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Feng Shui Your Space

After swimming through the the Holy books and charts, I realized that I needed something more practical. I wanted and needed to be able to apply some of my knowledge.

 

That's when I found this book!!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life by Karen Rauch Carter.

 

A DEFINITE MUST READ!!!

 

I initially found it inside of my local library. I kept it out for over 3 months. I've since purchased two of these amazing books and refer to them often.

 

Now I've heard of Feng Shui prior to finding this book, but this book not only gives great information, but it also gives you step-by-step instructions on how to transform your world and home. 

 

Click here to see my home in all of its transformations based on reading and applying this book.

 

I've received many spiritual benefits/blessings since finding this book. 

 

For instance...

According to Black Top Feng Shui (BTB) the prosperity section of your house is located in the far left corner of your home.

 

In my home, that part of my house is the kitchen.

 

In Karen's book, she explains that if (like me) your kitchen lies in the prosperity section of your home, then you should wrap 10 one dollar bills and to wrap them in saran wrap and tie it with a red bow.

 

Why, you may ask...?  

 

For "cold hard cash" silly!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And it worked!!!

 

It really did.

 

Shortly after the first time we did this, my husband found $80 folded neatly in his nightstand. They were all $1 bills. All face up.

 

We didn't know how it got there or where it came from. We asked our kids if they put in there and we even asked my husband's mom if she snuck it in there. The answer was "NO"!

We've gone on to be able to refinance our home which gave us 2 months of not having to pay our mortgage. ($800 x 2=$1600) Which allowed us to catch up on our bills in a major way!!

 

I even had a man call me out of the blue to tell me that I won't have to pay my college loan payments (interest free!!) for 3 years. I can't tell you how overjoyed I felt after receiving this phone call.

 

I've received many other beautiful gifts from spirit and by setting the intentions a little higher every time, things have become increasingly better.

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What is Feng Shui??

 

feng shui

 

ˈfəNG ˈSHwē,-SHwā/

noun

noun: feng shui; noun: fengshui

  • (in Chinese thought) a system of laws considered to govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy (qi), and whose favorable or unfavorable effects are taken into account when siting and designing buildings.

What is Feng Shui Design??

 

(According to about.com)

 

A good feng shui design means a house is build with a good flow of energy in mind; it has an intelligent, nourishing flow.

A well designed feng shui house has no:

 

  • Front door aligned with the back door

  • Bedroom above the garage

  • Bathroom above the front door

  • Staircase facing the main door

  • Bathroom over the bedroom

 

This also means a house is built for good air circulation and allows maximum natural light to bathe its rooms.

Some of the results of bad feng shui design are easier to deal with than the others. For example, while you can sure bring air-purifying plants and invest in smart lighting - maybe even full spectrum lighting - you cannot easily change the effect of a bathroom over the bedroom.

To conclude, feng shui design is the process that goes into the initial stages of building or renovating a house, while feng shui decorating can be done at anytime by using appropriate feng shui cures.

How do you Feng Shui your home??

 

Getting started with feng shui for your house & home can be easy when you start with the house basics and gradually move on to the more complex feng shui levels.To help you get started with good feng shui in your home, here are some helpful feng shui house steps for beginners:

 

  • Clear Out Your Clutter, get rid of everything you do not love in your house. Clutter clearing is a time-and energy-consuming process that will feel like therapy, but it will help you "lighten up the load," so to speak.Do not skip this step, as it is an essential one in creating harmonious house feng shui energy.

 

  • Have Good Quality Air and Good Quality Light in your house. These two elements are essential for good feng shui energy (called Chi) in your home. Open the windows often, introduce feng shui air-purifying plants or use an air-purifier. Allow as much natural light as possible into your home, and consider using full-spectrum lights.

     

  • Define the Bagua, or the feng shui energy map of your house, by using one of the two main feng shui methods - the classical school bagua or the BTB grid (which is below). Once you define the bagua, you will know which areas of your home are connected to specific areas of your life. 

What are bagua's and how do you define them??

 

The Western, or BTB Feng Shui School Bagua, is really easy to define and apply in your home or office. You will need a floor plan of your home, as well as additional paper and pencil(s). Using tracing paper often makes it easier to define your home or office bagua.

 

The Western, or BTB Feng Shui School bagua consists of the same nine areas as the Traditional Feng Shui School Bagua.However, the compass directions are not taken into consideration; the way you lay the BTB, or Western Feng Shui School Bagua, is by aligning the lower end of the grid with the wall of the front door of your home or office.

Let's begin!

Create a grid with nine squares (or rectangles) that will fit over your home or office floor plan.Align the lower part, or the lower row of your grid, with the wall of your main door. Assign each of the 9 squares (or rectangles) to the following feng shui areas:

prosperity & abundance

fame

& reputation

Love

&

marriage

health,

family & community

health

&

self

children

&

creativity

wisdom

&

personal

growth

career

helpful

people

&

blessings

------main door/front door------

You got this!

Your house may not fit this diagram perfectly and that's okay. Just do the best you can. Next, scroll down to the next group of 9 squares to see what elements, colors and intentions belong in each bagua or section of your home.

POSITION 

rear left

COLORS 

purple, blues, red 

ELEMENT 

wood

INTENTION 

gratitude

POSITION 

rear middle

COLORS 

red 

ELEMENT 

fire

INTENTION 

integrity

POSITION 

rear right

COLORS 

pink, white, red 

ELEMENT

earth

INTENTION

 receptivity

POSITION 

middle left

COLORS 

green, blue 

ELEMENT

wood

INTENTION

 strength

POSITION 

center

COLORS 

yellow, earth tones 

ELEMENT

earth

INTENTION

 balance

POSITION 

middle right

COLORS 

pastels, white 

ELEMENT

metal

INTENTION

 joy

POSITION 

front left

COLORS 

blue, black, green 

ELEMENT

earth

INTENTION

 peace

POSITION 

front middle

COLORS 

black, dark tones 

ELEMENT

water

INTENTION

 depth

POSITION 

front right

COLORS 

gray, white, black 

ELEMENT

metal

INTENTION

 synchronicity

Let's put it all together...

...and pretend that your front door is right smack in the middle of your home. Let's walk clockwise through your house. Stand in each section/bagua. What fits in here? What needs to come out? Where will your symbols be placed? Do you have enough space? Make sure it clean in there!!

POSITION 

front middle

COLORS 

black, dark tones 

ELEMENT

water

INTENTION

 depth

career

Chocolate candle

The career and journey area of the bagua map represents more than your career, it also influences your purpose in life. Water (and things relating to water) makes an excellent feng shui symbol in this area since water promotes clarity and insight. Image of your career or career path you want to be on are excellent symbols for this area. Great colors for the career and journey area of the bagua map include black, charcoal, navy blue, deep maroon, chocolate and dark tones. Free-form objects.

Christian Booklet

When selecting symbols for the skills and knowledge area of the feng shui bagua, you want to choose symbols that represent wisdom, strength and resourcefulness. The earth element signifies strength and stability and will give you a strong foundation. Images and symbols of wise people, mentors, and spiritual teachers cultivate self-mastery, wisdom, and peace of mind. Great colors for the skills and knowledge area of the bagua map include blue, black, green and brown. Rectangle and squares.

POSITION 

front left

COLORS 

blue, black, green 

ELEMENT

earth

INTENTION

 peace

wisdom and personal growth

The feng shui family and elders area of the bagua map influences your health, your relationship with your family, and your foundations for life. Therefore, any symbols of growth, healing, strength and transformation are appropriate. Wood nurtures personal growth, intuition, flexibility and expansion. Great colors for the family and elders area of the bagua map include green and blue. The best shapes are tall vertical shapes, columns and pillars. 

Keep Calm Poster

POSITION 

middle left

COLORS 

green, blue 

ELEMENT

wood

INTENTION

 strength

health, family and community

For the most part, effective symbols for the abundance and prosperity area of the feng shui bagua include moving objects to call in chi; water (either images of water or water features) since water is the most powerful symbol of money in feng shui. Great colors for the abundance and prosperity area of the bagua map include purple, green, red and gold. The best shapes are vertical columns and pillars since tall vertical objects represent growth. 

Gold luxurious chair

POSITION 

rear left

COLORS 

purple, blues, red 

ELEMENT 

wood

INTENTION 

gratitude

wealth and prosperity

The fame and reputation area of the bagua map is an indicator of how you 'shine your light out into the world.' This area also corresponds to illumination from within, integrity and honesty. Therefore, any symbols of illumination are fitting like lighting, sunshine and/or the sun and the fire element. Great colors for the fame and reputation area of the bagua map include red, orange, and neon. The best shapes are stars, sunbursts, triangles, pyramids.

Christmas Star

POSITION 

rear middle

COLORS 

red 

ELEMENT 

fire

INTENTION 

integrity

fame and reputation

POSITION 

rear right

COLORS 

pink, white, red 

ELEMENT

earth

INTENTION

 receptivity

love and relationships

Rose Shaped Earrings

When selecting feng shui symbols for the relationships and love area of the feng shui bagua, you want to choose symbols that reflect ideas of companionship, receptivity, longevity, love and tenderness. Images of couples and pairs of objects symbolize companionship and union.
Great colors for the relationships and love area of the bagua map include red, white, and pink. The best shapes are horizontal shapes and lines, rectangles and squares since these represent the earth element. 

POSITION 

middle right

COLORS 

pastels, white 

ELEMENT

metal

INTENTION

 joy

children and creativity

Because this area of the feng shui bagua is related to creativity, children, and joy, symbols that are fun, whimsical and playful are appropriate here. The metal element is also a wonderful addition in this area. Great colors for the creativity and children area of the bagua map include white and pastels.  The best shapes are arcs, circles, and ovals. 

White Tableware

POSITION 

front right

COLORS 

gray, white, black 

ELEMENT

metal

INTENTION

 synchronicity

helpful people and blessings

The helpful people and travel area of the feng shui bagua relates to how much support and guidance you have. Therefore any symbols of support and guidance like "helping hands," tools that make things easier, and images of guides and mentors are appropriate. Because this is also the area that relates to travel, any images of travel destinations and maps are wonderful symbols to place here. Great colors include white, grey and silver. The best shapes are arcs and circles. 

Hands Holding Wooden Plate
Yellow Lounge Chair

The health and center area of the feng shui bagua represents the place where all areas of your life converge. Symbols of the earth will ground and stabilize your life allowing you to build upon a solid foundation. Great colors for the health and center area of the bagua map include yellow, gold, and earthtone colors. The best shapes are squares, rectangles, horizontal or flat items and crosses. 

POSITION 

center

COLORS 

yellow, earth tones 

ELEMENT

earth

INTENTION

 balance

health and self

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