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Bagua Chart
The chart below is a simplified illustration of a bagua (pronounced
Ba-gwa). It is used in feng shui to find out which part of your home or
office correlates with a particular situation in your life. Once you
understand how to use this "map of feng shui," you will be able to
quickly evaluate and adjust your environment to maximize greater
health and productivity while improving your quality of life.
In the bagua diagram below, there are eight areas, or "guas,"
encircling the center. As shown, these nine different zones
correspond to nine major areas of life - prosperity, fame and
reputation, relationships, family, health, creativity and children,
skills and knowledge, career and life path, and helpful people.
To overlay the bagua on your home or work floor plan, stand at the
threshold of the door facing in and hold the diagram so that the blue,
black, and gray guas are closest to you. Pretend you can draw a line
straight across the front of the home where the door is: that would be
the line at the bottom of this color chart.
Bagua by definition.
For Feng Shui you dont always have to use images to help in your
areas of the room, you can use objects too. For example I found a
small toy airplane and put that in my travel section.
The gemstones I suggest for this area are Blue Celestite. It can also
be found in clear, white, gray, blue and other colors. It is an effective
stone to use in order to establish and maintain communication with
the angelic realm. It offers a gentle uplifting energy that will raise
one's awareness.
Now for an image, again it is all about finding an image you connect
with. The trick for this area is to find an image of something that
represents to you someone being helpful. This can be an angel, a
hero of yours that you believe helps people, someone you know, as
long as the image is clear. I will try to explain this by showing you
examples of what is clear and what is not.
As tempting as it is, try to not use images that you personally
like as they may give off the wrong intentions.
BAD CHOICE
Although this has silver and grey in the image its is a bad choice
because clouds are in the image which represents a cloudy
headspace. This image looks nice but you should ask yourself, what
does the image say to you? Is it clearly saying helpfulness and safe
travel?
BAD
Not clear. Could represent dark and
light side. Does this say helpful to
you?
BAD
The angel has its back turned to you.
You want to promote helpfulness, not
turning people away.
BAD
If you look closely the angel is
crying. Her hand is breaking.
Promotes sadness.
BAD
Cannot clearly see the image.
Do you want a shadow to help
you in your life or someone
clear?
BAD
Is this a demon or an angel?
Black wings make it unclear.
Sure, the woman/angel is sexy
but what does this image say to
you?
GOOD or BAD
Here is a perfect example of what does this image mean to you?
I see an angel helping a person who is troubled. Bats are flying away,
representing darkness flying away from your life and the light is
shining through to represent goodness and protection coming into
your life.
It can also be interpreted as sad and gloomy as the image is quite
dark and the person is sad and the angel is passing judgment on
them.
You have to decide for yourself what each image means to you.
There is nothing wrong with using Photoshop to change the colors so
it gives off a different feeling and meaning to you.
GOOD
For me, the angel is
watching over you from
above to protect you from
danger. I personally used
this image for my bedroom
in the helpful people
section.
GOOD
For me, the angel is
holding a light to guide you
through the darkness of
your life and show you the
positive light and protect
you.
GOOD
GOOD
Although it would be better
if clouds were not in the
image and if the wings
were white not purple but
thats just my opinion.
If you can understand this concept of "like attracts like," then you will easily
understand how to attract more abundance into your life. If you place an item or
symbol of what you perceive as "the epitome of abundance" in this part of your
home, then you will be placing a physical reminder or your intention to have
abundance in your life. Even if you can't decide what that symbol is, you can start
the process by taking the time to clean up and organize everything in this space.
This will invite fresh and invigorated ch'i to move in and start the process.
Best Color Choice: Purple
Other Good Color Choices: Red, Green and Gold
Good Element Choices: Wood and Water
Place 3 Red Garent gemstones in this section and it is said to help your business
make more money. Useful for people who have a home office. I also find placing
Canadian ten-dollar bills in this section helpful since the bills are purple in color.
It is said life is not just about money so you can place other items there too. I
have a 8-stem lucky bamboo in this section to help me gain prosperity and it is
also in a glass container filled with distilled water as water elements are known to
help in this section.
Useful Gemstones: Flourite because it is purple in color and is said to absorb
and neutralize negative vibrations.
Tigers Eye may bring good luck and is also known to bring clear thinking and
insight. Citrine is rumored to attract abundance.
GOOD or BAD
The fact that the reflection of
the mountain in the water is
blurry might be considered
bad as mountain should be
easily seen; up to your own
opinion.
BAD
The sky is cloudy. When on
top of a mountain you want to
see everything not have a
cloudy vision.
BAD
The shadow is cast over the
mountain, not be able to let
you see everything.
BAD
This is up for interpretation
but the fact the mountain is
covered with snow and not
easily seen I think is bad.
However, if you like winter
then just Photoshop the
image for a clear sky and it
might work for you.
GOOD
Although I personally find the
tress in the image distracting
but at least its earth themed.
GOOD
GOOD
Although there is no
mountain in this image, if you
connect with a specific
animal and it has a feeling of
earth and knowledge (for
you) then use it. I chose this
image as I know someone
who likes tigers/cats.
GOOD
See note above.
Family
The Family gua is all about your ancestry, your lineage, your
relationships with family members, and really, the very foundation
from which you grew. This gua is located in the left-hand, mid way
back portion of your home Sometimes it is easier to keep past
memories and events tucked way under some old rug, but hidden or
not, they are still a part of who you are today.
When this gua is properly feng shuied, you are free to fully express
who you really are. You also find it uncommonly easy to get along
with family members as well as in life, because you have the selfconfidence and courage to venture out beyond where others would
stop. You have a secure foundation to build upon. And with a strong
foundation, your life is much more stable.
Some situations when you would enhance the Family Gua:
When you want to improve family relationships.
When you want to be treated like part of the family even if you
are not blood-related.
When you want to feel more secure in life.
When you are worried about just paying the basic bills to
survive.
When you want to improve your sex life.
When you want to heal a past situation.
Setting up enhancements for the Family gua is usually an easy one.
Since wood is the element, you can simply place photos of friends
and family in wooden frames in a display that pleases you. Not
everyone needs to be a blood relative either. This gua helps you be
treated as one of the family in many situations - blood related or not.
Imagine for a second, if every political leader had pictures of
themselves shaking hands with every other political leader - placed in
their family gua. I'd think it would be a lot harder to start a war with a
leader you think of as family.
The Family area of my living room is one of my favorite places in my
house. I placed pictures of friends and family in an assortment of
wooden frames and put them on top of a foyer table.
And above the table I hung a huge framed mirror. That means I have
the element of wood AND the element of water (mirrors equal water
in feng shui) - both great elements for the family gua!
Best Color Choice: Green
Other Good Color Choices: Black and Blue
Best Element Choice: Wood
Other Good Element Choice: Water
Useful Gemstones: Petrified Wood (stone or wood slab) is powerful
in removing obstacles. Use it to assist in reaching goals that you are
having trouble with or to smooth a path for any endeavor that you
anticipate will be ridden with difficult barriers.
Career
Look center-front to find the career and life path area of your home,
site, or office. Proper feng shui in this gua can get you on the path of
least resistance. By this I mean that you will be in the flow of life.
You'll feel like opportunities come your way at the appropriate time;
giving you the freedom to enjoy everything you set out to do as well
as the inner peace of knowing that you are doing what you came here
to do. It's no coincidence that water is the element that works well in
this space. It represents the flow of life, and keeps us moving. Now,
in order to control the direction and speed of movement, simply apply
feng shui wisdom to this part of your home.
Some situations when you would enhance the Career and Life Path:
When you want a job.
When you want a new, different, or more fun job.
When you want to figure out what you are supposed to be
doing in life.
When you want business to pick up.
When you want to make more money in business.
Let's say you want a new job or want to find a new direction in life.
You could simply place an item in this part of your home that either
has water in it (like an aquarium or vase with flowers), or use a
symbol of water (like a painting of a stream or river, or a collection of
sea shells from a beach vacation). Or, you could use some feng shui
symbols of water which include the color black, glass and mirrors.
Just remember try to have oval mirrors. Not only do they look nicer
but rumor has it they promote better fung shui from my research.
When you add an item, do it very consciously with the intention that
you are placing it there to help you with your new direction or job. If
you add the intention, you'll be amazed how much faster it works!
Now, all you have to do is open your eyes and see the opportunities
heading your way. The front door is also usually associated with
career and life path, even if it is not exactly in the gua. Go check out
your door and see what shape it is in. If it sticks, you may be stuck in
your job. If it is never used, you may feel overlooked at work. If it is
dusty and dirty, you may never have the chance to shine in your
career. Get your front door happy and healthy and you may find
yourself happier in what you do in life. Sounds too simple? Well,
would it hurt to try?
My (not Henrys) front door happens to be in my career area so I
knew to pay special attention to it. I have a mirror in the foyer (a water
symbol) as well as the water wall fountain which makes a wonderfully
pleasant sound in the space.
I also make sure nothing is blocking either door. Often I find people
place a potted plant in front of the locked side which reduces the ch'i
that can enter the home. This is definitely something to reconsider!
Best Color Choice: Black
Other Good Color Choices: Blue and White
Best Element Choice: Water
Other Good Element Choice: Metal
GOOD
BAD
I personally think its bad
because the water is not
flowing freely, it has
obstacles that are blocking
the flow, such as the rocks.
Water should flow easily.
BAD
The sky is dark and the water
splashing in the middle of
image blocks the flow of the
feeling of the image. A
beautiful image but not good
feng shui wise in my opinion.
BAD
The tree branch is covering
up or blocking the water and
the viewer to see the water.
GOOD
GOOD
I like this one because not
only is the water flowing
easily but an unobstructed
bridge is also present.
Promotes people and/or
companies to easily access
you, find you, etc
BAD
I dont like how the waterfall
is so far away, it should be
easily seen in foreground, but
that is just my opinion.
GOOD
Health
This part of the home is not officially a gua, but more the center of the
bagua. You can use this space in your home to enhance your health,
as well as any other situation in life that you feel does not fit into one
of the other eight guas.
I personally find it is usually in the centre of your room. The key is to
try as best you can to keep it clear of clutter such as papers, boxes,
kids toys, clothes, etc We are only human so just try your best.
Some situations when you would enhance the Health, or central, area
of the home:
When you are sick, or want overall better health.
When you want to feel more balanced, centered, or serene in
life.
When you have a situation that needs improvement, and you
don't think fits in any of the other guas.
The center is a very special place. It is the heart of the home or room.
It is the only piece of the bagua that touches all of the other guas. So,
if this part is out of balance, it can easily affect all the other areas of
life. Just think about it. If you have to spend a lot of time working on
your health, you have less time to spend on the other eight areas of
life. And sometimes, because of this, your work suffers, your
relationships struggle, and a lot of other facets of your life are less
than optimal. So, by enhancing this space, and making sure it is in
shape, you can ward off future downward turns of ill health as well as
turn around existing poor conditions.
The element for this area is earth. So, you can place either the actual
element here, like say, a living, healthy plant in potting soil and in a
ceramic pot, or a symbol of it, like a painting of a mountain range.
You can also add the element that makes earth according to the
element's creative cycle - in this case - fire. Go ahead and add a few
red or yellow candles on a centrally located table with the intention
that these candles keep you in perfect health.