BUSINESS TIPS

Title: Feng Shui Tips for Business

Posted: 01-12-2004

There are a number of aspects to consider when selecting a site for your business. First, consider the immediate landscape. Taking into account that circles and horseshoes are auspicious shapes. A business or home near the base of a hill with elevated land either side and facing opening land is considered most auspicious and will bring good fortune. Partway down a slope would be better than at the very base where symbolically it would be exposed to the full force of the avalanche. Placed at the foot of and facing a large hill will bring many obstructions. You will face an uphill battle.

Try to avoid having a business whose location is exposed to the elements, such as on top of a hill, a beachfront property that is exposed to wind or a great expanse of water. Facing a small to medium sized lake would be ideal. However, being situated on a point leaves you exposed. In the case of the beachfront property it would be preferable to be located at the edge of a bay or small cove rather than facing the open ocean. Looking upon a steady flowing meandering stream or river is also considered most auspicious. Avoid facing a fast flowing river, as this is more likely to expose you to excessive levels of Yang energy and Sha Chi. Compass points are required when facing flowing water. If you face a primary direction (north, east, south or west), looking upon the water, it should flow past your front door from left to right. If facing a secondary compass point the water should flow from right to left.

Roads have the similar effects as rivers and should be regarded in the same manner. Traffic flow devices such as traffic lights, roundabouts and speed humps have a calming effect on the traffic and keep it flowing whilst controlling the speed. A business situated near these features would be preferable to one on a highway or facing any fast moving traffic. Ideally a business in a busy street with a slow steady stream of traffic will be most prosperous. A road that points toward your business is most inauspicious.

Hostile structures: Check the outlook of your site for hostile structures such imposing land formations or buildings. Large monuments and sculptures in the immediate vicinity can also produce secret or poison arrows. Church spires or crosses pointed in your direction are also harmful influences. It is also advised to occupy a position amongst varied roof heights rather than in a line of exact heights, which form a wall and poison arrows. Varied roof heights may give the impression of wavy lines, symbolising the water element, which brings good fortune.

Enhancers for poison arrows directed at your doorway
A doorway facing east or southeast (direction of the wood element) can be cured with the placement of a metal windchime. A poison arrow from the north can be controlled with the use of the earth element. An arrow from the south for example may be countered by placing a water feature at the entrance.

History
If taking over occupancy of an existing building it is advised to check the history of the previous tenants. Did they grow out of the space and move on to larger surroundings or did they go bust? A history of businesses going bust is evidence of bad luck and intrinsic of lingering Sha Chi. Never ignore these signs.

The Entrance
Your main entrance should face an open area creating a bright hall effect. A door opening into a T-junction or opening down a hallway is considered inauspicious. The size of the entrance door should not be too small, as it will restrict the amount of Chi that enters. Equally, it should not be too large as to appear unbalanced and out of proportion to the size of the shop front. Good lighting is also an important factor here, as it will create good Yang energy and attract Chi. Be careful though not to overdo it.

Mirrors
Mirrors can be used wisely in your business. For example, a mirror hung by the cash register symbolises a doubling effect, thus it signifies the doubling of turnover. Hung on the side walls signifies the doubling of stock and customers. Full length mirrors are advised in this case as smaller mirrors will signify cutting the customer in two, bringing bad luck. Avoid hanging a mirror on the back wall unless it is not visible from the entrance, as this will reflect the Chi entering the store. Also take care not to reflect bathrooms or staircases. Mirrors are also well used to wrap square columns to relieve the effect of the poison arrows they create.

I Ching Coins are good to place near the cash register as they attract wealth. You may also stick them to order an invoice books. Try sticking them to your computer or use a screen saver featuring coins.

Hang a good lucky bell on your front door. This is especially suitable for doors facing the west or northwest. Each time the door opens the bell sounds and energises the entrance and whoever enters brings good luck into the store with them. Sharp corners in the shop or offices can be overcome by placing large plants or a crystal there.

Reception
Reception areas should be open and well lit to encourage the flow of Chi. However, if the reception area is too open and allows traffic to pass by too easily, the strategic placement of a divider or some kind of screen or a rectangular planter box will slow the flow of Chi.

An area such as a typing pool with many small workstations can be cold and stark with many straight lines and pathways. These features cause harmful Sha Chi and prove detrimental to the staff in this area, thus affecting harmony and, in turn, production. Staggering workstations so as to cause Chi to meander through and circulate evenly will improve this situation. Placing plants at the end of desks or dividers will soften the sharp edges and help to remove poison arrows as well as adding life. The main entrance to this area should be screened or surrounded with large plants to slow the flow of Chi also. Talk to people who work here, you will receive interesting feedback on their feelings about their workspace.

The southeast corner of the office is the wealth corner and should be energised. A water feature here is very effective and considered most auspicious.

Desk position
Never have your back to the window as this lacks support. Having your back to a door symbolically leaves you open to attack. If you are directly facing the door you may be overpowered by the incoming Chi. You are best placed with your back to a wall adorned with an Earth element such as a picture of a mountain, thus lending support. Angled away from a doorway or facing a wall featuring a water element such as a fish or a picture Scroll of a lake or even art work containing wavy lines.

Desks can be energised with objects that symbolise the five elements to attract work luck. Placed strategically to reflect the Lo Shu grid. Here are some examples:

North: Your cup of tea or coffee
Northeast: A crystal paperweight
Northwest: Your computer terminal
East: Fresh flowers
Southeast: A small green plant
South: A desk lamp or something red

Feng Shui Tips Courtesy of Anjian, Australia

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