Feng Shui apartments: rules for arranging the main areas and design features (70 photos). Feng Shui and water features

Many thousands of years ago, the ancient Chinese discovered that if a person does not fight with nature, but lives in harmony with it, then the quality of his life improves markedly. They found that life flows more smoothly if the house faces the sun and is protected from the cold northern winds by hills. Naturally, it is good that a stream flows slowly in front of the house.

Year after year, various ideas were tested, and over time, the basic principles of feng shui were formed. This art is about five thousand years old. No one knows exactly who and how laid the foundation for it. The founding of feng shui is attributed to Wu of Xia, the first of the three mythical emperors of China.

According to legend, Wu carried out irrigation work on the Yellow River. One day a giant tortoise crawled out of it. This was considered a favorable sign, since in those days it was believed that gods lived under the shell of turtles. When Wu looked more closely, he saw on the turtle's back a regular magic square formed by the lines of the shell.

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In it, the sum of the numbers in each of the vertical, horizontal rows and diagonals was 15. This was so unusual that Wu called the wise men to study the turtle. As a result of the meeting of the wise, not only feng shui appeared, but also Yijing (The so-called Book of Changes. - Approx. Per.), Chinese astrology and numerology. Thus, feng shui was not invented by the supporters of the movement. New Age Feng Shui has been around for thousands of years.

In China, there is a proverb from which it is clear how important the art of feng shui is for the Chinese. "First, destiny, second, luck. Third, feng shui, followed by charity and education." Our destiny is revealed to us through a horoscope showing our strengths and weaknesses. Luck is harder to define, but the Chinese believe they can attract it by working on the other four principles. We can say that luck is a state of mind in which we attract what we think. In third place is Feng Shui, with which we can live in harmony with the universe. Then there is charity. Ancient Chinese philosophical and religious treatises point out that one should give selflessly. And finally, we have an education that must continue throughout our lives.

Westerners were only introduced to feng shui twenty-five years ago. Representatives of Eastern civilizations valued feng shui so much that they deliberately hid this art from strangers. Per recent times Asians have settled all over the world, bringing feng shui to their new homes. Today, Feng Shui talk can be heard not only in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, but also in San Francisco, Moscow and Buenos Aires.

Today, few can afford to arrange their dwelling so that it faces south, with hills behind it, and a babbling stream flowing in front of the porch. Many of us only dream of such an ideal home. Millions of people around the world live in apartment buildings. Where there is a housing problem, people often often have no choice but to agree to the first apartment that comes up. They may feel helpless and unable to improve their environment in any way.

Fortunately, feng shui helps those who live in city apartments, no less than everyone else. In fact, here it turns out to be even more useful, since those who live in these apartments have a more urgent need for it than the inhabitants of individual houses.

By applying the principles of Feng Shui in your apartment, you can live in harmony with nature. Feng Shui will bring to your everyday life more satisfaction, happiness, and even abundance.

Unfortunately, we do not always feel comfortable in our home. This happens when the positive energy flows in the room cannot actively work. For this reason, we sometimes cannot relax while lying in our bed. Or suddenly we start to get sick. Worst of all, when this happens in the house all the time. Positive energy is at rest. It must be activated in order for it to work for the benefit of your health and mental well-being. In order to improve the atmosphere in the house, you just need to use the golden rules of Feng Shui.

Rule One. Rid your apartment of old junk. Everything that has long lost its former appearance must be taken out of the house. You also need to get rid of those things that are broken and no longer function. Get rid of what you haven't used for a long time. This way you can free up space for new energy which will bring you wealth.

Second rule. In order to protect yourself from the negative energy of people who come to your house, you need to hang a mirror over the front door, preferably round or octagonal. The mirror will reflect the negative energy of the entered person, thereby returning it to the owner. It is also a great way to protect against damage and curses.

Third rule. The feng shui of an apartment says that the front door, which will be located in the southeast, will bring financial success. This part of the house symbolizes wealth and prosperity. The door must be wooden. If it is metal, then it should be covered with decorative wooden or glass panels.

Fourth rule. The front door must be well lit. And not only inside the house, but also outside. This will attract positive energy, and will also help to neutralize the negative.

Fifth Rule. The living room and hallway must be light and free. In these feng shui zones there should be nothing superfluous. Clothes and shoes, the season for which has long passed, must be put away in closets and kept in the hallway only what you are wearing at this time. Particular attention should be paid to the cleanliness and order of the hallway and living room.

sixth rule. Behind the head of any furniture (bed, sofa, armchairs), especially on the one on which you sleep, there must be a wall or partition. There shouldn't be any empty space. This can deprive you of support and confidence in difficult situations.

Seventh Rule. If the door in the room is opposite the window, then the energy flies out of your house. It is extremely difficult to live in such premises. But this situation can be corrected with the help of plants. According to feng shui at home, you need to put tall plants on the windowsill, mostly with thick and round leaves, for example, ficus or fat woman. They will keep the positive energy at home and prevent it from flying out the window.

Eighth rule. For financial well-being hang a large mirror opposite your dining table. The mirror tends to double the energy. All the food that will lie on the table will be reflected, thereby, it will double. This will bring money into the house.

Ninth Rule. Corners and clear sharp lines should be avoided in the interior. Angles and sharp lines - . In no case should they be directed to your place of rest, for example, on a sofa or bed, otherwise you will not be able to recuperate and relax properly.

tenth rule. The largest room should be occupied by the oldest inhabitants of the house or those who are the main breadwinner in the family. This gives a balance of energy between those who reside in the house.

If you follow all these simple rules, then the atmosphere in your home will soon improve. Coming home, you will feel a surge of strength and vitality. The house will become your place where you can relax and unwind. If you want to learn more about Feng Shui, then write to us about it in the comments. And don't forget to press and

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FENG SHUI IN A CITY APARTMENT

Many thousands of years ago, the ancient Chinese discovered that if a person lives in harmony with nature, then the quality of his life improves markedly. They found that life flows more smoothly if the front of the house is facing the sun, protected from the cold northern winds by hills, and a stream flows slowly in front of the house. Year after year, various ideas were tested, and over time, the basic principles of feng shui were formed. This art is about five thousand years old. Today, few can afford to arrange their dwelling so that it faces south, with hills behind it, and a babbling stream flowing in front of the porch. Many of us only dream of such an ideal home. Millions of people around the world live in apartment buildings. Therefore, for them, feng shui inside the apartment is more important than feng shui around it. This is due to the fact that the inhabitants of apartments often cannot change anything from the outside, but are able to control what happens in their own housing.

By applying the principles of Feng Shui in your apartment, you can live in harmony with nature. Feng Shui will bring more satisfaction, happiness and even abundance into your daily life.

Qi is the universal life force present in all living beings. She is being created different ways. Everything perfect creates qi.

A skilled musician creates qi while playing; with the successful performance of a good gymnast, qi also arises.

In nature, qi is constantly formed. Slowly flowing water creates qi in abundance. That is why we feel so refreshed after spending a little time at a fountain, pond or lake. A light breeze also brings qi.

The beauty of a majestic mountain peak or green meadow creates and attracts qi. An unnamed 17th-century author wrote that qi is present in places where “the hills are low, the water is clear, the sun is pleasant, the wind is gentle; there is new light in the sky. his eyes open, he sits or lies down, his heart is joyful. Qi gathers here and fragrance accumulates. Light shines, and magic spreads outward."

Storms and hurricanes, as well as swift water currents, carry qi away. When qi is carried away, luck turns away from us. Qi can stagnate. A blooming pond with rotten water creates negative energy that scares away good luck.

We want as much positive energy as possible to enter our home, and thanks to this we would flourish and be full of vitality.

YIN AND YANG

Qi can be divided into yin and yang. This is a Taoist symbol of the universe - its two opposite sides; one does not exist without the other. Yin and yang are complementary, not opposing elements. Yin is dark, passive, feminine. Yang - light, active, masculine. Together they create a harmonious combination. In the apartment, yin and yang must be balanced.

Sha are "poisoned arrows", negative energies created by straight lines or sharp angles directed at you. The most common example of sha is a straight path leading straight to the doors of an apartment building. She creates a sha that affects the quality of life of everyone who lives in that house. Another example is the corner of a neighbor's house facing your apartment. It shoots everything in its path with poisoned arrows.

Fortunately, if the sha is not visible, it ceases to exist. That is, if you do not see a malicious angle, then you can not worry about it. If you see it, then the situation can be corrected in several ways. You can keep the curtains drawn at all times so you don't see the source of the poisoned arrows. In addition, you can hang a ba-gua mirror that reflects the sha.

Mirrors play a very important role in Feng Shui. Usually they refer to yin, the passive principle, but the ba-gua mirror is an aggressive yang. It owes this to the eight Yijing trigrams that surround it and give it strength. The ba-gua mirror is mounted on an octagonal plank. It has always been considered a beneficial symbol in China. Ba-gua mirrors are always small. It is believed that their small size concentrates their energy.

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PLACES

Each apartment has four negative and positive places, which are determined by your personal trigram. These places, in turn, are determined by the directions magic square(magic compass).

Positive places

Main place. This is the best part of the apartment, and it always coincides with the direction that the back of the house faces. It is called "fu wei", which means " happy life". This place is perfect for bedrooms and doors.

Place of health. This is also a good part of the apartment, it is associated with health and vitality. It is often referred to as tian yi, which means "heavenly doctor". This name is explained by the fact that the activation of the place of health promotes healing even in the case of chronic diseases that doctors can't handle. This place is perfect for the dining room or bedroom of the head of the family. It can be activated by hanging crystals or wind chimes.

A place of longevity. This place symbolizes peace, harmony and well-being. It also plays a crucial role in ensuring harmonious family relationships. This place is perfect for the bedrooms of the oldest members of the family. The place of longevity can be stimulated with the help of mirrors and crystals. Such stimulation will help to get rid of disagreements and other family problems.

A place of prosperity. This place is considered the most positive in the apartment, it symbolizes progress, financial success, enthusiasm and vitality. It is suitable for location front door, doors to the kitchen, master bedroom, office or any room in which financial questions. This is the best place for the table at which family expenses are calculated. This is the worst place for a toilet and bathroom, because water stimulates missed financial opportunities. It needs to be well lit and activated with crystals and objects that symbolize your personal element. It is believed that if you activate this area of ​​\u200b\u200byour apartment, you will eventually get rich.

In the East, many orient their beds in the direction of the place of prosperity, and going to work, they go in this direction.

Negative Directions

A place of death. It is sometimes called "quan ming", which means "complete disaster". The direction of death is associated with accidents, illness and other misfortunes. No wonder it is considered the worst place in the house. It is believed that if the door of your house faces this direction, your family will suffer from diseases and be in danger of losing money and reputation. All negative places are suitable for the toilet, as here the negative qi is symbolically carried away.

Place of disasters ("ho hai", which means "catastrophes and dangers"). It is associated with disappointments, delays, embarrassments, and small losses, but not major misfortunes. You should not orient the bed in this direction, because in this case you will suffer from constant small setbacks. This place is well suited for a pantry or toilet.

Place of six sha ("lu sha" - "six deaths"). It is associated with all sorts of delays, scandals and losses. It is also associated with legal problems and illness. it appropriate place for kitchen and toilet.

The place of the five spirits. This place is associated with fire, theft and financial difficulties. It is believed that you will be haunted by fires and thefts if the front door of the house faces in this direction. This place, like the disaster site, is suitable for a pantry or a toilet.

INFLUENCE OF BA-GUA

Another apartment appraisal method that is extremely popular in Hong Kong is known as ba gua influence. It is somewhat contradictory, since the magic compass is not used in it.

The same magic square is applied to the plan of the apartment, as in determining places, however, since the compass is not used, the front door of the apartment is always aligned with the underside of the magic square. Nine different areas of the apartment are subject to research.

Wealth. The wealth zone is located diagonally to the left of the front door. It is associated with money, finance and abundance. If you want to have all this, you need to activate this area of ​​your apartment. To do this, you should enhance the lighting; place something metallic in this part, since metal symbolizes money; an aquarium here will also be in place (water is a symbol of money, and fish are success and achievements). Don't start an aquarium if your personal element is fire, as water puts out fire. Instead, hang red fish decorations. Crystals accumulate qi and spread it in all directions. Place something that symbolizes the element that precedes yours in the generation cycle, as well as an object related to your element. All this will help activate the wealth zone of your apartment.

If the wealth zone in your apartment is cluttered (for example, in this part of the room there is a wardrobe in which no one has put things in order for a long time), then you will get money with difficulty, and the money you earn will not bring you moral satisfaction, you will experience confusion, not knowing how to properly invest.

Glory. The glory zone occupies the middle third of the back of the apartment, between the wealth and marriage zones. It symbolizes your position in society. If you want to become famous, you need to activate this area. You can stimulate it by increasing the lighting in this part of the house. Here you can hang crystals and place something related to your element. It's nice to hang your own portrait in this place or display your hunting trophies, awards and diplomas.

Disorder, poor lighting in the area of ​​​​glory gives rise to doubts and anxiety in the soul about the position in society. The opinion about your professionalism, mental abilities, developed by other people, will differ in biased assessment, injustice, you will often have to suffer from the envy and hatred of others. Do a general cleaning, get rid of unnecessary things in order to get rid of your own complex, which has recently complicated your life and communication with people. Then the judgments of outsiders about you are likely to change for the better.

Marriage. Z she marriage correlates not only with marriage, but also with intimate relationships. If you are looking for new acquaintances or want to improve existing relationships, you need to activate this part. Attract qi here by improving the lighting in this area. Hang crystals here and place nice-looking objects related to your element and to the element of your life partner. This is where photos of both of you will come in handy. If you're looking for love, a shot of two lovers walking hand in hand on a deserted beach. In general, there is a place for any objects that evoke love associations in you. By striving for comfort in the house, you will at the same time establish relations with your marriage partner in the way you would like, and not lose control of the situation.

Keep the marriage area clean and tidy if you don't want problems in your personal, intimate life.

A family. The family zone is a symbol of the family in the broadest sense of the word. It symbolizes people close to you. This part of the house is also associated with health. Its activation strengthens family ties and can be applied during periods of quarrels or disagreements. It is good to display family portraits and items reminiscent of close friends and loved ones here.

If you or someone close to you is sick, this zone should be activated. To do this, we should improve the lighting of the zone, place objects that symbolize the element of the one we want to help. In the case of illness, items associated with the element preceding the sick element in the generation cycle are needed.

The clutter of the family zone will affect the relationship between its members, give rise to misunderstanding, indifference to other people's problems and needs, scandalously demonstrated independence, which will lead to the fact that each of the household members will begin to live an isolated life, and the family as such will cease to exist. Put things in order, remove all visible obstacles in the way of qi, increase the illumination and ventilation of this sector and the feng shui of the apartment will change for the better.

Ideally, the family area provides for the location of the kitchen or living room. Circulate the qi in these rooms. Use all stove burners and fix any broken stoves and leaking kitchen faucets. Take out the trash and wash the dishes in time, clean the refrigerator and pantry from food that has expired. Regularly carry out wet cleaning, clean heavily soiled surfaces with a disinfectant.

All chairs and armchairs in the dining room, living room should be used, and faulty TV, tape recorder should not be in these rooms. It is best to take them to a repair shop immediately.

As a result, the family will again gather at the dinner table, talk in the evenings in the living room, the younger ones will begin to listen to the advice of the elders, peace and harmony will reign in your house.

Children. The children's zone is located on a small diagonal to the right of the front door, between the zones of marriage and teachers. It can be activated in two ways.

If you're having trouble with a child, you can energize that part of the house with items related to the element that precedes the child element in the spawn cycle. Naturally, you should also enhance the lighting in this area.

If you want to have children, this zone is activated by increased lighting and crystals suspended from red ribbons. For the same purpose, you can use young plants in pots or fresh flowers. As soon as the flowers begin to wither, they must be thrown away immediately, as dying plants spread negative qi. You can put here and artificial flowers; it is not recommended to use dried plants: they lack water, which is unacceptable from the point of view of feng shui. After all, the word feng shui means "wind and water".

In the children's area, a nursery or a teenager's bedroom is usually located. Order is a phenomenon that is difficult to imagine in these rooms, but it is extremely important. The relationship between older and younger in the family, including children and parents .

No need to take care of broken toys, store clothes that your children have already grown out of. Items that the child found on the street or bartered with friends should also be disposed of. It is not recommended to fill the space under children's beds with things. Otherwise, you and your children will experience some anxiety, lack of self-confidence and the support of a loving person.

Knowledge. The knowledge zone is located on the same side of the room as the front door, at the maximum distance to the left of it. This place is about learning. It's perfect for a library or office. Here it is easy to work on a project, the implementation of a new idea, nothing prevents you from learning lessons, reading, working at a computer. Any activity that requires mental activity will be most effective here.

Crowding, clutter, stale air, heat, improperly organized lighting will distract from classes. Moreover, the flow of qi here will slow down, energy will begin to accumulate in this zone and, quite likely, be reborn into sha. It is difficult to learn anything in such an atmosphere, and the information received will not be remembered for a long time, will not be useful.

Attract more qi energy to this zone, ventilate the room even in winter. Clear everything off the table unnecessary items that take your attention away from work, empty the wastebasket and you will see that the efficiency of your studies will increase.

The knowledge zone is activated in the usual way - with the help of lighting and crystals. In addition, subjects related to what exactly you are going to study will become a source of additional activation. For example, if you are going to learn a foreign language, you should study in this zone and keep textbooks and dictionaries here.

Career. The career zone occupies a central position on the wall of the apartment in which the door is located. If you are trying to get promoted or looking for a new occupation, you should activate this zone. To do this, you can use light, crystals, wind music and objects that symbolize your element. It is good to put a fax, computer, telephone - any office equipment here.

The career zone should not have dried indoor plants, a warehouse of old things or a wall carpet that has not been cleaned for a long time.

Often it is in this sector that the entrance hall and the front door are located. The influx of qi into the apartment, the swiftness of its movement through other rooms depends on how clean, friendly, and light it will be in this part of the room. Make sure that outerwear hangs in a strict order only on a hanger (on special hangers), so that shoes do not remain dirty, and the rug at the front door is regularly cleaned and replaced with a new one. Store items seasonally.

It is best to make built-in wardrobes in the hallway, install such furniture that will allow you to hide the stored things from prying eyes.

There should be order in the closet, do not forget to close the door tightly, otherwise the entire space of the apartment and you yourself will be vulnerable to negative impacts.

The consequence of any disorder in the career zone can be indecision in official matters, the fallacy of decisions made during work, any troubles in the service, up to and including dismissal or demotion. A person will feel insecure, doubt the correctness of the chosen profession and future career.

Teachers. The teachers' area is located to the right of the front door. There is an ancient proverb: "When the student is ready, the teacher appears." If you feel ready and the teacher hasn't shown up yet, you can speed up his arrival by activating this part of the apartment. Teachers are people who help us in life in word and deed, those whom we can rely on in different areas of life. By activating this zone, we encourage them to come and help us.

The teacher zone can be activated by normal means, however, if you have a specific person in mind and know their year of birth, you can place an item here that is related to their element.

This part of the house is associated with travel. If you want to go on a journey, you can activate this zone by hanging a crystal from it or placing an object here that symbolizes your element. Here you can also hang pictures of the places where you are going to go.

Fortune Center. The place in the center of the apartment is known as the "fortune center", or " spiritual center". It should be well lit - this will encourage the inhabitants of the apartment to communicate and spend time with each other. Here is the most suitable place for a crystal chandelier - each of its crystals will distribute qi throughout the apartment. Follow the luck zone very carefully, keep it in cleanliness in order to bring happiness and good luck into the house.The order in this zone will contribute to the spiritual growth of each of those living in the apartment.

Mess in teachers zone make it difficult to attract the right people. When you need advice and support, you won't find them. Another option: help will come, but not from the people or organizations that you need.

Wanting to fix the feng shui of an apartment, someone will think about what means of activating a particular sector are available to him, what recommendations of feng shui masters exist in this regard. But the situation will not change as long as the attracted qi is neutralized by sha, which originated in a dimly lit, dusty, rarely ventilated room.

Start the struggle for the happiness and well-being of your family with a good cleaning, a thorough, "targeted" inspection of the apartment - for sources of sha.

You will see, such actions will very soon become a habit for you and your family; annoying and inconvenient breakdowns, malfunctions will be noticed and eliminated in time.

All the time and effort you put into caring for own apartment will soon pay off, and your family will find happiness, improve the quality of their lives.

How to activate the zone of marriage (partnership)

The most important and influential for maintaining partnerships of any type is the marriage zone. First, evaluate this Bagua sector of influence to determine what funds are needed to activate this zone. To do this, impose a magic square on the plan of the entire house or apartment. The zone you are interested in will be in the upper right corner. In addition, be sure to check the condition of this area in your bedroom, living room and other rooms. Its absence or weakening is the reason for your loneliness, failed marriage, failed date.

In order to improve existing relationships or start new ones, it is necessary to activate the marriage zone. If it is poorly lit, remains gloomy in natural and artificial light, your relationships and connections with people will be uncertain, unproductive, will develop slowly, not bringing satisfaction. Be sure to open the curtains and blinds in the rooms, leave any lighting device (sconces, nightlight) on all night, so that qi constantly circulates in this part of the house.

Of course, qi should not encounter any obstacles in its path, therefore, unnecessary things should not be stored in the marriage sector, making a mess. Even magazines, things scattered on a table or chair in the bedroom can bring discord into your family life, deprive intimate relationship diversity and romanticism.

Do not allow dust and debris to accumulate in this part of the apartment, monitor and take care of the plants and animals located here, immediately eliminate all sources of that.

Your task is to attract as much positive energy as possible to the marriage zone. It would be nice to place in this part of the bedroom or living room some object that is a symbol of the element that precedes yours in the cycle of birth. If your element is Earth, then place an object associated with Fire in the marriage zone (a vase with fresh scarlet flowers or candles that will be lit every evening). The situation is somewhat more complicated if you and your partner are patronized by different elements. Suppose your element is Metal, and your spouse belongs to the element of Wood. The bronze sculpture in the marriage zone sharpened your feelings, increased your sexual desire, improved your general well-being, but you notice that your wife is moving away from you more and more every day. An explanation for such a fact must be sought in the theory of mutual destruction of the elements. It should be remembered that Metal destroys Wood. The sculpture strengthened the Metal, and therefore further aggravated the conflict of the elements and your relationship. Remove the Metal symbol from the room and place something that belongs to Water (Metal spawns Water, and Water spawns Wood).

Another way to attract qi and increase its influence on both partners belonging to different elements is to keep an equal number of items in the room related to both elements. However, this recommendation only applies if your elements are not next to each other in the destruction cycle.

A universal incentive for the appearance in your life of an ideal partner, life partner can be an object that is your personal symbol of happy love. Of course, the word "love" evokes its own associations and memories for everyone. A book that tells about happy love, or a porcelain figurine depicting two doves can become a talisman. Someone will keep a silver ring or medallion in a box - a memory of their first love.

If your relationship lacks passion, place some object of red color (the symbol of Fire) in the marriage zone, which awakens sensuality and determination.

The tender feelings of spouses are negatively affected by factors such as household chores, business trips, stress, etc. In this situation, Feng Shui advises using yellow- the color of communication. Just remember that an excess of yellow can cause headaches.

If you are alone, be sure to use all the chairs and armchairs available in the house (of course, alternately). This is done so that friends visit your house more often, and the family grows. During sleep, change the position of the body so that the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe bed is activated. Choose a bed for your bedroom that has enough space for two. By such actions, you will prepare a place for your beloved and attract love to your lonely home.

A cozy atmosphere should reign in the marriage zone. Soft, well-organized lighting, light, pastel colors, favorite things are welcome. Arrange the furniture in such a way as to spend as much time as possible in such an important for your future sector of the apartment. For example, set your bed in the far right corner of the bedroom, you sleep on it for about 8 hours, this is quite enough. In the appropriate area of ​​your workspace, place desk and your chair, progress in relations with business partners will serve as proof of the effectiveness of this Feng Shui recipe. A dining table in the marriage sector in the kitchen-dining room will revive your relationships with friends, attract new people to your home and your life.

Did you know that qi attracts only positive human emotions and their manifestations? Do not come to the marriage zone when you are tired, angry, do not cry or swear in the sanctuary of love. Try to think positive, dream about the happiness that awaits you, about love and the person who will soon become part of your life, listen to pleasant music. Remember that our thoughts determine our future.

Directions

Ba Gua influences are not limited to the walls of your apartment - they extend beyond it to infinity. Therefore, if you want wealth, you should look for it in the direction indicated by the wealth zone of your apartment. In exactly the same way, in the direction indicated by the marriage zone, you will be able to find a life partner.

If you want to succeed in your career, every day you go to work, you must start moving in the direction of the career zone, even if the place where you work is completely in the opposite direction. After going a little and thus activating the direction of a career, you turn and go in the right direction.

Let us give an example of how to evaluate an apartment using the principle of ba-gua influences.

The second bedroom and toilet are in the wealth zone. This is the worst possible toilet position, as wealth is symbolically flushed down the drain. To mitigate the effects of this layout, you should always close the toilet lid and the door to the toilet. A mirror can be hung on the outside of the door so that this room symbolically disappears.

Whoever uses the second bedroom can activate it to improve their financial situation.

The zone of fame is partly in both bedrooms. If their inhabitants wish to improve their reputation or position in society, they can activate these parts of their rooms.

Most of the bedroom of the head of the family is located in the marriage zone. This is an ideal location and the occupants of this room will have a strong and long family life. Naturally, it can be improved by additionally activating this zone.

The dining room is located in the family area. Members of this family will be pleased to gather at a common table.

The children's area falls on a quarter of the living room. Since there is no nursery in the apartment, children will naturally spend a lot of time here. And the best place for them to play is located in this part of the living room.

The kitchen occupies almost the entire knowledge zone. The inhabitants of this apartment will enjoy studying at the kitchen table.

The career zone falls mainly on the living room, capturing the kitchen as well. In this part of the living room, it is recommended to display diplomas and awards related to your work. And in that part of the career zone, you have to go to the kitchen, it’s good to put a telephone, fax, or something else related to your career.

The teachers' area is also in the living room. Here it is good to receive elders and talk with them.

The influence of the ba-gua extends to infinity, therefore, the inhabitants of this apartment should look for wealth in the northeast direction, fame - in the east, relationships - in the southeast, etc.

FENG SHUI FOR HOME - HALLWAY

There are houses and apartments, entering which from the street, you immediately find yourself in a living room or kitchen. But still, in most modern apartments and private houses there is an entrance hall, maybe a small one. If the size of your hallway is very modest, it is important not to clutter it with unnecessary things and furniture.

The hallway should be well lit and kept clean so that the qi energy does not stagnate, creating a feeling of apathy and fatigue.

It is bad if in such a small hallway there is a staircase leading to the second floor. The qi energy in this case will not cover the first floor, immediately rising up. You can correct the situation by hanging shamisen or bells, which will slow down the movement of qi energy. Since there is nowhere to hang a mirror, you can install an ornamental plant obliquely from the entrance, which, moreover, will improve the interior.

If the staircase is located on the side of the entrance, you can put a partition or a movable screen that forms a barrier that prevents the exit of qi. If you hang a mirror on the side of the door, it will increase its size.

The hallway is not the center family life, therefore, a neutral yin-yang balance should be maintained here in both design and lighting.

If the hallway is very bright and angular, this can be softened with pastel colors and curtains, or the brightness of the light can be reduced. If the hallway is too dark, use more saturated colors, increase the lighting and hang pictures or photographs in rectangular frames on the walls.

You can use rugs when attracting beneficial qi energy. Choose a color that matches the direction of the front door: red for the south, brown for the southwest, etc., as well as additional colors: green for the south, red for the southwest.

To bring good luck into the house, Feng Shui masters advise to brightly illuminate the area located in front of the front door and immediately behind it.

Walkways and corridors

From the hallway, the qi energy spreads throughout the house through the aisles and corridors. This is reminiscent of its flow along the meridians of the human body. Qi should move freely, but not randomly. Long empty corridors usually get on people's nerves and make them unconsciously speed up their pace. If qi stagnates in remote corners, it creates a feeling of gloom and despondency.

To prevent the qi energy from flowing too fast and in a straight line, you can hang mirrors on the walls that create the effect of a wave-like movement.

You can also use wall decorations, dim lamps, hanging pots with climbing plants, if space permits.

As a rule, corridors cause problems more often in office spaces than at home. But if you have a large apartment or a separate house, you should pay attention to this.

Both in the hallways and in the corridors, cleanliness and yin-yang balance should be maintained, using a relatively neutral tone of wallpaper or wall upholstery.

FENG SHUI FOR THE HOUSE - FRONT DOOR

The front door is the main entrance and exit for the flow of chi energy. In an ideal situation, qi is accumulated and distributed in the space in front of the house, and its flows are activated by the movement of people entering and leaving. In ancient China, the front door was called the “mouth of the house,” through which all positive and negative energy passes.

First of all, you should make sure that the “secret arrows” that we have already talked about are not directed at the front door. To do this, stand in front of the door and look around. Pay attention to any sharp corners, drains, satellite dishes, lampposts, or spiers directing negative sha energy toward the front door.

Obstacles on the way to the front door worsen feng shui. If there is not enough room in front of the door for the accumulation of qi, this can be corrected by painting the door in the color of the direction in which it opens, or by hanging a lantern over it to illuminate the space in front of the door well.

The location of the front door at the foot of the stairs is considered unfavorable for the health of family members. An easy way to avoid negative impacts is to raise the threshold by 1-2 centimeters so that you have to step over it when entering the house. The same remedy can be used if the door leads to an elevator, as this also impedes the free movement of qi.

If the front door is located at the top of the stairs, then tenants may find that money does not stay with them for a long time. In such cases, it is recommended to hang a medium-sized round or octagonal mirror above the door to reflect negative energy.

Front door direction

The sector of the house where the front door is located, as well as the direction in which it faces, is associated with the head of the family. Traditionally, in a Chinese family, the eldest man has always been the head. These days, of course, this is not always the case, so you need to think and decide if this direction meets your needs and the desires of your partner.

If the front door faces northwest, this is considered a good direction for the father and the eldest man in the family. It will favor such qualities as leadership and dignity of this family member, trust and respect for him from other residents.

The north-facing door creates a peaceful lifestyle for the inhabitants of the house. However, there is a possibility that calmness will turn into lethargy and apathy and eventually develop into mutual alienation. If you are concerned about this, you can enter the qualities of the opposite element to activate other characteristics of chi energy. Add a touch of the earth element to the water element, such as painting the door brown or ocher yellow, or hanging a small crystal in the hallway.

In the northeast, the energies are quite volatile, and residents of houses whose front doors face in this direction are likely to be actively affected by external forces. But if other indications of feng shui are favorable, this direction is great for young people who want to expand their knowledge and get an education.

The Eastern direction is also favorable for young people, especially if they are just starting their careers and dream of realizing their ideas and aspirations. It promises a bright future for those involved in business and commercial transactions.

The southeast direction of the front door is favorable for those who want to improve their financial situation. Progress will be slow but sure, and peace and prosperity will reign in the family.

The door that faces south promotes active life and social activities, helps those who strive for recognition and even fame. However, in such a situation, one should proceed with caution, since self-indulgence can create a tense atmosphere and lead to quarrels in the family. If necessary, moderate the fire by adding symbols of the element of water to this direction.

If the front door faces the southwest, this is considered the most favorable for the mother of the family. The southwestern direction promotes strong and harmonious family relationships, although there is a danger that the mother's personality will become too dominant and intrusive, destroying the overall harmony. To soften this effect, you can bring in colors or symbols associated with the tree.

A door that faces west is good for families with small children, it provides the best opportunity for their rapid creative development. This direction is also associated with romantic feelings and pleasure. However, you need to make sure that your hobbies do not lead to excessive expenses. Here you can add some stability given by the earth element.

The shape and color of the front door

Having established the direction of the main door of the house, you should choose a color or shade that matches this direction in order to maintain the qualities of one or another element. For example, if you want to emphasize the quality of the stability of a southwest-facing door, you can paint it red; if the inhabitants of the house need more family harmony You can choose brown or yellow color. If circumstances change, the door can always be repainted using spawn cycle elements.

If the door faces west or northwest, then the qualities of the main element - metal can be enhanced with a white, golden or silver tint, and yellow or brown can be used for support. Do not use red, blue and black colors.

The north-facing door can be painted blue, black, or white, as you choose. Avoid brown, yellow and green colors.

If the door faces northeast or southwest, brown or yellow should be used as the main color, and red or orange as the secondary color. Green and white colors are not recommended.

For a door facing east or southeast, the best colors are green, black or blue, not white.

The south-facing door can be painted red or green color; blue and black cannot be used. To a lesser extent, yellow and brown should be avoided.

In addition, the forms associated with the main five elements can be used to improve the qualities of qi passing through the front door.

If the front door faces north, use the symbols of water to enhance its cleansing properties and the symbols of metal for strength and support.

If the front door faces east and southeast, you can use tree symbols to activate growth and development opportunities and water symbols to cleanse and renew.

If the front door faces south, the symbols of fire will give liveliness and good spirits to the inhabitants of the house. Additionally, tree element symbols can be used.

If the front door faces the southwest and northeast, the symbols of the earth element emphasize its stability. As additional, you can use the symbols of the element fire.

If the front door faces west and northwest, the symbols of metal will give it strength and strength. Additionally, you can use the symbols of the earth element.

Entrance door style

Since the front door is designed to protect the house, it should be solid and strong, but in no case glass. In addition, it should be the largest in the house in order to ensure the maximum flow of qi energy into the living quarters. In height, it should exceed the tallest member of the family. In this case, no one will experience inconvenience when entering the house or going out.

Well, if the front door opens inside the house. If it opens outward, it is better to hang it by placing hinges on the other side. This is what Feng Shui masters say.

If windows are located on the sides of the front door, then the qi energy, having entered the house through the door, can freely exit through them, bypassing the house. In this case, lace curtains on the windows or potted plants on the windowsill will protect you.

Where does the front door open?

Ideally, the front door should be hung from the side closest to the wall of the house or apartment and open towards this wall. This creates a sense of space and promotes good hallway feng shui. If the door is hung on the opposite side, the person entering is momentarily enclosed and feels uncomfortable.

If the front door is opposite the back door (i.e., the “back door”), this creates a powerful flow of qi, which, passing through the house, practically does not stop in it. To correct the situation, it is necessary to install barriers in the form of mirrors, screens or decorative lattices on the way of qi movement. If it is difficult to build a physical barrier between the front door and the back door, then you can improve the situation by hanging a curtain in front of the second door. Moreover, it does not have to be a heavy velvet curtain, it is too expensive for a corridor, an ordinary muslin curtain, which has an attractive appearance, is also suitable.

Entering any building, be it your home, your friends' home, or even your work space, you immediately feel how harmonious the interior is. If you immediately bump into the corner of a wall or the edge of a large closet when you enter, you will almost certainly have an instant spoiled mood. Such a negative impact can be mitigated by using a decorative screen, plants or ornaments.

FENG SHUI FOR THE HOME - TOILET AND BATHROOM

As a rule, when planning and decorating a house, the bathroom is given the least attention. The actual placement of components in a bathroom rarely leaves room for choice, and if you're buying a new house or apartment, the last thing you'll get your hands on is a complete bathroom remodel.

In the bathroom, there is a general rule for the whole house: no matter what you do, you must see every person entering. Of course, it is unlikely that someone will enter there while you are taking a shower or sitting on the toilet. However, each piece of furniture must be positioned so that the person using it does not have their back to the door.

When you enter the bathroom, you should not immediately see the toilet. This can be avoided by rearranging the door so that it “covers” the toilet instead of opening towards it. On fig. on the right is a good position for the door if the toilet cannot be moved to another place; dashed line indicates unfavorable position.

Leaking water is unfavorable from the point of view of feng shui. In addition, it is believed that she takes money from your home. Therefore, it is imperative to ensure that the taps in the bathroom, shower, water in the toilet do not leak. If this still happened, the damage should be repaired immediately. This also applies to faucets in the kitchen.

Bath and shower

The main piece of furniture in the bathroom is a bath - either without a shower, or combined with a shower. Usually the bath has a rectangular shape, which, of course, saves a lot of free space. However, if you have the opportunity to install a semicircular or oval bath, use it. Such baths are especially good because they reproduce the curves of a coin, and in combination with the element of water, which symbolizes money, this is conducive to wealth and prosperity.

Decor

The bathroom should be dominated by white or very soft pastel colors. Avoid bright colors. Small objects can be used to stimulate qi energy in certain areas. In a shared bathroom, the bathtub, shower and toilet should be of the same color and design, with white faience and chromed metal being better than dark colors.

The bathroom floor should be tiled, but not too cold to the touch.

If the bathroom has a window, it is better to use blinds instead of a curtain. The bathroom curtain should be made of waterproof material to prevent the steam from damaging the fabric.

Drawers, shelves and cabinets

These items should be simple, functional and go well with the style of the bathroom. Perhaps the most important feature of shelves, cabinets and nightstands in the bathroom is that they need to be used. At first glance, it sounds strange, but according to feng shui, there is nothing worse than a bathroom full of lotions, shampoos, creams and all sorts of little things that are not used. Chi energy should move as smoothly as possible, and rows of vials and bottles do not contribute to this.

If you don't have enough free space to store these items in wall cabinets or nightstands, you can either purchase larger ones, or, and this is the easiest solution, leave only what is really needed. In many bathrooms you can see a real exhibition of detergents and cosmetics, but not all of them are used daily. When you remove all unnecessary and put things in order on shelves and cabinets, the chi energy will circulate much more freely, and the bathroom will be more conducive to relaxation.

Toilet

Since water is associated with wealth and with the flow of qi, flushing the toilet regularly makes one approach the feng shui of this room with extreme caution. In whatever area of ​​the house or apartment the toilet is located, some of the qualities of this area will “wash away” with water if you do not take precautions. Therefore, the best position for the toilet is where the excess energy can compensate for its consumption.

If the toilet is located in a separate room from the bathroom, it will be more invisible. The toilet lid and toilet door should always be kept closed, especially if the toilet is located next to the front or bedroom door.

On the outside of the toilet door, you can hang a mirror that will reflect the flow of energy. This should be done if the toilet is located in an unfavorable location.

The toilet brings a strong yin influence to the environment, so you can, if necessary, add some yang elements to its interior to create balance.

Good air circulation (and therefore chi energy) is important regardless of the location of the toilet, so the toilet should either have a small window or a vent.

Feng Shui is an ancient system of harmonizing the external and internal space of a person's stay. In this article, we will tell you some simple secrets on how to improve your life using the techniques of this technique.
Our home is a reflection of ourselves. When we are sick or lazy, our house withers, fills with dirt and negative energy. But, according to Feng Shui, this definition works and vice versa, that is, by starting to improve the atmosphere in the house, you can improve your life. Have you noticed that, having cleaned it of dust and dirt, we become calmer and more peaceful. Psychologists say that having taken everything apart at home, we also understand our thoughts. And it looks quite reasonable and natural. But the ancient sages went even further. They believe that with the help of special techniques to attract possible benefits, exactly what we asked for comes into our lives. The sages call this energy work.

Cleaning and lighting the apartment according to Feng Shui

Just as we ourselves must take care of the cleanliness of the body and thoughts, our house also needs care. Impurities attract illnesses, troubles, bad energy. Especially according to Feng Shui, it is recommended to thoroughly wash all the corners in the house, it is in them that a lot of dark energy yin.
It is important not only to clean up on time, but also to ensure that there is enough light in the house. Always keep the curtains drawn during the day. If the window is not the most favorable view, highway, factory or overhanging building, use blinds. Blinds will fence off external negativity, but will not allow you to create darkness in the room. At night, soft darkness is laid, one or more sources of subdued light are enough. If you have a small child in your house, it is better to use blackout curtains in his Feng Shui room, they better protect against danger from the outside.

Feng Shui for the hallway and corridor of the apartment

The entrance hall is the place where the entrance to the apartment is located, which means that this part of your house is the most vulnerable to external energies and needs special feng shui protection.
The front door should not open towards the toilet, otherwise the favorable energy will leave the house. If the hallway is small, then in order not to accumulate negativity in space, hang a large mirror, but most importantly, not opposite the entrance to the apartment. Always use bright lighting, you can additionally place lamps on the walls. The feng shui hallway symbolizes the beginning of your home, and the more light, the more joy and prosperity in your home.
Arrows of Sha negative energy fly along long straight corridors, to avoid this you can hang wind chimes or a light curtain in the corridor, this will block the negative flow. Stand at the front door and look around. What is the farthest corner of the apartment available to your eyes? This place attracts positive energy, you will strengthen it if you additionally place some feng shui talisman in this corner. Perhaps it will be a decorative fountain, a plant or a figurine in the form of an animal that brings good luck.

Feng Shui in the kitchen

It is desirable that the kitchen is located away from the main entrance to the house, because the kitchen, according to Feng Shui, is a purely internal space. In the kitchen, it is best to place several large cabinets with closed doors to fit all the utensils. Avoid open shelves. Furniture is better to buy with rounded corners. The sink must not be placed with the stove. And although in most houses the location is exactly like this, it is energetically wrong, because water and fire contradict each other. It is recommended according to the Feng Shui system that the stove and the entrance to the kitchen are not opposite each other, this creates an atmosphere of danger.
The Feng Shui kitchen is a good place for indoor plants, because it is here that we cook food, the source of life and health. It is better to give preference to live or artificial flowers, but in no case dry. Also in the kitchen it is permissible to have all kinds of feng shui talismans, such as figurines of elephants, turtles, carps.
When arranging the kitchen space according to Feng Shui, as a color scheme, it is better to opt for colors that are calm, close to natural nature: light brown, sky blue, green, pale pink.

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Feng Shui in the living room of the apartment

The living room is the most significant place in the house according to Feng Shui, so the energy of this place should be extremely favorable. It is in the living room that the main part of the amulets and talismans should be placed, because here we meet guests and spend time together. If the room is not very large, mirrors can be placed on the walls according to the Feng Shui system. This will visually enlarge the space and attract positive energy. But remember that you can not put mirrors in front of doors and stairs.
Better forget about abstract forever. All colors and elements are mixed in them, and this confusion will bring confusion into your life. Also according to Feng Shui, avoid paintings depicting aggression of any kind. It is better to give preference to calm landscapes, for example, with a calming pond or a spacious wide field. The aquarium will also be a good addition to the harmony of your home, the fish symbolizes success and prosperity. To attract well-being and prosperity to the house according to Feng Shui, you can place small decorative ships in the interior. It is a symbol of wealth and abundance. The main thing is to pay attention that they do not have cannons and other weapons - a symbol of war.
If the living room has furniture with sharp corners and overhanging beams, which in itself is negative, you can place bamboo pendants or indoor plants next to such places.

Feng Shui system for an office in a city apartment

If you've been looking for a feng shui space to display all of your awards, look no further. The office is your workplace, a zone of fame and fortune. Diplomas, diplomas, medals - all this put together again begins to work for you and leads the energy in the right direction. If you collect something, the cabinet is perfect as a "showcase", whether it's a collection of butterflies, coins or local history magazines. It is important to remember that the office is connected not only with your work, but directly with you, with everything that inspires you. And inspiration and work bring the greatest luck and profit in a pair, don't they?
According to Feng Shui, arrange the table at which you spend a lot of time so that you do not sit with your back to the front door. The best position is if you sit facing the door. Thus, you will take the position of "master" of the room and will see everyone who comes to you.
The office is also declared a feng shui knowledge zone, so this is where it is best to place your home library. For success in all endeavors, we can advise you to put dragon figurines with a magic pearl or a three-legged toad on the table.

Feng Shui for the apartment bedroom

There is no more intimate Feng Shui place in the house than the bedroom. It is here that we completely relax and rest from the worries and problems of the outside world, therefore given place should bring us protection and peace.
In no case should the bed be positioned so that the legs are facing the door. This is very dangerous, because, according to Chinese beliefs, it is associated with the worst - death. Also, do not hang mirrors in front of the bed. In general, the farther your bed is from the entrance to the room and the mirrors, the better. It is advisable to position the bed so that the headboard and one of the sides of the bed touch the wall, this instills a feeling of reliability and security, your sleep will be stronger. It is good if there is a window opposite the bed. When you wake up and see the world outside the window, this is the best start to the day, both from the point of view of feng shui specialists and psychologists.
If you are married or dream of a long-term relationship, then according to Feng Shui, put a figurine of twin animals in the room. Let it be doves clinging their wings, or storks standing side by side. The main rule is not to create a bird cacophony. If you prefer swans, then you should not additionally purchase figures of tits, pigeons and others, one type should prevail.
If the office is better to decorate with your awards, then the Feng Shui bedroom is the perfect place for photos. Place around those photos that make you feel warm. These can be photos with a loved one, household members, close friends. If you want to attract new people into your life, you can simply post photos of similar topics, even with people you don't know.

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Feng Shui toilet and bath

Ideally, if the toilet and bath in your house are separate. If this is not the case, in any case, experts advise keeping the toilet lid always lowered so that the wealth of the house does not leak through the hole into the sewer. Also pay attention that according to Feng Shui the door to the toilet is closed, as this is the place of predominance. bad energy. Never place any feng shui symbols there, because you don't want "dirty" money or love to flow away from you through the drain.
Water in feng shui symbolizes money, so order should reign in the bathroom, the room associated with water. Take care of good lighting, cleanliness, serviceability of taps. The larger the mirror on the wall, the more luck you will attract. But the recently popular mirror tiles are not the best purchase. The mirror must be integral, and the laid out mirror tiles do not give a full-fledged smooth surface, which makes it difficult to cash in.

Feng Shui pantry in the apartment

A pantry is a place where we usually store everything accumulated over the years by us and our ancestors. This usually includes things from the section “it’s not necessary on the farm, but it’s a pity to throw it away.” This is where the whole stagnation of energy and dirt according to Feng Shui is formed. By and large, in your house there should not be such a place at all. If, nevertheless, your pantry is really filled with the necessary things, just make a lamp in this room, and while cleaning the house, do not forget to ventilate and wash the pantry along with other rooms.