In the traditional teachings of Feng Shui, water is the source of vital energy Shi. Therefore, a waterfall, fountain or aquarium can serve as an ideal repository for living water that will attract health, well-being and happiness into your home.
The sound of water will not only have a calming effect on your psychological state, but will also improve the air in the room. Flowing water is calming and good to look at while relaxing, meditating, or resting after a hard day at work.
It is especially important to have fountains and waterfalls in city apartments, which are made mainly of concrete and plastic. Indeed, in such rooms there is often an energy imbalance. A fountain, waterfall or even a painting of water will help restore the balance between Yin and Yang.
Feng Shui fountain: which one to choose
If you decide to install a fountain in your apartment or house, then first you must decide on its shape and the pressure of the stream. The stream of water in the fountain must necessarily shoot upward, and it can be of any height and force of ejection.
Fountains can be both tabletop and floor-mounted, in the form of bowls, columns or various compositions. Therefore, when choosing the shape of a fountain, be guided only by your tastes and preferences.
Some companies that manufacture decorative fountains sometimes provide the buyer with the right to choose decorative elements and stands for the fountain. This is very convenient because you can choose the height and shape of the fountain yourself.
If for some reason you do not want to have a fountain at home, then you can replace it with a beautiful waterfall with crystal clear water.
Which waterfall to choose
Choose the shape and height of the waterfall, as well as the fountain, based on your preferences. But the louder the noise and the more powerful the flow of water, the more spectacular the waterfall will look. But small, quietly murmuring waterfalls have the same calming effect as large waterfalls.
The film made from water also looks elegant. It not only adds elegance to the interior, but is also a very good air humidifier.
And if you want something new and unusual, then buy a waterfall in the form of streams of rain. It can be any height and width.
But if the room is not very large, then it is better to purchase a small waterfall, otherwise a large amount of water in a small room can lead to an imbalance in the energy balance.
An attraction of unprecedented generosity
The Trevi Fountain, designed by Nicolo Salvi in 1762, is considered the largest in Rome - its height is more than 25 meters, and the width of the bowl is about 50 meters, so when it spews streams of water, the spectacle is unforgettable. Plus, in the summer heat, it attracts tourists and townspeople with the promise of coolness.
It is customary to throw coins into the fountain to ensure that you return to Rome. If you give the water 2 money at once, then you can hope for a love adventure in the Eternal City. Three coins - and you can make a wedding, 4 promise winning the lottery. In general, the tradition says - do not be stingy, and you will be rewarded.
It is not surprising that many tourists easily part with small coins, hoping to find good luck, and thus show amazing generosity. It is not known whether signs about wealth and marriage work, but they say that if a wish was made to return to Rome, then it will certainly come true. One way or another, generous tourists scatter about a million euros in change every year.
It is not known for certain who started this attraction of unprecedented generosity. It is believed that enthusiastic Germans were the first to come up with the idea of throwing coins into the fountain. Other experts believe that the custom appeared thanks to the Hollywood film “Three Coins in the Fountain,” which was released in the 50s of the last century. In its story, three tourists from the United States throw coins into a Roman fountain for good luck and find it.
Feng Shui aquarium: which one to choose
In China and many Asian countries, fish aquariums are the most popular. They can be seen in almost every house in the southeastern sector. Aquariums with fish are a symbol not only of living water, but also of well-being, wealth and prosperity. In this case, the color and number of fish are of great importance. The best option is when there is one black fish and eight gold fish in the aquarium.
Unlike fountains and waterfalls, an aquarium must be a certain width and height. Since an aquarium should bring power and wealth to the home, the appropriate size for an aquarium is: height 38 cm, length 38 cm, and the width of an ideal aquarium according to Feng Shui is 26 cm.
The size and inhabitants of the aquarium, of course, are of great importance, but that is not all. You also need to choose the shape and location where the aquarium will be located. It is best to place the aquarium in the passage, so you can always see it. Just don't place it in front of the toilet or front door, otherwise all your luck will go down the drain or onto the street. As for the shape of the aquarium, it can be anything, but not triangular.
In Ancient China, there was a legend about how carps swam up the river, overcoming rapids, and those that could not cope with the current became dragons. Since then, the Chinese have considered fish to be a symbol of determination and perseverance. And therefore, if you decide to have fish, then you should install a device in the aquarium that will create a current, and a device that will saturate the water with oxygen.
Waterfall painting: where to hang according to Feng Shui
Before you go to choose a suitable painting or photo, it will not hurt to know some of the features. Thus, the ideal pictures of waterfalls are those where the water is depicted as naturally as possible, where living and pristine nature reigns.
A good solution would be those paintings that also depict trees, sky, birds and animals. It is better that no traces of a person are displayed on them. Household objects, buildings, people or vehicles (for example, a boat at a waterfall) - all these nuances can damage the original flow of Qi energy. In a correct picture of a waterfall, nothing from the human world should be visible.
Pay attention to the paints, shades of gouache or watercolor with which the landscape is drawn. It’s good if they have natural shades, and the picture is rendered in the most natural tones. In other words, the grass should be green, the sky should be blue, and the clouds should be white. No innovative ideas or special vision of the artist are welcome here and will even be completely inappropriate. Ideally, a picture of a waterfall should highlight a picturesque natural area with flowering vegetation and a clear sky. It’s good if this picture depicts daylight hours.
And a little more about the water itself: make sure that the flow in the drawing or photograph does not have any obstacles. The waterfall should be solid and smooth, continuously falling down. It’s bad if in some places the water sheet is interrupted, if stones or ledges are visible from under it. The surface of the water should be smooth, as if silky.
Waterfall according to Feng Shui: in which zone to attach the painting
So, the correct image of water has already been selected, and only one question remains - where will your waterfall picture fit best, where should you hang this decor according to Feng Shui so that it works correctly and brings positive flows of Qi?
Let's start with the places where you should definitely not place paintings with waterfalls:
- In the bedroom.
Water is a powerful energy; it has no place in a room where peace and a good night’s rest are needed. Therefore, hanging pictures and images of waterfalls in the sleeping area would not be the best solution. - On the sides of the apartment located in the south
. The element of the south is fire, and it is logical that water will come into conflict with the energy of flame. Therefore, waterfalls or their images should not be placed in these areas of the premises either. - In the hall.
The ideal place to hang a picture or photo of a waterfall is in the hallway. Namely, the wall located to the left in relation to the front door. This place will provide an influx of powerful new events and incidents that are positive in nature; Qi energy will circulate more actively in your home and spread throughout the rest of the living spaces.
You can also place an image of a waterfall near the door (or doorway) leading to the dining area. As an option, a waterfall is suitable for decorating any wall of your kitchen (except the south one).
Once again, it is worth noting that such techniques of Eastern practice only work if they do not come into conflict or confrontation with other energy flows in your living space. Therefore, take seriously and responsibly the choice of the place where your painting will be displayed in the future.
After all, water is the source of life for all things, and it would be foolish not to use it to attract harmony and abundance into your own home. And here a waterfall will always come to the rescue; according to Feng Shui, it has simply incredible positive power and strength.
Fountains
Feng Shui is the most popular product on the market dedicated to this topic. They are made from all sorts of materials and come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. They are placed outside and inside the house - on a desktop, on the floor, built into a wall, and so on.
To use a fountain as a feng shui medicine, it does not have to be oriental in style. In fact, none of the feng shui medicines should look Asian. In order to create harmony in the house, it is enough to fit well into the interior and design of the room.
Fountains
are very popular because they carry the energy of water, which, in turn, is a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
Another reason why you should install a fountain at home is the fact that fountains spray negative ions into the air, which are very beneficial for health. This is usually what many rooms lack.
Where should a decorative pond be located?
A fountain, waterfall or image of a pond should be located on the left side of the front door (if you are facing it); if the pond is placed on the other side of the front door, then it will begin to attract not only prosperity and happiness to the house, but also other women to your husband. It used to be in China that a successful man should have a large number of concubines. But in our time, a man’s love of love can destroy a family.
Remember that if your element is fire, then you should not overuse the elements and symbols of water in the house. In this case, waterfalls, fountains and paintings depicting water should be small.
If completely healthy fish died in your aquarium, then do not panic. This means that the dead fish took with them all the misfortunes and troubles that wanted to befall you. In this case, simply change the water in the aquarium and replenish it with new fish.
If you don't have time to deal with fish, you can grow lotuses or water lilies. These flowers, just like fish, bring good luck and prosperity to the house.
If you have your own house, and there is a small garden on the south side, then Feng Shui experts recommend building a small fountain or waterfall in the garden. It is better if the waterfall or fountain is located near the front door. This way you will attract prosperity to your home. But, make sure that the water flows towards the front door, and not away from it, otherwise luck and prosperity will “leak” away from you. As we said above, it is important that this “reservoir” is located on the left side of the door (as viewed from the house), otherwise women will very often come into the house and want to fight off your husband.
Many people treat the science of Feng Shui as an oriental invention that has no place in Russian culture. But, if we look into the history of Rus', we will understand that our ancestors built and equipped their homes according to special rules, which are in many ways similar to the rules of Feng Shui. True, in our time no one remembers them. But many people know that the construction and location of houses, windows, doors, baths and wells were determined not arbitrarily, but taking into account the orientation to the cardinal points and terrain. Our ancestors also paid great attention to water, because they knew that clean water is a source of energy, health and vitality.
feng shui fountain
In this article we will talk about wealth talismans whose element is Water. We already know that the wealth zone is the southeast. It is in this sector of the house, apartment, room or desktop that you can place talismans that will bring monetary luck.
Of course, the most important symbol of prosperity and wealth according to Feng Shui is Water. The best way to attract money luck is to “add water” to your space. Even in the southeastern sector, the main element is the Tree, which also feeds on water.
Talismans of wealth
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Fountain .
Quite a strong “water” talisman. It is a symbol of water in motion. And water that moves perfectly activates monetary energy and attracts good fortune and wealth. When choosing a fountain, be guided by your feelings. The main thing is that you like him, that he evokes positive emotions, and not melancholy and despondency. Then it will serve you as a source of wealth, and not sorrow.
Talismans of wealth
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Aquarium
. Not inferior in power to a fountain.
It is important that the aquarium is of the correct shape. It can be round, square, rectangular, oval, cylindrical.
It is not necessary to buy a large aquarium, the main thing is that it looks harmonious in the room and matches the number and size of fish in it. They just need to be spacious, but nothing more. In Feng Shui, a number of fish that is a multiple of 9 is considered favorable (for example, nine, eighteen, twenty-seven, etc.).
The fish and their shape are very important.
As for color, it’s good to add 8 golden fish and 1 black, or just dark, into your aquarium. It will symbolically absorb negative energy. If she suddenly wants to come to you. The Chinese believe that if a fish (or several fish) suddenly dies in an aquarium, it takes with it misfortunes that could befall your family. No need to worry too much about this, just go and buy the missing amount of fish.
And, of course, does it mean that the aquarium needs to be looked after. The water in it should be clean, oxygenated and in motion.
You can use backlighting if you are a businessman; this will help increase your company’s turnover and, accordingly, promise an increase in profits.
feng shui aquarium
Since the aquarium is a money talisman, its place is in the southeast. If it is not possible to install here, the northern or eastern sector of the room will also do.
A good location is when the aquarium is in the corner of the room or near the aisle, along the path from, and not behind it (in this case, the effect of this talisman is weakened).
Unfavorable location - between two doors, under a ceiling beam, opposite the front door, opposite the kitchen, next to the toilet or bathroom, as well as in the bedroom. In these cases, you will not attract monetary luck, but rather repel it.
Married couples should not place the aquarium to the right of the front door, since along with monetary luck, luck in acquiring a mistress may come to the husband.
The same rules should be followed when installing a fountain. If you cannot find a suitable place in your house or apartment to place a fountain or aquarium, use other money talismans.
Talismans of wealth
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Reservoir
. If you have a private house and not an apartment, you can make a pond near the house on the street, or install an outdoor fountain. It should be located to the left of the front door (if you are facing the street). It is very good when in such a body of water the water moves and does not stand still. Buy a water pump and a filter, then the water here will always be clean and not stagnant. Dirty water is a source of negative energy.
The “lucky” radius of a reservoir is 104-110.5 cm or 124.5-132 cm. In China, it is believed that such dimensions foreshadow “receiving a jade belt and a room full of money.” There is no need to construct a reservoir whose dimensions exceed the maximum dimensions given above.
Fish in a pond additionally attracts wealth. Don't want some fish? Just decorate your pond with water lilies.
waterfall in the yard according to feng shui
Talismans of wealth
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Waterfall
. If you have the desire and opportunity, you can use a “water” talisman such as a waterfall. It will attract great monetary luck to your home.
The waterfall should be located two to four meters from the front door on the left (if you are facing the street).
The flow of water should be directed towards the door, not away from it.
It is advisable to make the size of the waterfall proportional to the size of the door. It shouldn't be very tall.
This talisman does not provide instant enrichment (wins or inheritance). He's good for. For example, a small entrepreneur who wants to achieve great success in business. The waterfall will help him in this and provide 1-2 excellent opportunities for enrichment.
Indoor fountain
There are 2 natural phenomena that a person can look at endlessly - a burning fire and flowing water. Water is the basis of life, its source and continuation. This is an amazing dynamic structure that is capable of taking on several completely different states.
In Feng Shui, special attention is paid to water and its influence on human life. This is one of the 5 main elements of Feng Shui, with which you can harmonize and “tune” your space, both external and internal. The sounds of rushing water help you collect your thoughts and calm down; the sight of flowing water fascinates and immerses you in a special state of consciousness.
It has been proven that water is an excellent conductor of various energies. Water can be processed, “charged” with spoken words, changing its molecular structure; it reacts very sensitively to sounds, their message and character. Due to these wonderful properties, water is widely used in many religious rites and teachings around the world. The ancient Chinese teaching of Feng Shui was no exception, in which the fountain, this simple and accessible source of water for humans, occupies a special place.
How to choose a fountain according to Feng Shui?
Feng Shui fountains can be used outdoors or indoors; round, oval or rectangular; with or without backlight; with water gushing out like a fountain or cascading down like a waterfall. It doesn’t matter what shape and configuration your fountain will be, they all perfectly “tune” the element of Water in the house.
If you plan to place it in a house or apartment, make sure that the size of the fountain matches the size of the room in which it will stand. After all, in the case of water, more does not mean better.
Oriental style fountain
The second tip is to ensure that the fountain matches the overall design style of your home. Agree that an oriental-style fountain will look ridiculous in an absolutely European living room. This can even cause an imbalance and thus disrupt the harmony of space that Feng Shui strives for. But absolutely any fountain with cyclically flowing water will work for your well-being and prosperity.
Choose a fountain that will be convenient for you to use. It should be easy to care for. It is better to choose a silent fountain operating mechanism - loud sounds of the mechanism can interfere with the sounds of flowing water and create bad Feng Shui. The simpler the design, the better.
Feng Shui fountain is absolutely any fountain that you like. The fountain you choose should be associated with success, prosperity, and cash flow. Such a fountain, especially located in the southeastern sector of Wealth, will definitely become a symbol of good luck for you.
Home fountain according to Feng Shui: where to put it?
Feng Shui masters love to work with fountains, carefully choosing a place for them in the house depending on the requests of its residents.
Using the Bagua grid, calculate the sectors of your apartment and divide it into zones. This way you will quickly understand where it is best to place a home fountain according to Feng Shui.
If you want to improve your financial situation, place the fountain in the southeastern sector. Flowing water will constantly increase your income. Along with the fountain in this sector, they often also place (a live crassula or a symbolic tree with Chinese coins), and red ribbons are tied. The choice of a fountain for the south-eastern sector should be determined by the element of this zone - wood. It is very good to put a wooden fountain here, decorating it with green pebbles.
A fountain placed in the east will strengthen and protect your family.
The northern fountain will contribute to your career advancement, career development and any achievements in your professional activities. But it is better to avoid wood in this sector and install a metal fountain or even just a container with water.
Crystals and stones placed at the bottom of such a fountain or near it will also help you activate this or that zone. So feel free to add a few colorful stones, quartz or crystals to the fountain - this will not only serve as an elegant decoration, but will also enhance the positive impact of the fountain.
Under no circumstances place the fountain in the bedroom, even if one of the sectors you need is in this room. A fountain in the bedroom will bring a feeling of anxiety and instability, and will create discord between spouses. A fountain at the head of the bed is even more harmful - such an arrangement can lead to quarrels, discord and even theft. In general, avoid any water elements in the bedroom - fountains, aquariums and even paintings with water.
Also, you should not place a fountain or an aquarium under the stairs - it will “wash out” the foundation of your house, having a destructive effect on your family.
Fountain in Feng Shui - application features
The fountain must work as long as possible in order to demonstrate all its strength and abilities. Try to turn it on early and leave it until the evening, if possible. Do not forget to also change the water in it - it should always be clean and fresh. You can also place some other talisman at the bottom of your fountain. For example, a toad with a coin in its mouth.
You can also add incense to the fountain water. So, patchouli will make you more balanced and calm the nervous system. This essential oil can also enhance mental activity. And geranium will wake you up even on the sleepiest morning. Jasmine will help you sleep.
As you can see, a fountain is a very useful thing for those who want to improve their lives. It will not only calm you down, but also make the energy in your home more favorable. And the pleasant murmur of water will bring great pleasure!
Fountains
Feng Shui is the most popular product on the market dedicated to this topic. They are made from all sorts of materials and come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. They are placed outside and inside the house - on a desktop, on the floor, built into a wall, and so on.
To use a fountain as a feng shui medicine, it does not have to be oriental in style. In fact, none of the feng shui medicines should look Asian. In order to create harmony in the house, it is enough to fit well into the interior and design of the room.
Fountains
are very popular because they carry the energy of water, which, in turn, is a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
Another reason why you should install a fountain at home is the fact that fountains spray negative ions into the air, which are very beneficial for health. This is usually what many rooms lack.
Location of the fountain outside the house
Fountain or waterfall in the garden
If you have the opportunity to place a fountain near your home, do it right. The fountain near the building should be located so that it is in view from the entrance. Also, in an outdoor fountain, unlike a home one, it is important where exactly the water flows: it should flow towards the house, and not away from it. Don’t forget about the proportions of the fountain and its ability to fit harmoniously into the surrounding space and not stand out from the overall design of the site. Such a fountain in front of the house will bring good luck and prosperity.
Do not forget that a fountain in an apartment, in addition to its beneficial effect in enhancing the energy of Water, also has a good effect on the health of household members. If you have dry air, then the fountain perfectly ionizes it, relieving it of dryness. Moreover, some experts advise adding aromatic oils to the water of the fountain - after all, water, like fire, perfectly diffuses odors in a room. Therefore, a fountain can not only be an excellent way to calm the soul and harmonize space, but also directly serve for your health.
Decorative indoor fountain.
Where does the small change from Moscow fountains go?
If you want to return to the city, throw a coin into the local fountain. Well, or just “for luck.” Tourists have great faith in this tradition and throw change into fountains in all major cities. Moscow is no exception. I myself threw coins into the “Four Seasons” fountain, which people simply call “horses on Manezhnaya”. And now I’ve been living in Moscow for two years. It turns out it worked.
But for the capital’s utility workers, the tradition of “throwing coins into the fountain” brings no happiness or joy. Every month they have to clear the fountains of debris, silt and money. The other day, while walking in the Alexander Garden, I accidentally looked into the “fountain with horses”, and there wasn’t a single coin there. Can't be. I couldn't believe my eyes. Where did the money go? There were crowds of tourists walking around. Has the tradition died out? Or did the city authorities prohibit it? Nearby is the “Old Man and the Goldfish” fountain - there is no water in it, no money either, you can see the tiles and backlight lamps. And then a splash of water from a hose hits me. It turns out that utility workers are cleaning the fountains.
The tradition of “throwing coins into the fountain” brings no happiness or joy to the capital’s utility workers. Photo: Mikhail FROLOV
“We clean it like this every month,” says Alla, an employee of the state budgetary institution Gormost. “You know how much dirt, leaves and other debris gets collected.”
- Are there any coins? - I ask.
- And we collect them too, all in one bin with garbage.
- So money is trash?
“It is impossible to wash them free of silt.” Yes, and when to sort? The management does not set such a task for us, so small change along with disposable forks, tree branches and drink caps are disposed of.
Wow! This is how much good is lost. Only on the balance sheet of “Gormost” there are a complex of fountains on Manezhnaya, Pushkinskaya, Kudrinskaya squares, the “Adam and Eve” fountain, the fountain in Gorky Park, as well as the “Inspiration”, “Muse”, “The Rape of Europe”, “Theater” fountains at the Bolshoi theater, "Central" near the Moscow City Hall.
Every month, utility workers have to clear the fountains of debris, silt and money. Photo: Mikhail FROLOV
“We do not collect money from any of these fountains,” the Gormost press service confirmed to Komsomolskaya Pravda.
— And the idea, like in Europe, never arose of collecting coins and using them for the benefit of the city or for charity? - I ask.
- No. The money was never used.
Or maybe it’s in vain that we don’t look at the experience of Italians? In Rome, do you know what they came up with? All coins that generous tourists throw into local fountains are recognized as the property of the city. They are used for good purposes, namely for the restoration of the same fountains, as well as the repair of architectural monuments, which the Italian capital is rich in. The only exception is the Trevi Fountain - the money collected there is sent to a Catholic organization. Yes, and attempts to catch coins from the fountain and their appropriation are regarded as theft of state property. And you can catch about 1 million euros per year.
The conditional “income” of Moscow fountains is unknown, since calculations of recycled waste are not kept. We counted the money only when cleaning the “Stone Flower” at VDNKh - about 3,000 rubles for a month. About the same amount in “Friendship of Peoples”. It turns out that in a year you can get about 72,000 rubles out of two fountains. In total there are almost 600 fountains in Moscow. Let’s assume that more coins will be thrown only into the largest and most famous ones, and taking into account that most of the change ends up in the boys’ pockets, but during the season (from late April to early October) in the city, it would probably be possible to collect several million rubles.
The eternal question: can I swim or not?
There is also a lot of controversy about swimming in fountains, during which the desire to cool off wins. But in general, swimming is prohibited. Just like throwing money into a fountain.
— I would like to warn everyone who wants to swim that the fountain is a technical structure. The bowls are equipped with modern lighting systems, which have a rather complex mechanism and a person who does not understand this can not only damage it, but also injure himself, said the Gormost institution.
TOP 10 most famous fountains in Moscow:
1. Victory Park. There are 15 fountains, each with 15 jets. Their total number symbolizes the 225 weeks that the Great Patriotic War lasted.
2. Manezhnaya Square. The complex includes 12 fountains. The main ones are “Geyser”, “Four Seasons” (depicting 4 horses), the “Veil” fountain, located behind the horses and the heroes of fairy tales.
3. VDNH. “Stone Flower” and “Friendship of Peoples” (a golden sheaf of wheat, sunflower and hemp is surrounded by 16 figures of girls, according to the number of republics of the USSR).
4. Gorky Park. The color and music fountain was built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
5. Muzeon. Fountain-monument to the 300th anniversary of the Russian fleet on the Moscow River, created by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli. “The Ship of Peter I” is washed by fountain jets, symbolizing waves.
6. European Square. “The Rape of Europa” was created by the Belgian avant-garde sculptor Olivier Strebel and was donated to Moscow in 2002. A plexus of pipes made of an alloy of nickel, chromium and titanium resembles the horns of a swimming bull. Illumination from 4000 lamps.
7. Pushkinskaya Square. The Pushkinsky fountain was opened in 1950 behind the monument to the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, and in 1980 the Novopushkinsky fountain.
8. Tverskaya Square. The “Central” (formerly “Soviet”) fountain was built back in 1939. He stands behind the monument to Yuri Dolgoruky.
9. Theater Square. The fountain at the Bolshoi Theater is popularly known as the “Theater” fountain. It consists of three bowls, technically divided into two fountains.
10. Tsaritsyno. Musical light-dynamic fountain on Horseshoe Island in the waters of the Tsaritsynsky pond. Consists of 12 circles and 915 water jets of different heights.
Decorative fountains Feng Shui.
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What do decorative fountains mean in Feng Shui?
You can look at the dying flames of a fire, a gentle pastel dawn, a waning sunset or a starry night sky for an infinitely long time. There is something magical, magical, and attractive about this. However, little can compete with the murmur of a forest stream or the soft splash of a sea wave.
Mental balance, balance of energy flows and forces, a correct, philosophical understanding of life - all this, according to our ancestors, is brought by the most ancient and unknown force of nature - water.
In the ancient Chinese teaching about harmonious interaction with the surrounding world, Feng Shui, particularly close attention was paid to water and its influence on human life. Water is one of the five main elements of Feng Shui, which help harmonize the external and internal surrounding space. Water is a living source of life force “qi”, a symbol of the continuous movement and dynamics of universal energy.
The most advanced storage of energy from the water element at home. They attract financial well-being, happiness and physical health into the home. The measured sounds of flowing water soothe and relax after a hard day at work, and the very sight of water mesmerizes and immerses you in a special, almost meditative state.
Fountains and waterfalls
Feng Shui
practice they represent an abundant flow of wealth, material well-being and financial luck in all its forms.
In the practice of Feng Shui, fountains of all kinds and shapes are widely used. Currently, there are a large number of electric fountains of various sizes and designs.
On sale you can find fountains with natural landscapes, architectural and abstract compositions, with animals (fish, elephants, frogs), with Feng Shui symbols (hotei, three-legged toads), with various deities (Ganesha, Buddha, Lakshmi). The external, decorative part can depict a lake, stream, group of rocks, bamboo thickets, grottoes and much more. For their production, artificial and natural stones, flowers, bonsai, palm and other types of shrubs, etc. are used.
Architectural compositions often include water mills, small village houses, Chinese pagodas, jugs, miniature copies of ancient statues and sea shells.
They can be made from a fairly wide range of natural and artificial materials: marble, granite, gypsum, porcelain, clay, glass, natural stones, plastic, wood, metal, etc.
The choice directly depends on your personal taste, apartment interior and financial capabilities.
feng shui fountain
The question often arises about symbols for attracting wealth. Everyone who is just beginning to be interested in Feng Shui believes that the best symbol is the three-legged toad and the main question that interests beginners: “where should you place the three-legged toad to become rich?”
It must be said that although the sale of three-legged toads has made more than one generation of souvenir makers rich, it is not the only symbol of wealth in Feng Shui.
In Chinese culture, goldfish in an aquarium are often used as a means to attract wealth and prosperity. A goldfish aquarium symbolizes moving water, which in China is often compared to the flow of money. It is recommended to install the aquarium in a place of wealth and prosperity, which is determined depending on the layout of the house.
The simplest thing is to find a corner located diagonally from the front door to the house. Another example is the “money tree,” which has been used as a symbol of wealth in China for many hundreds of years.
In Chinese cultural countries, people often turn to Feng Shui specialists to advise them on how many fish to add to an aquarium. The most common number is 6, since six belongs to the Metal element and generates Water, symbolizing wealth. The number 9 is also suitable for strengthening wealth, since nine is a yang number, symbolizing completion and full development of abilities.
Often eight gold fish and one black fish are released, thus combining the number 8, which in Chinese sounds like “ba”, which is reminiscent of “fa”, “prosperity” and the number 9, discussed above.
Each of the other numbers also has its own meaning.
Source: forum.feng-shui.ru
