Do You Know Feng Shui - Does It Work?

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

Ancient Chinese way of life is an inspiration to a lot of people and plain superstition to others. Both East and West practice Feng Shui with a lot of interest these days. The guiding principles influence each aspect of life for persons who believe in it. Recently, the New Age movement was influenced by elements such as crystals and wind chimes.

The energy flow or lack of it is the core of the philosophy. How objects are placed in relation to each other dictates this flow and has a negative or positive impact on the environment. Relationships, finance and health are affected by the quality of the energy. Following the rules and recommendations of FengShui, many people arrange the contents of their house.

Different rooms in the residence 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 placed in between the door and the window as this could disturb your sleep. The bed should be made of wood and people 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. Thick curtains should drape the window and the walls should be painted in green,red or blue shades.

The stove and sink should not be adjacent in the kitchen as the proximity of water and fire can lead to conflict. Stoves should be installed in the south corner, the room must have a large entry and microwaves are not recommended. FengShui is also applied to dining rooms and living 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 keep out negative energy, the toilet lid and door should be kept closed. The room should always be clean and having plants and pictures in there brings bad luck. A dark stairway can bring negative energy, so keep the stairs brightly lit. Good fortune will fall through open stairs and a spiral staircase will bring confusion. Entries should also be brightly lit but be painted in muted colors. They should be warm and can be decorated with water features or plants. It's fun to test Feng Shui and see its affects, if any. In my opinion the best way to grow in life is to keep an open mind.