A water feature can be a wonderful focal point in a stylish, peaceful and inspirational outdoor space. Not only can it look wonderful, contribute a sense of calm and well being, but in fact in Feng Shui it is known to attract abundance.
Although Feng Shui on a practitioner level can be complex, the core principles of creating balance in your environment and between the five elements*, can be achieved by following some practical, easy steps.
Two Practical Steps In Attracting Abundance And Creating Balance With A Water Feature - In the case of choosing and placing a water feature outdoors, two of these practical, important steps are:
(1) Finding the optimal location for the water feature. (2) Having an understanding of the difference between yin and yang water, and applying this.
We'll look firstly at this difference.
The Difference Between Yin And Yang Water Yin water is normally dark and deep, and represents the gentle feminine, and it has no movement. It doesn't have plants or animal life residing in it and in feng shui is considered to be a very effective cure for some types of afflictions. An example of yin water would be an urn that contains water but doesn't contain plant or animal life.
Yin water like this can be used to offset what is known as the unlucky #7 star, which is a nasty star which brings loss and burglary. The reason yin water works to offset this is because the #7 star is of the metal element, and water exhausts metal. The reason not to use yang water is because it is too active and lively, which makes it capable of triggering the negative effects of the unlucky #7 star.
However yang water is much more effective in attracting wealth and abundance. Yang water is active and lively, it represents the male aspect. So in creating or choosing a beautiful water feature, known in Feng Shui as a Water Dragon, in order to be confident that it will attract wealth, the water needs to be yang water.
Examples of yang water are swimming pools and features where the water is bubbling and moving. Also once there are plants in the water it is yang. Fish will also make the water yang and are very much used by Feng Shui practitioners.
Finding The Optimal Position For The Water Feature There are a few different spots where a water feature will bring prosperity and subdue certain types of misfortune. The most beneficial spot however, is called the facing palace which is where the front door is located.
The flow of water needs to be flowing towards the door or nearby window when located outside the house, but not in a direct line as such. Also it is important to be aware that a body of water accumulates wealth, whereas a flow of water enhances wealth.
In general the water element is most beneficial in the north, east and south east. This is because of how the water element interacts with the other elements. The south east is most idyllic for wealth, however the facing palace is the most fortuitous spot, in many Feng Shui practitioners' opinions.
Does this mean that you couldn't put the Water Dragon in the south or the west? It doesn't, but it does mean that you would need to be far more careful in planning the positioning, as well as the other elements, items and shapes in the surrounding area.
A quick note so that you are aware is that in the art of feng shui there are a number of schools of thought, and therefore you will find differences of opinions.
An Important Recommendation However going back to the main principle, water accumulates qi (energy), whereas wind will disperse it. So the water feature in the outdoor area will ideally be located in the facing palace position, it will have elements of a body of water as well as a flow of water, contain life and always be kept very clean.
An important recommendation to strengthen this good fortune is to also have an indoor water feature. The basic concept here is that the outdoor Water Dragon is bringing the wealth energy towards the house, which is being captured via the front door or open windows, but in order to keep it in the house, enhance your wealth luck by having an indoor feature. This should never be dug inside, this would be very, very unlucky.
Remember that you will feel the ongoing benefits of this all year round. However you can strengthen your connection and appreciation of the water feature and the outdoor space by being able to spend more time in it, during the winter months.
*Five elements in Feng Shui and also in traditional Chinese medicine are fire, earth, metal, water and wood.
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