Fengshui and Property

As for as long anyone can remember, Fengshui and property usually come hand-in-hand. When people (especially Chinese folks) look for a new home/ office/ land plot, Fengshui is an important matter that would always be considered before any buying/ selling decision is made.

So, what exactly is Fengshui, and why is it so important to a property or location?

Feng Shui, literally translate as 'Wind-Water', originating from Taoism practices in China. It is the complex knowledge in balancing the energies (known as 'Chi') of a given space to assure good health and good fortune for the people living in the space. As commonly known, gentle wind and clear water means good Fengshui, where harvest is aplenty, while bad Fengshui came to be associated with hardship and misfortune.

The main tools used in Fengshui analysis are the Compass and the Ba-Gua, to detect energies, and to divert bad 'Chi'. As one Fengshui expert say, you cannot 'cure' Fengshui, or 'cure' the energy; but you can redirect them, or avoid them while trying to get the best out of the situation.

Can I do some improvement myself?

While it is reassuring to have an expert of 'master' of the arts to get an overall diagnosis and reading on your piece of property, those who'd like to do some improvement can actually do it themselves too, and below are some of the tips you can DIY to improve your home’s or office’s over all Fengshui and brighten things up.

• Clean up – inside and out. Fix broken or neglected items. You'll benefit from the energy boost.
• Bring the outside in. Sunshine and fresh air do wonders for you, and your house. A vase of fresh flowers connects you with nature.
• Welcome the world! Make sure the entrance to your house is clear, strong and inviting.
• Keep it simple. Reduce that clutter, in your house or on your office desk. You'll think and feel clearer if you simplify your surroundings.