Water Features and Feng Shui

Traditionally, water features were something associated mostly with the gardens of affluent homes but over the past five to ten years, they have become popular in many Australian homes and gardens. From a Feng Shui perspective, they are regarded as quite auspicious - if placed correctly... as water represents wealth. No surprise than that they appeared mostly in the gardens of wealthy homes!
However, with the rising popularity of water features and growing public interest in Feng Shui, many people now know to ask "Where is the best spot for me to place a water feature?" The answer can be simple if you wish to follow basic Feng Shui Compass School principles. You would place it in the North sector of the home or garden as this is the only sector associated with the water element. As the North sector represents Career, it would help to stimulate your career energy/prospects. It is also considered auspicious for water to eneter your property from the East.

However, for those of you who wish to stimulate your wealth energy, the answer is a little more complicated. An analysis of your home by a Feng Shui consultant, taking in to account the age of the home and an exact compass reading of the facing direction, is required to determine where your current wealth energy lies.

Water features include aquariums, ponds, pools, bird baths and of course a myriad of different ornamental creations ranging from small bench top features right through to artistically designed, uniquely sculptured pieces that may be the main feature in your garden.

If you currently have or are planning to install a water feature, ensure you always keep the water clean and clear to encourage a positive energy flow. Stagnant water may lead to stagnant energy. If you've seen the movie What the Bleep Do We Know!? you will also be familiar with the concept of "the memory of water". In which case you would want to ensure the water in your water feature is clean and pure so that you can "program it" with positive affirmations, if you choose.

Another important thing to consider when installing a new water feature is that it doesn't waste water. Some water features splash water over the edges and if you are keen to do your bit to conserve water, you may want to check out how much is lost through it's operation; obviously some will always be lost due to evaporation which is unavoidable.

Wishing you luck with your water features and hoping they stimulate your full financial potential!