Have you ever felt like everything was finally in place only to have it slip away at the very last moment? A job offer you thought was in the bag mysteriously disappears. A wedding on the horizon suddenly falls apart. It’s almost as if life is playing a cruel trick on you, leaving you frustrated and wondering if good fortune is just not in the cards.
This, my friend, might be a sign that the energy flow in your life needs a bit of adjustment. Enter Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of harmonizing your environment to support your goals and aspirations. It’s important to understand that Feng Shui can’t give you more than destiny allows, but it can make reaching your destined potential a smoother journey.
Macro Feng Shui – The Big Picture
When it comes to buying or renting a home or business location, you want to think big. Macro Feng Shui is all about assessing the grand scheme of the location and the surrounding environment.
Cities develop a distinct character; some areas flourish while others seem stagnant. This isn’t simply happenstance – it’s tied to location, direction, and how they align with the natural flow of energy. Traditionally, the West has been associated with pleasure districts and entertainment, and this holds true even in modern cities.
Ideally, your surrounding landscape should embody the following principles:
- Back Support: Think mountains or tall, sturdy structures behind the property, symbolizing support and protection.
- Open Front: An expansive view in front represents opportunities and possibilities.
- Flowing Water: A body of water that flows towards the property signifies abundance coming your way.
- Dragons on the Left and Right: Nearby hills or structures on the sides serve as protective dragons.
Cities that have disrupted the natural flow by ill-conceived construction can suffer consequences like extreme weather and flooding. Macro Feng Shui teaches us to work with nature, not fight it.
Bagua School Feng Shui – Activate Your Life Areas
The Bagua school of Feng Shui is perhaps the most approachable for everyday applications. It works by overlaying an energetic map called the Bagua onto your home or office. The Bagua has eight distinct areas (plus a center point) representing key aspects of your life:
- Wealth & Prosperity
- Fame & Reputation
- Love & Marriage
- Family & Health
- Children & Creativity
- Knowledge & Self-Cultivation
- Career
- Helpful People & Travel
Around 80% of the time, addressing imbalances within the Bagua is all it takes to see positive changes. By carefully choosing colors, elements, and symbolic objects relevant to each area, you activate those desired aspects of your life. In our previous blog post, we delved into the intricacies of the Bagua map, offering guidance on activating each of its areas. If you’re curious about locating these zones within your home, please refer to this earlier blog discussing the detailed instructions.
Mansion Feng Shui and Your Personal Gua – Finding Your Place
The 8 Mansion school adds a fascinating level of personalization to Feng Shui. Based on the facing direction of your house, the space is divided into eight distinct areas:
- Life Generating (Sheng Qi): Prosperity, growth, and good fortune
- 5 Ghosts (Wu Gui): Misfortune, accidents, and setbacks
- Six Killings (Liu Sha): Troubles, legal issues, and obstacles
- Severed Fate (Jue Ming): Severe problems, loss, and serious illness
- Longevity (Yan Nian): Harmony, good health, and strong relationships
- Prosperity (Tian Yi): Support, blessings, and good health
- Harmony (Fu Wei): Stability, peace, and personal growth
- Disaster (Huo Hai): Bad luck and petty annoyances
Your birth year determines your Personal Gua number, which indicates which of these eight directions are personally auspicious or inauspicious for you.
Here’s a powerful example: I consulted with a client who had a seemingly perfect setup but their bedroom fell into the Severed Fate sector. Shortly after, one of the partners was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. After relocating their bedroom, a dramatic improvement in health and overall well-being occurred.
In this school, we build both a house horoscope and individual horoscopes for those living in the space. The goal is to find the most compatible areas for everyone – maximising luck and minimising negative influences.
Stay tuned, as we will soon be exploring the 8 Mansions Feng Shui method in detail. Meanwhile, to discover your personal Gua number and understand your favorable and unfavorable directions, be sure to check out our dedicated blog post on this topic.
Flying Star Feng Shui – Power Over Time
Even the most auspicious locations lose their energetic luster over time. This is where the Flying Star school of Feng Shui comes into play. This advanced system considers the dimension of time, dividing it into a 180-year cycle. This cycle is further divided into nine periods of 20 years, each associated with a specific Flying Star number (1-9). Additionally, the Flying Star school introduces 24 precise directional divisions for meticulous analysis.
To implement Flying Star, several things are essential:
- Accurate Map: A detailed floor plan drawn to scale is needed.
- Perfect Directions: Identifying precise compass directions is crucial.
- Expertise: Interpreting the complex interactions of these star numbers and their positions demands experience and skill.
Flying Star Feng Shui provides unparalleled precision in utilizing energies for maximum benefit. Here’s the key takeaway: using this method, you can identify the most supportive areas of your space and proactively enhance them, while mitigating areas with less favorable energy.
Final Thoughts: Find Your Feng Shui Flow
The wisdom of Feng Shui offers a diverse toolkit to harmonize your surroundings and improve your life’s journey. Whether you’re seeking a broad assessment at the macro level, aiming to activate specific life areas using the Bagua, or desiring the precise guidance of 8 Mansions and Flying Star, there’s a Feng Shui path for you. Remember, it’s about aligning yourself with the natural flow of energy to unlock opportunities, cultivate well-being, and reach closer to your full potential.
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