Feng shui (traditional Chinese: 風水; simplified Chinese: 风水; pinyin: fēng shuǐ; pronounced /ˈfəŋˌʃueɪ/ foong-shoy in Chinese Mandarin, "fheng-schway" in American English) is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to utilize the Laws of both heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu (traditional Chinese: 堪輿; simplified Chinese: 堪舆; pinyin: kānyú; literally: Tao of heaven and earth).

The words feng shui literally translate as "wind-water" in English. This is a cultural shorthand taken from the following passage of the Zhangshu (Book of Burial) by Guo Pu of the Jin Dynasty:

Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water.

Traditional Feng Shui practice always requires an extremely accurate Chinese compass, or Luo Pan, in order to determine the directions in finding any auspicious sector in a desired location.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

6 Super Tips to Balance Feng Shui Colors and Iron Wall Grilles

Did you use Feng Shui to balance the colors of your home walls? Feng Shui is the Chinese art of positioning objects in places such as rooms, to create a balance of the yin and the yang. According to this ancient Chinese system, using Feng Shui also helps to improve the flowing of the energy chi. Here are some tips to help you use Feng Shui to balance the different colors in your home rooms (including the walls):

1. Know the five elements:
- Earth
- Fire
- Metal
- Water
- Wood

Feng Shui teaches that you should use the different elements in particular areas of your home. The basis should be the Bagua, or your energy map. By using various colors, you can combine various elements of your rooms, including the wall colors, wall decor, paintings, and so on.

2. Use Earth to represent constancy and sustenance
The element of Earth is for the Northeast, Southwest, and Center of your house or apartment. Earth helps to create a balance in all of your relationships with others. The element Earth includes the colors tan and yellow (bright). As with the other elements, you can use various types of wall decor, such as iron wall grilles, to create an overall balance in your home.

3. Use Fire to represent passion and high levels of energy
According to Feng Shui, Fire is the element of the northeast and southwest regions of your home. The colors of the fire element are orange, pink, purple, red, and yellow (bright).

4. Use Metal to represent precision and clearness
Feng Shui teaches that the element Metal will help to make your life both light and clear. The element Metal is ideal for both West and Northwest regions of your abode. Also, the colors of the Metal element are grey and white.

5. Use Water to represent newness, abundance, and simplicity
This element will create a refreshing atmosphere in your home. The element of Water is ideal for the Northern region of your home. You could also use it for the East and Southeast region of your house or apartment. The colors of the element Water are black and blue.

6. Use Wood to represent liveliness and wellbeing
As with the other four elements, you can use various types of iron wall grilles to help create a balance in your house or apartment. This element, Wood, also creates abundance, which serves as a Feng Shui panacea for success and wealth. Wood is the element of your home East, Southeast, and South regions. The colors linked to the Wood element are brown and green.

When designing or remodeling any room in your home, consider using the Feng Shui method to create a balance in your home and to increase its liveliness. By using these elements with wall decor such as wall grilles and large wall decor, you can perform a perfect balancing act!



Autor: Alyssa Davis

Alyssa Davis is the senior staff writer for Metal-Wall-Art.com a unique wall art store specializing in iron wall grilles and large wall decor.


Added: May 28, 2009
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