Chinese Astrology Signs & Compatibility

A bagua map is a tool used in feng shui to show how difference sections of a residence relate to different aspects of the inhabitant’s life. The bagua consists of eight basic categories: fame, relationships/marriage, children/creativity, helpful people/travel, career, inner knowledge, family/ancestors/health, and wealth/blessings. Originally the bagua took into consideration surrounding land and landmarks, directions, and the way a home fit into the landscape in determining which areas of the home had good flow of chi energy. The idea of course is to have a good flow of chi in each of the areas that correspond to the eight categories. The bagua of the eight aspirations splits feng shui into two methods: one which uses a bagua compass and lays out the categories according to the four directions, and another which lays out the bagua by orienting everything to the main door. How can both be correct? Many Chinese believe that both cannot be correct, and hence, the bagua of the eight aspirations is sometimes derided as being “Neo Feng Shui” or “Mc Feng Shui.” In its original form, Feng Shui was an incredibly complex art that took many things into account in determining the optimal flow of chi in a house or space and few people understand it in its original form. The bagua of the eight aspirations, confusing as it is, is actually an extreme simplification of the original ancient art.

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The art and science of Feng Shui is related to Chinese astrology in that it is based on calendar cycles, energy directions, and five basic elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Chinese elements do not refer exclusively to matter but rather to subtle basic forms of changing energy. Each element also has a productive and destructive cycle, so that any given element will always be in a process of change somewhere on a never-ending cycle of positive/negative, male/female energy. Each element has certain color associations, and these colors can be used in the home to strengthen the influence of that specific element. Wood corresponds to the colors green and brown. Fire corresponds to red, strong yellow, orange, and purple. Earth corresponds to light yellow, tan, and light brown. Metal corresponds to white and gray. Water corresponds to blue and black. The placement of elemental colors in your home is determined by your ‘bagua’ or energy map. For example, green might be used in the eastern part of a home to promote health and family well-being. Blue is often used in the North area to strengthen and support career plans. Pure white in the West supports creative endeavors. Yellow in the south is used for happy gatherings and sociability. Feng shui is incredibly complex, but as you learn the associations, directions, and elements you will find that color can become a source of peace and balance in your everyday environment.

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Westerners would not usually think of placing ing a mirror above the kitchen stove, but in China this is a common feng shui practice meant to attract wealth and prosperity. You can purchase small mirrors, usually framed in red, made specifically for this purpose. Feng shui is more than just a trick here or there to cause this or that result however. Particularly when it comes to attracting prosperity, it is important to have a balanced and clear life. This means getting rid of clutter, and making sure there are no ‘dead ends’ in your home. (For example, many homes have hallways that dead end with bedrooms on either side. Placing a mirror at the end of the hallway can correct this by allow energy to flow more freely and not become trapped in the dead end.) The entrance to your home should be clear and appealing. If your front door or stoop is in disrepair, this will not attract the kind of energy you want to become prosperous. The entrance should be attractive and in excellent repair. Another feng shui tip to attract money is to hang three red ribbons with Chinese coins tied to the ends on your back door handle. Cut the ribbons in lengths of the number 9, which is associated with wealth; such as one 9 inches, one 18 inches, and one 27 inches.

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