Feng Shui 8 Mansions: April 2015

Tuesday 21 April 2015

FENG SHUI AND WATER

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FENG SHUI AND WATER

Anyone who has heard anything about Feng Shui will be aware that Water plays an important role. Indeed it has a vital part to play in creating balance and harmony in an environment. It is this very role that has given rise to a misuse of the element in many instances.

Feng Shui translates as Wind-Water.

"Qi is dispersed by the Wind and gathers at the boundaries of Water"

In Classical Feng Shui it is said that 'Mountains govern People (Health and Wellbeing) and Water governs Wealth'.

In certain contemporary Feng Shui methodology this is often taken out of context and Water is suggested in inappropriate locations in the name of attracting wealth. Does it work anyway? Well, if you have tried it you can answer that one.

It is fundamental in Classical Feng Shui practice and vital that it is respected and used appropriately. Water is generally regarded as Yang yet it does have its Yin and Yang attributes. Yang Water is constantly flowing and in motion like the rivers and sea; Yin Water is fog, clouds and mist that are moist and almost ethereal in nature.

Most generic recommendations suggest having a water feature (anything from an internal table top water fountain to an external swimming pool) in the North, the location relating to Water. It is also suggested placing Water in the East and Southeast. These Wood locations are then 'fed' by the Water. While this is not incorrect there will be times when the needs of the residents and the time factor override these generalisations.

When the number 1 White Star whose home location is the North 'visits' another location recommendations sometimes suggest placing a Water feature in this area for the duration of the 'visit'. Is this always a good idea?

Let us walk through an example from 2015 using the Monthly Flying Stars as an example. In August 2015 the number 1 White Star will 'fly' to the West and remain there from August 8-September 7. Would it be a good idea to place a Water feature here for the month? In 2015 the West is the most inauspicious location of the year having both the 5 Yellow Earth Star and the 3 Killings present. It is therefore recommended that the area be kept quiet and still for the year to avoid activating these negative combinations. Placing a moving Water feature here would serve to activate the negative energy and stir up a host of potential hazards for residents.

Each of the eight primary and secondary locations are not created equal and Water is not suitable for all areas. At any one period of time there are only four out of the eight locations that are generally appropriate for Water. And to conclude the example of the Monthly Flying Stars above, Water is not generally recommended in the West at any time during this Period 8 (2004-2023) and the following Period 9 (2024-2043).

To the fulfillment of your dreams

LynC

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Thursday 9 April 2015

BA GUA or LUO SHU GRID

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BA GUA or LUO SHU GRID

What is the Luo-Shu Grid? What is the BaGua? And how are they used in Feng Shui practice?

When looking to enhance your property using Feng Shui what do you think of first when looking at the floor plan of your property?

Do you superimpose the Luo-Shu Grid (3 x 3) or the BaGua (Pa Kua) over the floor plan?

What is the difference between these two grids synonymous with Feng Shui practice other than the obvious one of their shape?

If you follow Western Feng Shui (also known as BTB Feng Shui) the 3 x 3 Grid or BaGua is static with each of its sectors representing an 'aspiration' as well as colours, numbers, seasons and the five elements. Beginning from the North the aspirations are: Career, Education, Longevity/Health, Wealth, Fame/Recognition, Love/Relationships, Descendants/Family and Mentor/Heaven Luck.

This Grid is always placed in the same position over a floor plan, with the middle sector at the bottom (career) in line with the front of your property. No reference is made to compass directions or locations so each sector in a property is treated the same regardless of its direction and the location of each of the individual rooms within that property. For example the 'Wealth' direction is always diagonally left of the front of the property. This could relate to your living room, kitchen, bedroom or bathroom. This style of Feng Shui is more static than its traditional counterpart in that regardless of the direction your property faces the internal sectors will all have the same attributes, with the front relating to career and so on.

This form of Western Feng Shui makes no provision for the influence of the external environment.

The BaGua as used in Classical Feng Shui refers to members of the family, numbers, colours, seasons, the five elements, body parts and much more. The information contained in the BaGua is then superimposed onto the Luo-Shu Grid. Unlike BTB Feng Shui however the grid is placed over a floor plan based on the compass direction of your property. Its position will therefore change between properties depending on certain factors. No two properties, even those side by side will have the same quality of Qi. This is what makes Classical Feng Shui a dynamic practice.

Classical Feng Shui teaches that the external macro environment will identify the presence and quality of Qi likely to enter your property.

So in general there are similarities between the Luo-Shu Grid and the BaGua as used in both Western and Classical Feng Shui. The differences however are more pronounced when it comes to their use.