For a long time the East was isolated from the West. Of course, there was the Great Silk Road, and strange goods from India and China were delivered to Europe. They cost incredible amounts of money and were considered luxury items. In the middle of the 18th century, Western civilization developed at an accelerated pace, while the East lived according to the old laws.

This led to the conquest of India by the British and Indochina by the French. Unwillingly joining an unknown culture, the occupiers encountered the works of famous sages and translated them into European languages.

Shui appeared in Europe after France's futile attempts to subjugate China. The book about the structure of the Universe and the vital energy Qi was handed over to translators, after which it reached select readers in Western countries. Feng Shui became widely known only in the 90s of the 20th century.

The basis of the work on Feng Shui was created by the sage Lao Tzu in the 6th century BC. He described the energy flows that permeate space, the Earth, people and give them life. In his treatise, he organized information about the Universe and the conditions of existence of man and the world around him. Written during the period of fragmentation of China and including Taoist practices, the book was expanded many times, but its essence remained unchanged.

To those unfamiliar with the full work, it seems that feng shui is about recommendations for creating a favorable space for the home. However, this science is much deeper and contains philosophical and metaphysical aspects.

Now you can find adapted books on Feng Shui that will help you understand the teaching and, perhaps, change your destiny for the better.

Feng Shui concept

Translated into Russian, “feng shui” means air-water. Water is considered one of the essential 5 elements that make up all things and brings beneficial Qi energy. The rest - metal, wood, fire and earth - are also, according to teaching, present in each of the objects around us.

In those corners of space where Qi does not penetrate for a number of reasons, destructive Sha energy is formed, called “Poisoned Arrows”. It destroys the main concept of Feng Shui - the harmony of a person with the world around him and himself.

The ancient Chinese believed that life is beautiful regardless of the difficulties a person overcomes. Everyone is born to be happy, and the more Qi is concentrated around, the easier it is to achieve this state.

Qi energy and its types

Qi energy has several varieties.

1. The celestial connects constellations and planets with threads.
2. Natural flows along the “Draco Lines”, the meridians of the globe, and gives life to all creatures and plants on the planet.
3. The public unites strengths and aspirations different nations and ethnic groups.
4. Home fills a house or apartment with energy flows that affect its inhabitants.
5. Humanity gives strength to each individual and allows him to achieve his goals.

Correct regulation of the last two types of energy will help change the fate of the family or its members. This will require a special approach and numerous changes, but the result will be a cloudless life and good luck that accompanies the followers of Feng Shui.

In addition to the 5 elements or elements, the most important postulate of Feng Shui was the discovery of dualism in nature or the theory of the presence of Yin-Yang, female and male energies in it.

Only by balancing these energies will it be possible to achieve harmony both in the human body and soul, and in any ongoing process or natural phenomenon.

The concept of human existence in the Universe is based on the Yin-Yang theory and the 5 elements. There are two more concepts - the location of a person in time and space.

The Chinese believed that the Universe is not frozen and is undergoing constant changes, and therefore Feng Shui for the home changes over time. It is impossible to determine good zones in a home once and for all.

The ancient Chinese divided time periods into cycles of 180 years, which were then divided into 60-year cycles, and the latter into 20-year cycles. They divided the year into 24 seasons. In each period, energy flows changed and influenced the position of favorable places in the house.

The teachings of Feng Shui suggest starting the countdown of the energy of a home in accordance with the direction of entry into it. The metaphysical school of eastern science recommends using it to determine bad and good zones in the house magic square Lo-Shu. It is on this that the concept of time and space is based.

Feng Shui distinguishes between two types of schools.

1. Compass studies study the influence of cardinal directions on an individual.
2. Schools of forms explain the physical impact on humans of the earth's landscapes, plants and animals, the shape of the home and the objects in it.

They are interconnected, and their postulates cannot be studied separately from each other.

The Lo-shu diagram is a tool of the compass school. It is a 3*3 magic square, which shows the original energy of the house. It is also used to determine the most appropriate time for the construction of a building and its improvement. The arrangement of numbers on it is the basis of all Feng Shui formulas. According to legend, the sage discovered them on the shell of a turtle that crawled out of the Lo River.

Another common instrument was the Bagua octagon. It is superimposed on the plan of a house or plot of land in exact accordance with the cardinal directions and represents an energy map. According to it, space is divided into 9 sectors, and each of them coincides with its own area of ​​human activity.

Feng Shui for home

The most important area when assessing the energy of a house is its center. It is from him that the zones of the Bagua trigrams are counted. They are responsible for the health, wealth, career and family of the person living in this room. Zones require a certain design and placement of talismans in them.

Dividing the house into zones

Having decided to arrange your house according to Feng Shui, Special attention You should pay attention to recommendations for arranging the bedroom, kitchen and living room. Their position is selected based on the orientation of the home to the cardinal directions and the Bagua trigrams superimposed on the floor plan.

Trigrams correspond to their own natural elements: metal, fire, etc. If desired, any part of the space can be strengthened or weakened by the color of the walls, scents or objects placed there.

The zones are divided as follows.

1. Glory, reputation (South).
2. Love (South-West).
3. Children, creativity (West).
4. Helpers, wanderings (North-West).
5. Career (North).
6. Training, knowledge (North-East).
7. Family (East).
8. Wealth (Southeast).
9. Health (Center).

The same Bagua diagram shows the colors and names of the elements. By using them in the interior, the owner of the apartment will develop the energy of each zone and as a result will receive great amount vital qi. By doing this, he will strengthen his own potential and become more successful in any area of ​​life.

The main shades on the cardinal points are as follows.

1. South is red.
2. West – white or silver.
3. North – blue or black.
4. East is green.

Even seemingly insignificant details when decorating a home play a big role in harmonizing energy flows. A few tips will help you place furniture correctly and get rid of objects that attract Sha. A clear proof that the right effect has been achieved will be the desire of the apartment owners to return to it.

1. In no case should you install bulky cabinets or create mezzanines near the front door and passages to rooms. Qi should flow freely throughout the space. It is difficult for it to fill sharp corners, so you should not get carried away with them in the interior.
2. Repairs need to be carried out more often, as dust and cracks cause stagnation of energy and have a bad effect on the atmosphere of the apartment.
3. Broken dishes - Bad sign among many peoples. In the teachings of Feng Shui, it is absolutely prohibited. The sooner you can get rid of it, the sooner joy and abundance will come to your home.
4. Getting rid of unnecessary trash old clothes and broken objects are also necessary to establish harmony. If something is expensive and it would be a shame to throw it away, it should be cleaned and repaired.
5. Doors to rooms should open inward, and only the door to the bathroom should open outward.
6. Flowers and animals attract Qi. If the plants take root well and bloom, the energy resource of the home is high.

Feng Shui at home says that wealth only comes through perfectly clear windows. Many may say that they are tired at work and have no time for regularly cleaning their apartment, but those who want to attract good luck and money to their home will have to forget about laziness.

A broken rug in front of the door, clean window glass and things lying in their places will not scare away the beneficial energy of Qi, but, on the contrary, will lure it into the home.

A beautiful aquarium or paintings with transparent streams and lakes can increase the positive energy in the apartment. The direction of water on them should go inside the house, and not outside, so as not to wash away the wealth from it. The same applies to the location of the mirror. It cannot be hung on the wall opposite the front door, otherwise it will reflect Qi and will not let it into the house.

The zone responsible for wealth is the southeastern part of the home. It is in it that you should put it on the windows more flowers, including a money tree, and put in a few coins. It is worth adding to the interior the colors of the metals used for stamping coins: yellow, orange and silver.

Feng Shui talismans

Since Qi energy is actively transferred by water, many Feng Shui talismans are somehow associated with water element. Similar items include an aquarium, a three-legged toad, a heron and a turtle. It is useful to dip the last three figurines in water more often and not wipe them off after that.

A dragon with a pearl in its paw, representing the energy of Qi, will become the most powerful talisman when placed in the East or Southeast. The best choice would be a jade or green figurine. You need to place the dragon at the eye level of the apartment owner, then its power will manifest itself to the maximum.

Transparent crystals are an excellent means of dispersing harmful Sha energy. Hanging on a red thread, symbolizing the element of Fire, they will improve the condition of even the negative areas of the room.

Conclusion

When a person or his relatives enter new apartment, finishing it to your liking is the most enjoyable and at the same time responsible task. In some ways, the tastes of family members do not coincide; children often quarrel over the room that each wants to occupy.

In such a tense situation, it is difficult to find time to plan living areas according to Feng Shui for the home. However, the basic rules of the teaching are easy to follow, and they will help maintain an atmosphere of love and harmony in the house between loved ones.

For this purpose, it is not at all necessary to install a huge aquarium with goldfish or hang mysterious symbols on the walls. It is enough to take care of the cleanliness of your home and not clutter it with old, unnecessary things. Chi energy fills a home with cleaned windows, neatly arranged furniture, and well-functioning appliances and water systems.

Having competently and practically planned the premises of a house or apartment, its owner will put his thoughts in the same order. And this is the path to spiritual development, happiness and prosperity.

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Feng Shui for the home is used at different stages: design, construction, furnishing. But even a fully equipped room can be improved using Bagua zones. Proper planning helps you find harmony in life and set goals in such a way as to achieve success. Let's consider what a house should be like according to Feng Shui, so that life in it flows harmoniously.

Designing the perfect home

Additional opportunities for the use of Feng Shui arise during construction country house. Ideally, we are not limited by a specific site and can choose the location of the house relative to the area. Otherwise, the principles and rules of Feng Shui will help strengthen weak sides location and layout.

Ideal conditions

It is best to fill a home with Qi energy if it is located in a picturesque location next to houses of a similar size and style. It is good if there are trees or other plantings nearby, but they should not greatly shade the area. It’s great if there is some kind of pond near your house.

The relief must be balanced: you cannot build your home in a lowland, in the middle of a field or endless hills.

According to Feng Shui, the ideal option is to build a house on the south side of the hill, which smoothly turns into a plain.

Accommodation on site

If the plot is corner, you should avoid building near a road intersection - it is better to hide the house behind a fence, plantings, etc. The reservoir should be located in front of the facade, and if according to the plan the reservoir can only be in the rear part of the site, fence it off.

The rear of the house must be reliably protected - the ideal option is a mountain or hill, wooded areas or one powerful tree. An unsuccessful layout would be a house in the center of the plot: it cannot be surrounded by emptiness.

The meaning of the cardinal directions

The general approach of feng shui experts is to build a house with the façade facing south and the rear facing north. An individual approach is quite possible when the facade is located in the direction of the cardinal direction, the influence of which is necessary:

• The eastern direction has a positive effect on creativity.
• South - for active work.
• The western side of the world is conducive to business.
• Northern - self-knowledge and philosophy.

Correct layout

According to Feng Shui, a successful layout begins with a choice correct form houses (square or rectangle).

Irregular shapes (in the form of zigzags, the letter P or G, etc.) significantly complicate the definition of zones; sometimes a house with such a layout clearly lacks one or another zone. In addition, the principles of symmetry, harmony and balance, which are key to the science of Feng Shui, are violated.

Entrance

The entrance to the home should be sufficiently (but not excessively) spacious. There must not be a tree or other obstacle in front of the front door. From the outside, the entrance should be well lit, and the door itself should be beautifully and efficiently decorated. It is better to make the path leading to the door winding.

Window

There should not be a shortage of windows, but they should not be abused either (there should be no more than 3 windows for each door). They cannot be placed opposite entrance doors and opposite each other. Wooden frames are preferred for windows, but the main thing is that windows should always have intact glass and shine clean.

Roof

The shape of the roof should be symmetrical. Feng Shui has a negative attitude towards pitched roofs: it is believed that this form promises discord in the family. A good option there will be a symmetrical gable or hipped roof. In addition, the roof can be shaped like a pyramid or pagoda, round or oval.

Ladder

According to Feng Shui, the staircase should not be placed in the center of the home, or opposite the entrance. The best direction to climb the stairs is from the east side to the west or from the north side to the south. A successful staircase shape is a smooth curve (not straight or spiral).

Rooms

Having a ready-made house project, a Bagua grid consisting of squares or divided into triangles is applied to it. Next, the sectors are compared according to cardinal directions with the potential to place this or that room in them. If when planning rooms it is not always possible to correspond to Bagua, you can highlight the appropriate zone using color, symbols and talismans.

To arrange rooms, you can use your personal Gua number, which allows you to determine favorable and unfavorable directions using special tables. The rooms that are most often visited are placed in favorable directions: bedroom, children's room, living room, possibly kitchen. In unfavorable directions a storage room, bathroom, toilet, and utility rooms are placed.

Room layout rules

The circulation of energies in a private house or apartment begins with the hallway. It should not be dark or cramped - it should be organized where there is no shortage of free space. (The wall to the left of the door can be decorated with an image of a waterfall - a symbol of increasing prosperity). The hallway can be connected to a hall or living room, and an office can be located nearby.

Living room

This room plays one of the leading roles: it is good if it is located in the center of the house. Starting from the entrance, Chi energy should flow freely into the central room and circulate in it, so the living room should have a minimum of furniture. The sofa, armchairs and chairs are placed against the wall and cleaning is done more often - accumulation of dust is unacceptable here.

Bedroom

Even at the planning stage, this room is located as far as possible from the entrance. The next rule: the bathroom and bedroom can be across the wall, but not opposite. In a two-story house, it is possible to place a bedroom on the second floor. It’s great if the windows from here face southeast or east, the western direction is undesirable.

Kitchen

Even at the design stage, it should be taken into account that the kitchen does not belong opposite the bedroom and office. The unfavorable option is to get here from the hallway: such a scheme is negative for monetary well-being. The kitchen room should not be a walk-through room, and it is better to place the windows in it to the north. To avoid conflict between the elements, install the stove away from the sink and refrigerator.

Other rooms

The best place for a nursery would be next to the parents' bedroom - you can place them next to each other, but not opposite. As for the bathroom, Feng Shui recommends southern directions, and in addition, it is advisable to make a small window in this room for sunlight.

Studying the rules of Feng Shui, you can come to the conclusion that there is no place for a toilet in the house at all - it causes damage to almost all sectors. But since it will still have to be placed somewhere, this is done taking into account particularly disadvantageous options (bad - opposite the front door or bedroom, in the center of the room, in the money zone, in the family and marriage zone). The main rule is to keep the toilet clean, then the negative Sha energy will not reach you.

Activating zones

When learning the basics of Feng Shui and applying them in practice, you should not grab everything at once. The main pieces of furniture and the color of wallpaper for each zone can be planned at the project stage, but do the detailed design of the sectors gradually. You need to determine the most important zone for you and start from there.

Career

This sector is in the North under the influence of Water and Metal. To enhance it, use a blue-blue range of colors, as well as black, white, and metallic. It is appropriate to place here workplace, put up a decorative fountain, hang a “wind chime”. A model of a sailboat, as well as “money” animals: a three-toed frog, a turtle, an owl, an elephant, are suitable as a talisman. You can hang a mountain landscape behind your back, and in front of your eyes - a canvas with the harvest (ripe fruits, ears of wheat, etc.).

Travel and helpers

The direction of this sector is northwest. The main elements are Metal and Earth. Brown and brown are added to metallic colors. yellow shades. Here you can find wooden products, porcelain figurines, crystal mascot figures (dolphin, lotus, globe). There are images on the walls different countries and photos of influential people.

Knowledge

This zone is located in the northeast and is ruled by the elements of Earth and Fire. Red-orange is added to the yellow-brown color scheme. Here you can install a fireplace and light candles from time to time. In this sector it is recommended to hang a world map or put a globe. A good talisman there will be a crystal pyramid and multi-colored stones in a vase.

Children and creativity

This zone corresponds to the western direction. Basic elements 0151 Metal and Earth. The color scheme is metallic and yellow-brown.

The correct design of the sector is a creative approach. This is a place where you should put and hang everything you create with your own hands (including children's drawings and crafts). In addition, family and children's photos will perfectly complement the design of the room.

Family and health

The zone is located in the East, but the center of the room is also responsible for health. Control elements - Wood and Water, colors - green and blue. You can keep live plants here (they must be healthy and well-groomed). Figures of deer, hare, cranes, as well as the hieroglyph for Health will be useful.

Glory

This sector is located in the South and is ruled by the elements of Fire and Wood. Red-orange and green are appropriate here color schemes. This is a great place for a fireplace, as well as a corner with awards, diplomas and other achievements. Talismans for this zone are a phoenix, an image of the Firebird, a cage with a parrot, peacocks, a rearing horse, advice and quotes from successful people.

Love

The direction of this zone is southwest, the governing elements are 1 Earth and Fire. When arranging, use elements of yellow-brown and orange-red colors. To attract love, everything paired is placed here: figurines, pillows, talismans, decorative items. In this area, it is recommended to light candles and aroma lamps more often. Butterflies on paintings or wallpaper will create the mood of joy and lightness necessary for love.

Wealth

The zone is located in the southeast and is ruled by the elements of Wood and Water. To attract wealth in this sector, green and blue colors are used. This is the place where you should keep your money. Talismans of wealth are placed here (a figurine of Hottei, a money frog, fish, Chinese coins, decorative ponds, etc.), as well as a money tree.

Owners of private houses can provide themselves with decent and happy life, improve relationships in the family, build a career, earn enough, and also not complain about your health and that of your relatives. It's not easy to have a roof over your head or realize the dream of owning your own home. Anyone who builds a country cottage is free to implement the project, taking into account all the rules and requirements of the ancient teachings of Feng Shui.

An example of the correct layout of a house according to Feng Shui

Private builders have much more opportunities to do everything according to ancient canons, unlike apartment owners. Initially, anyone who plans to move to live in the countryside can choose the right site, design it accordingly, calculate the location of the house according to Feng Shui and.

A house in which Qi energy dominates, where harmony and peace reign, must be located in the right energetic place. Therefore, the construction site must be selected carefully. The teaching of Feng Shui also dictates its own rules and requirements in this regard.
If you have the opportunity to go live in the countryside, then it is better to do so. The location of your own home in a chaotically built-up city is the most unfavorable from the point of view of Feng Shui.

Feng Shui site layout with house location

Surrounded by high-rise buildings, or low private buildings that ring the modern center of high-rise buildings, these are neighborhoods where Qi energy cannot circulate freely, but Sha energy, on the contrary, will constantly penetrate into the home.

The optimal location for the house would be a cottage community or other specialized area allocated for development. In such a place, neighboring houses not only have a similar number of storeys, but even a uniform design style, which will have a beneficial effect on energy flows.

If the site is located in a picturesque location, this will also play into the hands of the future owners of the house. Qi energy predominates in forests, parks, natural areas. A small natural pond is also a good addition. However, the presence of forests or other green spaces should not greatly shade the site. The sun should be present in sufficient quantities on the building territory. Although constant sunshine is also unacceptable.

Correct location of objects on the site according to Feng Shui

The site should not be in a lowland. In general, the main principle for choosing a land plot is consistent harmony of the landscape. It doesn't have to be a bare field or endless hills. Everything should be in moderation. Only in this case will harmony be ensured in your home.

Location of the house on the site

The location of the house according to Feng Shui requires not only the correct determination of the cardinal directions, the correct direction where your positive energy comes from, but also compliance with other, more earthly characteristics.
For example, if the building site is a corner one, then it would be a mistake to locate the house on the outer corner, next to the intersection of two roads. Qi energy avoids such places, but Sha will often be your guest. In this case, it is better to hide the house deep into the site, separating it from the intersection with a fence reinforced with Feng Shui.


A nearby pond is an excellent addition to the site, but water imposes certain requirements on it. In particular, it is better to install it with the central facade facing the pond. If this is not possible, and the lake or pond is in the rear of the building, then it is necessary to strengthen the position of the house by fencing it off.

The house on the site cannot be located strictly in the center. The building, surrounded by emptiness, has no support, protection or support.

It will be very difficult to live in such a house, especially to build serious relationship, raise children and solve some important problems.

It is better to move the house to the side of the site that is favorable for you, but not close to the fence. There must be sufficient distance between the house and the fence. The fence should not be very high; this rule is especially important when. In this case, it will be difficult for Qi energy to penetrate inside, but negative energy flows will stagnate on your territory for a long time.

An example of the location of a house according to the cardinal directions according to Feng Shui

When a house is built on a plot, the territory must be formalized. This applies to absolutely everything, from outlines and defining boundaries to landscape design. Abandonment and chaos on the ground around the house will scare away favorable energy and create good conditions for Sha energy. However, when laying out flower beds and flower beds, you must remember that the central door of a private house should remain as open as possible, unobstructed. Only in this way will constant flows of Qi be able to freely penetrate the building.

The path leading from the house to the exit to the street should not be straight. It is advisable to make it sinuous, with smooth rounded bends. If this is not possible due to the limited size of the site and territory, then you need to try to make sure that it does not immediately abut the fence and gate.

Choosing a house shape

Building a house according to Feng Shui is a difficult but doable job. When a site has been selected and the future location of the house has been determined, it is necessary to decide on the shape of the building, select the appropriate project and orient it to the cardinal points. After this, the object is accurately linked to the area, and construction work begins.

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First of all, decide on the shape of the box. Feng Shui for the home recommends taking a closer look at the correct squares and rectangles. It will be easier to divide a house of this shape into bagua zones and make a layout in accordance with all the rules. What you should definitely avoid are irregularly shaped projects: in the form of the letter G, letter P, and other zigzag and broken lines. This will make the planning process much more difficult, and some energy and strength sectors may not appear on the house map at all.

Atypical house layout according to Feng Shui

The entrance to the house should be wide - this way Qi energy will easily penetrate into the home and in sufficient quantity. Don't skimp on windows. Their number is selected according to the principle that more is better than less. However, there should not be more than three window openings for each door in the house.

The house should be as symmetrical as possible. It is symmetry and harmony that underlie the teachings of Feng Shui. Even if the base of the house is a regular square, and its left and right halves are different, it will be very difficult to achieve harmony and stability in such a building. An imbalance in the proportions of a building will primarily affect the health of its inhabitants.

A project of a disproportionate house, for example 10x13 meters, where it is generally difficult to determine any half will also be an unfavorable decision and a bad choice.

An example of a disproportionate house according to Feng Shui

Such a house will aggravate disagreements in the family, emphasize and strengthen the negative sides of the household, which will lead to an inevitable breakdown in relations.
An important element that is worth paying attention to will be the roof, or rather its shape. The task of the roof, according to the teachings of Feng Shui, is not just to protect the house from bad weather, precipitation and wind, but also to strengthen the position of the owner of the building, support him in all endeavors, and avoid conflicts with the sky. A country house project should be chosen with a symmetrical, regular roof. The best solutions are pagoda, round, oval, pyramidal, quad and regular gable roofs.
It is definitely worth refusing to use single-pitched roofs or two single-pitched roofs directed in different directions. This will increase or create instability in the family, quick ups and equally quick downs. And two separate slopes will also lead to discord in the house: parents will lose contact with their children, the husband will separate from his wife.

Location of the house on the site relative to the cardinal directions

There is a general recommendation: it will be successful when the central facade faces south, and the opposite one faces north. But in reality, everything is not so simple. The teachings of Feng Shui do not give average advice, which, if followed, will be good for everyone.

The orientation of the house on the site requires an individual approach, since the personal characteristics of all people living in the building must be taken into account.

According to Feng Shui, the cardinal direction is a source of energy responsible for a certain area of ​​our life. Accordingly, the house must be oriented taking into account the dominant areas.

Energy enters the house through the front door and windows. This means that the central facade and entrance should be oriented towards the side of the world whose energy you lack or need.

In addition to pure energy, there are mixed flows, if you orient your house not strictly to the south, but to the southeast or south-southeast.

Table of sectors and zones of Feng Shui with the location of energy in them

Also, using different Feng Shui tools, you can increase or decrease the penetration of necessary or unwanted energy into your home.

Feng Shui house layout using a bagua grid

It’s easier to plan correctly once than to correct mistakes for a long time. This is exactly the rule in the best possible way reflects the essence of house planning according to Feng Shui. The main tool in this matter is the bagua square.

What is a bagua grid

The bagua square is initially not a square at all, but an octagon with a functional center. Otherwise, it is an energy map with which you can determine energy flows in any room. All its sectors are different aspects of human life:

• wealth;
• glory;
• marriage, relationships;
• health;
• family;
• children, creativity;
• knowledge, wisdom;
• career;
• vacation, travel.

Each sector is characterized by its own direction, as well as tools that allow one to strengthen or neutralize the energy coming from this direction.

The classic octagon-shaped Bagua grid is quite complex for non-professional Feng Shui consultants. In order for the basics of the ancient teaching to be accessible to everyone, it was presented in the form of a Lo-Shu square, each sector-cell of which corresponds to a sector of the octagon.

Correct application of bagua

Applying a bagua on will help determine how correctly it is done. If the house has not yet been built, then it will be much easier to make adjustments or completely redesign the internal structure of the house.
In order to correctly apply the bagua grid to a house project, you will need a drawing of it.

An example of applying a bagua grid to a house layout

If the breakdown has already been carried out, then after a detailed study it will be possible to make an adjustment if Vacation home is an empty box without internal partitions, then you can make the layout yourself by dividing the space into internal rooms.

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When the drawing is in front of your eyes, you need to draw a square or rectangle directly on it, taking the load-bearing walls of the box as a basis, depending on the original dimensions of the building. At the same time, all non-residential architectural elements, such as a balcony, porch, veranda or terrace in the house should not be included in the bagua grid. Determine the location of the cardinal points and put them on the map. When the field itself is ready, it must be divided into nine equal sectors - this will be the bagua grid.

What to do with the information received

Information received during bagua overlay for a house project, talks about the territorial location of various zones in the home. Having such data, you can correctly arrange the premises, in accordance with the teachings, and create favorable conditions for the circulation of Qi energy.

It is the energy map that will tell you where it is best to arrange the bedroom, children's rooms, kitchen, office and living room. Also, the information received will help activate some of the areas that require more careful study to achieve a positive result. This can be done using various Feng Shui tools.

The most effective ones, activating a particular zone, are indicated on the energy map - the bagua grid. These are the colors that are best used for interior decoration, the decorative items that will attract the energy you need, and the priority materials used in the design.

Sample layout of a residential building according to Feng Shui

The main principles of house planning according to Feng Shui

In addition to individual recommendations regarding the placement of a particular room in the house and its orientation relative to the cardinal directions, the teaching suggests observing some unshakable rules and canons. They work regardless of who the house is being built for. These aspects will help attract greatest number Qi energy and protect the house from the penetration of Sha energy.

Hallway

The main entrance to the house is the entrance not only for you, but also for positive energy. Every time the door opens, the house takes a deep breath. In order for the newly entered energy to be evenly distributed throughout the house, it needs to create certain conditions. To do this, the first room - the hallway - should be spacious and bright. It can be separated into a separate room, but ideally it should have a view of the living room. It is the living room, as well as the study, that are the first neighbors of the hallway.

Hall

Combining the hall with the hallway is a completely acceptable solution. But in this case, certain requirements are imposed on the placement of other premises and objects. Bathrooms should not be visible from the entrance. That is, their location in the hall is unacceptable.

It is also worth abandoning the staircase as a central piece of furniture. It should not be located in the living room, and also should not go to the central entrance. The optimal solution would be to install a staircase in the hall, but to do it on the side of it. It is better to give preference to round and winding stairs, but wide enough. The second floor should not be visible from the first.

Living room

According to Feng Shui, the living room is the center of the house. This is determined not only by the location, but also by the significance of the room, as well as the energy value. According to the bagua grid, this room will contain several sectors at once. All of them can be activated if the space is zoned correctly.

An example of zoning space in an apartment according to Feng Shui

The center of the house should be free for better circulation of positive energy. If the living room performs several functions, for example, there is a relaxation area, a study, a tea area, then they need to be decorated different colors, finishing materials, and also use Feng Shui protective elements.

The living room should not be cluttered with various things. A coffee table and a shelf with newspapers require constant cleaning of the rows. It is unacceptable to accumulate dust and things on horizontal surfaces that no one uses. All these are sources of negative Sha energy, which has no place in the house. It is recommended to place furniture close to the wall. Island placement of sofas and armchairs is not recommended.

House layout with furniture arrangement according to Feng Shui

Even placing a chair with its back towards the window is not the smartest solution. If the size of the room forces you to deviate from this rule, then you should take care of protecting the rear using various Feng Shui tools.

Kitchen

The main room in the house, which speaks of the well-being of the family, the success of its head and general prosperity. Ideally, this should be a separate room, as there is a special energy here. Feng Shui rules require home owners to most carefully monitor order and cleanliness in the kitchen, as this shows your desire for a better life:

The kitchen is a room where almost all elements meet. The main rule is to take into account their meaning and not place them next to each other. For example, the stove should be separated from the sink. This can be done by installing an additional module between them.

Bedroom

It is in the bedroom, according to teachings, that a person gains strength, and this is possible only in a favorable energetic environment. Since a sleeping person is the most vulnerable and defenseless, the design of the bedroom must be worked out very carefully.

This room should be located as far as possible from the front door. If the entrance to the house is located at the edge of the wall, then it is better to make the bedroom diagonally from it. If the entrance occupies the center of the facade, then the opposite wall is chosen for the bedroom, closer to the corners of the building.

The door in the bedroom should not be located opposite the window. This situation can only be aggravated by the location of the bed on this segment. The window and the door are a corridor for energy flows, both positive and negative. It is better for a sleeping person not to be at a crossroads. It is optimal to choose a different layout option. Another requirement regarding the door to the bedroom is that the entrance to the bathroom cannot be located opposite it. The bathroom should not be visible from the bedroom at all.

The bed is the central piece of furniture. Special attention is paid to its location. It is unacceptable to place it in the center of the room; the headboard should be in contact with the wall. Replacing a wall with a window is not recommended.


The door to the bedroom should not be located behind the headboard: the person lying on the bed should see who enters the room. It is also unacceptable to place the bed opposite the door. It is better if the door is placed on the side.

If this is a matrimonial bed, then it should be placed in the center of the room so that there is an equal amount of space on each side. Main principle- harmony in everything.
Junk and unused things are unacceptable in the bedroom interior.

Taboos are ceiling beams located above the bed, any decorative projections on the ceiling, as well as sharp corners looking at the bed.

Flowers may be present in the room, but they should be removed at night; they can be hidden behind a curtain on the window or even taken out of the bedroom.

It is better not to use the bedroom as a storage area. If there is free space, put the wardrobe and cabinets for storing bed linen and related accessories in a special room.

arrangement of furniture in the bedroom according to Feng Shui

If this is not possible, then all things should be hidden from view. Sliding wardrobes are suitable, but without mirrored fronts. A mirror in the interior has a special meaning.

Instructions

Building a house taking into account the recommendations of Feng Shui begins with choosing the right site. Any person feels comfortable if there is a lot of open space in front of him, and something protected behind him. Therefore, the site for the future house must be chosen so that there is an open low area, and behind it - a high one, with a forest, mountains or houses. It is also desirable that a clean river flows in front of the house. It is extremely bad if there are landfills and... near your future home. The area itself should be large enough and of the correct shape - square or rectangular.

You have selected a good site - this is already 50% success! Now start designing your house. Feng Shui masters recommend constructing your homes only from natural materials related to the area where you live. In this case, the energy of this place will flow into your home without encountering obstacles. It is not advisable to use metal and reinforced concrete - they create electromagnetic fields that negatively affect the health of the resident. The facade of the house should look harmonious, the roof should not be in one direction. From above, the house must be of the correct shape - rectangular, square, only small protrusions are allowed.

As for the internal layout of the house, the teaching of Feng Shui recommends placing it in the back of the house, away from it, so as not to waste money. The second floor needs to be built as a full-fledged one, and not as an attic - it has a bad effect on health. It is also bad for your well-being if there is a toilet under your bedroom. Doors inside the house should not be opposite each other. It is better to place the stove and fireplace on the south or east side of the room. Neither a pool nor a swimming pool should be built under the house. You can make a bathhouse under the house, but not under the bedroom or.

There should be no corners, pillars or trees in front of the entrance to the house. It is better if you build the house in such a way that there is a positive energy zone at the entrance. It can be recognized by its more colorful and lush vegetation. The teachings of Feng Shui say that any plant is a blessing, so it is good if there are a lot of lush, beautiful plants near your home. The best are considered to be pear, plum,... It is better to choose shrubs without thorns.

Don't try to fill the entire space of your site and new home with things. Don't be afraid of empty space, and then you will never experience financial difficulties. Do not block the house with a fence, as this will block the path of positive energy. Lay the path to the house between flower beds and artificial ponds - let it be winding.

Quite often lately the question arises: when will we finally have good roads. Is it really so difficult to build a normal, durable the road, which would not be repaired every year. How nice it must be to drive your car in a breeze, without fear of running into a huge hole, and then have your car repaired. Maybe you just need to follow all the rules when building roads. How are roads actually built? Of course, building a road is a rather labor-intensive and complex process. At first glance, it all seems so simple. In order to build the road, you need to do the following:

Instructions

Conduct a study of the soil on which the road will lie, this is necessary in order to avoid failures or subsidence of the soil after the road has already been laid. Next, excavate the soil (a special depression is made in the soil, the soil is compacted and compacted) using special ones; in rare cases, this is done manually.

Lay a gasket made of a new material - geotextile, this is necessary so that the crushed stone that the trucks will bring does not sink into the ground, since it will not withstand the weight of the loaded vehicle. Then lay the dump slag and lay a granite shield on it, this is necessary to adhere all layers to the base.

Lay a layer of crushed stone, but not just in bulk, but using a special technology, first larger crushed stone, then more crushed stone, which rolls and seeps into the cracks between the large crushed stone, while clogging the voids. Afterwards, the base of the future road becomes more dense, stable and elastic.

Lay asphalt on top of all these layers, which should also be laid in several layers, it depends on the type of road and the load on the road surface. Naturally, each road has its own type of asphalt; it can be coarse-grained, dense, porous, or fine-grained.

Compact the asphalt using special machines; under pressure, the asphalt adheres more firmly to all previous layers of our road. Its base, or, in other words, the foundation, plays a major role in the road. If the foundation is strong, reliable and durable, then the road itself will serve us for many years. However, apply and introduce new developments and technologies into roads and then, perhaps, we will achieve a solution to road problems.

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When building a house in a wetland or in places where the groundwater level is high, certain difficulties always arise. Of particular importance for creating a strong, long-lasting structure is careful preparation of the site and selection of the right type of foundation.

Instructions

Conduct a soil survey in the area where the house is to be built. It is advisable to involve professional experts who will carefully study the soil characteristics, determine the groundwater level and issue a qualified opinion on the fundamental possibility of constructing a permanent structure.

If the examination result is positive, select the type of foundation on which the house will be built. The most common type for swampy soil is a solid slab-monolithic foundation with waterproofing. It is advisable to cast the slab directly at the construction site to avoid the need for lifting equipment.

When drawing up a construction plan, keep in mind that you will have to sacrifice the basement level of the house, which is so necessary for the household. All types of foundations that can be erected on a swampy movable surface must, first of all, withstand the onslaught of water coming from below. Such foundation structures are conventionally called “floating”.

Before pouring the foundation, remove the top layer of soil, dig a small pit 110-130 cm deep and fill the hole with a layer of granite crushed stone (about 70 cm), and fill the top with a layer of coarse sand (about 30 cm). It is advisable to choose the very beginning of the summer season for construction, after the groundwater has receded.

After filling the sand, hose it down repeatedly to compact it as much as possible. After watering, tamp the sand mound using a vibrating board.

For groundwater flow into different zones construction site, dig a closed drainage system from trenches inclined to one side. The depth of the trench should be 1.5-2.5 m. Fill the bottom of the recess with crushed stone, and then lay drainage pipes in the trenches, having previously made holes in them to collect water. To protect pipes from clogging, it is advisable to wrap them with natural coconut fiber or special geofabric.

Where the trenches converge, install drainage wells in the form of plastic tanks dug into the ground. Water will flow through the pipes and accumulate in such a well, from where it will periodically have to be pumped out of the site with a submersible pump.

After the preparation has been completed, install the formwork at the site of the future foundation, and then lay asbestos-cement sheets and reinforcement on the bottom. Pour the solution prepared in a concrete mixer into the formwork until the thickness of the slab reaches 25-30 cm.

After the foundation has hardened, proceed to constructing the base of the house, which is preferably made of rubble, covering the slab with large cobblestones along the entire perimeter of the structure. Secure the stones with masonry mortar. The base should rise half a meter above ground level. Leave a vent on each of the four sides of the plinth.

Now proceed to the basic work of erecting the walls of the house, making the roof and finishing. The construction technology will be practically no different from building a house on ordinary solid ground.

Specialists Taoist practices They claim that corridors are important conductors of energy, so these rooms must be furnished according to the rules of Feng Shui. The room should be bright enough and not cluttered.

When guests enter the home, they should immediately understand the location, knowing where to go next. The clearer this is for them, the more positive the charge of Qi energy will be.

If you follow all the rules of Feng Shui, but at the same time fill the room with numerous unnecessary things, then these same rules will not work. There is more benefit from a spare room than from junk that you only use a couple of times a year. Children's toys, canes, shoes - don't keep it all in plain sight, hide them from view in a spacious cabinet.

The corridor should be light and spacious, then the Qi energy will flow freely into the home. You can visually expand a small cramped room with the help of proper lighting and mirrors.

According to Feng Shui, a mirror in the hallway cannot be placed opposite the main entrance to the home, otherwise all the positive energy will leave your home. Also on the surface of the mirror there should be no breaks, cracks, different images, which “cut” a person, as if causing fragmentation of his personal energy.

According to Feng Shui, the color of the corridor is of great importance. You can choose the color according to the compass indicators: white is suitable for the west, green for the east, light blue or dark blue, and scarlet for the south. If you don’t want to use these shades, then use rich and bright colors when decorating the hallway, which can slow down the movement of Qi.

Another important point: what will a person see when entering the house? If in your case it is a wall, then hang it on it beautiful picture which evokes pleasant emotions. And if this is an interior door to another room, then it is desirable that it be decorated with frosted glass.

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What is Feng Shui

I would like to immediately moderate the ardor of skeptics who consider this direction to be charlatanism. Feng Shui is not a set of signs and superstitions, but an ancient Chinese teaching that represents a symbiosis of science and art. Literally its name translates as “wind and water.” The research is aimed at the practical application of knowledge of the laws of interaction between the unmanifested energies of the Earth and the Universe in order to ensure the formation of a positive environment for health, good luck and prosperity.

We live in an energetic space and perceive the world only through our five senses. Through research using special equipment, scientists manage to expand the range of the perceived world, but most of it is still beyond human capabilities for perception. Meanwhile, everything in the surrounding world occurs according to certain laws of distribution and movement of energy flows of the Universe.

The teaching of Feng Shui originated in China more than three thousand years ago, and since then it has developed and been passed down from generation to generation. Today, many ancient knowledge is confirmed in such fields of science as the study of terrestrial magnetism, astrophysics and psychology. According to the logic of the ancient sages, a successful beneficial action can occur in right time, in the right place, subject to coordination of energy flows.

Feng Shui for restaurant design

Since Feng Shui is a system of knowledge, for its correct practical application it is necessary to attract a specialist who has this knowledge. It has a lot of features built on symbolism and understanding of the interaction of five types of energies - earth, water, wood, fire and metal. It is best to involve a specialist at the zero stage of design, starting with choosing a place to build a building, in order to develop a project, taking into account the recommendations, and then - the concept and interior interior of all premises. But in the case of remodeling an existing premises, or to eliminate a negative impact and replace it with a positive one, consultation with a specialist can also play a significant role.

There are such unique restaurants that are remembered for a lifetime, no matter where in the world they are located. When you enter such a space, you get the feeling that you are in a real flow of love, the surroundings and the smallest details are so pleasantly perceived. You may even get the feeling that everything around you seems to have been created for you, that you have returned home - to an atmosphere of love, comfort and enjoyment of life. It is this atmosphere created in the restaurant that attracts the largest number of visitors.

Northeast. Element of earth. Education and training zone. There should be flowers here yellow color. You can also place Dieffenbachia in the northeast, because it is believed to stimulate brain activity.

East- family zone. Green color, element – ​​tree. On the eastern part of the apartment, in accordance with Feng Shui, you can place eucalyptus or ficus.

Southeast– this is the zone of money, wealth. The main color of this sector is green. Element - according to various sources - water or wood. Here you need to place plants with round, fleshy leaves that look like coins. The “money tree”, a fruiting orange, is ideal. Cyclamens, begonias and violets are also suitable for the southeast.

When choosing plants for your home, follow your intuition, the main thing is that you like them. An unloved flower, even if it is located in a favorable place, will not bring any benefit, rather, on the contrary. And wherever the plants are located, it should be healthy and well-groomed, dust-free and without dried leaves.

According to the teachings of Feng Shui, we can change the space in which we live in order to become happier, stronger, luckier, more successful and richer. However, understanding all the laws of Feng Shui, of which there are many, is a painstaking and troublesome task. Feng Shui masters study and practice for a long time in order to master all the subtleties of this ancient philosophical art.

What should we, mere mortals, do? Well, for starters, the most good advice which we will give you - order a Feng Shui consultation from a real Feng Shui specialist. This will save your time as much as possible. And the result - if the specialist is real - will be appropriate. However, if you have not yet matured to the professional intervention of a Feng Shui specialist in your life, then you can use several simple techniques yourself.

How to find the desired impact zone in the house?

So, step one. We find our main tool on the Internet - the Bagua map. Print and cut out with scissors. We put it in the middle of the house. Everything is almost ready, except for one thing: it is not clear how to orient the map. The north zone should face north.

Therefore, step two. We take the compass in our hands. A simple compass or a Feng Shui compass is not so important. Do you know which part of the arrow points north? That's right, usually the one that is somehow marked or colored in a special way. Did you find the north? Rotate the Bagua Kata so that the northern zone coincides with the one the compass points to. Ready!

On the sides of the Bagua map you can see where each zone is located in your home. The map says what each zone is responsible for.

Step three - determine what you want in life. Love? Wealth? Career advancement? Children's welfare? Spiritual growth? Have you decided? Now let's activate the zone.

How to activate the selected zone?

The number one most important rule for success in Feng Shui is: Before activating any area, please “turn on” the correct energy throughout the house using the laws of Feng Shui. You can read how to do this here.

I want love.

Zone: South-West. Feng Shui of love is activated primarily by paired objects and talismans. One of the most famous in Chinese philosophy is the mandarin duck, a symbol of fidelity. Also, since we live in modern world, we can place in the love zone any symbols that carry the meaning of love for us - photographs and paintings of couples in love, hearts, valentines. Chinese texts recommend the image of peonies. The element of the southwest is the Big Earth. Fire warms the earth. Symbols and colors of fire that should activate the zone: red and orange colors, candles. It is appropriate to place candles in pairs. The area should be well lit. Do not place symbols of the element of wood, for example, flowers in pots, in the love zone.

I want wealth.

Zone - South-East. Element - Small tree. The tree is nourished by water, so we place a fountain or an aquarium in this area. Place 8 goldfish and one black fish in the aquarium. Install a money tree - live (the name of the plant is Crassula arborescens) or artificial, with leaves made of stone or Feng Shui talisman coins. In the zone you can place symbols such as a ship, Hotei, Feng Shui coins, a money three-legged toad with a coin in its mouth (the coin must be held freely!). Do not place earth symbols in the wealth zone.

I want to move up the career ladder.

Zone – North. Element – ​​Water. According to Feng Shui philosophy, water is stimulated by metal. Therefore, we activate the career zone with objects related to this element: metal objects, gold and silver objects. In the modern world, any symbols of prosperity can be placed in the Feng Shui zone: for example, an image of an expensive mobile phone, cufflinks – everything that means a “successful career” for you. Also, a metal turtle and even a metal car are recommended. Do not place fire symbols in the quarry area.

I want the well-being of children.

Zone - West. Element - Small metal. Metal is activated by the symbols of the Earth element and is contraindicated by the symbols of the Fire element. Therefore, it is appropriate to place plants in pots and natural stones in this area. Also in this area place children’s drawings, crafts, and toys. Do not place antique or used items in this area. The western zone in the house is ideal for placing a children's room.

I want spiritual growth.

You already have love, wealth and children. What more could you want? Of course, spiritual growth and personal development. Yes, even if there is nothing of this yet, all the same, according to the philosophy of Feng Shui, like any other philosophy, spiritual growth is the main thing in life. As they say, everything else will follow. The zone you need is East. Her element is Big Tree. Wood is activated by water and suppresses metal. Therefore, place water symbols in this zone and refrain from anything gold, silver or metal.