Zentiment

By on April 9, 2015
According to contemporary Feng Shui specialist, Mark Ainley, these objects “stimulate and improve the energy in homes.”
He tells us why.
chime
Gregorio Chime Soprano ¥5,910 amazon.co.jp

As tacky as they might seem at first, wind chimes can be a wonderful environmental energizer – they bring tangible awareness (sound) to what might go unnoticed (the movement of air), thereby bringing energy into form. It is important to choose chimes with hollow tubes, with a sound that you enjoy; attractive chimes with a beautiful sound will not be a garish addition to your space. Chimes should always be near a window to function optimally – placed elsewhere in a room they tend to scream ‘Feng Shui Fashion Victim.’ Aim for the back left corner of the suite, balcony, or property if at all possible, in order to bring more focus to fortunate blessings.

 

Kane no naru ki Available at rakuten and plant shops all

Kane no naru ki
Available at rakuten and plant shops

The jade plant (Kane no naru ki) is often referred to as a ‘money plant’ in Chinese culture because its plump leaves are coin-shaped and filled with liquid, which symbolizes harnessing wealth. Placed in the back left corner of a room or property, it is particularly supportive of wealth. Ensure that the leaves remain plump, round in shape, and clean.

water

Wa no fountain ¥28,000 rakuten.co.jp

 

 

 

 

The sound of flowing water might be a powerful diuretic, but if it is not too loud and its location well placed, a fountain can also stimulate fortuitous developments. They are best placed in the back left corner of the property or living room – they should not be used in hallways, bedrooms, or bathrooms, and the water should always flow towards the center of the room. It is best to have a fountain where you can see the water pooling and collecting, to symbolize your visibly harnessing the windfalls that come your way. Do not put a fountain in an entrance or foyer without consulting a professional – when badly placed, a fountain could lead to money flowing out the door. (The same goes for pictures of water.)

kame_mat_01

kame no genkan matto ¥2,762 rakuten.co.jp

The turtle carries its home with it wherever it goes, just like you carry the energy of your home with you wherever you go – after all, your home reveals how you choose to be in your private space. Traditionally the turtle is seen as good luck for Career, which I interpret as Life Path: slow and steady persistence wins the race. Turtles are best placed near entrances or in the central area of the wall that carries the door to any room or property.

Million Bamboo ¥4,320 www.saisyokukenbi.jp

Million Bamboo
¥4,320
www.saisyokukenbi.jp

Stalks of bamboo are thought to bring good luck. If you like them, use them – if they match the style of your home. Tall, curly bamboo stalks can be a wonderful way to bring more volume to a corner, and they synthesize straight lines with curves, helping to bridge the qualities of change and focus.

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