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		<title>Feng Shui Animal Symbolism</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The role of both accurate and mythological animals is referred to frequently in feng shui theory and folklore. In many books, there is a description of an ideal house, which has a turtle late it, a phoenix bird in front of it, and a dragon and tiger on either side. These four animals are symbolic [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The role of both accurate and mythological animals is referred to frequently in feng shui theory and folklore. In many books, there is a description of an ideal house, which has a turtle late it, a phoenix bird in front of it, and a dragon and tiger on either side. These four animals are symbolic of land and building formations. For example, to have a turtle unhurried the house for assist or protection is a metaphor for a larger structure or a literal mountain. To have a bird in the front is symbolic for a worthy smaller land formation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There is a belief that &#8220;chi&#8221; (air currents)  travel around a property and the higher land do in help (the turtle)  protects the house, while a smaller land develop in front (bird)  helps the house receive the sterling amount of chi. Like the edge of a bowl, the phoenix in front helps shore up or hold energy advance the entrance of the house.<span id="more-2253"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then, the tiger and dragon on each side of the house narrate neighboring houses, buildings, or sincere hills. These forms act as a map of protecting the house. In a general sense, a house that is not surrounded by other structures or land formations is a bit vulnerable and overly exposed to the elements. Some people hold these references to the animals literally and they will position figurines of these creatures around their home for agreeable luck and protection. At least one feng shui master I have studied with has alluded to the possibility that these animals also record the shapes of positive distinguished constellations.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Another favorite feng shui creature is the fish. Fish symbolize long life in Chinese culture, so paintings and sculptures of them are seen as lucky. In the genuine application of feng shui, fish in tanks and ponds are objective an excuse to aid circulate water. It is the water, which is the trusty remedy. But because feng shui comes from a very superstitious culture, the number of fish and the color of the fish in the aquarium have taken on exaggerated significance. As well, different types of birds are supposed to be omens for the occupants if the bird is seen flying by or creating a nest on the roof.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The image of a horse can&#8217;t benefit but to symbolize fade and movement. One folk remedy is to region a Horse figurine facing the door for occupants who want to sell their home.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Lions and tigers are considered distinguished, ferocious animals. Representations of them in pictures or sculptures should be done with caution, according to people who adhere to these animal cures. You may have seen stone lions flanking the entrance or stairs of a vast building, but they would be considered irascible for a site.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the Zodiac signs in Chinese astrology is a Tiger. Women who are the price of the Tiger are considered fiercely independent and have a more difficult time settling down with a man. February is the month of the Tiger and according to auto insurance statistics, more car accidents occur in the month of February. This would be consistent with the Chinese interpretation that the fast-moving Tiger is also accident-prone.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It is intelligent to impress some of the cultural differences in how we describe to animals. For instance, in Chinese astrology a person born in the Year of the Rat can be a very vivid person and a Snake person can easily be keen in metaphysics and spirituality. In the West, we deem of the rat and snake as being sneaky and conniving. In some religions there is a plan that all human beings have lived at least one incarnation as every type of animal, and therefore we have an unconscious conception of what these animals are kindly of in their personalities and strengths.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Some birds are more monogamous than people, so there is a opinion that putting up pictures of lovebirds in the bedroom will attract just esteem. These kinds of things can work as placebos, but are not considered the most sophisticated feng shui remedies.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Elephants have a reputation in both Chinese and Indian culture for attracting wealth. Images of trunk-up elephants often adorn the homes of people hoping the elephant will be a lucky image for them.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are many more animals that have meaning in Chinese culture and/or specific to feng shui. Supposedly, a metal Rooster placed in the honorable set can end someone from committing an adulterous affair. Taken out of context, these animal symbols can seem uncommon, but they are really not worthy stranger than the meanings we achieve to some inanimate objects in the Western world. Be it a country&#8217;s flag, a car hood ornament, a designer heed, or a religious brand, we situation importance on many symbols that go unnoticed or unrecognized by other cultures.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Many people are surprised to procure out that I do not prescribe any of these animal symbols as feng shui remedies. While I understand the psychological relief that they may provide, I do not feel that these symbols can change the energetic composition of a room. And with symbols ultimately being very personal, (like our dreams), I don&#8217;t gape how they would work for everyone in the same manner.</p>
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		<title>Feng Shui Basics: Art Of Placement</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Feng Shui is the art of improving the environment you live or work by a number of changes in color, layout and decor. There are many people who think feng many mystical and difficult to understand. You will discover professional consultants who specialize in their own analysis of the individual and their home. However, the [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Feng Shui is the art of improving the environment you live or work by a number of changes in color, layout and decor. There are many people who think feng many mystical and difficult to understand. You will discover professional consultants who specialize in their own analysis of the individual and their home. However, the basic principles of feng shui is very easy to handle and can be easily used by anyone. Have you ever been in a room that you just do not feel completely comfortable? The reason is the possible flow of &#8216;qi&#8217; or energy in that room was blocked because of the layout. Feng Shui can be used to release the energy flow. Thus, the mood of the person who passes time in a room is likely that many changes. For example ton mess is a sign that energy is not allowed to flow freely. How can the energy to flow freely when the accumulation of unnecessary things everywhere? The general mood someone experience if they live or work in crowded areas as stress and anxiety.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Simple act of putting junk and reorganize the ways of improving mood. Try doing that on a large scale using basic feng shui techniques on your own and find out what major changes may occur. Feng shui room by room, to the very best experience. Every room in the house serves a purpose, then similar principles could be applied to all rooms. As already stated, colors, furniture and interior agreement should move from one room to another. Feng Shui color depends on the mood of that specific room. Some of these are pretty common sense. For example, in the bedroom is a place for relaxation. The colors used would not normally be high, and authoritative as bright red or electric blue. For those who want to learn more advanced techniques, you are able to suit your personal element (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) and choose a color that will fully establish equilibrium and harmony to achieve for you. Distribution refers to the way to the room where the furniture is arranged to increase the flow of energy. Special awards are also used to help with this task. Placing furniture in a separate room, will depend not only on the whole extension of the house, but what is the purpose room. simple changes can be made to existing furniture and decorations. It is possible that you will find that some may have to move, while others have no place in that room, and should be removed. Start applying these principles to your home and easy to see what wonderful changes that will bring into your life.</p>
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		<title>Feng Shui History</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Feng Shui, which literally means &#8220;wind water&#8221; was created by Chinese ancient and dates back centuries. It is also referred to as the art establishment and is viewed by many individuals, or as a form of art, science and even philosophy. In its earlier form, it is first used to place and its position in [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Feng Shui, which literally means &#8220;wind water&#8221; was created by Chinese ancient and dates back centuries. It is also referred to as the art establishment and is viewed by many individuals, or as a form of art, science and even philosophy. In its earlier form, it is first used to place and its position in relation to water and other parts of the country. This practice has developed in efforts to find optimal solutions in areas that were thought to its people happiness, prosperity and good harvest. There have been many controversial reports in the early history of feng shui, it is difficult to ever find back home. However, with the earliest that could be documented, dating back to the Tang Dynasty, the emperor sought the services of doctors to help with the construction of palaces and tombs, which will guarantee their success and the final. From then, various ideas have been developed and many of the original principles are adapted to suit the season. Some schools and changes, and therefore is more complex and detailed, while others manage to help it become easy enough to understand for the average person. The earliest recorded version is known as a form of education and basic principles of this school of thought revolves around the general landscape and environment.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The shape and size of the plot is analyzed in detail and its relative position determines how it will affect the end of its inhabitants. This type of Feng Shui focuses on how nature and are influenced by the environment that surrounds us. A large part has changed since then, but the basic principles apply to the new version is in use today. Compass School was held immediately after the Song dynasty, and built the original in the best sense. New tools and concepts have been introduced, which makes it difficult. There are two main sectors, which result from this school of thought, Flying Star and eight buildings. Compass has been developed at that time and is used to include individuals with their birth date feng shui reading, which makes it more personal. Doctors began using a compass in accordance with the principles of eight buildings. When the Flying Star has been developed, including the Yin Yang theory is introduced and the five elements. All the main concepts that were introduced at that time went down, and still used today. Black Hat Sect School is the last of the beam was introduced long ago. This is somewhat weakened version of the previous thought. This uses a simplified form of Bagua map and focus on the appearance of the house much more than its surroundings. It is easy to understand version is adopted by people worldwide and is mostly practiced today. There are so many changes in the history of feng shui for years, but one thing is certain, this ancient tradition shows no signs of die off. Its popularity is clear, and to perform countless people for years to come.</p>
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		<title>Map Bagua &#8211; Tool For Mapping Out Your Home For Feng Shui</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:37:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Bagua map is a diagram of eight specially used to represent different aspects of human life. Nine parts, which includes the center, symbolizing career, wisdom, family, wealth, fame, love, creativity, helpful people and health. Each section can be paired with color and direction of the five elements are planned. Feng Shui This special tool is used to locate areas of the house or individual rooms in the house that are associated with nine points. Once you are able to identify areas that require change, you&#8217;ll be able to use simple techniques to decorate in a way that can improve this page your life. To use the Bagua, stood at the door of your house or face the entrance to the room. Keep the chart in front of you with famous front wall opposite you, and then directly to a career in front of him.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">This shows that the gate is a reflection of your career, the opposite wall represents your image and reputation, and all of the remaining seven parts of Bagua can be solved in a similar manner. Use this tool to find colors and elements associated with different parts of the space. Colors are easy to repair bad Feng Shui areas and can easily be used effectively to improve problem areas in your life. If youre looking to attract love, or keep a healthy relationship with your current partner, the love corner of your room or at home with Bagua. You may notice in the picture, pink is associated with love corner. All you have to do is add a little pink in this area in order to improve her love life. A similar procedure can be applied in all other areas of their lives, using the colors specified in Bagua. Each of the five elements can be found in Bagua. Career of the area, which is usually where the gate represents the element of water. Fame and reputation part is associated with fire. Children and Creativity section is used to represent metal element. The family unit is associated with the element wood. Earth element is in the center of the room where it is located health section. Equipped with this information, it is possible for you to offset the energy that the entire room or home by simply adding the missing elements. Bagua map is a very useful tool that is used by professional Feng Shui practitioners and newcomers like. It&#8217;s so simple, which is strongly supported by most of the Western world. Just use the steps above to create a simple reading of the house and every room in the house. If you are interested in reading more accurate and detailed, you should use the services of a professional doctor. Will use the Feng Shui compass, find the exact direction of your house and then use this measure to create a Bagua map, which is specific to your home.</p>
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