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 The tutorials that appear on this page are written by Bobbi Virtue, Feng Shui consultant/designer/certified Soul Coach, and are being offered as assistance in understanding the theories and practice of Feng Shui, conscious living and the inner journey. These articles will change periodically so watch for new information.
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Getting To Know Feng Shui
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GETTING TO KNOW FENG SHUI THROUGH YOUR PLACE OF BUSINESS
By Bobbi Virtue
Feng Shui can play an important role in the success of our business, not only by enhancing harmony and balance of the Chi’ (energy) but also by encouraging increased clientele, recognition, financial gain, improved production and support. While some of the “good Feng Shui” suggestions are common sense, others are more symbolic in their approach. All of the recommendations, however, stay true to Feng Shui tradition by providing us with visual anchors and grounding our intentions through awareness.
As with the entrance to our homes, the entrance to our business or personal office space is of ultimate importance. It provides the outside world with a first impression. It is, in a sense, our calling card. So, be sure that the entrance into your professional world is unobstructed and easily identifiable as well as pleasing to the eye. Remember, the goal of an entrance is to “en-trance”. If you own the building in which you work you may want to bury nine coins along the path that leads to your front door or you may simulate the nine coins by placing nine stepping-stones along the way, symbolizing the nine emperor coins which, according to Feng Shui, invite wealth to come your way. If you do not own your office building, perhaps you could place nine plants leading to your office door or desk with a symbolic wealth coin buried in each.
Another powerful wealth energizer is to place a water feature inside your door. Be sure that the water appears to be flowing inward bringing the free flow of abundance to you and not away from you. I would like to note that for this cure to be truly effective it is important to maintain this fountain, keeping it clean and flowing.
Green plants signify growth – growth in clientele and income. Greenery is especially auspicious when placed in the areas of the office that coincide with the wood element or the Southeast wall. Like the fountain, plants need to be cared for. Healthy plants bring healthy growth. Unhealthy, dry, drooping or dead plants create synonymous energy.
If your place of business involves a cash register it is good Feng Shui practice to mirror the cash register, symbolizing the doubling of your money. Take care, though, not to mirror the entrance door as this pushes people/clients away.
Where we sit and work throughout the day is of utmost importance. In fact it is a good idea to place the Bagua (Feng Shui map or grid) over your desktop with the area of Career/water being our seated position and the desk space directly in front of us. By implementing the five elements represented on the Bagua onto our desks we are given the opportunity to activate each of these Life Phases all day long.
For example: by placing a lamp at the back center of our desktop we bring the fire element to life, enhancing the area of Fame and Reputation or Future. Thinking about how we wish to be known in the world each time we light the lamp, we give energy to our intention. A healthy green plant at the far left corner (Wealth/Empowerment) of the desk can ground our intention for healthy, abundant growth in our profession and in our finances. It may serve well to place our day timer or rolodex at the front right hand corner of the desk in the area of Helpful People/Companions. If you prefer a clear desktop, you may simply incorporate the appropriate colors for each of the elements defined by the Bagua. For example, a black desk blotter can represent the element of water, the signature element for Career at the Self/seated position. Remember, rather it be object placement or color enhancement, it is important to become clear on that which you wish for in each of these areas as you design your work space. This will add power to each change that you make and to each act that you perform at your desk.
Equally important is the view we have as we work. While we don’t want to be in direct
line of the doorway we do, in fact, want a clear view of the door. It is important to our production and our sense of security to see who is coming and going within our personal space. I would like to add that if for some reason it is necessary for you to have your
back to the door while typing or using your computer or filing, it will serve you well to
place a mirror somewhere that will afford a view behind your back as you perform these tasks. It is the theory of Feng Shui that if we cannot see behind our backs, things will
indeed go on behind them.
Speaking of “our backs”, it is also recommended that we have a “mountain” behind our chair in our office. Mountains serve as protection and support. We may incorporate this symbol with a painting or picture of a mountain, taking care not to have water depicted anywhere within the scene. Water behind us signifies lost opportunities. Another possibility, especially if in business for oneself, is to place a picture of your bank or your bank’s headquarters behind you with the intention that this establishment will always support you.
Implementing some or all of these suggestions and recommendations will bring improved harmony to your workspace, encourage opportunity and invite abundance. I wish you good fortune.
Copyright2010@BobbiVirtue
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