Black Hat feng shui practitioner and expert Ellen Whitehurst did not begin her career in feng shui until after she had a successful career on Wall Street working for E.F. Hutton. When Ms. Whitehurst's parents became terminally ill, it piqued her interest in alternative medicines and holistic treatments, eventually leading her to feng shui. Ellen decided to go back to school and earned her degree in Transpersonal Psychology. After that, she left Wall Street for the world of Black Hat feng shui.
Ellen Whitehurst
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Ellen's book Make this Your Lucky Day is received by critics and is extremely popular among those wishing to learn about feng shui. She also currently guest spots on a number of nationally syndicated radio shows and is a regular contributor of feng shui tips at ivillage.com. Ms. Whitehurst kindly took the time to share her expertise with LoveToKnow.
Black Hat Feng Shui Basics
LTK: Could you please explain the basics of the Black Hat school of feng shui?
EW: The Black Hat School, founded by the spiritual leader, H.H. Grandmaster Lin Yun, is primarily practiced here in the United States and in Europe. It is an evolution of traditional practice but is much more accommodating to the Western way of thinking.
Both traditional and Black Hat schools say there are nine different life stations that sit inside all of our spaces waiting for us to trigger them with our intentions. Both schools use a bagua map of those same energies to show where and how anyone can engage them.
Some Black Hat basics involve the use of the [[Bagua Map for Each Roombagua map, which gives a general idea of where each of the nine energies are located inside any space. The map we use to determine where specific or particular energies reside in your living space is a static map and doesn't change.
The premise here is that your external environment has a definite impact on your inner self. If you're experiencing negative vibes or energies in different areas of your life, you can adjust those energies by addressing synergistic areas inside your home!
Black Hat Tips and Cures
LTK: What are some quick Black Hat tips and cures?
EW: Feng shui says that if you divide up your main floor into nine equal grids the bottom center or middle grid (bottom represented by the same wall your front door is on) is the energetic area of your living space that is associated with job or career opportunities.
This same area that is associated with your job is also associated with the water element. Any symbol or actual representation of moving water in this area will also bring a flow to your job intentions such as:
Water fountain (the feng shui gold standard)
An aquarium or fishbowl
A picture of moving water
The real deal is of course the hope, but the energies can move swimmingly simply by affixing a picture of a waterfall anywhere in this same area. Water, water everywhere and then they’ll be plenty of job opportunities to dive into!
The relationship area is located on the upper right hand grid of the bagua map. Traditional feng shui symbols believed to bring activity to these energies of love and commitment are to put in pairs here. The number two represents or symbolizes partners or the two of you.
There is a special symbol in feng shui, called the Double Happiness Symbol that, when placed in this same love and romance area can create circumstances that will allow anyone to meet their soul mate.
The area most associated with the energy of abundance, wealth sits in the upper left hand corner of your living space. Some standard feng shui cures for activating the energies of this space call for you to place some symbol or image there that speaks to those same energies. A more sort of woo woo way to invite wealth into your life is to put a lamp or light in this area and light it. The idea here is to provide an illumined path so wealth can come and find you wherever you are.
The color associated with these intentions is purple and the number is four. Place four purple flowering plants here since the symbolism of growing your money is obvious. There is also a strong belief in the power of the jade plant to bring prosperity into the household in a quick and easy manner. Jade is considered the most precious of gems in the East since it’s also believed to bestow good health and happiness. Therefore, the custom has arisen that says placing a jade plant in the wealth area will help prosperity and abundance to bloom and grow.
Lucky Day Shui
LTK: You talk about "lucky day shui", can you please explain this concept?
EW: "Luck Day Shui" is one of the platforms of feng shui that I am dedicated to and passionate about sharing with anyone who has an interest in making the special days of their lives even more, well, special. I've blended my understanding and training in feng shui with my 20 plus years experience studying other holistic therapies, along with all the other cultural and traditional methods I’ve learned, together to offer a fresh, fun and easy approach to incorporating fortune and luck into all the situations and circumstances of life.
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Shuistrology
LTK: The Shuistrology section of your website is fantastic, could expand on this concept?
EW: Shuistrology is my trademarked hybrid blend of astrology and feng shui.
We, as human beings have the power to use our intention and free will to change anything the stars have in store. That’s where Shuistrology comes in. I look at the forecast for all the astrological signs for any given month and determine if the particular horoscope looks like the energies will be fabulous or, on the other hand, if things could conceivably get a bit bumpy.
If the outlook is faboo, I offer quick fixes to enhance those great energies. If, however, the cosmic climate is a little cloudy, then I give some ideas and advice on how to overcome those energies. Shuistrology says that you are in charge regardless what’s happening in the heavens.
The Empowered Lifestyle
LTK: You speak about the "Empowered lifestyle", what are some feng shui principles people can apply to make them more empowered?
EW: The "Empowered Lifestyle" is what I call my particular brand of bringing health, happiness and prosperity into anyone's life by offering up all the advice and self-empowering info I have learned over the years. It's really just a contemporary spin put on some ages-old advice and then shared so that anyone interested can tackle their own life issues with confidence and power. That's our birthright, to be able to put ourselves on our desired path without any outside interference. The Empowered Lifestyle shows you the definitive "How To" of handling all of life’s circumstances; good, bad and the completely in your own power. After all, seriously, who can’t use a little more luck?
Ellen's Tips for the Empowered Lifestyle
Some of the principles I share with everyone in order to start becoming more empowered is first to remember the front door represents a critical space.
The Front Entrance
Called "The Mouth of Chi" this is where all the fresh and healthy energy enters your living space. One of the first empowering action steps anyone can take is to assess that area and make sure that everything there is:
Uncluttered
Clean
In good working order
Placing a red flowering plant to the left of the door as you look at it is an ancient practice and promises to invite opportunities as well as grand fortunes and good luck into your house.
Painting the door red or green portends those same powerful results while changing your outside light to a higher wattage bulb brings an electrical charge that can really light up your life. That same door should swing open without obstacles. The theory goes that if it's stuck then so will a lot of important energies your entire life.
Clutter
Clutter is a capital crime in feng shui. Everyone who is looking to empower their lives should be sure to get rid of everything that no longer represents who they are or their hopes, wishes and dreams. If you don’t love it, get rid of it. Period.
Fresh Air Equals Fresh Energy
Lastly, make sure to get as much fresh air and natural light in your space as possible. This single act enhances your own personal chi making you stronger and much more likely to believe in your own power then if you feel dark or stuffy or depressed. Lighten up. Literally. You won't believe the positive affect this can have on your entire life.
There are just a few ways that anyone can begin building their best life ever! Of course, reading my blog at [www.ellenwhitehurst.com Ellenwhitehurst.com] or grabbing a copy of Make This Your Lucky Day can take all of this a thousand steps further and bring anyone closer to their dreams than they ever believed possible. And if that ain’t lucky, well, I just don’t know what is!
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Beyond Clutter
If It’s Broken Fix it
The next step after you have gotten rid of the clutter is to repair or replace anything that is broken. It’s easy to take this step beyond clutter if you make a checklist of items in need of repair.
Bathroom
Many things in the bathroom can create an energy drain and steal your money as surely as you flushed it down the toilet.
Repair dripping faucets - Leaking water means a slow but steady drain of your funds.
Leaky toilet seal – Replace the broken seal
Tank stopper – You don’t want your toilet to be running all the time. Replace with a tank stopper kit.
Always keep the toilet lid closed - An open lid means energy rushes from your home like a vacuum cleaner sucking up your resources and finances.
Replace depleted toilet paper and tissue boxes.
Replenish soap bars.
Kitchen
Many of your appliances can create chi energy drains, too. Move beyond clutter by going through your kitchen and take inventory of broken, damaged and partially functioning appliances.
Repair a broken ice maker.
Garbage disposals should work. Either repair, replace or remove.
Replace a Microwave ovens that only partially works.
Repair cooking range burners that no longer work.
Clean the oven regulary.
Throw away cracked or chipped china - Not only is it unattractive, bacteria can accumulate in the chipped away area or cracks.
Keep knives sharpened
Refill empty paper towel holders.
Replace missing utensils and silverware.
Repair or replace broken coffeemakers.
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Beyond Clutter: Things You Can Do
There are several things you can do to assure the chi energy flows freely throughout your home.
Replace burned out light bulbs
Unclog stopped up or slow drains – Clogged sinks, shower, bathtub drains can stop the flow of chi and your finances.
Throw away full vacuum bags and replace with new one.
Replace broken windows.
Fix squeaky doors.
Tighten loose doorknobs.
Don’t leave brooms or mops leaning against doors - Place them inside a closet out of the way. A broom or mop creates sweeping away energy. You want good energy to enter your home and through your doorways, not to be swept away.
Don’t leave shoes at the front door - If you ask people to remove their shoes when they enter, then provide a place inside a closet to store the shoes. By leaving shoes at the front or even back door, you are allowing the energy and even shoe odor to travel with the entering chi throughout your home.
Make sure entryways and exits to your home are well-lit.
Don’t allow ice and snow to block the walkway and entranceways to your home.
Regularly paint exterior and interior of home.
Clean wall plates and fingerprints from doors and walls.
Get draperies dry-cleaned regularly - Make sure they are properly installed. If using rings with hooks keep threaded for a neat look.
Keep windows and mirrors clean.
Empty trash cans.
Other Forms of Clutter
You may not be aware that your choice of colors, patterns and designs can create a feeling of clutter. Go through your home room by room and see if the walls, floors, furniture, draperies and accessories go together. This will help you move beyond clutter.
Replace hodge-podge and mismatched pieces of furniture with new ones or have the pieces of furniture recovered - If working with a tight budget buy slipcovers.
Replace pillows with matching ones or sew new pillow slips.
Remove old wallpaper and paint walls to blend with room’s décor.
Organizing Your Home
Another way to ensure you take your feng shui techniques further, clean out drawers and cabinets and organize them for easy access.
Drawer dividers – Organizing helpers to keep utensils sorted.
Baskets – Great organizing tools for shelves, closets and bathrooms.
Storage – Purchase nice plastic tubs for long-term storage.
Closet systems – Cramped and disorganized closets created stagnant chi
Personal Feng Shui
Personal items and hygiene can improve feng shui
Clothing:
Cull clothes
Donate those that no longer fit
Repair any ripped seams
Replace broken zippers
Repair torn hems
Replace missing buttons
Shoes:
Polish
Wash sneakers
Replace worn shoes laces
Repair worn soles
Get rid of uncomfortable shoes
Toilette Articles:
Throw away old makeup and replace with new
Replace toothbrushes regularly
Clean and wash hairbrushes weekly
Organize cosmetics
Simple Logical Steps
It’s simple to move beyond clutter with the logical steps and suggestions.
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Bed Locations Having to Do with Feng Shui.
Feng Shui Bedrooms
Once you apply basic feng shui principles to your bedroom, you will find that the environment is peaceful, calming and fosters a restful night of sleep. If you currently find that you wake up tired, no matter how many hours of rest you get, you need to learn more about bed locations having to do with feng shui in order to get your sleep cycles back on track. To get started, here are some feng shui bedroom basics:
Clutter disrupts rest – If your bedroom is currently filled with clutter, go through and clear it out. Only keep the things that have significant meaning to you in your bedroom.
Under the bed – Clear out everything from under your bed. The mess under your bed messes up your sleep cycles.
Color – Though color by itself does not generate chi energy, certain colors are definitely stimulating. Choose a neutral wall color and add splashes of stimulating colors via decorative accessories. This way, if you later find the color too stimulating, you can easily remove it from the room.
Once you apply these basic feng shui bedroom principles, move on to the more exacting principles involving bed locations and placement.
Bed Locations Having to Do with Feng Shui Principles
One of the most important things you can do to get a more restful nights sleep is to position your bed properly. Before moving things around, first look at two very important features of bedrooms that affect the positioning: windows and doors.
Windows
Ideally, the space in front of your bedroom windows should remain clear, but that isn't always the case, especially with smaller bedrooms. Here are a few feng shui principles as they relate to bed locations and windows:
Bed positioning under the window – If you can, avoid this position. Stimulating chi energy enters your window from the outside and prevents you from getting a restful night's sleep.
Bed positioning blocking the window – Though you don't want stimulating chi to enter your bedroom while you're resting, you also don't want to block the chi flow in the room. Placing a bed in front of a window blocks chi flow and creates stagnant chi.
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Doors
Just like with windows, the space in front of your bedroom doors should also remain clear. This includes closet and bathroom doors. If your must position your bed near a door, be sure that your feet aren't facing toward the door opening. Referred to as the coffin position, it represents the dead.
Another reason to position your bed as far from the doors as possible, is that chi also enters through the door. This has a stimulating affect on your body and mind at a time when you are trying to rest both.
Feng Shui Bed Locations and Auspicious Directions
Another way bed locations have to do with feng shui is the direction in which the bed is facing. The best direction, whether you use the Eight Mansions or Flying Star feng shui principles, is based on your personal kua number. First, calculate your personal kua number. Then, position your bed according to the most auspicious directions for your personal number.
Positioning your bed according to the most auspicious direction for your personal kua number affects all aspects of your life, including those that pertain to the bedroom.
Bedroom Feng Shui Influences Your Whole Life
As you can see, bed locations have plenty to do with feng shui. Where you locate your bed greatly affects all areas of your life. Here's a simple way to think of it:
Improper placement of your bed means you won't get a restful night's sleep and you wake up tired.
When you wake up tired, you don't have as much mental clarity, which affects how you work.
When your work is sloppy, you are less likely to advance in your career.
When you don't advance in your career, this affects your income.
When money disappears, this usually affects your personal relationships.
When your personal relationships are affected, then you don't get a restful nights sleep and this negative chi cycle begins all over again.
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Once you apply basic feng shui principles to your bedroom, you will find that the environment is peaceful, calming and fosters a restful night of sleep. If you currently find that you wake up tired, no matter how many hours of rest you get, you need to learn more about bed locations having to do with feng shui in order to get your sleep cycles back on track. To get started, here are some feng shui bedroom basics:
Clutter disrupts rest – If your bedroom is currently filled with clutter, go through and clear it out. Only keep the things that have significant meaning to you in your bedroom.
Under the bed – Clear out everything from under your bed. The mess under your bed messes up your sleep cycles.
Color – Though color by itself does not generate chi energy, certain colors are definitely stimulating. Choose a neutral wall color and add splashes of stimulating colors via decorative accessories. This way, if you later find the color too stimulating, you can easily remove it from the room.
Once you apply these basic feng shui bedroom principles, move on to the more exacting principles involving bed locations and placement.
Bed Locations Having to Do with Feng Shui Principles
One of the most important things you can do to get a more restful nights sleep is to position your bed properly. Before moving things around, first look at two very important features of bedrooms that affect the positioning: windows and doors.
Windows
Ideally, the space in front of your bedroom windows should remain clear, but that isn't always the case, especially with smaller bedrooms. Here are a few feng shui principles as they relate to bed locations and windows:
Bed positioning under the window – If you can, avoid this position. Stimulating chi energy enters your window from the outside and prevents you from getting a restful night's sleep.
Bed positioning blocking the window – Though you don't want stimulating chi to enter your bedroom while you're resting, you also don't want to block the chi flow in the room. Placing a bed in front of a window blocks chi flow and creates stagnant chi.
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Doors
Just like with windows, the space in front of your bedroom doors should also remain clear. This includes closet and bathroom doors. If your must position your bed near a door, be sure that your feet aren't facing toward the door opening. Referred to as the coffin position, it represents the dead.
Another reason to position your bed as far from the doors as possible, is that chi also enters through the door. This has a stimulating affect on your body and mind at a time when you are trying to rest both.
Feng Shui Bed Locations and Auspicious Directions
Another way bed locations have to do with feng shui is the direction in which the bed is facing. The best direction, whether you use the Eight Mansions or Flying Star feng shui principles, is based on your personal kua number. First, calculate your personal kua number. Then, position your bed according to the most auspicious directions for your personal number.
Positioning your bed according to the most auspicious direction for your personal kua number affects all aspects of your life, including those that pertain to the bedroom.
Bedroom Feng Shui Influences Your Whole Life
As you can see, bed locations have plenty to do with feng shui. Where you locate your bed greatly affects all areas of your life. Here's a simple way to think of it:
Improper placement of your bed means you won't get a restful night's sleep and you wake up tired.
When you wake up tired, you don't have as much mental clarity, which affects how you work.
When your work is sloppy, you are less likely to advance in your career.
When you don't advance in your career, this affects your income.
When money disappears, this usually affects your personal relationships.
When your personal relationships are affected, then you don't get a restful nights sleep and this negative chi cycle begins all over again.
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Background My Space Feng Shui
Background My Space Feng Shui Style
Since you’re My Space page is literally your virtual space where you maintain an online presence for social or professional reasons, it is only natural to decorate it based on feng shui principles, such as the eight mansions and the Chinese five elements.
While decorating your My Space background based on a compass direction may not be feasible, you can certainly look at it from a visual perspective. The first step is to identify the purpose of your page. Do you want to promote a new book or is your goal to share fun times with good friends? Maybe you use your page to share daily details about your children with their grandparents who live far away. Once you know the purpose, you can design the background to ensure you create the right energy.
Feng shui divides colors up into five elements:
Fire (red) represents fame, reputation, wealth, love.
Earth (brown, muted greens, stone colors, and shades of orange) symbolizes health.
Water (blue) provides the energy to enhance career, skills, and education.
Wood (purple, bright greens and brown tones) also is associated with education and skills as well as wealth.
Metal (white, gold, silver, gray) is good for My Space backgrounds for children, creativity, travel, and even love.
No Website Genius
If you have basic website development skills, you can take these color tips and incorporate them into your own designs using basic HTML or CSS. You can also use a website like MyTheme.com to edit the background and preview it as you go. This website is easy to use and provides some interesting options, such as:
The ability to upload background images, such as a waterfall or your child's picture
A color chart, so you can click on the color you like for the background and the border
If you are interrupted during the creative process, you can save a draft of your layout and come back to it later.
Once you designed your My Space background, MyTheme.com offers the ease of one-click code generation. You can then take this code to My Space and apply it to your page.
Other websites that offer layout generation capabilities include:
MySpace Layout Generator
LayoutsMachine.com
If this still sounds a little too complicated for your tastes, do an Internet search on the term "background My Space feng shui" or visit one of these websites for a selection of feng shui-friendly background designs:
CoolChaser offers a small selection of tasteful feng shui backgrounds, or you can opt to copy the code from one of their popular layouts, with the backgrounds, fonts, and designs already in place.
MyBackgroundsLayouts also offers feng shui and Asian backgrounds and the code for completed page layouts that you can simply copy and paste onto your page
Since you’re My Space page is literally your virtual space where you maintain an online presence for social or professional reasons, it is only natural to decorate it based on feng shui principles, such as the eight mansions and the Chinese five elements.
While decorating your My Space background based on a compass direction may not be feasible, you can certainly look at it from a visual perspective. The first step is to identify the purpose of your page. Do you want to promote a new book or is your goal to share fun times with good friends? Maybe you use your page to share daily details about your children with their grandparents who live far away. Once you know the purpose, you can design the background to ensure you create the right energy.
Feng shui divides colors up into five elements:
Fire (red) represents fame, reputation, wealth, love.
Earth (brown, muted greens, stone colors, and shades of orange) symbolizes health.
Water (blue) provides the energy to enhance career, skills, and education.
Wood (purple, bright greens and brown tones) also is associated with education and skills as well as wealth.
Metal (white, gold, silver, gray) is good for My Space backgrounds for children, creativity, travel, and even love.
No Website Genius
If you have basic website development skills, you can take these color tips and incorporate them into your own designs using basic HTML or CSS. You can also use a website like MyTheme.com to edit the background and preview it as you go. This website is easy to use and provides some interesting options, such as:
The ability to upload background images, such as a waterfall or your child's picture
A color chart, so you can click on the color you like for the background and the border
If you are interrupted during the creative process, you can save a draft of your layout and come back to it later.
Once you designed your My Space background, MyTheme.com offers the ease of one-click code generation. You can then take this code to My Space and apply it to your page.
Other websites that offer layout generation capabilities include:
MySpace Layout Generator
LayoutsMachine.com
If this still sounds a little too complicated for your tastes, do an Internet search on the term "background My Space feng shui" or visit one of these websites for a selection of feng shui-friendly background designs:
CoolChaser offers a small selection of tasteful feng shui backgrounds, or you can opt to copy the code from one of their popular layouts, with the backgrounds, fonts, and designs already in place.
MyBackgroundsLayouts also offers feng shui and Asian backgrounds and the code for completed page layouts that you can simply copy and paste onto your page
Background My Space Feng Shui
Background My Space Feng Shui Style
Since you’re My Space page is literally your virtual space where you maintain an online presence for social or professional reasons, it is only natural to decorate it based on feng shui principles, such as the eight mansions and the Chinese five elements.
While decorating your My Space background based on a compass direction may not be feasible, you can certainly look at it from a visual perspective. The first step is to identify the purpose of your page. Do you want to promote a new book or is your goal to share fun times with good friends? Maybe you use your page to share daily details about your children with their grandparents who live far away. Once you know the purpose, you can design the background to ensure you create the right energy.
Feng shui divides colors up into five elements:
Fire (red) represents fame, reputation, wealth, love.
Earth (brown, muted greens, stone colors, and shades of orange) symbolizes health.
Water (blue) provides the energy to enhance career, skills, and education.
Wood (purple, bright greens and brown tones) also is associated with education and skills as well as wealth.
Metal (white, gold, silver, gray) is good for My Space backgrounds for children, creativity, travel, and even love.
No Website Genius
If you have basic website development skills, you can take these color tips and incorporate them into your own designs using basic HTML or CSS. You can also use a website like MyTheme.com to edit the background and preview it as you go. This website is easy to use and provides some interesting options, such as:
The ability to upload background images, such as a waterfall or your child's picture
A color chart, so you can click on the color you like for the background and the border
If you are interrupted during the creative process, you can save a draft of your layout and come back to it later.
Once you designed your My Space background, MyTheme.com offers the ease of one-click code generation. You can then take this code to My Space and apply it to your page.
Other websites that offer layout generation capabilities include:
MySpace Layout Generator
LayoutsMachine.com
If this still sounds a little too complicated for your tastes, do an Internet search on the term "background My Space feng shui" or visit one of these websites for a selection of feng shui-friendly background designs:
CoolChaser offers a small selection of tasteful feng shui backgrounds, or you can opt to copy the code from one of their popular layouts, with the backgrounds, fonts, and designs already in place.
MyBackgroundsLayouts also offers feng shui and Asian backgrounds and the code for completed page layouts that you can simply copy and paste onto your page
Since you’re My Space page is literally your virtual space where you maintain an online presence for social or professional reasons, it is only natural to decorate it based on feng shui principles, such as the eight mansions and the Chinese five elements.
While decorating your My Space background based on a compass direction may not be feasible, you can certainly look at it from a visual perspective. The first step is to identify the purpose of your page. Do you want to promote a new book or is your goal to share fun times with good friends? Maybe you use your page to share daily details about your children with their grandparents who live far away. Once you know the purpose, you can design the background to ensure you create the right energy.
Feng shui divides colors up into five elements:
Fire (red) represents fame, reputation, wealth, love.
Earth (brown, muted greens, stone colors, and shades of orange) symbolizes health.
Water (blue) provides the energy to enhance career, skills, and education.
Wood (purple, bright greens and brown tones) also is associated with education and skills as well as wealth.
Metal (white, gold, silver, gray) is good for My Space backgrounds for children, creativity, travel, and even love.
No Website Genius
If you have basic website development skills, you can take these color tips and incorporate them into your own designs using basic HTML or CSS. You can also use a website like MyTheme.com to edit the background and preview it as you go. This website is easy to use and provides some interesting options, such as:
The ability to upload background images, such as a waterfall or your child's picture
A color chart, so you can click on the color you like for the background and the border
If you are interrupted during the creative process, you can save a draft of your layout and come back to it later.
Once you designed your My Space background, MyTheme.com offers the ease of one-click code generation. You can then take this code to My Space and apply it to your page.
Other websites that offer layout generation capabilities include:
MySpace Layout Generator
LayoutsMachine.com
If this still sounds a little too complicated for your tastes, do an Internet search on the term "background My Space feng shui" or visit one of these websites for a selection of feng shui-friendly background designs:
CoolChaser offers a small selection of tasteful feng shui backgrounds, or you can opt to copy the code from one of their popular layouts, with the backgrounds, fonts, and designs already in place.
MyBackgroundsLayouts also offers feng shui and Asian backgrounds and the code for completed page layouts that you can simply copy and paste onto your page
Ancient China Dragons.
The oldest known depiction of a dragon was discovered in 1984. It’s called the Coiled Dragon and was carved out of jade. The figure was found on the burial chest in an ancient cemetery dating to the Honshan era (4700 – 2920 BC). Other jade carvings of dragons have been found in abundance during the Liangzhu era (3300 – 2200 BC).
Here are some websites in which you can find ancient dragon depictions:
Coiled Dragon
Tomb Door Pull
Bronze Fittings
Coffin With Dragon Designs
Physical Appearance of Ancient China Dragons
The Chinese dragon has a distinct appearance. Traditionally, the Chinese royal dragons have five toes or claws. The Chinese four-toed dragons are considered common and not part of the nobility. Korean dragons have four and the Japanese dragons have three. The Chinese dragon has chin whiskers that tend to be shown as long tendrils.
Other Physical Attributes:
Deer – Horns
Camel – Head
Rabbit – Eyes
Snake – Neck
Cockle – Abdomen
Carp – Scales
Eagle – Claws
Tiger – Paws
Ox – Ears
Descendants of Dragons
The dragon is the historical symbol of the Chinese Emperor. Ancient Chinese believed they were descendants of the dragon and claiming lineage was a way to claim ethnic standing. They built temples and shrines to honor dragons. Pagodas were built throughout the country to burn incense and offer prayers to the dragon gods.
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Nine Sons of Dragon King
Mythology states that the yellow dragon king had nine sons. They each were sent into the world with specific duties as protectors of the earth and its people. There is much debate over the actual names of these nine heirs of the dragon king, but the attributes are always the same. Below are the most commonly accepted names for the nine dragon princes.
Nine Dragon Sons
Qiu Niu – Music lover. Motif for stringed instruments
Ya Zi – Short-tempered and always fighting. Likeness carved on swords, knives, battle axes and other weapons.
San Mi – Dragon Lion. Enjoyed making fire and smoke. Likeness used in front of homes for protection. Also used as a motif on incense burners.
Ba Xia – The Tortoise. This dragon was exceptionally strong. Found as book holders and other stone objects that can support weight.
Chao Feng – The Fearless Risk-taker. Observed the world from high places. Used for embellishments on roof corners, especially found in ancient palace architecture.
Pu Lao – Noisemaker. Enjoyed hearing his own roar. Image used on bell handles.
Fu Xi – Dragon god of books, literature. Found on libraries, book bindings.
Bi An – The Tiger. Sees into men’s souls and knows whether good or evil. Found as statues and motifs on government buildings, prisons, courthouses.
Chi Wen – This dragon god was known to swallow up all kinds of things, especially flood waters. Found in palaces to ward off fires.
Dragon Symbolism
In feng shui philosophy, based upon the Chinese culture and belief system, the dragon symbolizes prosperity and abundance. The dragon (Lung) is powerful and can overcome all obstacles because it’s valiant and heroic. It’s also a great protector of the people.
The Four Dragons Myth
The story of the four dragons is one of several that explain the Chinese reverence for dragons. In ancient times the Jade Emperor ruled over the earth. The four dragons, Long Dragon, Black Dragon, Pearl Dragon, and Yellow Dragon asked the Jade Emperor to send rain to the drought-stricken world. The people were dying. The Jade Emperor agreed, yet never sent the rain so the four dragons took it upon themselves to gather water from the lakes and spray it across the heavens.
When the Jade Emperor discovered what they’d done, he had four mountains placed over the dragons so they would be trapped for all eternity. The four dragons turned themselves into rivers to flow around the mountains. The rivers became known as the Long River (Yangtze), Black Dragon (Herilongjian), the Pearl River (Zhujiang), and Yellow River (Huanghe).
The Nine Dragons
In Chinese culture, nine is the sacred number of the emperor. There are three Nine Dragon Walls in China. The most notable one in Beijing that depicts over 635 dragons.
There are nine different types of dragons that serve the world. The dragon king can change into nine different forms. Nine sons were born to the dragon king. The significance of the number nine continues throughout Chinese mythology and culture.
Horned Dragon – Giver of rain
Winged Dragon – Domain over the wind
Celestial Dragon – Protector of heavenly mansions of gods
Spirit or Spiritual Dragon – Blesses earth with rain and wind
Earth Dragon – God of lakes, rivers and seas
Dragon of Hidden Treasures or Underworld Dragon – Guardian of hidden treasures such as gems, gold and other precious metals
Coiled or Coiling Dragon – Water dweller of lakes and oceans
Yellow Dragon – Emerged from water to bestow art of writing to Emperor Fu Shi
Dragon King – God of the wind and sea and all four directions, east, west, north and south
Dragon Elements In Every Day Life
Ancient China dragons are such an intricate part of the Chinese culture that they’re found in almost every kind of artform and architecture as symbols of protection and prosperity.
Here are some websites in which you can find ancient dragon depictions:
Coiled Dragon
Tomb Door Pull
Bronze Fittings
Coffin With Dragon Designs
Physical Appearance of Ancient China Dragons
The Chinese dragon has a distinct appearance. Traditionally, the Chinese royal dragons have five toes or claws. The Chinese four-toed dragons are considered common and not part of the nobility. Korean dragons have four and the Japanese dragons have three. The Chinese dragon has chin whiskers that tend to be shown as long tendrils.
Other Physical Attributes:
Deer – Horns
Camel – Head
Rabbit – Eyes
Snake – Neck
Cockle – Abdomen
Carp – Scales
Eagle – Claws
Tiger – Paws
Ox – Ears
Descendants of Dragons
The dragon is the historical symbol of the Chinese Emperor. Ancient Chinese believed they were descendants of the dragon and claiming lineage was a way to claim ethnic standing. They built temples and shrines to honor dragons. Pagodas were built throughout the country to burn incense and offer prayers to the dragon gods.
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Nine Sons of Dragon King
Mythology states that the yellow dragon king had nine sons. They each were sent into the world with specific duties as protectors of the earth and its people. There is much debate over the actual names of these nine heirs of the dragon king, but the attributes are always the same. Below are the most commonly accepted names for the nine dragon princes.
Nine Dragon Sons
Qiu Niu – Music lover. Motif for stringed instruments
Ya Zi – Short-tempered and always fighting. Likeness carved on swords, knives, battle axes and other weapons.
San Mi – Dragon Lion. Enjoyed making fire and smoke. Likeness used in front of homes for protection. Also used as a motif on incense burners.
Ba Xia – The Tortoise. This dragon was exceptionally strong. Found as book holders and other stone objects that can support weight.
Chao Feng – The Fearless Risk-taker. Observed the world from high places. Used for embellishments on roof corners, especially found in ancient palace architecture.
Pu Lao – Noisemaker. Enjoyed hearing his own roar. Image used on bell handles.
Fu Xi – Dragon god of books, literature. Found on libraries, book bindings.
Bi An – The Tiger. Sees into men’s souls and knows whether good or evil. Found as statues and motifs on government buildings, prisons, courthouses.
Chi Wen – This dragon god was known to swallow up all kinds of things, especially flood waters. Found in palaces to ward off fires.
Dragon Symbolism
In feng shui philosophy, based upon the Chinese culture and belief system, the dragon symbolizes prosperity and abundance. The dragon (Lung) is powerful and can overcome all obstacles because it’s valiant and heroic. It’s also a great protector of the people.
The Four Dragons Myth
The story of the four dragons is one of several that explain the Chinese reverence for dragons. In ancient times the Jade Emperor ruled over the earth. The four dragons, Long Dragon, Black Dragon, Pearl Dragon, and Yellow Dragon asked the Jade Emperor to send rain to the drought-stricken world. The people were dying. The Jade Emperor agreed, yet never sent the rain so the four dragons took it upon themselves to gather water from the lakes and spray it across the heavens.
When the Jade Emperor discovered what they’d done, he had four mountains placed over the dragons so they would be trapped for all eternity. The four dragons turned themselves into rivers to flow around the mountains. The rivers became known as the Long River (Yangtze), Black Dragon (Herilongjian), the Pearl River (Zhujiang), and Yellow River (Huanghe).
The Nine Dragons
In Chinese culture, nine is the sacred number of the emperor. There are three Nine Dragon Walls in China. The most notable one in Beijing that depicts over 635 dragons.
There are nine different types of dragons that serve the world. The dragon king can change into nine different forms. Nine sons were born to the dragon king. The significance of the number nine continues throughout Chinese mythology and culture.
Horned Dragon – Giver of rain
Winged Dragon – Domain over the wind
Celestial Dragon – Protector of heavenly mansions of gods
Spirit or Spiritual Dragon – Blesses earth with rain and wind
Earth Dragon – God of lakes, rivers and seas
Dragon of Hidden Treasures or Underworld Dragon – Guardian of hidden treasures such as gems, gold and other precious metals
Coiled or Coiling Dragon – Water dweller of lakes and oceans
Yellow Dragon – Emerged from water to bestow art of writing to Emperor Fu Shi
Dragon King – God of the wind and sea and all four directions, east, west, north and south
Dragon Elements In Every Day Life
Ancient China dragons are such an intricate part of the Chinese culture that they’re found in almost every kind of artform and architecture as symbols of protection and prosperity.
What is Feng Shui ?
What is Feng Shui? This is a simple question that can be difficult to answer. Feng Shui is an ancient art and science developed over 3,000 years ago in China. It is a complex body of knowledge that reveals how to balance the energies of any given space to assure the health and good fortune for people inhabiting it. Feng means wind and shui means water.
In Chinese culture wind and water are associated with good health, thus good feng shui came to mean good fortune, while bad feng shui means bad luck, or misfortune.
Feng Shui is based on the Taoist vision and understanding of nature, particularly on the idea that the land is alive and filled with Chi, or energy. The ancient Chinese believed that the land's energy could either make or break the kingdom, so to speak. The theories of yin and yang, as well as the five feng shui elements, are some of the basic aspects of a feng shui analysis that come from Taoism. The main tools used in a feng shui analysis are the Compass and the Ba-Gua. The Ba-Gua is an octagonal grid containing the symbols of the I Ching, the ancient oracle on which Feng Shui is based. Knowing the Bagua of your home will help you understand the connection of specific feng shui areas of your home to specific areas of your life.
Watch How To Define the Bagua FREE Video Tip (2min) The feng shui compass, also called lo-pan, is used to access deeper information about a site or a building. It consists of bands of concentric rings arranged around the magnetic needle. "Lo" means "everything" and "pan" means "bowl", which can be interpreted as the key to the mysteries of the universe.
Watch How To Take the Compass Reading FREE Video Tip (2min) It is important to understand that there are several different schools of feng shui, as well as a strong culturally specific symbolic aspect of feng shui that you have to use intelligently. Once you master the basic level of feng shui, you will start seeing powerful results, and will understand why feng shui is extensively used in both home and business environments all over the world. Feng Shui offers a variety of feng shui cures to improve your life. From the feng shui use of aquariums to attract prosperity to the feng shui use of crystals and fountains, from the right feng shui use of colors to the feng shui use of clocks, there are many ways you can improve the energy in your home with feng shui.Watch these FREE feng shui video tips for easy feng shui applications:
Feng Shui COLOR Tips Video (2min)
Use of MIRRORS in Feng Shui (2min)
Feng Shui BEDROOM Tips Video (2min)
Use of CLOCKS in Feng Shui (2min)
Feng Shui Tips for KITCHEN (2min)
Feng Shui BATHROOM Tips Video (2min)
Feng Shui Use of CRYSTALS (2min) Although some levels of feng shui are easy to understand and apply, the core knowledge takes years of study. Just like traditional Chinese medicine, feng shui knowledge is deep and complex.
In Chinese culture wind and water are associated with good health, thus good feng shui came to mean good fortune, while bad feng shui means bad luck, or misfortune.
Feng Shui is based on the Taoist vision and understanding of nature, particularly on the idea that the land is alive and filled with Chi, or energy. The ancient Chinese believed that the land's energy could either make or break the kingdom, so to speak. The theories of yin and yang, as well as the five feng shui elements, are some of the basic aspects of a feng shui analysis that come from Taoism. The main tools used in a feng shui analysis are the Compass and the Ba-Gua. The Ba-Gua is an octagonal grid containing the symbols of the I Ching, the ancient oracle on which Feng Shui is based. Knowing the Bagua of your home will help you understand the connection of specific feng shui areas of your home to specific areas of your life.
Watch How To Define the Bagua FREE Video Tip (2min) The feng shui compass, also called lo-pan, is used to access deeper information about a site or a building. It consists of bands of concentric rings arranged around the magnetic needle. "Lo" means "everything" and "pan" means "bowl", which can be interpreted as the key to the mysteries of the universe.
Watch How To Take the Compass Reading FREE Video Tip (2min) It is important to understand that there are several different schools of feng shui, as well as a strong culturally specific symbolic aspect of feng shui that you have to use intelligently. Once you master the basic level of feng shui, you will start seeing powerful results, and will understand why feng shui is extensively used in both home and business environments all over the world. Feng Shui offers a variety of feng shui cures to improve your life. From the feng shui use of aquariums to attract prosperity to the feng shui use of crystals and fountains, from the right feng shui use of colors to the feng shui use of clocks, there are many ways you can improve the energy in your home with feng shui.Watch these FREE feng shui video tips for easy feng shui applications:
Feng Shui COLOR Tips Video (2min)
Use of MIRRORS in Feng Shui (2min)
Feng Shui BEDROOM Tips Video (2min)
Use of CLOCKS in Feng Shui (2min)
Feng Shui Tips for KITCHEN (2min)
Feng Shui BATHROOM Tips Video (2min)
Feng Shui Use of CRYSTALS (2min) Although some levels of feng shui are easy to understand and apply, the core knowledge takes years of study. Just like traditional Chinese medicine, feng shui knowledge is deep and complex.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Vaastu -- Imbalance Elements
An imbalance of the elements in our living environment disturbs our energy centres or chakras. We feel stressed and tense while our energies are dissipated in different directions.
EARTH :-
This element is connected with survival issue. An imbalance of this element like for example a depression in the South-West, a water source in the South-West or a situation wherein the South-West corner is cut off - can lead to a loss of control in your business, health or family.
WATER :-
This element is for procreation. An imbalance - like the North-East direction being raised or being cut-off - can restrict expansion plans in business (especially finances) as well as in the family.
FIRE :-
This element is for vision and fame. An imbalance such as depression in the South-East or existence of a water source in the same direction can hinder prosperity and bring a bad name to the business and family. It can also create conflict.
AIR :-
This element is for feeling. An imbalance like a water source in the North-West, a depression in the North-West or the North-West direction becoming more elevated than the South-West can block the feelings of people towards you, your products and services as also increase your expenses.
SPACE :-
This element is for internal strength. An imbalance like the centre of your establishment having a water source can cause you to loose your inner strength and your money.
When our peace of mind is disturbed, meditation creates positive energy and helps to accelerate the process of energy flow and the good effects of this are then felt in our lives.
REMEDIES
· Financial Problems: Investigate the North-East of your house/office. Clean the clutter.
· Relationship Problems: Check the West and North-West of your house/office. Clear the junk and keep a photo of your loved one there.
· Health Problems: Check the East and South-East of your house/office, and keep a healthy plant there.
· Insecurity: Check the South and South-West of your house/office and have plenty of light in that area.
· Communication Problems: Check the centre of your house/office. If there is a wall and column here, hang a mirror on it.
One should start building a house only in the following months of Hindu calender.
Vaisakha
Sravana
Margasirsa
Pausa
Falguna
One should choose only the following dates of these months.
Dvitiya
Panchami
Saptami
Navami
Ekadasi
Trayodasi
Also one should consult one's Astrologer(Go To site Astrofortune.com) or priest for other details regarding the Aya, Vyaya, Amsaka, Tara, Naksatra etc for the auspicious moment on a particular date.
Caste wise placing of house doors and Vastu doors in the following manner.
Caste Bhavandvara Facing Vastudvara Facing
Brahmana " to south " to east
Ksatriya " to west " to south
Vaisya " to north " to west
Sudra " to east " to north.
Tips:
Never place a door in the middle of the house.
No two doors should be exactly opposite to each other.
Doors in the upper storey must confirm to the doors below.
By lanes should not be on both the sides.
EARTH :-
This element is connected with survival issue. An imbalance of this element like for example a depression in the South-West, a water source in the South-West or a situation wherein the South-West corner is cut off - can lead to a loss of control in your business, health or family.
WATER :-
This element is for procreation. An imbalance - like the North-East direction being raised or being cut-off - can restrict expansion plans in business (especially finances) as well as in the family.
FIRE :-
This element is for vision and fame. An imbalance such as depression in the South-East or existence of a water source in the same direction can hinder prosperity and bring a bad name to the business and family. It can also create conflict.
AIR :-
This element is for feeling. An imbalance like a water source in the North-West, a depression in the North-West or the North-West direction becoming more elevated than the South-West can block the feelings of people towards you, your products and services as also increase your expenses.
SPACE :-
This element is for internal strength. An imbalance like the centre of your establishment having a water source can cause you to loose your inner strength and your money.
When our peace of mind is disturbed, meditation creates positive energy and helps to accelerate the process of energy flow and the good effects of this are then felt in our lives.
REMEDIES
· Financial Problems: Investigate the North-East of your house/office. Clean the clutter.
· Relationship Problems: Check the West and North-West of your house/office. Clear the junk and keep a photo of your loved one there.
· Health Problems: Check the East and South-East of your house/office, and keep a healthy plant there.
· Insecurity: Check the South and South-West of your house/office and have plenty of light in that area.
· Communication Problems: Check the centre of your house/office. If there is a wall and column here, hang a mirror on it.
One should start building a house only in the following months of Hindu calender.
Vaisakha
Sravana
Margasirsa
Pausa
Falguna
One should choose only the following dates of these months.
Dvitiya
Panchami
Saptami
Navami
Ekadasi
Trayodasi
Also one should consult one's Astrologer(Go To site Astrofortune.com) or priest for other details regarding the Aya, Vyaya, Amsaka, Tara, Naksatra etc for the auspicious moment on a particular date.
Caste wise placing of house doors and Vastu doors in the following manner.
Caste Bhavandvara Facing Vastudvara Facing
Brahmana " to south " to east
Ksatriya " to west " to south
Vaisya " to north " to west
Sudra " to east " to north.
Tips:
Never place a door in the middle of the house.
No two doors should be exactly opposite to each other.
Doors in the upper storey must confirm to the doors below.
By lanes should not be on both the sides.
Vastu -- The Ten Commandments.
THE 1st COMMADMENT:
The main water source or a water feature should be towards the north-east.
THE 2nd COMMANDMENT:
The Kitchen, generator room, furnace or boiler should be towards the south-east.
THE 3rd COMMANDMENT:
The guestroom, store or children's bedroom should be towards the north-west.
THE 4th COMMANDMENT:
The master bedroom, CEO's office should be towards the south-west.
THE 5th COMMANDMENT:
The center should be light and airy.
THE 6th COMMANDMENT:
There should be more open space towards the north and east as compared to the south and west.
THE 7th COMMANDMENT:
The south and west floor levels should be higher than the north and east.
THE 8th COMMANDMENT:
The south and west boundary wall should be higher than the north and east walls.
THE 9th COMMANDMENT:
The entrance is preferred from the north or east.
THE 10th COMMANDMENT:
You should sleep with your head towards the south and raise the headside by 3".
The main water source or a water feature should be towards the north-east.
THE 2nd COMMANDMENT:
The Kitchen, generator room, furnace or boiler should be towards the south-east.
THE 3rd COMMANDMENT:
The guestroom, store or children's bedroom should be towards the north-west.
THE 4th COMMANDMENT:
The master bedroom, CEO's office should be towards the south-west.
THE 5th COMMANDMENT:
The center should be light and airy.
THE 6th COMMANDMENT:
There should be more open space towards the north and east as compared to the south and west.
THE 7th COMMANDMENT:
The south and west floor levels should be higher than the north and east.
THE 8th COMMANDMENT:
The south and west boundary wall should be higher than the north and east walls.
THE 9th COMMANDMENT:
The entrance is preferred from the north or east.
THE 10th COMMANDMENT:
You should sleep with your head towards the south and raise the headside by 3".
Vastu 16 Principles.
I> House is heaven. Every one wish that all persons residing in their house should be happy and become prosperous. Lord Vishwakarma has developed and given us the Vastu Shastra for the upliftment of he society.
II> Shape of the plot should be either rectangular or square.
III> Ratio of length to width should be less than 2.
IV> Doors facing south are not at all advisable.
V> House next to temple or grave-yard should be avoided.
VI> All doors and windows facing east and north should be kept open in daytime whereas those facing south and west should be kept closed when not in use.
VII> Try to avoid seller in your premises.
VIII> No one should sleep and seat under beam of iron.
IX> The head of the family or couple’s bedroom should be on southwest corner of the building.
X> While sleeping head should be kept in south or west direction.
XI> One should use light colors for Bedroom walls, bed-sheets, and nightdress.
XII> The seating arrangement in drawing room should be such that person seating faces either north or east only.
XIII> South, west or southwest directions are advisable for electronic instruments and apparatus.
XIV> Important cupboards should be kept in such a way that the person opening it should face south direction.
XV> Mandir or puja room should be kept in northeast. One should seat facing east when praying, and, should use silver utensils and wear silk dress.
XVI> Kitchen should be kept in southeast or in northwest only. Person should face east or north when cooking.
XVII> Everybody should face east or north while eating.
II> Shape of the plot should be either rectangular or square.
III> Ratio of length to width should be less than 2.
IV> Doors facing south are not at all advisable.
V> House next to temple or grave-yard should be avoided.
VI> All doors and windows facing east and north should be kept open in daytime whereas those facing south and west should be kept closed when not in use.
VII> Try to avoid seller in your premises.
VIII> No one should sleep and seat under beam of iron.
IX> The head of the family or couple’s bedroom should be on southwest corner of the building.
X> While sleeping head should be kept in south or west direction.
XI> One should use light colors for Bedroom walls, bed-sheets, and nightdress.
XII> The seating arrangement in drawing room should be such that person seating faces either north or east only.
XIII> South, west or southwest directions are advisable for electronic instruments and apparatus.
XIV> Important cupboards should be kept in such a way that the person opening it should face south direction.
XV> Mandir or puja room should be kept in northeast. One should seat facing east when praying, and, should use silver utensils and wear silk dress.
XVI> Kitchen should be kept in southeast or in northwest only. Person should face east or north when cooking.
XVII> Everybody should face east or north while eating.
Vastu Benefits.
As a balanced lifestyle maintains and promotes good physical and mental health, similarly 'good Vastu' is essential for improving the quality of our lives. The following list is just some benefits that you can enjoy in a house with high Vastu potential.
Residence
Enhances your health and vitality
Promotes financial prosperity
Creates a stress-free and supporting environment
Improves your relationships and dealings with other people
Gives you inspiration and maximises your effectiveness
Provides you with a refreshing, good nights sleep
Creates a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere in your home
Promotes general fortune and wellbeing
Commercial
Improves the efficiency of your employees
Creates expansion in business and profit
Increases your creativity and intelligence
Creates a stress free and supporting environment
Residence
Enhances your health and vitality
Promotes financial prosperity
Creates a stress-free and supporting environment
Improves your relationships and dealings with other people
Gives you inspiration and maximises your effectiveness
Provides you with a refreshing, good nights sleep
Creates a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere in your home
Promotes general fortune and wellbeing
Commercial
Improves the efficiency of your employees
Creates expansion in business and profit
Increases your creativity and intelligence
Creates a stress free and supporting environment
Vastu -- Common Questions & Answers
Q: What is Vastu?
A: Vastu is a science that provides a set of principles for the construction, layout and interior design of houses, temples and even whole cities. Vastu works to establish harmony between body, mind and universe by creating living spaces that are similarly attuned with the cosmic balance and are orientated according to the movement of the sun and moon, the electromagnetic field of the earth, the five elements and the astrological influence of the planets.
When alignment is achieved, the living space echoes the basic structure of the universe, and prana (the energy sustaining all living beings) flows freely through the living space, bringing health, happiness, peace and well-being to its inhabitants.
Vastu originated over 5,000 years ago from the ancient sacred Hindu texts known collectively as the Vedas.
Q: Why practice Vastu?
A: If the five elements (earth, water, fire, air and space) are balanced and any obstructions to life-supporting energy are removed you will receive the maximum life enhancing energy and support of nature, which will assist you in unfolding your full potential. You will have more opportunities and your thinking will be clear to act on them in the proper time.
Vastu also provides us with information on which areas of the living space have the largest potential for our daily activities. For example, the north-east is most auspicious for meditation, south-east for cooking, and south-west for sleeping etc.
Q: What is the difference between Vastu and Feng Shui?
A: Vastu, a universal science, is the origin of Feng Shui. Whilst there are still some similarities, sadly many of the fundamental principles are missing in modern day Feng Shui practice. These anomalies are due to both a deviation from the original texts as well as cultural and climatic adjustments relevant only to China . In addition to the energy-flow focus of Feng Shui, Vastu also incorporates the deeper karmic level of the relationship between the house and its inhabitants, essential for a complete and true assessment.
Q: When is it a good time to have a Vastu consultation?
A: Ideally we should have a Vastu consultation done when planning a house. As in most cases this is not possible, generally people use Vastu when choosing an existing house, apartment or office or designing its interior. Vastu can also be utilised for any existing structure or when you are faced with problems at home or work.
Q: When will I start to notice the benefits of Vastu?
A: When the elements are balanced in your environment, opportunities will come. It is up to you to utilize these opportunities. You may notice some improvements right away; others may take up to a year.
Q: What are the basic principles of Vastu?
A: Everything that exists in the universe, including our bodies, is made of five elements. These five elements are earth (geomagnetic energy), water (gravitational energy), fire (solar energy), air (wind energy) and space (cosmic radiation). These forces have a powerful influence on us, as well as the environment. Vastu is the science of arranging our man-made environments so that we are in alignment with these forces of nature. If we are not aligned with solar and geomagnetic forces we may experience illness, misfortune and struggle. It is as if we are attempting to swim against the current of a river.
The east is the source of solar, ultra-violet rays, and the north is the source of magnetic energy. We benefit by keeping our environment open to these life supporting energies. The harmful infrared rays, which come from the south, and the destructive gamma rays, coming from the west, cause disruption within the environment and our bodies. Using the principles of Vastu, we protect ourselves from these rays.
Each of these elements is associated with a particular direction: water in the northeast, fire in the southeast, earth in the southwest, air in the northwest and space in the centre. By balancing these elements in their proper proportions, we will gain the benefits of health, happiness and prosperity.
Q: Are the principles of Vastu applicable in different geographical areas around the world?
A: Even where there is a limited amount of sunshine, the answer is yes. The basic principles of balancing the five elements apply throughout the world. By using the principles of this science, buildings can be designed to harmonize with the different climatic conditions of each region.
Q: Can the ills of society (poverty, crime, sickness) be blamed on an unbalanced environment and surroundings?
A: No doubt. The ills of society are worse in congested cities that lack natural light and fresh air. About 80% of the negative influences in our lives are generated by an imbalanced home and work environments.
Q: Is it possible to achieve perfect balance?
A: It is very difficult to achieve perfect balance; however it is said that if your merits are more than your demerits, you have achieved good Vastu.
Q: Can I benefit from using Vastu without demolishing my home and starting over?
A: Yes. These are a few very easy adjustments you can make. You can sleep in the southwest area of your house with your head to the south. You ca n p lace heavier furniture to the south and west. Keep the centre, north and east areas of your home open and free of clutter. You can also place a fountain in the northeast and a light in the southeast. Just using these basic suggestions can have positive benefits in your life.
Q: What is the scientific basis for having a plot slope down to the north and the east?
A: A lower level in the northeast allows the positive magnetic energy coming from the north and the positive solar energy (ultraviolet rays) coming from the east to enter your property and house. This downward slope to the northeast allows water to flow there and absorb the positive energies. Then this positive magnetic energy can flow unobstructed to the southwest where it is deposited. The higher level in the south and west protects you from harmful gamma and infrared rays.
A: Vastu is a science that provides a set of principles for the construction, layout and interior design of houses, temples and even whole cities. Vastu works to establish harmony between body, mind and universe by creating living spaces that are similarly attuned with the cosmic balance and are orientated according to the movement of the sun and moon, the electromagnetic field of the earth, the five elements and the astrological influence of the planets.
When alignment is achieved, the living space echoes the basic structure of the universe, and prana (the energy sustaining all living beings) flows freely through the living space, bringing health, happiness, peace and well-being to its inhabitants.
Vastu originated over 5,000 years ago from the ancient sacred Hindu texts known collectively as the Vedas.
Q: Why practice Vastu?
A: If the five elements (earth, water, fire, air and space) are balanced and any obstructions to life-supporting energy are removed you will receive the maximum life enhancing energy and support of nature, which will assist you in unfolding your full potential. You will have more opportunities and your thinking will be clear to act on them in the proper time.
Vastu also provides us with information on which areas of the living space have the largest potential for our daily activities. For example, the north-east is most auspicious for meditation, south-east for cooking, and south-west for sleeping etc.
Q: What is the difference between Vastu and Feng Shui?
A: Vastu, a universal science, is the origin of Feng Shui. Whilst there are still some similarities, sadly many of the fundamental principles are missing in modern day Feng Shui practice. These anomalies are due to both a deviation from the original texts as well as cultural and climatic adjustments relevant only to China . In addition to the energy-flow focus of Feng Shui, Vastu also incorporates the deeper karmic level of the relationship between the house and its inhabitants, essential for a complete and true assessment.
Q: When is it a good time to have a Vastu consultation?
A: Ideally we should have a Vastu consultation done when planning a house. As in most cases this is not possible, generally people use Vastu when choosing an existing house, apartment or office or designing its interior. Vastu can also be utilised for any existing structure or when you are faced with problems at home or work.
Q: When will I start to notice the benefits of Vastu?
A: When the elements are balanced in your environment, opportunities will come. It is up to you to utilize these opportunities. You may notice some improvements right away; others may take up to a year.
Q: What are the basic principles of Vastu?
A: Everything that exists in the universe, including our bodies, is made of five elements. These five elements are earth (geomagnetic energy), water (gravitational energy), fire (solar energy), air (wind energy) and space (cosmic radiation). These forces have a powerful influence on us, as well as the environment. Vastu is the science of arranging our man-made environments so that we are in alignment with these forces of nature. If we are not aligned with solar and geomagnetic forces we may experience illness, misfortune and struggle. It is as if we are attempting to swim against the current of a river.
The east is the source of solar, ultra-violet rays, and the north is the source of magnetic energy. We benefit by keeping our environment open to these life supporting energies. The harmful infrared rays, which come from the south, and the destructive gamma rays, coming from the west, cause disruption within the environment and our bodies. Using the principles of Vastu, we protect ourselves from these rays.
Each of these elements is associated with a particular direction: water in the northeast, fire in the southeast, earth in the southwest, air in the northwest and space in the centre. By balancing these elements in their proper proportions, we will gain the benefits of health, happiness and prosperity.
Q: Are the principles of Vastu applicable in different geographical areas around the world?
A: Even where there is a limited amount of sunshine, the answer is yes. The basic principles of balancing the five elements apply throughout the world. By using the principles of this science, buildings can be designed to harmonize with the different climatic conditions of each region.
Q: Can the ills of society (poverty, crime, sickness) be blamed on an unbalanced environment and surroundings?
A: No doubt. The ills of society are worse in congested cities that lack natural light and fresh air. About 80% of the negative influences in our lives are generated by an imbalanced home and work environments.
Q: Is it possible to achieve perfect balance?
A: It is very difficult to achieve perfect balance; however it is said that if your merits are more than your demerits, you have achieved good Vastu.
Q: Can I benefit from using Vastu without demolishing my home and starting over?
A: Yes. These are a few very easy adjustments you can make. You can sleep in the southwest area of your house with your head to the south. You ca n p lace heavier furniture to the south and west. Keep the centre, north and east areas of your home open and free of clutter. You can also place a fountain in the northeast and a light in the southeast. Just using these basic suggestions can have positive benefits in your life.
Q: What is the scientific basis for having a plot slope down to the north and the east?
A: A lower level in the northeast allows the positive magnetic energy coming from the north and the positive solar energy (ultraviolet rays) coming from the east to enter your property and house. This downward slope to the northeast allows water to flow there and absorb the positive energies. Then this positive magnetic energy can flow unobstructed to the southwest where it is deposited. The higher level in the south and west protects you from harmful gamma and infrared rays.
Directions & Their Importance.
North-east (Eshan) is ruled by Sadasiva or God Himself. Hence this direction is paramount, which demands keeping it scrupulously clean, open and highly receptive in a welcome "mode" always.
East is ruled by Indra, the chief of the gods, giver of pleasures. The direction also represents the realm of the rising Sun projecting ultra-violet rays, so essential for health in several ways.
South-east (Agneya) is the habitat of fire, the storehouse of energy.
South is the abode of Yama, the god of death.
South-west (Nairitya) is the abode of Putna demoness.
West is the abode of Varuna, the god of ocean. It is also the direction of the setting Sun which gives infra-red radiation.
North-west (Vayavva) is the abode of air/wind, the invisible, but the most effective blessing for all objects in need of motion/movement for their efficiency.
North is the abode of Kuber, the god of wealth.
Vastu Shastra
Vastu Shastra (vāstu śāstra, also Vastu Veda, "science of construction", "architecture") is a traditional Hindu system of design based on directional alignments. It is primarily applied in Hindu architecture, especially for Hindu temples.
Fundamental concepts
There are many principles in Vaastu Shastra. To mention a few which involve certain mathematical calculations, Maana is used for proportional relationships in a building and Aayaadi specifies conditions for maximum wellbeing and benefits for the residents of a building. Below are some of the basic theories in vaastu sastra.
[edit] Five elements
According to vastu sastra, the world comprises five basic elements known as the pancha maha bhoota. Out of the nine planets, ours has life because of the presence and balance of these five elements. The five elements are as follows.
EARTH (Bhumi) - Earth, the third planet in order from the sun, is a big magnet with North and South poles as centers of attractions. Its magnetic field and gravitational force has considerable effects on everything on the Earth, living and non-living.
WATER (Jala) - This is represented by rain, river, sea and is in the form of liquid, solid (ice) and gas (steam, cloud). It forms part of every plant and animal. Our blood is nothing but water with haemoglobin and oxygen.
AIR (Vayu) - As a life supporting element, air is a very powerful life source. Human physical comfort values are directly and sensitively dependent on correct humidity, air flow, temperature of air, air pressure, air composition and its content.
FIRE (Agni) - Represents light and heat which account for day, night, the seasons, energy, enthusiasm, passion and vigour.
SPACE (Akasha) - The akasha provides shelter to all the above elements. It is also considered the primary conductor of all energy sources within the universal context - physical energies such as sound and light, social energies such as psychological and emotional, and cognitive energies such as intellect and intuition.
There is an invisible and constant relation between all the five elements. Thus, the man can improve his conditions by properly designing his buildings by understanding the effectiveness of these five natural forces. Vaastu sastra combines all the five elements of nature and balances them with the man and the material. It takes advantage of the benefits bestowed by the five elements of nature to create a congenial living and working environment thereby facilitating spiritual well-being and paving the way for enhanced health, wealth, prosperity and happiness.
Fundamental concepts
There are many principles in Vaastu Shastra. To mention a few which involve certain mathematical calculations, Maana is used for proportional relationships in a building and Aayaadi specifies conditions for maximum wellbeing and benefits for the residents of a building. Below are some of the basic theories in vaastu sastra.
[edit] Five elements
According to vastu sastra, the world comprises five basic elements known as the pancha maha bhoota. Out of the nine planets, ours has life because of the presence and balance of these five elements. The five elements are as follows.
EARTH (Bhumi) - Earth, the third planet in order from the sun, is a big magnet with North and South poles as centers of attractions. Its magnetic field and gravitational force has considerable effects on everything on the Earth, living and non-living.
WATER (Jala) - This is represented by rain, river, sea and is in the form of liquid, solid (ice) and gas (steam, cloud). It forms part of every plant and animal. Our blood is nothing but water with haemoglobin and oxygen.
AIR (Vayu) - As a life supporting element, air is a very powerful life source. Human physical comfort values are directly and sensitively dependent on correct humidity, air flow, temperature of air, air pressure, air composition and its content.
FIRE (Agni) - Represents light and heat which account for day, night, the seasons, energy, enthusiasm, passion and vigour.
SPACE (Akasha) - The akasha provides shelter to all the above elements. It is also considered the primary conductor of all energy sources within the universal context - physical energies such as sound and light, social energies such as psychological and emotional, and cognitive energies such as intellect and intuition.
There is an invisible and constant relation between all the five elements. Thus, the man can improve his conditions by properly designing his buildings by understanding the effectiveness of these five natural forces. Vaastu sastra combines all the five elements of nature and balances them with the man and the material. It takes advantage of the benefits bestowed by the five elements of nature to create a congenial living and working environment thereby facilitating spiritual well-being and paving the way for enhanced health, wealth, prosperity and happiness.
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