Your dining room is an important area to get right to benefit all members of your family.
Ideally, its best location is in or near the centre of the home ‘the heart of the home, or the Tai Chi.’ This signifies unity and strength in the family when they come together to dine; it invites family harmony.
If your ground floor is an open plan design, are you able to locate the dining area in the centre? If not, it is better hidden deep inside the home rather than near the front door. This is not considered to be a public area of your home so is best away from view.
What is the shape of your dining table? Regular shapes are more auspicious than irregular shapes. A rectangular table is symbolic of the Wood element, which in turn signifies growth. A square table is symbolic of the Earth element, which signifies grounding or stability. Round, oval and eight-sided tables are also auspicious.
The table is best made of wood (growth.) Some modern dining suites have glass-topped tables and although they may be stylish, glass is a Yin Earth element and not conducive to lively family interaction around the table. It also gives the impression of having nothing solid to hold the food.
Is the table big enough to comfortably sit all members of the family? If everyone is huddled together it suggests a feeling of lack.
Your dining chairs are best if they are big enough to sit on comfortably, but not fussy in design. You can inadvertently create intangible negative Chi Energy by sitting on a stained dining room chair.
Now your family seating arrangements: These are best if all members of your family are able to sit facing one of their auspicious directions based on their individual Kua numbers.* More especially, if they are able to face their Tien Yi (Health) direction. If they face their Sheng Chi (success) direction it can sometimes have the effect of creating a competitive stance across the dining table, instead of a harmonious one.
A good balance of elements is important in the dining room. If the décor is too dark the level of conversation at mealtime is likely to be muted or non-existent and if it is too bright, some heated discussions may ensue.
One very auspicious element to incorporate into your dining room design is a large mirror which reflects the table. This symbolically doubles any food on the table and in the practice of Feng Shui, an abundance of food is considered to be wealth manifested. (Making the mirror big enough to reflect all members of the family without cutting off their heads will benefit everyone.)
Whatever part of the home houses the dining room it is one area that benefits from incorporating all of the five elements. The shapes, colours, pictures, lighting and soft furnishings can be pulled together to combine a harmonious feel and create a positive environment to spend time.
A chandelier above the dining table combines the very best of the Earth element (crystals) with the Fire element (light.)
Having a wooden dining table introduces a Yin Wood element while displaying a vase of fresh flowers introduces a Yang Wood element. China plates, glassware and cutlery combine Earth and Metal and having a soothing Water feature in the room will introduce the Water element.
*To find out how to calculate your Kua number and discover your auspicious and inauspicious directions, visit our website www.abundance-chi.com.
Next time we will look at E - Exterior Feng Shui.
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