Magic Ratio in the Home
The Magic Ratio as it is known in Feng Shui or the Golden Ratio,
as it is probably more commonly known in the West is said to appeal to the
human psyche making shapes and living environments that conform to this 1:1.618
rectangle harmonious and auspicious.
So what has this to do with Feng Shui?
The simple answer is that this Magic Ratio, when used in room
layout creates an instant auspicious and open feel.
If you have a long narrow room, such as may be present in a
traditional Victorian style property using the proportions of the Magic Ratio
to lay out the space you spend most of your time in will invite a feeling of
harmony and optimism. The area will
instantly appear brighter and more spacious.
Even in a small space this Ratio will open up the area making it
feel more user-friendly and roomy.
Obstacles or blocks to your success will also begin to disappear
inviting positive results into all your endeavours.
Using the Magic Ratio is your living and sleeping areas will
instantly create a feeling of wellbeing.
Any space ‘left over’ can be separated with wall or floor covering, a
piece of furniture, a screen; anything that will create the divide.
By measuring the length and width of a room and multiplying the
results by 1.618 the answer will identify exactly what length the room should
be.
For example if your living space is 18 feet wide multiply that
by 1.618 and the answer = 29.124 feet.
Ideally your space should be demarcated 18 x 29.124 feet.
In an open plan living space whether a home or an apartment this
Magic Ratio can be used to great effect to separate the various areas to create
harmony throughout.
On a smaller scale placing a family photograph in a frame that
reflects the Magic Ratio is incredibly auspicious as is the presence of a
mirror with these proportions. Dining or
coffee tables, side tables, hall tables;
will also prove effective and propitious.
Magic Ratio in the Garden
Just as in your
living and sleeping spaces, regardless of the size of your garden, the Magic
Ratio can be used to bring a sense of space and sanctuary to your outside room.
If you are
fortunate enough to have a large outdoor space you can create more than one of
these Magic Ratio ‘rooms’ and use each one for a different purpose; for family
and social space or for quiet and meditative space.
The Magic Ratio
of 1:1.618 can be separated from other areas by planting hedges or erecting
trellis with plants growing over it to provide screening and privacy.
Within the
Magic Ratio you can arrange your outdoor furniture in auspicious Feng Shui
configurations just as you would in your living area to invite harmony into the
space.
A
well-maintained garden will always invite auspicious Feng Shui and by
incorporating this with the Magic Ratio you can make it into a space that will
ooze Sheng Chi (auspicious energy.)
Remember, the quality of Chi that enters your home whether from the
front or back will only ever be as good as the quality of your outside space.
It is both satisfying
and auspicious to make the effort to attract auspicious Chi, and in addition,
having effectively turned your garden into one, or many, outdoor rooms expands
your living space and being as one with the natural world.
If you live in an apartment and you
have a balcony, you can still use this principle and place growing plants and
flowers to activate the space as well as a seating area if you have the
space. This is a very effective method
of maximizing your Feng Shui in a limited space.
To the
fulfillment of your dreams
LynC
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