Water in Macro Feng Shui

The emphasis when fengshui is mentioned is the use of objects and interior decoration to harmonize the internal fengshui. There are certainly benefits from the arrangement of the internal space to get the results we want. Simple common sense rules almost always do the job. And there are much published materials out there.

I would say stay away from the superstitious and those which do not fit into common sense and practicality.

Very often, tips are given. Use them but use your head too. Very often, the tips are based on superficial application of known fengshui theory and their uses are questionable. An example is not to have water (like building a swimming pool) near at the south end of your house as south is associated with fire and water therefore becomes a no-no. This is of course simplistic and silly as well.

Back to the subject of water, old texts do mention them. And there being no swimming pools back then, the water they mention are natural bodies of water like lakes, rivers, streams, marshes and sea.

The use of water is also a good study on the application of Greater Gua.

In a case study, a house was built during the 3rd yuan (or cycle of 3) with an orientation of roughly northeast-southwest ( in Chinese the Gen-Wei orientation). Towards its south-west direction sits a body of water, a lake.

During the 8th and 2nd yuan (or cycles of 8 and 2), the bodies of water being favorable saw progress and wealth as well as much other good things. This was despite the fact that the orientation of the property was not so auspicious. Decay then started on the approach of the 3rd cycle and this decadence is attributed to the positioning of the lake in relation to the homes.

The above is an example of the application of the Zhen, Cui and Zhao theory of water fengshui. (meaning True, Stimulate and Draw respectively).

This knowledge can be used when we are selecting properties to buy, to rent or to live in. Instead of just only zooming in to the peculiar orientation of the property we are interested in, it is wise to take a look at the whole picture. Check out the surroundings for their impact on your home is huge certainly much more than the placement of a picture or good luck symbol ever will.

As often mentioned, if there is no sunshine, even the most fertile seed will not grow. Even if you have the best "to mountain to water" or 'DaoSan DaoShui' orientation it means little if the overall fengshui is no good. The picture has to be complete.

Autor: Marcus Lai

Marcus is a keen student of feng shui and blogs regularly on http://www.fengshui-insights.com.

Added: December 15, 2009
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