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Long before there were weather reports, realtors and architects, wind and water were seen as omens and sacred signs directing shamans as to the most auspicious location for a grave, alter or home.

The term Feng Shui means "wind" (Feng) and "water" (Shui)  and is the name the Chinese  gave to a very practical and intuitive art which seeks to bring people and their environment into balance and harmony creating the most positive relationship possible.

This balanced and harmonious relationship allows one to  direct the flow of nature's positive energy or Chi to bring opportunities, blessings, peace, joy, health, wealth, happiness, success and positive relationships into our lives.

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Have you ever wondered what a compass reveals? At first glance, it maps the directions of the earth's magnetic fields, helping us find out bearings. While this is true, the ancients who developed the magnetic geomancer's compass over 4,000 years ago included rings as shown in the illustration, to read astronomical, astrological, and mathematical data.

This information interprets the relationships between people and their environment, enabling them to positively transform their lives. The ancients understood, as modern medicine now accepts, that acupuncture directs the flow of energy in the body. Similarly, Feng Shui directs the energy of the environment.

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Feng Shui is both about  being in a position to take full advantage of opportunities that come your way, AND about neutralizing negative energy coming your way, so that it impacts you less. Unlike in the West, luck is not viewed as a matter of CHANCE in Chinese culture.

The luck you are born with is called Heaven Luck, and the luck you make with your own efforts is called Man Luck.  Most people’s lives in the West are a patchwork of the two.

But the Chinese believe in the third type of luck (which until recently was unknown in the West) called Earth Luck, which is another name for Feng Shui.  Together, these three types of luck make up the Chinese Trinity of Luck.

Feng Shui is used to secure prosperity and respect, secure longevity, have more children,   increase business opportunities, improve your social life, enhance your marital prospects, enable to you better “go with the flow,”  and to make your life function more smoothly.

Feng Shui (literally translated as wind-water) is an ancient Chinese healing science/art designed to bring individuals into  harmonious healing with their enviroment, whether it be their homes, gardens, offices,etc. Based upon the power within the five elements of  air, fire, water, wood, and metal (see Hartford Examiner article posted June 9, 2009) the idea behind feng shui is that everything in the universe in inter-related and according to how the energies of each element are blended together in very specific ways they can effectively increase, decrease or stagnate wellness. Practioners strongly believe that by educating oneself in the "never-ending wisdom" of this art individuals will be able to "master their own fate."

The New England School of Feng Shui located in Woodbury, CT was founded in 1999 to "bring the essentials of holistic studies and world-renowned teachers to New England," and will be conducting a number of programs through the rest of this year to educate the public about its principles and practices beginning this weekend (July 18-19) with a course in Feng Shui Fundamentals with Amy Mims, who will help enable participants to "clarify what they truly desire and remove obstacles in their paths by creating a home of work environment that supports them and expresses their life intentions." This program will be followed by.

Historical evidence points out that feng-shui has been around at least 4,000 years, and most experts would put it more at something like 6,000 years old, so it has a long history. In fact, feng-shui precedes any of the formal religions in China or the West.

A Neolithic gravesite discovered in the Henan province of China in the year 1988 dates from approximately 4000 B.C. Even at this early date, the two classic directional symbols, the dragon (east) and the tiger (west) were already present, indicating not only directional orientation on the earth, but synchronization with the heavens, as these two symbols were initially used as stellar constellations in the sky connected to the North Star and the Big Dipper.

Feng Shui history goes back at least 5000 years and is based on the concept that everything is made up of energy or Chi.  It uses nature and placement to make sure that the energy in any environment is balanced and flows properly. 

While we often associate Feng Shui with our homes, its principal should be applied to everything including outdoor areas and even the construction of cities and neighborhoods.

The principles of Feng Shui include the five elements earth, wind, water, metal and fire.  These elements are all associated with a color and each one can be used to balance the other.

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Feng shui symbolism is something which many are aware of, and in the eastern hemisphere, it is a common practice to use symbolism to mitigate bad luck. Water features, wind chimes, crystals, plants, etc, are all quite powerful feng shui symbols and are essentially part of every feng shui correction.

The symbols do offer good benefits, provided they are properly positioned and are of good quality material. The Chinese New Year celebrations are not complete without the adaptation of feng shui symbolism, especially during the first fortnight of the Chinese lunar New Year.

Chinese lanterns, pussy willow pants, lemon and orange fruit bearing trees close to the main door, auspicious motifs, good luck signs and Taoist gods, are all part of the celebrations.Countering affliction As postulated in feng shui analysis, the luck of the individual is said to change annually, along with the luck of the premises as energy keeps changing constantly.

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WITH the strong influence of Chinese culture, Filipinos borrow several traditions from the Asian neighbor in celebrating the New Year.Over time, it has been part of our culture as well as other parts of the world to watch out for forecasts from Feng shui experts so we can better be guided in the following year.

2009 is the year of the Earth Ox in the Chinese Zodiac. For the coming year, growth will be slow but it will be sure, says Feng shui expert Master Aldric Dalumpines of Dalumpines says there are three elements to reading the upcoming year. First, the earth element  signals earth related industries will have a rosy outlook.

These include real estate, memorial parks, agriculture, mining and related businesses like construction, and even oil.Another good area for business is aqua farming, since water is a stronger element than earth, he says.

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Monica Hess thinks she knows why Mount Vernon and Monticello gave us charismatic leaders, why Calumet Farm, Lexington, Ky.'s historic horse breeding stable, went into decline, why the sun didn't always shine bright on My Old Kentucky Home: feng shui.

Feng shui - pronounced "fung schway" - is the Chinese practice of arranging surroundings to affect personal fortune, influencing everything from finances to relationships. You find it in your own house, and Hess, a history buff, says that you find it in the great houses of history.

Some houses, Hess says, simply hit on all cylinders, at least during certain periods, whereas others are calamity magnets.There are various forms of feng shui - many consumers simply content themselves with the feng shui-lite that includes crystals, octagonal mirrors and home decluttering  and there are numerous feng shui schools, including Form School, Compass School and Black Hat. All are concerned with maximizing the flow of beneficial energy through a house.

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Feng Shui Multimedia announces the publication of the "Feng Shui Quick Guide For Home and Office: Secrets For Attracting Wealth, Harmony, and Love," the new book from Feng Shui expert Carol M. Olmstead.

Highlights of the 296-page book include a monthly guide for clearing clutter, a daily calendar of 366 fast-fix Feng Shui tips, and success stories from real people who made simple changes with big results. The new book is a must-have holiday gift, and can be ordered at www.FengShuiForRealLife.com.Olmstead, known as the Feng Shui Maven, is a nationally know consultant, author, and speaker.

“Feng Shui is the art and science of arranging your surroundings to improve your life,” said Olmstead, “and knowing where to move the sofa or what color to repaint the wall can have a dramatic effect on your wealth, harmony, and love.” But for too long Feng Shui principles have been confusing for most people. Now, in the "Feng Shui Quick Guide for Home and Office,” Olmstead provides easy-to-follow basics and daily tips to make the practical magic of Feng Shui work for everyone.

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