Question: My Life Is A Total Disaster, How Can Feng Shui Help?
My life is a total disaster and I have been trying to learn Feng Shui as a way to change this. The confusion for me lies with the kua number and bolstering directions in the house that are contrary to it. My kua number is 2, which as you know is West. So, if I strengthen the North direction for example, isn't that detrimental energy for me? I have not been able to get any answers to this question, so I'm hoping that you will help. Thank you kindly.
Answer: First of all, congratulations for your persistence and determination to learn more about feng shui. I know it can be very, very confusing and easy to give up, or write it off as a superstitious belief system.
Having said that, let me be most helpful to you by being very honest. Let's forget for a moment everything about kua numbers, best feng shui directions, etc, etc. Why do you think your life is a total disaster? What elements, or categories, make it so? I would suggest you spend some time making a list and really clarifying the issues at hand to the best of your abilities. Take your time with it, but also make an "alternative" column, which will list what makes you life a total blessing, too, as one cannot be without the other!
After you have a better/clearer picture as to which areas of your life are working and which ones are crying for attention, look around and see what is happening in your space on a very basic level. Better yet, ask a good friend to honestly give you feedback as to what is happening in your space, especially in your bedroom. You will need a real friend to do this with, as the more honest the feedback, the more helpful, be ready to take in as much hush criticism as possible.
What is happening close to your main door/ how much Chi, or Universal energy does your space inhale?
What is happening right after you enter your home - how is the Chi distributed throughout your space?
What is the state of your kitchen and your bathroom, do you feel happy in these two spaces? The kitchen is all about nourishing and the ability to sustain yourself and the bathroom is about learning to take care of yourself and the ability to let go, both essential for your well-being on all levels.
After you have done a thorough "scanning" of your space, taking care of every detail that surrounds you - the messages your items are carrying in terms of colors/emotions/their state of being, the possible cluttered spots, etc - and adjusting them properly; you can move on to a bit more advanced levels of feng shui. I cannot emphasize this point enough, as I see it very often in my work -there is something about our Western culture where we tend to over-intellectualize and not see things that are right in front of us screaming out loud for attention!
You have to start clean before applying the more advanced levels feng shui, or they will most probably not work for you.
No matter which Kua number you are, you have to have all areas strong in order to have a balanced flow of energy in your space, i.e. good feng shui.
Apply the Bagua to your space and see which area are out of balance/undernourished or overpowering in terms of the interaction of five elements.
Only after all these steps are followed, you will look deeper into adjusting your space according to your own best directions, i.e. in your case following the best directions for the Kua number 2; as well as adjusting your space according to the annual movement of energies, the so-called flying stars in feng shui.
And yes, you should definitely strengthen the North area, as it is connected to Your Path in Life, or Career. Both Water and Metal element colors are good there, as well as images/items connected to the growth of your career and overall, your growth as a human being on this earth.
It is NOT a good direction for you in terms of sleeping (the direction the crown of your head points to) or facing when you work; and this is where, I think, the confusion started for you.
Many Blessings and Best of Luck!
Having said that, let me be most helpful to you by being very honest. Let's forget for a moment everything about kua numbers, best feng shui directions, etc, etc. Why do you think your life is a total disaster? What elements, or categories, make it so? I would suggest you spend some time making a list and really clarifying the issues at hand to the best of your abilities. Take your time with it, but also make an "alternative" column, which will list what makes you life a total blessing, too, as one cannot be without the other!
After you have a better/clearer picture as to which areas of your life are working and which ones are crying for attention, look around and see what is happening in your space on a very basic level. Better yet, ask a good friend to honestly give you feedback as to what is happening in your space, especially in your bedroom. You will need a real friend to do this with, as the more honest the feedback, the more helpful, be ready to take in as much hush criticism as possible.
After you have done a thorough "scanning" of your space, taking care of every detail that surrounds you - the messages your items are carrying in terms of colors/emotions/their state of being, the possible cluttered spots, etc - and adjusting them properly; you can move on to a bit more advanced levels of feng shui. I cannot emphasize this point enough, as I see it very often in my work -there is something about our Western culture where we tend to over-intellectualize and not see things that are right in front of us screaming out loud for attention!
And yes, you should definitely strengthen the North area, as it is connected to Your Path in Life, or Career. Both Water and Metal element colors are good there, as well as images/items connected to the growth of your career and overall, your growth as a human being on this earth.
It is NOT a good direction for you in terms of sleeping (the direction the crown of your head points to) or facing when you work; and this is where, I think, the confusion started for you.
Many Blessings and Best of Luck!
