. . . demonstrates how the worldwide beliefs behind the design practice and use of Feng Shui Bagua can be beneficial to the current environments for teenagers - from school lockers to dorm rooms - in order to:
develop better relationships
maximize personal power
define personal space
Feng Shui describes how music, posters, and incense can influence space and often includes before-and-after illustrations of Feng Shui "fixes." Using the Feng Shui Bagua also incorporates Chinese astrology, such as:
managing allowances and shopping tips for teens
insights on "love" and relationships
personal stories
case studies
and all around guide to the ancient art of placement
Feng Shui bagua controls good chi and bad sha
Chinese philosophers saw a rhythm or flow connecting humanity and nature. They believed the laws of nature were also the laws of living. Chi does not only move around our bodies but also our homes, schools, dorms and beyond and like water, healthy chi is moving chi. Sometimes chi can either flow too quickly or can get stuck and become stagnant.
Chinese coins tied with red ribbons are favorable for bringing in wealth according to the Feng Shui Bagua. Place the coins where it is in constant touch with your money. Chi is a power beyond the physical world; in other words: Chi currents are understood to meander gently along irregular paths. Sha strikes viciously in straight lines. Curved surfaces (Chi) are good; sharp edges (Sha) are harmful.
Benefiting from Feng Shui bagua principles
Everyone can benefit from using the principles of Feng Shui bagua but the same principles may not have the same results for every person; e.g., each teen has their own energy needs and requirements to live an abundant harmonious life and everyone's tastes are different. The Bagua on the right is a Feng Shui energy map of your space. The bottom line for you is to follow the guiding principles and make your designs work to improve relationships and your environment by using Feng Shui Bagua principles.
Determining beneficial direction with the Bagua
Classical Feng Shui practitioners determine when a direction is financially good or bad through the use of a water feature. Since before paper was invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D. Classic Feng Shui has been studied for over 6,000 years and uses over a dozen sciences to evaluate a space. In another example, the importance of direction can be explained with the placement of the bed. It should be in a command position where you can see the door; however, the feet should not directly face the door as this is known as the death position which no one wants to assume before their time.
On the other hand, everyone wants to know how to improve their health, wealth and relationships. Generally, the more significant the function of the room the attribute is in, the more it will affect you. Again, in your bedroom, the best yearly/monthly attributes scenario will bring good health and luck in relationships. This will be covered in more depth in the next article on Feng Shui Décor for Teens. In the meantime, check out My Space Makeover. We wish you good Chi in a buzzing kids world.