FENG SHUI 101
The ancient philosophy of Feng Shui is a practice of being in your environment and arranging your home and office space to create balance with the natural world. It is about promoting a better way of living and creating sustainable and holistic environments that support and nourish.
The goal is to harness energy forces and establish harmony between you and your surroundings. Feng Shui interiors promote peacefulness, happiness and well-being. They boost creativity, increase productivity and generate success.
THE BAGUA
Bagua is a Chinese word meaning eight areas (ba = eight and gua = area), and it’s made up of eight areas around a center. The Bagua is one of the tools we use in Feng Shui. It’s a conceptual energy map that can stretch or contract to adapt to the size and shape of any space. You can overlay the Bagua on the floorplan of your home, a room, or an office…
THE FIVE ELEMENTS
WOOD harnesses the power of creativity and expansion while representing growth, birth, strength, flexibility, and intuition.
FIRE increases enthusiasm and leadership skills. Through design, it encourages expressiveness, inspiration, and boldness.
EARTH affects physical strength and order while generating an overall feeling of grounding, balance, and stability.
METAL impacts mental clarity and logic. It enhances organization, focus, righteousness, and analytical abilities.
WATER's domain encompasses spirituality and emotions. It brings inspiration, wisdom, and insightfulness.