This is a very intriguing ancient art of facilitating and balancing the 'Chi' or cosmic energy in and around the place of dwelling, to enhance peace, harmony and success in our lives.

The origin of Feng Shui dates back to some 3000 odd years ago, when it was used only for the royal families of China. A large number of structures were erected in accordance with its principles. Singapore, centre of a lot of trade, and activity is said to have been constructed entirely according to Feng Shui. No wonder then about the high energy of activities there.

Feng Shui has been described as the art of creating wealth, prosperity and harmony.

It can be translated as 'Wind' and 'Water'. It is an eco-art, linking man and his destiny with his surroundings.

Feng Shui is pronounced as 'Fung Shway'.

By following Feng Shui, one can rightly channelise the Chi energy and significantly enhance the good luck, and health of yourself and all persons living with you.

I have been practicing Indian Vastushastra for many years. And has given great results. But in many instances, it is not practical to make alterations in the structure, which are required to be made, like changing the direction of the kitchen, or the lavatory. The bedroom etc.

Here Feng Shui comes in to suggest simple methods to set a house to give you the maximum benefit.

It has become a common misconception, that by placing certain objects, commonly associated with Feng Shui, such as the 'Three legged toad', hanging bells on the door, and Chinese coins Inside it, one has applied Feng Shui.

Feng Shui implies the correct arrangement of things, in the house, & its surroundings, to facilitate the flow of Chi Energy. The Chi energy is the collective influence of wind, water , earth, fire, and wood.

An expert in Feng Shui, goes through the house, and finds out what is ill placed.

A house is divided into nine equal parts, corresponding to the eight directions, and the centre.Each corresponds to the following:

• Career,
• Knowledge,
• Helping Friend,
• Health,
• Children,
• Fame,
• Marriage
• Wealth
• Elders,Superiors

On going over what has been placed where, and in what manner, a Feng Shui expert is able to find out in which area of your life there is,or could be a problem.

Each of the above mentioned areas have an element of their own, like the career area correspond to the water element. So if there is a fireplace there, are sure going to be problems related to career. The fame area corresponds to the fire element. So if there is a water tank, or blue colour there, the fame will be hampered. Feng Shui offers simple solutions to balance these by intelligent rearrangement, use of objects, and colours that represent the desired element, or counteract the offending one.