Feng Shui cures, enhancements and remedies | Feng Shui Institute International

Feng Shui Cures, Remedies and Enhancements

Modern Feng Shui methods often recommend buying Chinese coins, wind chimes, resin animals, religious icons, "salt water cures", and other asian artifacts as "enhancements". Feng Shui originated in China, and these items are significant in Asian culture, but they have little or no meaning to most, and are in fact nothing to do with Feng Shui. They may suit a home designed with an Asian theme but in most properties, and certainly within a work environment, Chinese objects and Feng Shui ornaments are difficult to site and look out of place.

It is also worth noting that Feng Shui has been practised for thousands of years, long before most of the modern "cures" were even invented. Before we were able to buy "cures" online, Feng Shui masters of old used natural materials relating to the Five Elements of water, wood, fire, earth and metal, as well as their respective colours, shapes and sounds.

Today's traditional or classically trained Feng Shui practitioners use the same methodology, and are concerned with analysing the energy inside the building and more importantly, how it affects the occupants. Recommendations are practical and straightforward; perhaps moving an existing item of furniture, or introducing certain colours and shapes into specific areas. The goal is always to remedy the space with items that blend in with the people living or working there, and most often, there is no need to purchase additional "cures". The consultant will also ensure that the styling and decorative items do not make the space look as though it has been "Feng Shui'ed"; it will simply support those within the space and feel like a great place to be.

Fish Tanks

Widely used in Feng Shui, you may read that one black fish and six red fish in an aquarium absorbs bad energy or "sha qi", and that the poor black fish will always die and need to be frequently replaced! This is incorrect and has come about because the combination of 1 and 6 is significant in Feng Shui. Essentially, aquariums are used to place the water element, as the interaction between the air (or wind) and water, releases energy into the environment. The fish simply keep the water moving, as stagnant water is particularly unhealthy.

Water Features and Fountains

Water features are used for the same reason as fish tanks; to have a body of flowing water in order to activate and harness "sheng qi". However, water is a very potent Feng Shui cure and and care must be taken when placing water in and around the home. If you notice detrimental effects after installing a fountain or aquarium, it is probably best turned off.

Bagua Mirrors

Mirrors are used to introduce the metal element to an area. They were never used to deal with the effects of having an unsightly feature or construction nearby and the use of a "ba gua mirror" on a front door to repel "sha qi" is a very recent invention. Quite simply, these mirrors do not work, as the greater part of any negative energy still attacks the door. There are other simpler, more subtle ways of dealing with the problem that do not announce your interest in Feng Shui to everyone that visits your property!

Plants

House plants are frequently used as a cure in Feng Shui for one of two reasons. Firstly, a plant has the Wood and Earth elements, and secondly a large plant can be used to aid health and well-being, or to cure areas that may have a negative impact on finances.

Wind Chimes

Wind Chimes are also a recent addition to our homes and gardens, and although used as a Metal element cure, less intrusive metal elements are often preferred. Care must also be taken with wind chimes, as placing them together with certain energies can create a particularly undesirable combination. As with a water feature or fountain, if you notice detrimental effects after placing a wind chime, take it down.

Learn Professional Feng Shui Methods

The Feng Shui Institute's Distance Learning Courses cover every aspect of Feng Shui and Chinese astrology, and are suitable for all levels of experience; from complete beginners to established Feng Shui consultants and practitioners, teachers of Feng Shui, and Masters.