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In simple terms Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) is the ancient Chinese art of placement. Feng Shui is used to bring harmony and balance to your home and prosperity to your business. It is also used to help create good relationships.

There are nine schools of Feng Shui that have developed over the centuries. Feng Shui consultants may use any combination of the different schools to create positive change. In Feng Shui theory, because we are all born at different times, we each have different directions that are favorable or unfavorable. There are five elements and eight directions which represent compass points. These can affect emotions, health, wealth and family.

How does Feng Shui work its magic? Some ideas for creating a positive flow of chi in our environment—also known as universal life energy—can be done through rearranging our furniture, adding mirrors, plants, wind chimes, and water fountains. It can also be accomplished by getting rid of all clutter.

Where you place your bed may affect your rest. Avoid placing your bed so the path of the chi (energy) coming in from your doorway cuts across it which could disturb your sleep. Also avoid putting your bed so that you can only get in on one side unless you want to be alone. In addition, be sure that the foot of your bed is not directly opposite the doorway.

One of the most important rooms in the house is the kitchen. More mistakes are made in this room than any other. The refrigerator should not be directly next to or directly opposite the stove because the stove represents the fire element and the refrigerator represents the water element. Water puts out fire and may have a direct effect on your finances.

It is important not to mix energies. For example, you do not want to put office and electronic equipment in the bedroom. It could block your business from growing.

In the work environment the placement of the desk is the most important issue. The desk should face the entryway of the office, if possible, without being in direct line to the door. If this is not an option, place a mirror so it reflects the doorway when you sit at your desk. Some positions are more powerful than others.

The goal is to do whatever it takes to move the chi (energy) in positive directions. Being aware of these energies helps you to manifest well-being.

My training in Feng Shui left me believing that, in addition to some basic understanding of placement, the best guide is your own intuition and sensitivity. Because there can be many different theories from one school to another, it comes down to deciding what feels or looks right, and what allows the energy to gently and freely move from one area to another.