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Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese ascetic which plays upon the idea of creating ideal energy flow within your home and life. Its goal is to achieve the proper flow of Qi (chee) or life energy.  Through proper energy flow you can help invite balance, prosperity, and harmony into your life.

The five elements commonly mentioned in Feng Shui, as well as other works of Chinese literature, are metal, earth, fire, water, and wood.  Feng Shui literally translates to "wind water."

In this discipline, it is all about placement. You can start with the front door to your home. By placing a water feature on the left-side of the door's exterior (inside looking out), you can bring in good luck! There can be too much of a good thing and that means water features on both sides of your front door can lead to bad luck.

Both interior and exterior water features will help to promote proper Qi. It's the same principle of water that we see in our natural environment. Water that is healthy flows and moves, just as Qi should flow and move throughout your home. Remember, that just as stagnant water in nature breeds disease, so do stagnant waters in your home. Water is refreshing and cleansing, and those powers can be translated to our homes. Fountains can purify your air and environment, reducing allergens. And they can serve to bring in luck and good wealth!

Where should you place water features? Ask yourself where you'd like to enhance learning? How about an office or kid's study area.  Just avoid placing a water feature in a bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen.

If you are in the need of some "good luck" then consider placing a water feature in your "wealth spot."  In Feng Shui, this is located at the corner diagonally across from the living room entrance. Consider placing a fish tank in this area. Even a small goldfish bowl can work its feng shui magic.