Feng Shui and Water Features - Page 2
There are a few simple principles to follow when establishing a water feature in your garden:
- The best position for a water feature is in the north, east or south east corners of the garden. This is likely to bring wealth and prosperity.
- The water should flow toward the house facing the main entrance or a large window to invite Chi into your home. This is not necessary where a water feature has an even flow of water over all sides. The direction of the water flow should never flow away from you home.
- Where a waterfall is used the flow of water must be considered. To strong will be destructive to the Chi and too gentle will do nothing.
- A water feature must be proportionate to the garden. Too small will symbolize a lack of abundance and too large may be too powerful for your home.
- Remove clutter such as debris and dead plants / foliage from your garden. This will inhibit the flow of Chi.
- It is important to maintain your water feature properly, avoiding build ups of algae, dead leaf matter and unsightly slime. Water needs to remain moving, clean and fresh to harness the Chi.
- Check your feature regularly for cracks and leaks which allow the Chi to escape.
- Introduce goldfish to your water feature to encourage wealth.
- Where water is lost through evaporation remember to top up your water feature to replenish the Chi.
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