Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Tips to Feng Shui a Bathroom in the Area of Wealth

Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of arranging your surroundings to maximize good fortune. In feng shui, a space is divided into nine areas (called guas). Each gua represents a different aspect of energy. The gua for wealth is in the far left corner of the area as seen from the primary entrance. Feng shui means "wind and water" in Chinese, and water is associated with cash flow; therefore, managing the wealth gua in the bathroom is important to keep your financial energy from literally being "flushed away."



Movement
Chi is the word that describes the life energy flowing through any space. In order to let the chi flow freely through the area of wealth, keep the area free from clutter. If the toilet is located in this area, keep the lid closed whenever it is not in use to prevent the chi from being diverted away from the room; the same goes for sink and shower drains. Keep the bathroom clean and shining, particularly the chrome and mirrors; these will "reflect back" positive energy if they are pristine and divert it if they are dirty.

Decoration
Red is the color associated with wealth in feng shui, so paint the bathroom a warm, clear red. If this is not possible, use red in wall hangings, or display red flowers or other accessories. Water is a powerful wealth symbol, so hang a print or a photograph of flowing water--it is particularly useful if it shows white foam, such as ocean waves, rapids or waterfalls.

Corrections
Multiply the perception of water in the room by placing mirrors so that they will reflect faucets; however, never place a mirror where it will reflect the toilet. If the toilet is in the wealth gua, hang a small round mirror on the ceiling above it to counteract the water flowing down. Stabilize the area of wealth by placing "earthy" objects in this corner such as crystals, lucky bamboo plants or pottery bowls. If the bathroom is on an upper floor, locate a spot downstairs beneath the bathroom's wealth gua and add a bird, butterfly or tree to the area (paintings, figurines or real) to encourage the chi to flow upwards.

Personalize
Since the chi in your home is a reflection of you, decorate the wealth gua with things that symbolize wealth to you personally. This may take the form of a painting of a grand house, a framed gold coin or a model car. Try to give the whole room a feeling of luxury and abundance, beginning with this area. Display a ceramic bowl filled with scented soaps or an assortment of bath salts in crystal jars. Be selective to avoid clutter.

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