Fengshui / Feng Shui Tips

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General tips for enhancing prosperity
   
 
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Do close all the bedroom doors, including ensuite bathroom door before you go to bed; install a door or curtain if there is no door connecting the two rooms.
 

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Sharp corners create Poison Arrows. Avoid Poison Arrows pointing in the direction of where people are sleeping or sitting. For new home construction or renovations, plan to have rounded corners on walls and pillars, so as not to create any Poison Arrows.
 

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When designing new buildings, make sure the doors do not directly line up with other doors and large windows, especially with long narrow corridors connecting them.
 

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Watch out for the elements of Fire and Water in the bedroom, make sure you are not sleeping against a wall with a toilet, or fireplace/chimney on the other side.

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No moving water and large living plants in the bedroom.
 

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No mirror in the bedroom directly facing the bed.
 

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No television or computer in the bedroom; if they have to be there, cover the screen or monitor before going to sleep, or place them inside an armoire with doors.
 

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No mirrors or large structures directly facing the front door
 

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Do not hang wind chimes directly above where you are sitting or sleeping.
 

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Do not sit or sleep directly under a ceiling fan or low beam.
 

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Do sleep with a solid headboard behind your head; the shape of the headboard is relative to each individual.
 

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Do close bedroom windows and curtains before sleeping, especially if your bed is directly placed below a window.
 

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Do not sleep at the lower side of a sloping ceiling.
 

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Do remember Red is a very powerful color, only use where specifically instructed.
 

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Fresh flowers can be placed in the house to activate Romance Luck; the location is relative to each individual.
 

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No bunk beds – too much oppressive Qi
 

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When placing or creating Water Features, make sure the water flows towards the centre of the house. Only place Water where specially instructed.
 

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Keep doors open during the day, keep the bathroom doors closed, not unless specially instructed not to.
 

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In Feng Shui there are many symbols that bring good luck and good fortune. Placing these objects in the house can bring you good luck. Some symbols have to be placed in specific positions within the house. Given below are a few Feng Shui objects that will bring good luck and good fortune.
 

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Good Luck Coins: Gifting someone three coins tied with a red ribbon represents sharing wealth and luck. This act brings good luck and positive Feng Shui to both the giver and the receiver.
 

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Three-Legged Moon Frog: The three-legged frog with a coin in its mouth should be placed inside the front and should face into the house. This will improve your good luck and prosperity. This is a very important symbol of wealth and fortune. This symbol is also associated with long-life.
 

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Dragon Turtle: A golden dragon turtle will make your business prosperous and improve relationships with those around you. Place a golden dragon turtle in the prosperity corner (South-East) of your office facing the door. This Feng Shui symbol is the best representative of a long and prosperous life.
 

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Golden Cat of Abundance and Protection: This is a unique Feng Shui statue. On one side of this two sided Cat, the Cat is smiling and holing out its left paw up which represents good fortune and attracts money. On the other side the Cat is frowning and is holding a broom in its paw. This side symbolizes protection and broom is used to sweep away your troubles.
 

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Golden Pigs: Pair of Golden Pigs brings great prosperity and happiness to a household. This is a symbol of honesty, initiative and diligence. It is best to use Golden Pigs when you are setting up a business or a new home.
 

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The Three Star Gods: The Three Star Gods are the most sacred of all Feng Shui deities since they represent Health, Wealth and Longevity.
 

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Bells: Hang small metal bells outside your from door if it faces between the North and the West. Bells ring in good new and prosperity. You can place bells made of crystal and ceramic in other parts of the house.
 

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Wealth Bucket: Fill a container made of metal with coins and place it in the North West corner of your home or office. Do not display the container; keep the container inside a cabinet or draw.
 

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Indoor Plants: Place indoor plants in the South East corner of your home to increase wealth.
 

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Fish: According to Feng Shui goldfish are descendants of Koi Carp and can live for over 100 years. Placing three gold fish in a bowl bring prosperity. It is believed that statues or pictures of eight Koi Carp bring good fortune into your home or business.
 

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The three-legged frog is considered to be a strong symbol of prosperity. Keep it anywhere in your living room.
 

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In your office, sit with your back to the wall or a closed cabinet Avoid sitting with your back to the window or an open bookshelf or you may become the victim of malice and betrayal.
 

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Place a painting or image of a mountain range on the wall behind you.
 

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Never sit with your back to the door.
 

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Flowing water is always considered auspicious. If you have a fountain in your reception area, ensure that the water is flowing inwards, and not in the outward direction - or money will flow out instead of flowing in.
 

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Place one or some of the Feng Shui symbols in your home and it will increase prosperity and good fortune.