Avoid installing an island-style kitchen if you want to improve your health and longevity. (Photo: William Warby, Flickr.com)
Apart from enhancing wealth, feng shui is also supposed to enhance health. Here, we look at how to tap into the latter aspect (with a factor known as “mountain energy”) for your best shot at longevity.
by Jet Lee
Before we decode the technical implication of mountain energy, let us look at the fundamental core of feng shui — qi. The aim of feng shui is to find the qi and collect it by tapping on its circulation and predetermined nature.
The qi
Qi is the natural energy found in the environment, particularly from the ground and the water. The earth or mountain contains the static polarity of the forces, whilst water contains the dynamism of polarity. In more common terms, these forces are defined as yin (static) and yang (dynamic).
If we are able to create a yin-yang, we can create a platform for qi to flow. As a result, the occupants of a place are healthier and more vibrant.
Bedroom
Why is the bedroom so important to our health and longevity? Well, we spend almost 30 percent of our lives in bed, so ensuring our bodies are well recharged and rejuvenated with qi is crucial. Qi must enter the bedroom, and the bed must be positioned in the right location.
To find the best position for the bed, it must be examined from two dimensions: landform and qi form. An ideal landform will have to make sure that the qi is channelled through the headboard, directed into the bai hui acu-point, which is located right at the top of the skull.
Any direct clash of energy in the direction of the bed must be avoided. For example, the bed should not face the bedroom or bathroom door, or any mirrors, as the body cannot absorb such strong and direct qi. In the long run, this will affect our health and longevity.
One’s date of birth can also be used to find a more conducive qi and as such, better determine the position of the bed.
Kitchen
The position of the stove is vital to health and directly correlates with the homeowner’s luck. As such, it is necessary to ensure the area is free of defects. Note that it should not be located right below the cross beam or sewer pipe. There should also be no mirrors in the kitchen, as they may reflect the stove and imply a duality of homeowners.
Avoid island-style stoves, and do not install them facing the bathroom, as the latter may result in frequent quarrels and jeopardise one’s health. If there is a bathroom in the kitchen, keep its door closed and place a plant beside it. Always keep the place clean and tidy to preserve health and harmony among family members.
Other elements of longevity in feng shui
Fu Lu Shou
Fu Lu Shou, also known as the san xing (three stars), are the gods who represent prosperity (fu), status (lu), and longevity (shou).
The term “fu lu shou” is commonly used in Chinese culture to refer to the three attributes of a good life. Fu Lu Shou is not just a statute of Taoism but also a total reflection of Chinese tradition, culture and philosophy.
Jing Qi Shen
Jing, qi, and shen are three of the main notions shared by Taoism and Chinese culture. They are often referred to as san bao (three treasures), an expression that denotes their importance and the close connection among them.
Jing Qi Shen is a micro reflection of Trinity (heaven, earth and humanity) within the body. Jing refers to the body and its form and function. Qi is the energy that runs through the body, driving that motion. Shen is the spiritual aspect, commonly known as the soul.
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