Feng Shui For Homes in NYC
Feng Shui has been called the Chinese art of placement. It is a means to balance the energy or Chi creating vivid and powerful spaces. Using simple “cures” or alignment solutions to our habitat, the flow of positive Chi increases.
According to Feng Shui, the harmonization of our personal Chi with our environment puts us in harmony with the natural forces, leading us to a healthy, happy and prosperous life. The basic principles of this philosophy are quite simple.
If the positive energy can move freely throughout the atmosphere of a building, then people residing there benefit. Just as an acupuncturist modifies the flow of energy within the body of a person and stimulates points of stagnation or reduces over active areas of energy, the Feng Shui consultant does much the same by acting on our spaces.
These therapeutic interventions benefit both work and home surroundings. When the Chi circulates properly, occupants experience a sense of wellbeing, while health and engagement with life increase evoking a greater connection with feeling of prosperity.
According to Feng Shui, the harmonization of our personal Chi with our environment puts us in harmony with the natural forces, leading us to a healthy, happy and prosperous life. The basic principles of this philosophy are quite simple.
If the positive energy can move freely throughout the atmosphere of a building, then people residing there benefit. Just as an acupuncturist modifies the flow of energy within the body of a person and stimulates points of stagnation or reduces over active areas of energy, the Feng Shui consultant does much the same by acting on our spaces.
These therapeutic interventions benefit both work and home surroundings. When the Chi circulates properly, occupants experience a sense of wellbeing, while health and engagement with life increase evoking a greater connection with feeling of prosperity.
Improving the Flow of Energy
Using color, materials, shapes and symbolism, but also faceted glass beads, mirrors, flowers, furniture, fragrances and many other items, the flow of Chi can be altered.
For example, a well placed mirror can expand an area in a building giving the illusion of spaciousness and at the same time provide a sense of hope and broadened horizons all who use that space. These and other remedies are recommended by the consultant of Feng Shui to create balance and harmony in the environment.
We've all had the experience of walking into a place and felt the immediate sensation of comfort or lack of comfort, this feeling is created by the Feng Shui of the place.
According to Feng Shui, each building can be divided into different areas that represent a different aspect of life. Each area must have a subtle balance between Yin - what feels heavy, responsive and cold in the environment- and what is Yang - the feeling in the space that appears active, light and warming.
As we also see the I-Ching or The Book of Changes there are eight basic ways in which these energies are related. So we have eight different positions within any place or space that correspond to the eight possible combinations of Yin and Yang.
For example, a well placed mirror can expand an area in a building giving the illusion of spaciousness and at the same time provide a sense of hope and broadened horizons all who use that space. These and other remedies are recommended by the consultant of Feng Shui to create balance and harmony in the environment.
We've all had the experience of walking into a place and felt the immediate sensation of comfort or lack of comfort, this feeling is created by the Feng Shui of the place.
According to Feng Shui, each building can be divided into different areas that represent a different aspect of life. Each area must have a subtle balance between Yin - what feels heavy, responsive and cold in the environment- and what is Yang - the feeling in the space that appears active, light and warming.
As we also see the I-Ching or The Book of Changes there are eight basic ways in which these energies are related. So we have eight different positions within any place or space that correspond to the eight possible combinations of Yin and Yang.
Working with the bagua
This concept takes material form through the Ba Gua, (Ba - meaning eight, Gua - meaning Houses) a division into eight parts with a center that binds them together as shown in octagonal or square image, which is a map of the energy of the place. This energy map of a space is achieved by overlaying the bagua on the foot print of any home, office, building, single room or suite.
This map gives clues about the best locations within an area to correspond to the various areas of our life: wealth, fame, love and marriage, and family health, creativity and children, knowledge and culture, careers and helpful people and travel. The center of the Bagua represents the unifying force of Tai Chi that balances the other areas and also represent our transcendence.
By making changes in any of the nine divisions of the Ba Gua using new colors, candles, flowers, mirrors etc, will allow the Chi to either gather or dissipate, thus bringing the space into balance.
Doing something as simple as putting a plant in the area of relationships, for example, can enhance the relationships in your life, be they romantic, business or friends. Likewise, a student can apply some color to the area of knowledge to improve their concentration and exams.
This map gives clues about the best locations within an area to correspond to the various areas of our life: wealth, fame, love and marriage, and family health, creativity and children, knowledge and culture, careers and helpful people and travel. The center of the Bagua represents the unifying force of Tai Chi that balances the other areas and also represent our transcendence.
By making changes in any of the nine divisions of the Ba Gua using new colors, candles, flowers, mirrors etc, will allow the Chi to either gather or dissipate, thus bringing the space into balance.
Doing something as simple as putting a plant in the area of relationships, for example, can enhance the relationships in your life, be they romantic, business or friends. Likewise, a student can apply some color to the area of knowledge to improve their concentration and exams.
Consciousness and harmony
Although Feng Shui may seem mysterious or metaphysical, common sense and logic tells us that there is much truth in the practice. Feng Shui is an eclectic mix of good design sense, of Chinese wisdom and physics that, when used by a competent professional, provides new methods of dealing with daily stresses and struggles. It's a way to enhance environments and increase the occupants ability to improve their lives. The important point to note here is that you Adapt the Feng Shui to person and never person to Feng Shui.
Applying the benefits of a Feng Shui consultation for the home does not mean your home or office will end up having Chinese motifs everywhere; on the contrary, creativity helps us apply the principles of manipulating energy through skillful decorative styles like: modernist, minimalist, rustic, oriental, etc.
Changes are made in such a subtle way that are almost imperceptible to the eye. What one perceives are the feelings it provokes. The best feng shui is not seen - rather it is felt. Improve your environment to attract what you lack, and thus find amazing effects on your life with wonderful things that perhaps had not crossed your mind.
In the West we have lost the sense of wholeness and belonging to a world governed by natural laws and our homes tend to reflect this loss. The home or the workplace as an extension of ourselves reflecting our level of consciousness, reflecting our problems or virtues.
By aligning the house we can raise our level of consciousness and finally solve our problems of love, work or family. It’s a sad truth that our civilization has lost respect for our surroundings, as evidenced by the extensive degradation of our ecosystems.
Our planet and our lives are in danger on many levels. An ancient Chinese proverb says: "Where there is harmony in the home, there there will be order in the nation If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.."
Perhaps Feng Shui, with its simple message of harmony and peace, we can bring not only comfort, love, wealth and peace to our lives but we can help you live in a better world.
For more information about Feng Shui New York and Will LeStrange, call (646) 759-0866
Applying the benefits of a Feng Shui consultation for the home does not mean your home or office will end up having Chinese motifs everywhere; on the contrary, creativity helps us apply the principles of manipulating energy through skillful decorative styles like: modernist, minimalist, rustic, oriental, etc.
Changes are made in such a subtle way that are almost imperceptible to the eye. What one perceives are the feelings it provokes. The best feng shui is not seen - rather it is felt. Improve your environment to attract what you lack, and thus find amazing effects on your life with wonderful things that perhaps had not crossed your mind.
In the West we have lost the sense of wholeness and belonging to a world governed by natural laws and our homes tend to reflect this loss. The home or the workplace as an extension of ourselves reflecting our level of consciousness, reflecting our problems or virtues.
By aligning the house we can raise our level of consciousness and finally solve our problems of love, work or family. It’s a sad truth that our civilization has lost respect for our surroundings, as evidenced by the extensive degradation of our ecosystems.
Our planet and our lives are in danger on many levels. An ancient Chinese proverb says: "Where there is harmony in the home, there there will be order in the nation If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.."
Perhaps Feng Shui, with its simple message of harmony and peace, we can bring not only comfort, love, wealth and peace to our lives but we can help you live in a better world.
For more information about Feng Shui New York and Will LeStrange, call (646) 759-0866