1. Feng Shui advice
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:04 pmUsing the internet I found this information about Feng Shui:
Internal:
* When one is sitting at a desk, the entrance door should be in a clear line of sight, and you should have a view of as much of the room as possible.
* When one is lying in bed, the entrance door should not be directly facing the soles of one's feet. In other words, the end of the bed should not be in line with the door.
* Straight lines and sharp corners are to be avoided, and especially should not point where people tend to sit, stand, or sleep.
* Avoid clutter.
* Keep tops of tables simple. Avoid overdecorating tables with objects and clutter. Those objects represent piles of stress and bad luck you could/will be carrying. You should be able to sit at a table and have an open view in front of you.
* Your stairs should never face the front door.
* Some objects are believed to have the power of redirecting, reflecting, or shifting energy in a space. These include mirrors, crystals, windchimes, and pools of flowing or standing water.
Fengshui Tips For Kitchen
The kitchen is a very important part of your house. Since the food you eat gives you energy, Feng Shui lays a lot of emphasis on the area of your house where food is prepared. Here are some tips for your kitchen;
1. Be ruthless :- Discard items which haven't been used in a year and half. Unused presents and wrong purchases block chi, apart from taking up unnecessary space. Get rid of all unnecessary or spoilt appliances: Clutter results in stagnant chi, preventing a free flow of energies. Only display items that are used regularly and do not get in the way.
2. Keep waste baskets clean and out of sight :- Stagnant chi can also take the form of smell. Bad, stale smells could be depleting your kitchen of vibrant healthy chi.
3. Spring-clean the cupboards regularly :- Every six months or so make your storage spaces organized, uncluttered and easily accessible Also, fit cupboards and shelves with rounded corners to ensure a smoother flow of chi energies. Try to avoid any sharp edges pointing at you while preparing your meal.
4. Bowls of fresh fruit and flowers :- Every six months or so make your storage spaces organized, uncluttered and easily accessible Also, fit cupboards and shelves with rounded corners to ensure a smoother flow of chi energies. Try to avoid any sharp edges pointing at you while preparing your meal.
4. Bowls of fresh fruit and flowers :- These are great ways of attracting quality chi into your kitchen and food. Make sure old fruit and dying flowers are replaced with fresh ones immediately.
5. Discard chipped plates :- Chipped crockery is detrimental to chi.
6. Cork flooring :- It is preferable to have flooring of this kind. This is more Yin in energy, enabling you to spend more time comfortably in the kitchen. Stainless steel fixtures and ceramic tiles are more Yang in nature and can create fast-moving chi. This may not be ideal if you want to spend a lot of time in your kitchen. It may leave you feeling drained or tired. Wood surfaces are also suitable for the kitchen.
7. Never position your stove and sink next to each other :- Water and fire are complete opposites. But if it can't be helped, place a small plant or pot of herbs in between to weaken the negative influence.
8. Clean regularly :- You'd be surprised at the old, forgotten items you will find in the fridge. Throw them away. Clean the stove thoroughly and unblock the burners every three months. Burn a scented candle or incense sticks while you work to clear the air. Wipe surfaces with vanilla essence or aromatherapy oils diluted in water.
9. Smile at your kitchen!
External:
* Roads to and from ancient towns were often curved and windy, an attempt to disorient and keep away evil spirits, who were believed to travel in straight lines.
* Avoid building houses in front of cemeteries, hospitals, and mortuaries.
* The most auspicious spaces for homes are lots located in streets shaped like a horseshoe.
* In choosing homes in rural areas, with hills and mountains, pick the one that is on a sloping hill.
* In choosing homes in urban area, it's best to go for the ones that are on a flat terrain.
* Square-shaped lots are optimal for chi flow.
Internal:
* When one is sitting at a desk, the entrance door should be in a clear line of sight, and you should have a view of as much of the room as possible.
* When one is lying in bed, the entrance door should not be directly facing the soles of one's feet. In other words, the end of the bed should not be in line with the door.
* Straight lines and sharp corners are to be avoided, and especially should not point where people tend to sit, stand, or sleep.
* Avoid clutter.
* Keep tops of tables simple. Avoid overdecorating tables with objects and clutter. Those objects represent piles of stress and bad luck you could/will be carrying. You should be able to sit at a table and have an open view in front of you.
* Your stairs should never face the front door.
* Some objects are believed to have the power of redirecting, reflecting, or shifting energy in a space. These include mirrors, crystals, windchimes, and pools of flowing or standing water.
Fengshui Tips For Kitchen
The kitchen is a very important part of your house. Since the food you eat gives you energy, Feng Shui lays a lot of emphasis on the area of your house where food is prepared. Here are some tips for your kitchen;
1. Be ruthless :- Discard items which haven't been used in a year and half. Unused presents and wrong purchases block chi, apart from taking up unnecessary space. Get rid of all unnecessary or spoilt appliances: Clutter results in stagnant chi, preventing a free flow of energies. Only display items that are used regularly and do not get in the way.
2. Keep waste baskets clean and out of sight :- Stagnant chi can also take the form of smell. Bad, stale smells could be depleting your kitchen of vibrant healthy chi.
3. Spring-clean the cupboards regularly :- Every six months or so make your storage spaces organized, uncluttered and easily accessible Also, fit cupboards and shelves with rounded corners to ensure a smoother flow of chi energies. Try to avoid any sharp edges pointing at you while preparing your meal.
4. Bowls of fresh fruit and flowers :- Every six months or so make your storage spaces organized, uncluttered and easily accessible Also, fit cupboards and shelves with rounded corners to ensure a smoother flow of chi energies. Try to avoid any sharp edges pointing at you while preparing your meal.
4. Bowls of fresh fruit and flowers :- These are great ways of attracting quality chi into your kitchen and food. Make sure old fruit and dying flowers are replaced with fresh ones immediately.
5. Discard chipped plates :- Chipped crockery is detrimental to chi.
6. Cork flooring :- It is preferable to have flooring of this kind. This is more Yin in energy, enabling you to spend more time comfortably in the kitchen. Stainless steel fixtures and ceramic tiles are more Yang in nature and can create fast-moving chi. This may not be ideal if you want to spend a lot of time in your kitchen. It may leave you feeling drained or tired. Wood surfaces are also suitable for the kitchen.
7. Never position your stove and sink next to each other :- Water and fire are complete opposites. But if it can't be helped, place a small plant or pot of herbs in between to weaken the negative influence.
8. Clean regularly :- You'd be surprised at the old, forgotten items you will find in the fridge. Throw them away. Clean the stove thoroughly and unblock the burners every three months. Burn a scented candle or incense sticks while you work to clear the air. Wipe surfaces with vanilla essence or aromatherapy oils diluted in water.
9. Smile at your kitchen!
External:
* Roads to and from ancient towns were often curved and windy, an attempt to disorient and keep away evil spirits, who were believed to travel in straight lines.
* Avoid building houses in front of cemeteries, hospitals, and mortuaries.
* The most auspicious spaces for homes are lots located in streets shaped like a horseshoe.
* In choosing homes in rural areas, with hills and mountains, pick the one that is on a sloping hill.
* In choosing homes in urban area, it's best to go for the ones that are on a flat terrain.
* Square-shaped lots are optimal for chi flow.