| Feng Shui is an ancient art developed in China | | | | candles make any interior bright and attract |
| more than 3,000 years ago. Feng means 'wind' | | | | positive energy. Many fountain models come with |
| and Shui means 'water'. Wind and water for | | | | under water light placed in the frame area |
| Chinese bring good health. It is a complicated field | | | | providing delightful colors to the water and draws |
| of knowledge that shows how to balance the | | | | life, happiness and positive Chi. |
| energies of any given place to provide good | | | | 7. Colors- red means 'happiness and strength'. It |
| health and good fortune to people occupying it. | | | | gives a promise of good fortune. Purple, pink and |
| Here are the top ten water fountain Feng Shui | | | | plum are relatively fortunate colors. Green and |
| cures: | | | | blue-green promote tranquility. These colors are |
| | | | easily incorporated into your fountain. To draw in |
| 1. Electricity & Water: A water fountain | | | | harmony and happiness you may put a red bird |
| operates through an electric water pump. It is said | | | | figurine, rose quarts, or green plants. |
| to promote wealth in the traditional Chinese | | | | 8. Bamboo flutes- for stability, growth and safety |
| culture where water was crucial for the growth | | | | you may lay out a small bamboo flute diagonally |
| of the rice. Electricity (power) brings sparking | | | | on a rock or use a hallow bamboo water spout |
| activity and change. Water is one of the five | | | | through where the water could flow. |
| elementary components of the ancient Chinese | | | | 9. Ribbon, fringes and fragrance- Using mist |
| art and harmony doctrine of feng shui. | | | | fountains allows integration of aromatherapy and |
| 2. Moving Objects: 'wind and water' are the | | | | water fountain. If not using a mist fountain, it is |
| primary essence in feng shui which is both | | | | still possible to have fragrance in the form of |
| present in a fountain. The cascading water and | | | | aromatherapy essential oils placed in a container |
| circulating air around is active CHI which signifies | | | | with some rocks, or an incense cone artistically |
| abundance. Chi should always be able to move | | | | positioned on a shell or a scented candle. Your |
| freely through any space in order to help us to be | | | | creativity may be put to practice as far as this |
| in balance with the elements surrounding us. | | | | category is concerned because it is applicable in |
| 3. Living plants or objects- plants and flowers | | | | many ways to increase the flow of positive |
| represent life and growth. When integrated with a | | | | energy. |
| fountain they produce new energy in the house | | | | 10. An ancient Chinese term "bagua" means "eight |
| and helps in the circulation of the energy already | | | | areas" ("ba"=eight, "gua"=area ) and Feng Shui |
| present there. | | | | bagua is a map or chart that relates the various |
| 4. Sound- the sheer sound of flowing water | | | | areas of your life to the 8 sections of your living |
| attracts people and draws them towards the | | | | space. Your fountain must be placed in the gua or |
| source for marvelous sensory experience. Chimes | | | | area you wish to enhance People who practice |
| and bells when added into a fountain make it | | | | feng shui believe that their quality of life depends |
| enticing for Chi and customers. | | | | on how the positive energy flows in the area |
| 5. Objects solid and heavy- likes stones and | | | | which they stay. If matter and space are |
| statues that are used to decorate a fountain | | | | arranged correctly harmony with the environment |
| prevents positive Chi from leaving, promoting | | | | is attained in the home, relationships, health, |
| health and well being. | | | | wealth and other aspects in life. |
| 6. Objects that shine- crystal balls, mirrors and | | | | |