BAGUA MAPFeng Shui is concerned on thesymbiotic relationship
between man and natural environment.The philosophy of thisArt of
Placementis that balance in life is achieved when man and nature
are co-existing harmoniouslywith each other.In Feng Shui, aBagua
Mapalso calledFeng Shui Energy Map- is a tool to help define
thequalities of the energiesin your house, office and other living
spaces. In that respect, the Bagua Map serves as a guide to help
you improve those areas in life that are weak.To determine the
Bagua of your house, is recommended to do acompass reading,
starting with the main door or entryway to your house. Thefront
dooris considered as a very important starting point in Feng Shui
becauseit is where the energy flows intoyour home or office. Using
the Bagua map, the door guides the energies to bring about helpful
people, personal growth or success in your business or career.The
BTB/Western SchoolBagua Mapis a grid divided into nine parts which
represent thenine areas of life. In the Western School, you lay the
Bagua Map with itsbottom edge aligned with the wallwhere the main
door or entryway to your house is. Each square is assigned to a
Feng Shui area.The lower grid (from left to right) will be your
personal growth and cultivation, career and path, and the helpful
people and blessings. Middle row is family and heart, health, and
children and creativity. Upper Row are wealth, prosperity and
abundance, fame and reputation, and love and
marriage/relationships.
WealthFameRelationships
Family/HeartHealthCreativity/Children
Wisdom/Personal GrowthCareerHelpful People
Meaning of ColorsThe Feng Shui colors are needed to bring light
into your home, which is aprimary nutrient for a happy home. The
choice of Feng Shui colors depends largely on the type of energy
you need to bring into your living space. This need considers the
walls, furniture, draperies, carpets, and everything that you bring
into your home. The colors of Feng Shui are expressed or defined by
the elements, as follows:Fire- High Energy and PassionRed denotes
luxury and richness but has to be used in moderation because
excessive use of red will bring negative energies such as anger and
aggression. Orange is lively and energetic. Avoid using orange with
the metal element because fire melts metal. Purple is the
meditation color of choice and is associated with spiritual realms.
Avoid purple as wall color. Soft red and pink are the colors of
love. Bright Yellow enhances self-esteem, positive energy, good
health and well being.Earth- Stability and NourishmentLight Yellow
promotes positive energy. Earth or sandy colors and Beige are
linked to permanence and steadiness.Metal- Accuracy and ClarityGray
and gold express thequalities of metal: reflective, clear and sharp
which gives life and clarity in space. White heals and soothes the
psyche and denotes a bright future.Water- Abundance, Ease and
FreshnessBlue denotes healing and refreshing qualities of the
element. Black signifies sophistication and mystery, defines the
space adding strength and depth to it.Wood- Vitality and
HealthBrown keeps the balance and provides nourishment to the
energy. Green represents new life, new energy and renewal.
The Nine Areas of the Bagua Compass
East- has the life area of Family and Health.West- has the life
area of Children and Creativity.North- has the life area of Life's
Path and Career.South- has the life area of Fame and
Reputation.Northeast- has the life area of Wisdom, Knowledge and
Spiritual Growth.Northwest- has the life area of Travel, Helpful
People and Blessings.Southeast- has the life area of Abundance and
Material Wealth.Southwest- has the life area of Relationships,
Marriage and Love.
At first, it can be tricky to put all elements and colors
together, but with practice and intuitionit all falls into place.
Besides the obviousbenefitsyou can get, it can bea lot of fun!
