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We’ll be exploring the most critical Guas to energize and enhance from a Real Estate perspective. However, each of the Guas as well as the Center or Core of the BAGUA is important to balance and enhance, Exploring especially if they Key Components of represent the Master Bedroom, Kitchen, How to Enhance theFeng Home/Land UsingShui the BAGUA Family and Dining There’s been some confusion on “how” to use the areas of the home. & BAGUA correctly when laying it on your home and Some additional terms land. Please consider that there are many different schools of Feng Shui. For the purpose and ease in you may have heard Real Estate, I have found that the Western or BTB are the Pa kua...which School which overlays the BAGUA on the HOME and means eight Trigrams Land using the lower 3 Guas as the point of entry and is synonymous to the simplest and easiest the BAGUA, since it is to apply. You don’t need a compass to apply this an eight-sided ﬁgure contemporary approach with the eight Trigrams to the BAGUA, but you do arranged around need to understand the its edge. The eight BAGUA zones and how to directions are then enhance and remedy areas of the Home and Land for easy to visualize using best results. this octagonal shape.

by: Allan & Jane Andersen, owners of 8 Element, llc Feng Shui: How to Enhance the Home/Land Using the BAGUA

For ease in overlaying the BAGUA onto the Floor plan of the Home SOUTH and Land, the contemporary, Western School of Feng Shui has taken the Traditional Pa kua (bagua) and made it look like the LO SOUTHWEST + SHU Magic Square. The Lo Shu Square is one of the oldest and FIRE major keys to the understanding of practical feng shui. It is a 3x3 tic- tac-toe grid containing the numbers 1 to 9, but in a very special order. – EARTH+ SOUTHEAST The number 9, being the largest “yang” number, is aligned with the WOOD PHOENIX south, while the smallest “yang” number, 1, is aligned with the north. Odd numbers are “yang” and even numbers are “yin”. The Lo Shu 9 square is magic because the numbers placed in its nine cells add up to 4 2 DRAGON WEST

METAL 15, regardless of the direction in which you add them, even diagonally. + – 3 5 7 Understanding the terms and the history associated with each is part of Lo Shu Square WOOD TIGER EAST the “fun” around applying Feng Shui. The original “base” lo shu, always 8 6 had the number “5” in the center cell. Tradition says that this square 1 dates back to the reign of Emperor Yu (2205 -2197 BC). The story of EARTH TORTOISE the introduction of the lo shu into Chinese culture is an ancient one. NORTHEAST– The myth says that the lo shu was a map engraved on the back of a METAL+ tortoise that emerged from the river Lo, hence its name, “lo shu,” which WATER means “river Lo map.” The nine “cells” engraved on the shell of the – tortoise were not ﬁlled with numbers, but instead contained dots, the There are a few variations NORTHWEST total of which added up to the number shown in each cell. to remember but in general, NORTH The tortoise is a very important feng shui animal. follow this basic formula:

There are all sorts of symbolic connections in this story. The tortoise Example: Male is symbolic of the north. The sage Emperor Yu, who saw the tortoise (find your # and subtract from 10) emerging from the water, was responsible for taming the great floods If you were born in 1947, then in China with hydraulic works, so the lo shu in a sense “controls” the 4 +7 = 11 Water that is so much a part of feng shui. 1+1 = 2, when reduced to a single digit. A variant of this story says that another early emperor, Fu Hsi, who was For a male, 10 - 2 = 8 the inventor of the Trigrams, gave the square to Yu in a mysterious So your Kua number is 8. mountain cavern. There is therefore a real connection between the lo shu square and Example: Female (find your # and add to 5) the eight Trigrams of Fu Hsi - tortoises, water, and feng shui, etc. We can also make the Lo Shu square more meaningful by adding the eight If you were born in 1947, then trigrams. The nine cells of the lo shu neatly coincide with the eight 4+7 = 11 Trigrams of the Pa kua (bagua). 1+1 = 2, when reduced to a single digit. One more connection to make before we get into the critical Zones of For a female, 2+5 =7 the BAGUA is understanding your “personal” Kua number. It is simple So your Kua number is 7. to calculate. The formula is different for females and males... so gender is important. Knowing your personal kua # will help orientate yourself to your “best” directions. www.coloradohomeownermag.com article layout: Mary Gordon Using the BAGUA House/Land Bagua

The numbers 1,3,4 & 9 are We can also assign TRIGRAMS to the home based on the Direction the Front Door (you don’t want associated with the EAST Group the Home FACES/SITS. good chi bouncing out of the of people and have a special home). Irregular shapes are East Group Houses: Trigram Facing Direction Sitting Direction Element affinity towards each other. auspicious in this Zone. Flowers They will all have the same Best Li North South Fire in Glass vases, glass table tops, Directions and directions to avoid. Kan South North Water and curved furniture are all East Group people are best in Chen West East Wood enhancements. homes that “face” or have a Front H’sun NW SE Wood Door that faces: North, South, The Supportive People/Buyer West and Northwest. Their Back Zone is characterized by the Door or the “sitting” direction of West Group Houses: Chien SE NW Metal colors of the rainbow....however, the home would be South, North, Kun NE SW Earth keep in mind this Zone is East and Southeast. These 4 Ken SW NE Earth associated with the Metal element Directions ( South, North, East Tui East West Metal and therefore is also characterized and Southeast) are also the Best by gold, silver, white and grey. ( directions for the occupants to Color of metal). On the outside of face when sitting or standing. In Eight Mansions Feng Shui, your Kua # is considered to be your the home...this Zone will fall onto (Sleep with your head pointed in “lucky” number. It also tells you your personal Element and the Front Right side of the land as one of these Best directions). your personal Trigram for Feng Shui purposes as well as your you are looking at the Face of the most auspicious color(s) and Direction(s) for personal growth. Home. In Real Estate, this is the The numbers 2,5,6,7, & 8 are Best Place to put your signage. It associated with the WEST Kua # Your Your Best Color Best speaks to the Buyer and should Group of people and have a Kua Element Kua Trigram for Home Direction therefore be characterized by special affinity towards each lots of color, and yang energy. 1 Water Kan(moon) White North other. They will all have the same Placing a 6 pipe wind chime on Best Directions and directions to 2 Earth Kun(Earth) Red/Yellow Southwest the front eave of the home is very avoid. West Group people are 3 Wood Chen(Thunder) Blue/Green East auspicious. Keep in mind Feng best in homes that “face” or have a 4 Wood Hsun(Wind) Blue/Green Southeast The Career Zone is characterized Balance is always key. Water is Shui means wind/water. Allowing Front Door that Faces: Southeast, 5 Earth Kun/Ken Red/Yellow SW/NE by Black, Dark Blue and Deep an important feature in the Career the light breezes to stimulate the Northeast, Southwest, and East. 6 Metal Chien(Heaven) Yellow/White Northwest Purple. It is associated with the Zone. If possible, place a water sound of the wind chime is very Their Back Door or the “sitting” “positive chi”. Plant flowering pots 7 Metal Tui (Lake) Yellow/White West Water Element. Enhancing the feature outside the front door... direction of the home would be Career Zone is always a plus. preferably on the left side of the in this zone if foliage is minimal. Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, 8 Earth Ken(Mountain) Red/Yellow Northeast 9 Fire Li (Sun) Green/Red South The Land will need special Front door if you are looking out and West. These 4 Directions attention. If the Front Door Falls from the inside. You will also want ( NW,SW, NE and West) are in this Zone, be sure to place a the water feature to be facing the also the Best directions for the Feng Shui is such an ancient art and science, so rich with symbolism Black mat in front of the Door and Home or Door. Flowing water occupants to face when sitting keep the Front Entry free of clutter, is auspicious, but it represents or standing. (Sleep with your and stories that I encourage you to look into some of the practices and different schools. The beauty of Feng Shui is the ability to connect clean and vibrant. If possible wealth and you want the wealth head pointed in one of the plant “red” flowering plants in pots coming to you, not leaving and Best directions). different practices and blend the different schools to enhance your own lives and the lives of your clients. on either side of the door. Chi pouring out of the home. Inside or “energy” likes to meander, so the home...be sure this area is Please Note: If you have a kua # be sure to have lush plants and as “large” as possible. Declutter, of 5....some practitioners believe Now, let’s look at the 4 critical “Guas” or “Zones” of the BAGUA and establish the key colors, objects, shapes, and predominant a defined walkway to the front. remove furniture. An aquarium that for a Male...the kua number Using earth element stones, is a great way to activate career becomes 2 and for a Female the Element. The traditional school of Feng Shui and the Compass school focuses much more attention on Direction when overlaying the BAGUA pavers, or materials and curving and business luck. The Gold kua number becomes 8. the walkway will allow the energy fish is also an auspicious fish. If This change is due to the 5 on onto the Home and Land. The Western, more contemporary approach uses the 3 gate theory and places the bottom edge of the BAGUA on to meander and stay longer. If water features inside the home the Lo Shu square being assigned landscape lighting is used, be sure are not possible, use a mirror or a to the center or middle of the the Front or Facing side of the Home or Land. You will therefore always enter the Home or a room through either the Knowledge, Career or it works well and does not appear picture of water...even the colors square which does not have an to be a landing strip....too much of blue, deep purple and black assigned Trigram. Supportive People Zone. The Fame/Reputation Zone will therefore always be along the backside of the home/land. “yang” energy can turn visitors off. would be good here. Remember to never place a Mirror opposite www.coloradohomeownermag.com Our next article will focus attention on the how to create a work/life balance using Feng Shui techniques. We’ll explore the “Home Office” as well as the “Workplace Office”. I’ll give you tips and techniques for changing the negative “chi” to positive “chi” that promotes balance, harmony, good relationships, prosperity & growth.

On the inside of the home, be sure just be sure the water is always triangular leaves. Outdoor furniture this area of the home is welcoming. clean and flowing...too much accented with red pillows . On the If it happens to be the dining stagnant or yin energy is not good inside of the home, look at ways to room....Set the table with colorful for this zone. Lawn furniture made raise your reputation. If you are a plates and bowls. Use round or of teak wood is fine or having a Realtor and listing a home for sale, oval place mates to represent deck added to the back yard is very always put literature about you and the Metal element. A beautiful auspicious. Bamboo plants are your company in this Zone. Inside chandelier would be perfect as the also considered very lucky here. Fireplaces are great objects for this crystals and the lighting promote The key word is creating an outside Zone...just be sure you “feed” the wealth, and prosperity. Place a “oasis”...lush, but not overgrown. fire with logs or candles. Pointed mirror on one of the walls to reflect On the inside of the house, objects, zig zag designs, lighting, the feeling of family, friends and this area should contain your plants with pointy leaves are all abundance. If possible, use round “expensive” items. Brass, Copper, good fire objects. If the kitchen or oval shaped furniture. Metal Gold & Silver items are all good falls in this Zone...the stove and furniture is also good here. Ceiling energy. Greenery ( live plants) are range top are fire objects. Keep in fans, electronics, bells and clocks good here. Jade and Money plants mind that walls don’t necessarily all represent the Metal Element and are wonderful succulents that have to be painted “red” to bring can be helpful to lift the chi in have leaves that are shaped like out the Fame and Reputation of this Zone. “coins”. Be sure the plant leaves the Zone....adding Apples, Red The Wealth and Prosperity are pointing and growing “up” not Flowers, or just opening all the Zone is characterized by the drooping and pointing downwards. shutters & window treatments to let Wood Element and the colors of Flowering plants are also important lots of “light” in will be sufficient. the TREE. Deep Green is the as they represent growth and As with all the Guas of the Home predominant color, but also golden renewal. Tall plants and slender and Land, it is always important colors and purple which both objects are auspicious here. Book to keep in mind “balance” of represent wealth and abundance Shelves are fine...just keep them the elements. Augmenting and are noted. On the outside of your organized and if possible...with enhancing a Zone to promote its home, this zone should be “lush” glass doors. Vertical Stripes & up intended “energy” will attract more and abundant, promoting great lighting are great Wood Element buyers and magnetize the home for growth and earning potential. objects and represent the Wealth a quicker sale. Adding a 6 pipe wind chime is and Prosperity Zone well. auspicious here, since the Trigram The Fame and Reputation Zone is is Hsun which means Wind. The next to the Wealth and Abundance You can find more information on orange tree is a great tree that Zone and is characterized by the how to Stage and Sell your Home the Feng Shui way by visiting our web represents abundance. Also, plants Fire Element and the colors of fire... site: www.8elements.biz. Click on that have gold/yellow and purple red, fiery colors, & hot orange. the DVD tab to order “Sold! the Feng flowers are very auspicious. Tall Augmenting this Zone on the Shui Way. We’ll take you through a “healthy” trees like Palm trees are outside of the home would appeal listing that has been Feng Shui’d for good representation for this zone. to landscape lighting, fireplaces, Sale. It’s 45 min’s full of educational A water feature or pool with a grills, tiki torches, red flowering information that is easy for your Sellers waterfall is great chi for this Zone... plants, plants with sharp points and to understand and apply.