Written by Jennifer Chang |
The correct Feng Shui flow and occurrence of water often spells extreme good fortune that manifests as wealth and prosperity. Water is another word for wealth – good water brings in money and bad water takes money away. Water is also one of the two components of Feng Shui, the other being wind (Feng = water, Shui = wind). For that reason, when water is placed in harmony with the winds, good fortune comes about.
Water is a very important, auspicious element in Feng Shui, always being slow moving and clean.
Water Do’s
• Rivers that meander gently past in full view of the main door are said to be excellent. Rivers that meander evenly across flat land are more auspicious than those that run fast, possibly running into waterfalls or rapids.
• Water should always “embrace” the home.
• Water inside the dwelling such as a water fountain should always be running.
• It signifies wealth going out and wealth coming back. If it is not running all the time it signifies money that is all dried up! Please make sure that it is always running and always clean, and then fresh new opportunities will be coming your way.
• Having fish inside a fountain would make it all the more prosperous.
• Sinks inside the home, kitchen sinks and bathroom sinks, should always have plants next to them. Even though sinks supply clean fresh water, they also have drains, and this fact drains the Chi. There needs to be a wood element (a plant) near the drain to stop the Chi from draining and use it for growth.
Water Don’ts
• Rivers that flow past one’s home should never be straight, nor should they appear to be aimed at one’s building – in Feng Shui, nothing should ever be aimed at anything, especially not at you.
• Water should never shoot at the home. When a river seems to flow directly toward the main door of a house, that is not a good sign.
• It is also believed that water should never flow behind a home or a building as this signifies missed opportunities. This configuration signifies that while opportunities for advancement and success may be plentiful, it will be difficult for residents to take advantage of these opportunities.
• Water is that it should not appear to be flowing away from the home. If the water is flowing away, it is a sign of loss.
• Water fountains should never leak and should always work properly. Do not spend too much time trying to fix a broken fountain – just get a new one.
Reference:
1. Too, Lillian. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Feng Shui. Element Book Limited, 1999.
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