Feng Shui Compass
The feng shui compass also known as the ‘luo pan’ is a very advanced tool used primarily by professional feng shui practitioners to define the map bagua of a house. The actual date of origin for this particular compass is disputable, but what can’t be disputed is that it has been used for thousands of years to make very accurate feng shui readings. ‘Luo’ means everything and ‘pan’ basically means plate, which is a pretty fitting name since this compass embodies almost all the different aspects of feng shui. The modern day ‘luo pan’ has been modified many times throughout history from its original simple compass design.
Readings with a feng shui compass are typically done a few steps away from the front door of your house. Metal objects will interfere with the compass needle so make sure that you are not near anything that is made out of metal. Remove all jewelry and watches, stay away from cars and walk a few steps away from the front door so that the metal hinges will not affect the needle’s movement.
The feng shui compass will give you an exact reading of your house in terms of the 8 bagua directions, north, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest. Furthermore, the compass will pinpoint with accuracy the precise degree of that direction. This precision enables the bagua reading to be tailor made for your home, which creates better feng shui remedies. There are different variations of the ‘luo pan’, but the common features are the magnetic needle compass in the center and a series of concentric rings surrounding it. These rings have all types of feng shui measurements on them, giving a more in-depth reading.
Understanding the complex details of the feng shui compass is too much for the average person. For an in-depth reading of your home, seek out the services of a professional feng shui practitioner. Advanced knowledge of the subject will guarantee an accurate and fully customized reading. So if you are not pleased with the results based on your limited knowledge of feng shui basics, look into the potential of using the compass.
