Feng Shui In The Past And The Present

Feng Shui, translated as ?wind and water,? is perceived as representing two symbols of the natural flow of nature. Feng Shui practices attempt to recreate this natural environment in which the life positive life force or energy known as ?chi,? flows as freely and easily as wind or water. An ancient Chinese art, Feng Shui is believed to increase the flow chi in any area, large or small. Its intent in enhancing the amount of chi, releasing it to flow freely throughout any area, permits any practitioner to achieve their personal goals. For several centuries, people have applied the principles of Feng Shui to attract success in many areas, including in the kingdom of the heart and in the business world, and to win friends.

Traditionally, the school of thought known as Feng Shui has been practiced only by experts. Originally, more than 3,000 years ago, it was fashioned by a spiritual master, a student of nature and the spiritual realm. In order to maximize the positive characteristics of an area, he designed a set of basic rules directed at increasing positive energy. The end result of his dream lay in the construction of homes, workplaces and other buildings that would be beneficial to the occupants, helping them to invite good luck and positive fortune while supplying them with the ability to make the most of good luck when it arrives. His wish is still alive and well today.

In China, the acceptance of Feng Shui was swift. It quickly gained popularity and credibility with certain people becoming skillful experts in the subject. This knowledge and positive reception soon spread to other countries, becoming world wide in scope. Today, many homeowners and businesspeople traditionally consult Feng Shui experts when decorating rooms or locating a business. These consultants can draw on several thousand years of tradition and investigation. Using any number of techniques, a Feng Shui an expert can alter the energy of any particular space or area.

Over time, several different schools of Feng Shui have become apparent, each with its own unique goals and approach. As a result, finding a Feng Shui pertinent to your own specific situation is not difficult. The process of increased specialization, moreover, simplifies the means and ability to incorporate Feng Shui it into their lives. A further benefit of the continuous evolution of Feng Shui is the increased exactitude. As a result, superior results are possible with less work and less cost than in the past.

Over the centuries, the art of Feng Shui has become refined into an increasingly adept mathematical science. With the implementation of this characteristic Feng Shui has become much easier to apply to a space today than it has in the past. There are now clear guidelines to facilitate in the process so that even an inexperienced amateur can apply Feng Shui to a home or office space, creating a feeling of balance and harmony in any space of any size. Furthermore, with the availability of Feng Shui guides and information through the internet, you can eliminate the need to consult an expensive Feng Shui expert before you undertake to practice and benefit from the rules of Feng Shui.

Candace Czarny,ASID,CFM,LEED AP, "Award Winning" Interior Designer, Feng Shui Expert & author. http://www.ArtOfPlacement.com is continually ranked "Top 10" in Google and Yahoo. Clients testify of dramatic results!