Feng Shui

[idmpol]

Is anybody here among my dear tsikoteers have the knowledge and personal experience and application about Feng Shui? I'm planning to renovate our house because lot of people told me that the main (entrance) door and the exit door are aligned and they said it's a bad Feng Shui. Any idea also about Feng Shui belief and application for the whole house construction?
Thanks!!

[ans_lim168]

You can have a feng shui master examine your house, let him see the interior and exterior. He will then tell you what needs to be corrected and done.

[CVT]

There are a lot of feng shui books that you can buy from National Bookstore. I suggest you buy one so that you will have an idea on how the 'system' works. IMHO, most of the 'recommended actions' are practical and logical....

8101:oops2:

[ghosthunter]

Is anybody here among my dear tsikoteers have the knowledge and personal experience and application about Feng Shui? I'm planning to renovate our house because lot of people told me that the main (entrance) door and the exit door are aligned and they said it's a bad Feng Shui. Any idea also about Feng Shui belief and application for the whole house construction?
Thanks!!

For aligned doors, just simply placing a self-standing room divider between the two doors would be enough to offset it's bad fung shui effects.

[just1362]

THE FENG-SHUI OF BUILDING CHARACTERISTICS
The Building Characteristics branch of feng-shui studies the flow of energy within a structure, where it is carried in architectural features, exterior and interior.
Exterior Features
The feng-shui practitioner evaluates a building's overall shape using three main criteria:
Stability: Generally, a building's shape is thought of as stable if none of the levels is significantly larger than the others and if the structure does not rest on pillars.
Balance: A building is said to be balanced if it has a regular (i.e., symmetrical) shape.
Smoothness: A building is said to be smooth if it has no harsh, protruding features, whether vertical or horizontal. Houses shaped like triangles and those with knifelike edges also lack smoothness.
A building's appearance is also evaluated according to the principle of "resemblance." Buildings that resemble prisons, fortifications, and weapons are undesirable, as are buildings that appear to be falling down, burning, or getting chopped up.
Other Exterior Features
1) The house should not be sitting in the end of a dead-end road, as it is the worst situation in Feng Shui.
2) The house should be street level or higher but never lower than the sidewalk or street. Avoid land, which slopes lower in the back.
3) The house should be built on a level plane. But it is better for the front of the house to be built on a low point, and the back to be built on a high point than for the front to be built on a high point and the back on a low point.
4) Pay attention to your gate and fence specifics. A solid-built gate will ensure your home's security. The best gate design for a home is regular rectangular-shaped or arch-shaped to symbolize the uplift of life and stability.
5) A point to consider for your fence is the types with pointed arrows. These are good for keeping the burglars and negative Chi at bay. But do beware, because the points act as poison arrows if directed towards your home and depletes growth - this may lead to downfall for you and loved ones.
6) Placing lamps outside the front door are like placing guardians in your yard. But they must be placed in such a way that they do not block the door nor stimulate improper chi.
7) The path should not be littered or damaged in any way and should be lit so visitors can see the way.
8) Leave no obstacle on your front door for this will block good Chi from flowing inside your house.
9) It is best if the main door does not face the corner of another house, a tree, or a post.
10) Wind chime outside your house is good, as it will distract the negative energies from entering the house.
11) Plants with thorns or spikes like the cactus are inauspicious and they should be left outside the house. Use round leafed plants instead inside the house.

The Floor Plan
Because floor plans regulate the flow of energy in a house, feng-shui practitioners look kindly on floor plans that promote the flow of positive energy, prevent the leakage of nourishing energy, and curb the development and movement of negative energy. For example, to prevent unpredictable and possibly aggressive energy from moving into the living space of a house, garages should be placed so that entering cars do not "drive" toward the bedroom, study, family room, kitchen, living room, or dining room. Here are some other floor plan pointers:
1) The entrance or main door should not below the street level. It is difficult for beneficial Chi to enter on this type of house.
2) To keep prosperity from flowing out of the house, the main entrance should not be aligned with any secondary entrances or large windows.
3) To keep negative energy from developing, the house should not have long, narrow corridors, maze-like hallways, dark corners, or steep stairways.
4) To promote the flow of positive energy, hallways and stairways should be wide and well-lighted.
5) To ensure that the occupants will not lose vital energy while sleeping, bedrooms should not be too exposed to the outside. Therefore, large, ceiling-to-floor windows are not appropriate for bedrooms.
6) To maximize the overall flow of energy in a house, the house should have a fairly simple floor plan with clearly defined levels. You should not feel “lost” or disoriented in a house.
7) The living room should be in the south side of the home or should face south. West is another option but it should have a pleasant view.
8) Many living rooms are adjacent to kitchens or dining rooms and in these cases, it is best to have a visual barrier placed between them with the help of a screen or large plants. If you have doors in between, try to keep them closed.

[just1362]

Other Interior Features
Interior architectural features can promote or impede the flow of positive energy and introduce or neutralize negative energy. A few pointers about interior features:
1) To prevent the introduction of negative energy into a house, avoid installing rough interior features such as rock walls, exposed beams and rafters, knotty wood wall paneling, vaulted ceilings, and oversized fireplaces. Also, avoid wedge-like, knifelike, and arrow-like ceiling and wall structures.
2) If you are planning a model for a new house, make sure that the front door of the house does not face the back door. If it is inevitable then put a screen between the two so Chi cannot flow out the house.
3) Avoid staircase right in front of the main door, which will direct Chi to the next floor ignoring the ground. If you are already in the situation then solve it with a mirror or chime.
4) Stairs should not be aligned directly with a heavily used entrance door. When they exist in the center of the house, the activity of moving up and down the stairs will stimulate the unseen potential of the house, for good or for bad depending on the uniqueness of the house. Stairs of any kind, indoor or out should be clean and safe to use. Dilapidated stairs and unstable railings are not good Feng Shui for obvious reasons.
5) The front door should not face a lamppost or a tree as this affects the flow of chi and the main back door should not face a bedroom, kitchen or toilet.
6) The main door size should be in proper scale to the rest of the house. If it is too large, it can cause financial difficulties. If it is too small, it can cause petty arguments.
7) If your front door is right below the stairs in your home, this is deemed inauspicious since bad Chi can collect in this area. Try relocating your main door to another spot, or simply place a lovely potted plant at the stair area.
8) Main door should have a protective roof.
9) Main door should be made of solid wood.
10) Main door should not be located under a toilet or bathroom.
11) Main door should not face a staircase or toilet.
12) Main door should have protective symbol but not “Pa Kua”.
13) Oiling doors so they will not squeak and to reduce irritation.
14) Make the energy move in your place add crystal balls on the ceiling.
15) Windows should always open properly and allow sufficient light or pleasant views into the room. To scale with the room, windows should be a defined height and width. It is not ideal to sleep with your head just inches from a window.
16) Ceilings are ideally flat, without severe slopes. The sloping ceiling will cause the flow of air currents in the room to be chaotic. This contributes to sleep problems.
17) Exposed ceiling beams are a problem if a person works or sleeps under them. Their downward pressure can contribute to health problems.
18) Never place furniture backing door. If that is the only option, put a mirror so you can see behind you.
19) Arrange furniture so that your back never faces a door. Your office door should be directly visible from your desk.
20) Separate pieces of furniture by 3 feet. Leaving space between pieces of furniture allows continuous flow of energy.
21) Fill up the dead area in the living room with plants, colorful pictures, pleasant sceneries or fish tanks.
22) Limit the use of accessories as they crowd space and reduce the flow of energy. Place pictures or paintings at eye level over a heavier piece of furniture.
23) Hallways are like the arteries of the house. They should be relatively bright and not too narrow or cluttered. A chronically dark hallway should have a skylight or artificial light on.
24) Ideally, hallways should not be excessively long, unless there are many rooms off the hallway where the doors can remain open.
25) Put mirrors at the end of hallways to minimize the feeling of a "dead end."
26) Bathrooms usually should not be in the center of the house or the first room your eyes land on when you enter your home.
27) Toilet should not be too close to a sleeping area.
28) Always keep the toilet lid down while not in use. It stops the money from going down the drains.
29) Keep brooms, mops and trash bins out of sight. It is important for family's well being and keeps intruders out.
30) Round dining room tables are best because circles symbolize heavenly blessings. Dining room chairs should be of an even number and comfortable to sit in. Dining room décor should be simple, so it does not distract from the food.
31) Do not place your Buddha statues and figurines in the kitchen or bedroom. The best places are the dining room, lounge or living room – basically, areas where family or friends converge. Do not place your Buddha on the floor, but place it on an elevated area.

[idmpol]

WOW....to all, thanks a lot!!!

[chua_riwap]

13) Oiling doors so they will not squeak and to reduce irritation.

Intindi ko rito, langisan mo yung door hinges to reduce or get rid of the noise.

Kelangan pa ba Feng Shui sa ganyan?

[Lucius]

Lahat ng house namin meron. May mga nakabaon pa

[just1362]

[SIZE=3]The Kitchen[/SIZE]
It is referred to as the “hearth” of the home. The vibrations in this room are important in the way that food is prepared and the residual affect. Yet it is not considered the most important part of the house since only an hour or less is spent there on a daily basis. Sometimes the location of a kitchen in a house can determine which family members will argue the most or if the whole house is vulnerable to a variety of mishaps.
1) For good feng shui, do not to have your kitchen close to the main door or to the back door, where the energy can easily escape.
2) Ideally, the kitchen should be in the back of the house, at least behind centerline of house. In any case, it is better if you do not see the kitchen immediately upon entering the house, as this can portend digestive, nutritional, and eating problems. Having the kitchen at the entry point can also mean that guests will come over and eat, and then, leave immediately, and such a placement can also encourage the inhabitants to eat all the time.
3) Your kitchen should not be in front of the toilet. If it is, then keep the door closed and he toilet lid down.
4) The heart of the kitchen is the stove and much emphasis is placed on its positioning. Take note that the stove:
a) Should not be directly in line with the front door
b) Should not be positioned directly under the window as it lacks support. If relocation is not possible then keep the blinds down while cooking.
c) Should not be place directly beside or in front of the fridge or sink since this create direct clash of the water and fire elements. You may place green crystals between them to act as a moderator.
d) Should be placed away from the direct line of door.
e) If you live in a 2-storey building, ensure the stove is not place directly below the lavatory.
f) Should not face the toilet.
5) For good feng shui, keep the kitchen simple and do not overload it with gadgets.
6) Round and smooth features--even subtle things like rounded corners on kitchen counters – to promote the development and flow of positive energy.
7) The kitchen should have several levels of proper lighting, be airy and spacious, clean, bright and welcoming.
8) Choose colors that blend well and feel good together. Feng Shui-wise, color yellow is a good choice for the kitchen, as it is good for your digestion.
9) Use colors to brighten up the kitchen! The best colors for good Feng Shui are sunny Yang colors such as yellows, oranges, and reds for the kitchen and dining room. This encourages positive activity as well as promote good cheer and warmth between family and friends!


To be continued...