Put Feng Shui Success into Your Home

When it comes to feng shui, it can be difficult to separate the hype from reality. Whenever a new craze starts to spread across the nation, there are often people eager to sell you something you do not need. A recent Realty Times article gives a brief introduction to the basics of feng shui, and we will tell you how it can help you achieve success in your life, or make your home more inviting to others – an absolute must when trying to sell your house.
In essence, feng shui is all about how to place everything about your home (or office) to achieve a harmonious balance with the environment. It has been called a mathematical science – a science built on four building blocks: people, time, building and environment. The two main branches of feng shui are Compass and Form. The Compass method uses directional alignment to enhance prosperity. The Form method is a far less strict method, and focuses on not restricting people’s options to just one or two things.
The end result of a feng shui makeover can be very similar to an interior designer’s. The goals may be slightly different, and the methods may not exactly link together, but the end result can often be harmonious. When a stranger enters a home that has been re-done by a feng shui designer or an interior designer, that person should feel a sense of inviting comfort. These qualities are essential when trying to sell your home successfully.
The Five Element principle is often used in Feng Shui. This principle states that there is a cyclical nature between the major elements in the world and describes how we can use those elements to live in harmony with our environment. These elements are seen as Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.
When looking at the Five Element cycle we can see two distinct patterns, described as the enhancing cycle or the diminishing cycle. An enhancing cycle is depicted as Wood feeding Fire, Fire creating Earth, Earth producing Metal, Metal attracting Water, and finally Water nourishing Wood. On the flip side, a diminishing cycle is one where Wood destroys Earth, Earth destroys Water, Water destroys Fire, Fire destroys Metal, and Metal destroys Wood. We can see this in our homes if we take the example of a large metal table. Since metal destroys wood, the Five Elements principle would suggest we needed to compensate for this, and since water nourishes wood, then a water feature might restore harmony.
Ideally, we would want to incorporate all five elements into our designs. For example, a true feng shui artist would use a bowl of a certain material, filled with certain types of fruit that are certain colors and certain sizes, in order to represent all five elements.
Consider using feng shui the next time you plan to redecorate your house, or in just one room. Attaining a harmonious balance, and allowing the right types of energy to flow through your home can be a great way to improve the feel of your home, and to create an inviting atmosphere!