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Applied Fengshui - Bagu Map
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Mapping your room
Mapping is the term used for establishing the different areas of each room. In each room there is a love corner, a wealth/abundance corner, a self-awareness corner and a helpful people and travel corner. The maps that we use in Fengshui are called the Bagua. On this site you can see a modern map that everyone can use. The Bagua is overlaid from the mouth of Chi, which is the door to the room. You line up your door to the “entrance quadrant” on the map.
Mapping is useful for determining where your clutter tends to go, and what part of your life it is affecting. From my experience clutter tends to migrate to the areas that reflect the challenges in our lives.
Mapping is what a Fengshui expert does when they come to your home, in order to recommend enhancements.
In order to use this map, print yourself a hard copy of the modern Bagua. (Click here for a printer-friendly map) Stand in the doorway of your room with the map and you will be able to determine the different areas of the room.
Below are some suggested enhancements used in each area.
WARNING: before you enhance any area you must clean and clear the area of clutter. If you enhance an area without clearing it you will be aggravating the problems in this area of your life.
Wealth and Prosperity - SUN
Connected to abundance. This area is about financial wealth. However abundance is more than money: it is about how you attract what you want into your life.
Good enhancements are the colours blue, purple and red. Place objects that remind you of abundance and wealth in this area.
Fame and Reputation - LI
This area is about how other people see you. This can mean your community, your co-workers, and your business partners. Good colours for this area are reds, and something that represents the element of fire is greatly beneficial. Place certificates and awards of recognition in this area. This is also a good area to place your intention statement for your work.
Love - K'UN
This area is about self-love, and intimacy in a relationship. Good colours for this area are reds, pinks and white. To enhance this area you may want to put photos of yourself and your partner during happy times. If you are not currently in a relationship and are seeking a relationship, place objects that speak to you about the things you want in a relationship. For example, one client wanted passion in her relationship, so she put the image of "The Kiss" by Gustave Klint in her love corner. Pairs of things are also useful in this area; for example: two candlesticks with candles, two doves, etc. This area is about self-love. Place images in this area, which support how you want to feel about yourself.
Health and Family - CHEN
This area is about your physical health and the health of your family. Good colours for this area are blues and greens, and something that represents the element of wood is highly beneficial. Place images of vitality and health in this area. This is also a good area for family photos. If you are facing a chronic disease or have ongoing challenges in the area of your health consider writing an intention statement for your health and place it in this area.
Knowledge and Self-Cultivation - KEN
This area is about your self-awareness. Good colours for this area are black, blues and greens. This is a good area to locate your books, representing knowledge. This can also be a good area for meditation and self-reflection. Place objects in this area that speak to you of self-awareness. If you use your computer or television as a source of knowledge this can be a good place for them.
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Career - K'AN
This area is about your purpose in life. This area is more than just your job. It is about getting clarity for what you want to do in your life. Good colours are black and dark tones, and something that represents the element of water is greatly beneficial in this area. This is a good area to keep clear, especially if it is the entrance to a room. This can be a good place to locate your desk and work related materials.
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Helpful People and Travel - CH'IEN
This area represents your ability to network in business. In life it is about getting the right help at the right time. On a spiritual level this area is about trusting your higher self or source. It is also about travel. You may put images of your faith or symbols that represent your spiritual beliefs in this area. Good colours are white, grays and black. This is a good place to locate your altar. It is also a great place to locate photos of your good friends that are helpful to you. If this area is in your office, place awards or plaques from business partners in this area. It is also a good place to put your phone,fax and computer if you expect to network through these mediums.
Creativity and Children - TUI
This area is about your personal creativity and projects. Good colours for this area are white and pastels and something that represents the element metal in this area is highly beneficial. If you are working on a big project, place images or supporting materials for the project in this area. For example, one client was finishing her thesis and chose to locate her writing area in the creativity and children area of her home. Another client was completing a large project at work and used the creativity area as his "thinking wall", mapping out all stages of the project.
This area is also about children. If you are trying to conceive, keep this area clear of clutter. This can be a great area for children to play in and display their own creativity and artwork.
Centre
This area is about your ability to stay grounded in your life. This area is also about maintaining balance in your life. This is represented by the element of earth. Good colours for this area are yellow and earth tones. Keeping the center clear and free of clutter or furniture is highly beneficial to maintaining the flow of energy in a room. If you find yourself scattered in your life, this would be a good area to focus on.