better understand the meaning behind their work