Feng Shui Water Fountain
The water element can best be represented by a feng shui water fountain, which is used primarily to both retain as well as activate ‘qi’ or energy. A water fountain should always have a constant stream of flowing water. The cascading of the water activates both sound and movement, which makes it one of the most valuable feng shui remedies. Moving water is said to attract prosperity and good luck and is most often used by people who are looking to acquire more wealth.
A feng shui water fountain will come in a range of shapes and sizes. Choosing the right water fountain for your home will mainly depend of your personal preference. Round is supposed to be the better choice according to feng shui principles, however you should select one that you like and think will go well in your home. Water fountains are often found both indoors and out. People with a garden generally like to have a water fountain as a centerpiece. Indoor fountains are also very popular, especially since they are said to help balance the positive and negative ions. All kinds of materials are used to make water fountains, including metal, ceramic and bamboo. According to the feng shui element productive and destructive cycles however, the ideal feng shui water fountain should be made with metal. Metal will help water activate ‘qi’ since it is the element that produces water. On the other hand, earth is the element that destroys water so avoid using a ceramic water fountain.
If you use a map bagua, you will think to put a feng shui water fountain in areas to enhance the water and wood elements. These areas include the health/family corner, the wealth corner and the career corner. Since water puts out fire, it is not recommended to put a fountain in your fame/reputation corner which represents the fire element. Another part of the home that is not a good place for a water fountain is the bedroom. Having a water fountain in your bedroom will promote restlessness and worry, and is said to result in financial loss and unstable relationships.
The feng shui water fountain is a very powerful tool and many people believe that it is capable of causing serious damage if not used properly. The right placement is critical so it’s best to seek out the advice of a professional feng shui practitioner on this one. People with little feng shui basics understanding should not attempt it. Many who follow the feng shui compass school of thought also believe that the water fountain location should change annually. Only someone who is equipped with the right knowledge should determine the exact spot in your home. A final tip is to keep your feng shui water fountain clean and make sure the flow of water is active and constant so does what it is supposed to do.
