Feng Shui Ming's Way

Feng Shui (pronounced "Fung Shway") literally means "wind and water" in Chinese. And like wind moves the water just as water creates a breeze, the principles of this ancient art are based on creating a harmonius balance in one's environment to stimulate prosperity and good fortune.

The Chinese have practiced Feng Shui for more than 3,000 years, but only recently has the Western culture adopted its philosophies.

There are five basic principles in Feng Shui: Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, the Dragon, the Four Guardians and Chi.

Best-selling Feng Shui expert Lillian Too's unique Feng Shui Space Clearing Kit explains in simple terms how to purify your living space, whether at home or at work.The kit contains: a 64- page paperback book, an ingot-shaped sandalwood incense, 15 Katmandu valley aroma sticks, an incense burner, a singing bowl made from seven metals (including gold and silver) a small cushion for holding the bowl and a wooden mallet.

Yin and Yang

Many are familiar with the Yin Yang symbol, the circle divided into black and white sections by a swirling line, with smaller, opposite colored circles within each section. But few people are aware of its deeply symbolic meaning.

Anything you can think of that has an opposite is represented by Yin and Yang -- cold and hot, dark and light, male and female. One cannot exist without the other, and attaining a perfect balance between the two -- with one never overpowering the other -- is the essence of Feng Shui.

Achieving this balance in your living or working space is dependent upon how you intend to use and exist in this space.

In the workplace and at home, the yang energy should be dominant, but not overpowering. 

Feng Shui: Creating Environments for Success and Well-Being is an introduction to this Chinese art form that seeks to give you peace and happiness in your life. Hosted by master Lin Yun and expert Deborah Gee, this video comes with a card listing the nine feng shui remedies and a diagram of a bagua, the octagonal compass used to determine how the chi in your space affects your life.

The Five Elements

The interaction of wood, fire, earth, metal and water should be taken into consideration when applying these elements to your living or working space.

With its intense light and heat, fire is the ultimate Yang element. Keep it under control.

Water is considered to bring good fortune and wealth, but left alone it can go out of control. Ever notice how quickly water can flow downward?

Metal is strong, and symbolizes the power of heaven, yet must be balanced with the nourishing qualities of earth to bring harmony and great family happiness.

Balance the yin and yang in your home, arrange your furniture to maximize comfort and harmony within your surroundings, and organize your office to bring wealth and opportunity with Feng Shui, a CD-ROM which helps users design their homes with the flow of positive energy in mind. The information is intriguing and well presented, with photographs, illustrations, and live readings.

The Dragon

Hills and ridges, valleys and other forms of the land are symbolized by the dragon, which brings life-giving energy with its breath.

The Four Guardians  

Say hello to white tiger, green dragon, phoenix and black turtle. You living or working space should always be surrounded by these four animal spirits.

Black turtle offers support from its home behind the hills, so place it behind your home or business for slow and steady improvement to the family's lifestyle and luck. 

Phoenix should remain in the front, facing the door, expecting opportunity to knock!

Use white tiger to guard against misfortune, sitting at the right side of the building.

Most auspicious of all is the celebrated green dragon, the ultimate symbol of good fortune. Place it on the left side, of the main door.

Very well explained and more lavishly illustrated than many other books on this popular subject, The Feng Shui House Book: Change Your Home, Transform Your Life teaches how to utilize feng shui in your own home, and perhaps help revive a flagging relationship, boost your career, improve your health and enrich fading fortunes.

 Chi

Chi is, essentially, the energy of life, constantly flowing to bring positive energy to your life. Make sure, in feng shui, to manipulate this Chi energy to enhance good fortune in your home or office, and don't let things like rotting food, unemptied garbage and other things to bring Sha, or negative energy, into your space.