Aligning Space and Energy

The main areas of the building one would generally look for when you adapt traditional Feng Shui is afflictions from outside the building, orientations and alignment of main doors and windows, kitchen hobs, bedrooms and of course the toilets.

The life breath energy is the all-important factor in harmonizing the space. We must ensure there is enought space for energy to meander and flow and not stagnate nor should it quickly flow out of the building. Hence proper placement and orientation of doors, windows and even balconies are quite essential.

It was also found by the ancients that time period changes through the day had an effect on the human mind and body which in turn stimulated a corresponding activity. It was observed that houses that were not properly aligned or had no sense of orientation, gave rise to restlessness, misfortune, and sickness. Hence adapting the science of Feng Shui, one can mitigate the ill effects of the exteriors and the interiors of a building to create harmony and prosperity to the occupants.

Apart from the structural design and orientations, Feng Shui design speaks of organizing the space and in turn the elements which exist within your space and it could be simple orientation of your furniture to a complete makeover of your interiors. An important aspect to Feng Shui is balance. To facilitate good Chi (energy), there must be a balance of extremes or opposites (like yin and yang),and a balance of the five Chinese elements (fire, water, wood, earth, and metal).

If this is the case, office space and conference rooms should have more yin-like qualities: lower ceilings, side and task lighting with minimal overhead lighting, or effective use of natural light. Furniture and accessories can then be used to further balance the elements...

When considering the interior, assess again the yin and yang features of this building. Is there a lot of open space? If this is the case, office space and conference rooms should have more yin-like qualities: lower ceilings, side and task lighting with minimal overhead lighting, or effective use of natural light. Furniture and accessories can then be used to further balance the elements.

Ensure that the main door is free of afflictions like electric pole, trees and towers. If they are more than 50 feet away then it is not considered so much of an affliction, otherwise you need to shield the door either by plants or creepers. The entrance should also be given importance with regard to what is revealed when the front door opens into the house. The front door needs to be strong and should also be the biggest door in the house when compared to other doors. Aligning windows or doors in a straight line with the main door is considered bad Feng Shui as the “Chi” energy coming in goes away directly. Feng Shui emphasizes on the point that 'Chi' energy should be allowed to settle down in a building and spread slowly and not rush out.

Every person, place and thing is alive  with the universal energy called Chi. Everything is connected by this vital energy which is always changing. When we integrate the Feng Shui principles into our lives, we see and interact with the world in a new powerful way.