Category: Directions

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How important are front and back doors in Feng Shui practice?

Doors are definitely one of the most important aspects in a Feng Shui study, not only because they represent the “mouth” of the house, through which most energy enters, but also because they separate the interior from the outside world, keeping us protected.

A black door, for example, might be great for a north facing home, while a brown wooden door would be best for an east side.

So generally, in order to receive more beneficial energy at the front and back doors, we can choose the materials and colors based on the direction, but also through more accurate measurements and advanced Feng Shui calculations by professional consultants, we are able to analyze the quality of energy that comes within.

However, here are just a few simple things to invite a welcoming energy into any space:

-Have a clear path, free of obstacles;

  • Finding the door of the house easily;
  • The door must open smoothly without difficulty;
  • Everything must be working properly, like the doorbell, the lock, etc.
  • Avoid sharp shapes around and paths that are too straight.
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West direction in Feng Shui practice.

In Feng Shui, the Metal element is characterized by west and northwest directions.
Its colors are white, gray and silver or gold, so using these colors or metallic and round materials can help you achieve a clearer, more focused environment.

The autumn season is also associated with this element that has a strong energy of cooling and contraction, as well as the ability to let go of what nature has created in previous seasons, respecting the Earth’s cycle.

So if you need more focus, clarity, creativity, discipline and freshness in your life, try using metal element as your ally and feel its power.

However, for more advanced studies, we can work with the quality of each direction according to the year and with our own Ki number.

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Cardinal points and Feng Shui.

One of the most ancient classical Feng Shui methods, is based on the 4 cardinal points (North, South, East, West) and inter cardinals ( Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast).

A measurement with the compass ( known as Luo Pan) is made, and lining up the North direction will give the exact position of the space.

Once the consultant has this information, a detailed study begins, linking all this information to the plant of the space, to the inhabitants, to the existing energy (Chi), etc.

Since Winter is here, and it’s also associated to the North direction, no better time to look at this part of the space ( home or business), that relates directly with our life paths and analyze how energy is flowing.

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What is the meaning of planting an orange tree according to Feng Shui?

Orange is a fruit originating in Asia, its cultivation will have started about 7000 years ago, assuming that the first orange orchards developed in the first millennium, in China.

Both plants and trees are a great wood element for boosting the energy of any space, it is said that the most auspicious ones are the robust and those that bear flowers.

In this ancient practice, it is recommended that orange trees be placed at the entrance to the door of a house, office or business and for Chinese culture, during the first 15 days of the Lunar New Year it is common to see them, symbolizing the beginning of a prosperous New Year, so being surrounded by oranges at this time of the year is considered good luck.

When you have an orange tree in your garden, normally the best place to place it would be the southeast, the wealth area, but more importantly, keeping it healthy is critical to bringing beneficial energy to the entire environment.

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Feng Shui and swimming pools.

For Feng Shui experts, the pool is a really important matter when it comes to building a home from scratch.

Great volumes of water have a powerful energy, meaning that, if we have the chance we should study carefully its installation due to future effects in the area of the building, the building itself and in the natural cycle of elements in that place.

According to this ancient art, the placement, size and form of the pool are both relevant and decisive for the prosperity of the space and its inhabitants and only advanced studys could really point to the best choice.

It also must be taken into consideration the surrounding landscape and how close the water is from the home, these 2 aspects have a big influence in what type of energy this element brings to any space.

Combining Architecture and Feng Shui in matters like this could be challenging, but certainly will bring the best final result.

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