Feng Shui Decorating Ideas for Business Office
According to the Bagua diagram, the front middle of the
The career gua is ruled by the element water and the colors black and blue. Water encourages the flow of life and can bring about new opportunities. The color black symbolizes money and income, and is also the color of protection and power. Because balance and alignment of the elements is extremely important in feng shui decorating, take care not to place anything that represents Earth or Wood in this section. For example, to encourage stability, you could display a painting of a mountain; but make sure there is not a waterfall in the picture because in the feng shui cycle of the elements, earth destroys water. A
Do not place your desk in such a way that your back faces a door or a window as these give you no support or protection for your back and “you might be backstabbed by colleagues.” When your back faces the door, you are also symbolically turning your back on new business, which would enter through the front door. Don’t have any mirrors in your office as they can reflect the negative energy of clients back onto you and your space. If your career seems to be at a standstill, remove dirt or anything that is soiled from the career gua. Even earthenware, ceramic materials can muddy a career.
Treat your files with care as they represent your past, and since every step you have taken has led you to where you are today, it is important to treat the past with the utmost respect. On the same note, it is equally important to draw attention to your achievements by displaying diplomas, certificates or awards.
A big part of feng shui is the intentions of the person who is doing the decorating. When you place or remove a particular object from the room, be consciously aware of the fact that you are doing this to promote good fortune, productivity and new directions. Feng Shui believes that certain figures or statues can influence positive energy. In the corner diagonally across from the front entrance,