How can I use Feng Shui in my property?

Using Feng Shui is quite straightforward. First you will need to print off this diagram, which is called a Bagua, pronounced "Pa Kua". Then you will need to draw a similar sized map of the floorplan of your home or office on a sheet of paper.

As you can see the Bagua is an octagonal diagram which is marked with the compass points, and different areas of your life such as career, health, children and so on.

According to Feng Shui, the energy (qi) which flows from each compass point has a different element (water, fire, wood, metal) associated with it.

* North - water
* South - fire
* East - wood
* West - metal
* Northwest - metal
* Northeast - earth
* Southwest - earth
* Southeast - wood

The fact that each direction has an element associated with it gives the energy that flows from there a unique quality.

* North:

Qi flowing from the North, as opposed to North flowing qi, is linked to the element water, which is diplomatic, intuitive and compliant.

This energy tends to be nurturing and mysterious and is often symbolized by a Black Tortoise, which is the animal of winter and the moon.

* South:

Qi from the South is linked to the element fire, which is interpreted as dynamic, restless and energetic.

This kind of energy is seen as invigorating and lucky. Its symbols are the Red Phoenix which is the bird of summer and good fortune and the sun.

* East:

Energy coming from the East is linked to the element wood, which is warm, generous, and represents growth.

This kind of energy is protective, kind and competitive. Its symbols are the green or gold Dragon which is the animal of spring and thunder.

* West:

This qi is linked to the element metal, which is unyielding, forceful and self-reliant.

Qi from the West is usually unpredictable and disruptive. Its symbols are the White Tiger, the animal of autumn, and the lake.

Feng Shui experts believe that each kind of qi seeks its opposite to achieve harmony. So the active, hot qi of the south seeks the cool qi of the north to balance itself, and the wise qi of the east seeks excitement from the qi of the west, and so on.

The qi in the centre of the Bagua is associated with the element earth, which is patient, stable and prudent. This energy is compatible with all the directions, and seeks to harmonise them.

The Bagua should be seen as a map of your life. When you compare it with the floorplan of your home or office, each area of your property therefore corresponds to an area of your life.

Relating areas in your property to different aspects of your life is also the first step to understanding how problems you may be having in your personal life could be caused by the flow of energy in your home.

source: ourproperty.co.uk