What Feng Shui Shapes And Objects Can Do For Your Home

As children, one of the first things we learned was to recognize shapes. It was fun to see squares in boxes, rectangles in buildings, triangles in street signs and so on.

From childhood on, shapes would play a huge part in our daily lives. After all, everything has a shape.

Shapes also have significance in the art of feng shui. In one particular feng shui practice, shapes are very important in choosing favorable sites to build a home or building. For this practice of feng shui, spaces where the ch'i can flow properly and evenly are favored. Hence, the rectangle is the preferred shape. Imagine the energy passing from the shorter end of a rectangle, lengthwise down its longer ends, to collect at the opposite short end. Now, imagine a triangle, what is considered an unfavorable shape for a lot or structure. No matter what direction it points to, in a triangle, there is a tightening of the flow of ch'i. Because of this, feng shui practitioners don't recommend building on a lot that is triangular shaped.

The Chinese are also not inclined towards irregular shaped lots or floor plans for their homes as they believe some areas in the home are "missing."

If you are interested in designing a home that follows feng shui principles, it is advisable to consult a practitioner who can really guide you in the process. There are also tips on the internet that can help start you off.

In decorating your home according to feng shui, shapes also play a huge part. Another branch of feng shui practice believes that each of the five elements, wood, fire, earth, metal and water, correspond to particular shapes.

The element to shape correspondences is as follows:

- Wood = Rectangle = Creativity

- Fire = Triangle = Passion

- Earth = Square = Stability

- Metal = Round = Intellect

- Water = Waves = Prosperity

Now, in another article, we talked about feng shui elements and their corresponding colors. Generally, when you find that it is tricky to determine just what element a particular décor item brings into a room, we look at the color first, then the shape, then the material from which an item is made.

But, that's something to think about as your feng shui practice develops in complexity and intricacy. At this point, it suffices to know that bringing in a particular shape into an area can bring in the same energies as that of their elements.

You can be creative here! For example, if you want to bring in the element of fire, say, into your social relationships area, instead of simply placing a plain triangular block, you can try putting up a painting of a mountain or a lamp with a triangular shade. For earth, checkered fabrics can simulate squares while a stringy curtain can be likened to water. In the same way, furniture with straight lines can represent wood or earth while those with curvy shapes can stand for water or metal.

In feng shui, you don't have to worry about whether you are doing the right thing. In fact, more often than not, your gut and common sense will point you in the right direction. Mixing and matching furniture and décor is a great idea; what it actually does is that it balances the different elements in a particular space, which is what feng shui sets out to do in the first place.

Trust your instincts when it comes to what shapes suit a specific location. You'll know it when something is "off."

Beyond simple shapes, there are actual objects that are considered lucky in feng shui. Now, different cultures have their own traditions when it comes to luck. The difference is that, in feng shui, where you place the object is as important as the objects themselves.

What lucky objects do is symbolize fortune, health and positive goals. Displaying them in your home reminds you of your best intentions for the future. In a way, they inspire you to take the necessary steps to achieve your goals. Finding the appropriate place for each lucky object depends on their type and what your purpose is.

Figures on dragons, phoenixes, horses and tigers are prized in feng shui. Each of these animals symbolizes a particular positive value like authority (dragon), rebirth (phoenix), power (horse) and courage (tiger). In strategic locations in your home, they can harness the appropriate energies to help you live a harmonious, positive life.

Where an object points to is also important. In general, the Chinese favor objects pointing into one's home rather than out. This means that the flow if energy is continuously inward, to benefit the residents within.

These days, a lot of candle companies offer candles tailored for feng shui purposes. They come in all shapes, sizes, scents and colors depending on their intended use. Candles are an excellent, simple and cost effective way to bring in positive energies into your home. Their presence not only enhances the ch'i of a place, they are fun to use everyday too as mood setters and décor.

In summary, feng shui utilizes many interesting shapes and objects that can help you generate harmony and balance in your home. The choices are plentiful and you will never run out of new ideas in making your home the perfect refuge for you and your loved ones.

References:

Feng Shui 101, http://www.freewebs.com/fengshui101/

The Spiritual Feng Shui, www.thespiritualfengshui.com

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