| What are the important tactics for the "2007 Feng | | | | Let's say, the Feng Shui in our bedroom dictates that a |
| Shui Year of the boar?" | | | | TV is located at the NE corner of the room, and that |
| I've been asked this question too many a time even | | | | around that corner are also some floor lamps that will |
| before the beginning of the lunar Chinese new year, | | | | be on all evening until bedtime. As this goes against the |
| which is the eighteenth of February this year. I'm not | | | | nature of this "Yellow Star" which resides in the NE |
| surprised though because the Chinese tradition dictates | | | | direction this year, there is bound to be some negative |
| that each household would do some clean-up rituals | | | | experience derived from this incompatible mix of |
| before the end of each year. | | | | positioning. We might get irritated for no reason as |
| When one wants to clean up the energy of the house | | | | soon as we enter the bedroom; we might argue easily |
| to make it a real "Feng Shui house" so to speak, one'd | | | | over some insignificant issues, which seldom happened |
| definitely need to sort out the Feng Shui in the | | | | in the past year; we might feel uncomfortable or even |
| bedroom to begin with, and then incorporate good | | | | sick being in the bedroom for no reason... |
| Feng Shui interior design wisdom to put things in the | | | | Physical as well as emotional sensations of this nature |
| most appropriate positions according to the "Flying | | | | are often caused by the inappropriate Feng Shui setup |
| Star" energy flow chart of each year. Such ordinary | | | | that changes every year. Yes, in Chinese, there's a |
| household objects as plants, fountains, mirrors, lamps, | | | | good old saying that goes "Feng Shui rotates itself |
| artistic objects and the like - they have to be cleverly | | | | constantly." |
| positioned in order for the desired effects of a good | | | | Therefore, the first and foremost important point to |
| "Feng Shui house" to take place. | | | | bear in mind if you want to live in a good Feng Shui |
| The sure sign of excellent Feng Shui interior design will | | | | house in 2007 Feng Shui year of the boar, is to ensure |
| be that when someone enters this house, they'd feel | | | | the NE directions are clear of anything that is too |
| its harmony which is not too "yang" nor too "yin" - i.e. | | | | "Yang" or too dynamic by nature. No spiky plants, no |
| everything is in dynamic and yet gentle flow. | | | | hi-fi or TV, no heater, or anything that emits too much |
| Everything is done with the right touch. The lighting | | | | dynamic energy...in the NE direction. |
| from outside just blends in nicely with the interior | | | | What to do if you just so happen to have these but |
| setup...etc. | | | | can't change any of them: |
| But the most important thing is: all these have to be | | | | Not to worry, it's going to be easy - put a white |
| done according to the "Flying Stars" energy flow chart | | | | earthen object such as a vase, or a piece of art in |
| of each particular year. Or else, it'd be just a nicely | | | | white color, or a dog statue in the NE direction. This, |
| decorated house, not a good Feng Shui house with | | | | according to the rules of I-ching, will help neutralize the |
| Feng Shui interior design in use. | | | | negative influences derived from such a wrongful mix |
| For example, in this 2007 Feng Shui year of the boar, | | | | of Feng Shui factors. |
| the "Yellow Star of the Earth" falls upon the NE | | | | Mind you though, this is only the first and foremost |
| direction. It's because of the nature of this "Yellow Star | | | | Feng Shui concern for 2007. There are still a few |
| of the Earth" that it's best not to put anything that is | | | | important points to be dealt with later. |
| too vibrant and dynamic in the NE direction. | | | | |