According to the Ba-Gua, or feng shui energy map, the West area of your space is the one "responsible" for the beneficial (or not) feng shui energy connected to your children's well-being. When treated properly, this feng shui area can create an auspicious quality of energy that will encourage your child's love for learning.
Here are some basic feng shui points to keep in mind:
- The feng shui element of the West is Metal, so avoid Fire feng shui element energy (in colors, shapes, images of fire), because in the cycle of five feng shui elements Fire feng shui element melts the Metal feng shui element. On a practical level, avoid having red color on the wall, artwork with fiery energy or a big red sofa or a red or purple area carpet in the West feng shui area of your space.
- To strengthen this feng shui area, use Metal feng shui element (colors white and gray) or Earth feng shui element (light yellow and sandy colors.) For example, you can go for a carpet with predominant earthy colors and white or cream color furnishings.
- As West feng shui area is connected to your children's well-being, it is recommended to have your children's artwork, as well as happy photos of your children in this area. You can display them in either white, or metal frames. The combination of these items will create a beneficial flow of feng shui energy.
- Display books in a visible and easily accessible (for the child) area. Ideally a shelf full of books will be the first view your child sees when he or she enters the room. The books have to be placed on a child-appropriate height, as well as have a nice reading area close by with good lighting and comfortable seating.
- Display the map of the world, or a free-standing globe in either the North, Northeast or West feng shui area of your child's room. This will encourage the feng shui energy of expanded thinking and a quest for a bigger vision of one's life.
