Do you believe in energy? Is there a state of energy flowing around us? There are many studies made regarding all sorts of energies actually. One of those studies is called art of Feng Shui.

Ancient Chinese way of life is an inspiration to some people and mere superstition to others. Both East and West practice Feng Shui with a lot of interest these days. The guidelines affect every aspect of life for those who believe in it. Lately, the New Age movement has been influenced by elements such as wind chimes and crystals.

The energy flow or lack of it is the core of the philosophy. The flow is dictated by how objects are placed in relation to each others and has a positive or negative force on the environment. The quality of the energy affects relationships, finance and health. Following the rules and recommendations of FengShui, many people arrange the contents of their house.

Different rooms in the house have different roles and they have to be treated in a different way. The bedroom should have just one door and the bed should not be positioned in between the window and the door as this will result in troubled sleep. The bed should be made of wood and inhabitants should be facing the door and sleep at least 45cm above the floor. Pictures of wild animals or water as well as mirrors should be avoided. The windows should be draped by thik curtains and the walls should be painted in green,red or blue shades.

In the kitchen, the cooker and sink should not be adjacent as the proximity of water and fire can be conflictual. Cookers should be located in the south corner, the room must have a wide entry and microwaves are not recommended. FengShui is also applied to living rooms and dining rooms. There should be at least one wall without a window and the walls should be painted in bright colors. Mirrors to reflect food on the table, the hanging of family pictures and television sets or hi-fi systems that stand at the west wall are among the elements that bring luck.


Even the powder room has guidelines. To make sure there is no negative energy, the toilet lid and door should be kept closed. The room should always be clean and it's bad luck to have plants or pictures. A dark stairway can bring negative energy, so keep the stairs brightly lit. Good luck will fall through open stairs and confusion will be brought by a spiral staircase. Entries must also be brightly lit but be painted in muted colors. They must be warm and can be decorated with water features or plants. It's amusing to experiment with Feng Shui and see its affects, if any. In my opinion the best way to go in life is to keep an open mind.

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