Fengshui and Tree

Nobody wants a tree too close to his or her living space. This is not only a Fengshui concern, but also an expression of common sense. Having a tree blocking in front of the door will create a blockage in Fengshui energy absorption, which might in time reflect in respiratory problems for people living in the house.

When the tree is to the left of the front door (as looking from inside the door), this can create auspicious Fengshui green dragon energy, especially if the tree is tall and lush, and has a powerful presence. This Fengshui is good for the all the males in the family.

If the tree is to the right (as looking from inside the front door), this create a Fengshui white tiger energy. The yang/masculine energies are then weaker than the yin/feminine energies. On a practical level, it might mean that a male living in a house with this imbalance might find himself lacking some supportive energy.

The Fengshui cures will depend on specific details of the tree location. If the tree is right in front of the main door, you can overcome the problem by creating a strong Fengshui front door.  

If the tree is to the right, you can consider of lowering the tree height, so that it creates more of a balanced energy for the house. Always remember, it is Fengshui wise when the left side of the house is slightly higher than the right side.

In any case, though, you will have to take good care of the tree and trim some of its branches, if necessary, to be sure they do not create Fengshui attacking energy, directed at your living space.

2013 Auspicious Fengshui Direction

Northeast is one of the most auspicious Fengshui sectors in 2013. Annual star for the year is wealth star 8. Thus in the Northeast area of your living space , there should be Fire element colours, such as red, pink, purple, orange and bright yellow. We need these colours to support the Earth element of Star 8. Balance fire energy colours with earth element colours help to strengthen the bagua and Chi of your house.

It is also idea to place a piggy bank with golden coins or crystals and stones (amethyst ammonite and pyrite) in the Northeast area. If this area is your resting place, make use of warm lights, beautiful music, and happy images, personal reflections (visual or verbal) on abundance.

Fengshui and Romantic Getaway

Follow these tips to turn your home into a romantic getaway!

• Put your bed against the wall. Avoid placing it in between two doors. Ensure no clutter underneath your bed so that positive energy can flow around it.
• Achieve a balanced love life by creating symmetry around the bed. Readers can place two identical night tables and lamps on either side.
• Clutter shows that life is too chaotic and reflects that other things are getting in the way of nurturing a healthy relationship with your partner. Remove it away.
• To attract a romance, avoid hanging any pictures of single men or women in your living place.
• To attract more passion to your relationship, you need to enhance the fire aspect of your home. Burn bright lights and candles, particularly red, purple or magenta ones.
• Do not put more than four decorative pillows on the bed. This enhances romance energy and also provides space for someone suitable to join you.
• Single women, use colours of peach, pink or red, and fresh or pictures of peonies or roses.

Four Celestial Animals in Classical Fengshui

The Green Dragon: whose hills brings abundance and prosperity 

As the first of the animals, the Green Dragon sits to the east of the house, where the sun rises. Representing spring the Green Dragon brings wealth and well being to the home. In Form School Fengshui the Green Dragon is represented by a low hill to the east of the home.

The Crimson Phoenix: whose hills represent opportunity 

The phoenix refers to the front of the home or business. This is where you need a spacious area to allow chi to gather. In addition, you need a small-scale structure in the front as well. A good phoenix is an area that is open, but not completely exposed. The phoenix area should be large enough to accommodate the flowing chi and to direct it towards the home or business. 

The White Tiger: whose hills protects 

The White Tiger in Fengshui represents the west or right hand side of our homes (from the front main door). The White Tiger is associated with courage, protection and dignity. The White Tiger brings good luck and fortune when it is represented by a small rise on the right side of the house and is most often associated with the compass direction of west. It is the yin to a dragon’s yang. The White Tiger protects a home from negative forces.

The Black Turtle: whose hills provide support

Black Turtle behind your house. Black Turtle "supports" living space. Traditionally, it's a hill or a mountain, but these days a wall or building behind your house could serve the same purpose. Practically, it makes sense to shield your house from high, strong winds and lashing rains.

Indian Beliefs and Superstitions

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In India, you may also come across or hear about people who help in interpreting other's dreams. Even the daily life of Indians is governed by beliefs and superstitions. Superstitions are deemed as pertinent in India because these, generally, hint at future occurrences and can be either good or bad. Thus, anything from the dog whining to the falling of utensils is considered an omen in India. 

1.       Monday is not an auspicious day for shaving.

2.       Tuesday is believed to be not good to reach any body's home from a journey.

3.       Thursday and Saturday is a bad day for washing one's hair.

4.       Many Indians do not make payments on Fridays, except giving small coins to beggars.

5.       If you hear a dog whining at night it will bring bad luck, especially when someone in your family or neighbourhood is sick.

6.       Cawing of a black crow in one's house, as it forecasts the arrival of guests.

7.       Seeing a peacock on a journey is also considered lucky, but hearing its shrill sound is bad.

8.       Indians feel happy if a sparrow builds a nest in a new house because it signals good fortune.