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October 3, 2003 In
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Feng
Shui with Fountains This is the 3rd installment in our series of articles about common feng shui objects and how to use them. If you missed the previous articles in this series, you can read them here. Water fountains are among the most popular and effective of feng shui cures. As a form of moving water fountains bring prosperity and good luck to the home, whether outside in the yard or placed inside the house. As is often true in feng shui, size is not always the most important factor: even a small tabletop fountain can have a big effect when it is used appropriately. In addition to symbolizing prosperity, the sound and motion of gurgling water activates chi and adds humidity to a dry room, helping to restore balance. Moving water gets things going when the chi has been stagnant for a while, like ice melting in the spring after a long winter. Fountains are appropriate anywhere you want to enhance water or wood energy, especially in kan (Career; water), jen (Family; wood), and hsun (Wealth; wood) guas. (For those who follow the compass directions, these are the north, east, and southeast sectors. To locate these areas according to door alignment, click here.) Green plants, representing wood energy, are a wonderful addition to many fountain placements. Fountains are often used near the front door to attract prosperity chi to the home. Some fountains have an equal flow of water on all sides, while others are more like a miniature waterfall with the stream cascading down in one area only. If the water flows down in one direction - rather than equally on all sides - make sure you place the fountain so that the water is flowing toward the interior of the home. Keep the relationship among the feng shui elements in mind as you choose and arrange your fountain. Copper fountains are very beautiful, and a good material choice because metal supports water in the Creative Cycle. Stone, cement, and ceramic fountains energetically block the water element; be sure to add some kind of metal in or around these kinds of fountains to support the water chi. For example, you could add nine coins to a stone fountain, or set a ceramic fountain on top of a metal patio table. You can usually adjust the sound of a water fountain by changing the water level; if your fountain is too loud, try adding more water to it. Some fountains also come with an adjustable pump, so you can vary the speed with which the water flows. Experiment until you find a tone and volume that sounds right. Be guided by your personal response, and choose another cure if a fountain isn't right for you. A fountain in the bedroom should be turned off at night while you are sleeping. If you find the sound soothing, and it helps you to fall asleep, use a timer to turn the fountain off after you are asleep rather than letting it run all night. Be sure to add more water to your fountain as it evaporates, to avoid possible damage to the pump if the water level gets too low. Depending on your climate and the size of the fountain, this could be once a week or every day. If you will be away from home for several days or longer, unplug the fountain while you are gone and fill it with fresh water when you return. The regular attention required by a fountain is a useful reminder to give regular attention to the financial details of our lives as well. As you check the water level in your fountain, take a moment to mentally review whether there are any other prosperity-related tasks that could use a few minutes of your attention, such as catching up on this week's bills, completing your expense report, or balancing your checkbook. A well-placed and maintained water fountain can help increase the flow of mo*ney chi into your life. Taking proper care of that mo*ney is up to you.
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Shui Q+A (Most questions will have been edited for clarity and length, and any identifying details have been changed. Please note that due to the high volume of email I receive, it is no longer possible for me to respond to every question personally. I still welcome your questions, and if I cannot provide a personal response I will try to address your issue in a future Q+A column.) Q: We are building a new home, and would like your advice on making a fountain in the tai chi. We already have a small fountain and a swimming pool outside, but I think our family could use even more of a cooling effect. A: The key thing to keep in mind here is that whatever is going on energetically in the tai chi (the physical center of the home) will affect the entire home and all aspects of your life. Adding a fountain in the center would certainly have the "cooling" effect that you are looking for, as well as bringing the energy of prosperity to this important area. The drawback to this plan has to do with the nature of flowing water, which can be very destabilizing. If you have ever stepped off a dock into a small boat or have tried to stand up on a surfboard, you know how difficult it is to maintain your balance with all that water underfoot. WATER energy will also weaken the EARTH element associated with the tai chi. In the Controlling Cycle of the elements, earth dams water, which takes energy (thus the weakening effect). Also, a large volume of water can actually overcome earth and wash it away. I would caution against a fountain in the center, as the instability it would bring could outweigh any potential benefits. If you need a calming influence in the center, place a large stone or stone/ceramic devotional statue there to make it a space of tranquility and groundedness. If you do choose to use a water feature in the tai chi, place it off to the side, rather than exactly in the center. Green plants will help turn this area into a tranquil oasis, but do be sure to also use lots of earth element features (stones, ceramic, earth colors) to keep the energy of this space grounded.
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