Feng Shui is an ancient art developed in China more than 3,000 years ago. Feng means ‘wind’ and Shui means ‘water’. Wind and water for Chinese bring good health. It is a complicated field of knowledge that shows how to balance the energies of any given place to provide good health and good fortune to people occupying it.

The top ten Feng Shui applications are:

1. Objects run by electricity- a water fountain operates through an electric water pump. It is said to promote wealth in the Chinese olden times when water was crucial for the growth of the rice. Electricity (power) brings sparking activity and change. Water is one of the five elementary components of the ancient Chinese art and harmony doctrine of feng shui.
2. Objects that move- ‘wind and water’ are the primary essence in feng shui which is both present in a fountain. The cascading water and circulating air around is active CHI which signifies abundance. Chi should always be able to move freely through any space in order to help us to be in balance with the elements surrounding us.
3. Living plants or objects- plants and flowers represent life and growth. When integrated with a fountain they produce new energy in the house and helps in the circulation of the energy already present there.
4. Sound- the sheer sound of flowing water attracts people and draws them towards the source for extra view. Chimes and bells when added into a fountain make it enticing for Chi and customers.
5. Objects solid and heavy- likes stones and statues that are used to decorate a fountain prevents positive Chi from leaving, promoting health and well being.
6. Objects that shine- crystal balls, mirrors and candles make any interior bright and attract positive energy. Many fountain models come with under water light placed in the frame area providing delightful colors to the water and draws life, happiness and positive Chi.
7. Colors- red means ‘happiness and strength’. It gives a promise of good fortune. Purple, pink and plum are relatively fortunate colors. Green and blue-green promote tranquility. These colors are easily incorporated into your fountain. To draw in harmony and happiness you may put a red bird, rose quarts and green plants.
8. Bamboo flutes- for stability, growth and safety you may lay out a small bamboo flute diagonally on a rock or use a hallow bamboo through where the water could flow.
9. Ribbon, fringes and fragrance- fragrance may be in the form of aromatherapy essential oil in a container placed with the rocks, or an incense cone artistically positioned on a shell or a scented candle. Your creativity may be put to practice as far as this category is concerned because it is applicable in many ways to increase the flow of positive energy.
10. The Ba-Gua- your fountain must be placed in the gua or area you wish to enhance.  An ancient Chinese term “bagua” means “eight areas” (“ba”=eight, “gua”=area ) and Feng Shui bagua is a map or chart that relates the various areas of your life to the 8 sections of your living space.

     

People who practice feng shui believe that their quality of life depends on how the positive energy flows in the area in which they stay. If matter and space are arranged correctly harmony with the environment is attained in the home, relationships, health, wealth and other aspects in life.

Browse these collections of feng shui fountains to see how you can integrate feng shui in your day to day life.  To learn more on how to integrate feng shui in your day to day life, check out the tabletop fountains blog from Amy C.