Ancient Chinese philosophy is an inspiration to a lot of individuals and mere superstition to others. There is a lot of interest in the practice of Feng Shui, both in the East and in the West. The guidelines have an effect on each part of life for individuals who believe in it. Recently, the New Age movement was influenced by elements such as crystals and wind chimes.
The core of the philosophy is the energy flow or lack of it. The flow is dictated by how objects are placed in relation to each others and has a positive or negative force on the environment. The quality of the energy affects relationships, finance and health. Many people arrange the contents of their homes, following the rules and recommendations of FengShui. (Some call it Fen Shui or FenShui but its a mistake)
Different rooms in the residence have different needs and cannot be treated in the same way. The bedroom should have just one door and the bed should not be positioned in between the window and the door as this could result in troubled sleep. The bed should be made of wood and people should be facing the door and sleep at least 45cm above the floor. Mirrors and pictures of wild animals or water should be avoided. The windows should be draped by thick curtains and the walls should be painted in green,red or blue shades.
In the kitchen, the cooker and sink should not be adjacent as the proximity of fire and water can be conflictual. Cookers should be installed in the south corner, the room must have a large entry and microwaves are not suggested. Feng Shui is also applied to dining rooms and living rooms. There should be at least one wall without a window and the paintwork must be in bright colors. Elements that bring luck include mirrors to reflect food on the table, the hanging of family pictures and television sets or hi-fi systems that stand at the west wall.
Even the powder room has guidelines. To make sure there is no negative energy, the door and toilet lid should be kept closed. The room should always be clean and having plants and pictures in there brings bad luck. A dark stairway can bring negative energy, so keep the stairs brightly lit. Good luck will fall through open stairs and a spiral staircase will bring confusion. Entrance halls must also be brightly lit but be painted in muted shades. They must be warm and can be decorated with water features or plants. It's amusing to test Feng Shui and observe its affects, if any.
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