Feng shui
literally means Wind and Water
– the former refers to the qi
transmitted from the heaven, and the
latter describes the qi generated by the
Earth.
Qi can be
conceptually interpreted as the
impersonal and infinite force that formed
and continuously sways the Universe, and
it is in the ocean of the qi that all
lives reside. Fengshui as a method is
employed to analyse and manipulate the
pattern of the qi, with the objective to
enhance its positive effects while remedy
problems caused by structural defects in
natural or man-made environment.
As time flows on,
the pattern of the qi is constantly
altering and changing, with each lunar
year marked as a big circle.
Here is a brief
intro to the feng shui in the year of
Dog. Note: the numbers mentioned below
are attributed to the annual Flying
Stars.
First of all,
draw a nine-section grid on the floor
plan of your house, flat or room, and
fill the number in each section as shown
in the diagram below.
Now each part of
the floor plan is related to a certain
position in Eight Trigrams of I Ching.
According to the
feng shui theory, when a certain locality
is actively used, its symbolic feng shui
meaning is being reinforced, which leads
to a more substantial manifestation of
both its physical and matephysical
aspects.
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Northwest
- Number 4
This
locality is associated with Heaven in the
Eight Trigrams, Metal in Five Agents,
senior male member in the family, head
and bone and lung in the body, Dog and
Pig in Chinese zodiacs.
In
the year of Dog, it is the corner that
represents academic achievements. You can
further optimise its positive influence
by doing one or more of the following:
Place a pot of
lucky bamboo there and wrap
around the knots with red silk
cords;
Decorate the
corner with study-related
ornaments;
Hang on the wall a
painting with a relevant theme.
North
- Number 8
This
locality, symbolised by Black Turtle, is
associated with Water in the Eight
Trigrams, Water in Five Agents, second
youngest male member in the family, ears
and blood and kidney in the body, Rat in
Chinese zodiacs.
In
the year of Dog, it is the Wealth Corner.
To place one or more of the following
objects in this area can further boost
its power:
Yellow crystal
ball
Green crystal ball
Treasure vase
Lucky bamboo
Safe box
Northeast
- Number 6
This
locality is associated with Mountain in
the Eight Trigrams, also known as the
Gate to Underworld, Earth in Five Agents,
youngest male member in the family,
fingers and nose and back in the body,
Tiger in Chinese zodiacs.
In
the year of Dog, it is a weak and obscure
area. You can hang a pleasant painting to
extract the positive meanings from it.
West -
Number 5
This
locality, symbolised by White Tiger, is
associated with Lake in the Eight
Trigrams, Metal in Five Agents, youngest
female member in the family, mouth and
throat and lung in the body, Rooster in
Chinese zodiacs.
In
the year of Dog, it is the direction that
signifies illness. Avoid place large
electric appliances in the area, nor
should a fish tank or fountain be located
in this direction - the flow of the
electricity or water will help spreading
the foul effects. The best cure is to put
a copper ornament or wind chime to
deflect the ill qi.
Centre
- Number 3
This
locality, symbolised by Yellow Gouchen,
is associated with Earth in Five Agents.
In
the year of Dog, it is the area
representing discord in relationship and
loss of money. Try not to reinforce its
negative attributes with large electric
appliances, a fish tank or fountain.
East
- Number 1
This
locality, symbolised by Green Dragon, is
associated with Thunder in the Eight
Trigrams, Wood in Five Agents, elder son
in the family, feet in the body, Rabbit
in Chinese zodiacs.
In
the year of Dog, it is the location for
Peach Flower, representing marriage,
promotion and money luck. If you’re
single, fresh flowers blossoming nicely
in this direction will certainly assist
you to attract love and romance.
Southwest
- Number 9
This
locality is associated with Earth in the
Eight Trigrams, Earth in Five Agents,
eldest female member in the family, belly
and spleen in the body, Goat and Monkey
in Chinese zodiacs.
In
the year of Dog, it is the corner
representing celebration, romance and
cosy family life. For an unmarried person
wishing to seek a fruitful relationship,
placing one or more following objects in
this corner will help you do the trick:
A vase with fresh
flowers in the colour of red or
yellow;
Four pots of
plants with round and large green
leaves, or lucky bamboos;
A piece of green
rug.
South
- Number 7
This
locality, symbolised by Red Bird, is
associated with Fire in the Eight
Trigrams, Fire in Five Agents, second
youngest daughter in the family, eyes and
heart in the body, Horse in Chinese
zodiacs.
In
the year of Dog, it is the direction
representing hot arguments and sexual
scandals. To offset this unworthy
condition, you may like to do one or more
of the flowering:
Southeast
- Number
2
This
locality is associated with Wind in the
Eight Trigrams, Wood in Five Agents,
elder daughter in the family, hand in the
body, Dragon and Snake in Chinese
zodiacs.
In
the year of Dog, it is the direction
contributing to minor sickness. A copper
or silver ornament placed in the area
should be able to counteract the negative
effects.
A skilled feng
shui master can help you discover
unforeseen problems and opportunities.
But if you want to make a fundamental
change to your circumstance, you would
have to do more than just putting a few
feng shui cures around your home or
office. It is because, as it is believed
by many feng shui masters, that your
fortune is basically determined by,
firstly, not feng shui but the Fate, and secondly,
still not feng shui but the Timing – very much
like what medicine could do to your
health and longevity. If you were born
weak and sick, taking no care of your
health, doing no physical exercise,
medicine alone won’t make you an
Olympian. In short, when practicing feng
shui, being mindful of the "cause
and effect" relationship will help
you come a long way.
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*Fate:
The credits and debts accumulated in
previous life times.
*Timing:
The moment when we were born and the
changing star positions throughout our
lifetime. It is still determined by the
karma.
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