Feng Shui for Wealth  

The Chinese traditionally believe that the material well being of people is governed by three types of luck i.e. heaven, earth and the individual self. Heaven luck (Fate or Karma), beyond the control of humans, determines the circumstances of our birth and our destiny. Heaven luck determines if an individual is destined for greatness or doomed to obscurity. Feng-Shui wisdom guides us for improving Earth luck and Human luck which, unlike Heaven luck, is within our control and which if properly activated, may alter our fate. Good Feng Shui, does not bring you wealth if you do not strive for it; but it does give you the necessary support to seek fame and fortune. It helps you create an environment, both at home and at the workplace, that will strengthen you and attract the energies to manifest your wealth. This ancient Chinese wisdom teaches that the Wealth area is in the far left corner of your home, and in the corresponding corner of each room. If you are having problems with abundance, prosperity or money-related matters, these are important areas to look at. All enlightened readers, you should find out the wealth areas within your office, living room, kitchen, and bedroom. Now that you've identified your money power spots, here are some quick and easy ways to apply feng shui to these spaces: • Clear out clutter : Clutter is a sign of stagnant energy, and clutter in your money power spots can block your cash flow. Getting rid of clutter is one of the most powerful ways to shift the energy into high gear. • Enhance with symbols of prosperity : Use symbols, such as a bowl of coins (add your loose change to it every day), a "lucky bamboo" plant, or anything that symbolizes success and prosperity to you. There are lots of Chinese luck symbols available, but you don't have to use them unless you want to. A picture of your dream house, or a model of that luxury car you long for, is an effective money symbol because it has personal meaning for you. • Accent with green and purple : Green symbolizes vitality and growth and purple is the colour of wealth. Place a bowl full of green and purple grapes (real or artificial) in the wealth area of your kitchen, to symbolize abundance filling your home. If you use real grapes, it's okay to eat them, just add more from time to time so the grapes remain fresh and the bowl is always more than half full. • Fix broken things : Anything that doesn't work as it should, is a sign of something wrong in the area of your life that corresponds to that part of your space. Examine each of your money power spots to look for anything that needs repair. It's time to do something about that loose doorknob, non-working light switch, stuck file drawer, or faulty telephone or clock that doesn't keep correct time, to name few examples. Remove items like these or fix them so they work properly. • How you handle money : Do you keep paper money neatly sorted in your wallet or money clip, or is it jammed in there any old way, or crumpled up at the bottom of your pocket? Clean the clutter out of your purse and wallet, and start handling your money as though you value it. • Balance your cheque book : Put your cheque book in an attractive cover (choose green, purple, red or black) and keep it in the wealth area of your desk - that's the rear left corner again -- or in the wealth area of your office. If you neglect your money, it will neglect you. • Check your exteriors : Now go outside, have a look at the shape of your house, is it a regular shape? Is the paintwork in good condition or needs repair? Can you walk up your front door without tripping over plant pots or skateboards? Is it inviting? Are there any l a m p p o s t s outside or large trees close to front? Is the pathway to door too straight? Are there dead leaves around the edges and in borders? Have you fixed the fence panel that blew down in the winter or rain? Cleared the rubbish from behind the shed or garage? The most important thing to remember is that you do not have trouble getting to your front door. Make sure the pathway is clear and even lit at night. • Sleeping, Dining and Cooking for wealth : How your food is cooked also has a bearing on the quality of your luck. While cooking face towards the wealth d i r e c t i o n , while dining select your chair that faces the wealth d i r e c t i o n . Place a full length mirror in the dining to reflect the food on the table, which doubles the food. This is regarded as excellent wealth FengShui. After a good meal make sure you have a good night sleep. Do not sleep under any overhead beam, foot of the bed does not point to the door and your head does not point to North. • Live generously: Money is a form of energy, and it needs to flow through your life, not just into it. Holding work against more coming in, while giving g e n e r o u s l y within your means makes space for even greater abundance. If you don't yet have ample money to share, give as generously as you can of your time, energy, compassion and appreciation. • Express your gratitude: Small things count, too, so it's okay if there's little of the spectacular on your list most of the time. It's not what happened that's important; it's getting in the habit of focusing on the positive side of things every day that matters. The more you notice, appreciate and express gratitude for blessings received, no matter how small, the more good things will come your way, including money. A true experience of prosperity is determined not by how much money you have, but by how well you notice and enjoy what is already present in your life. The formal name for the wealth area is "fortunate blessings" - as you de-clutter, repair, and accessorize your money power spots keep this broader meaning in mind. When you celebrate being rich in friends and family or rich with laughter or the richness of your spiritual life or even being rich in air and sunshine if nothing else seems to be going well for you today, material blessings will come to you more readily as well.