Since the beginning of time man has searched for a protective site to call home. Historically, the ancient sages of China, Arabia, Europe and North America utilize the practice of Geomancy to locate auspicious sites for dwelling. These assessments included soil integrity, land terrain and vegetation quality. Any extremes noted were indicative of compromised earth energy and potential for health infractions.
Soil Integrity:
Today, modern day feng shui practitioners carry out a similar process in determining healthy living and working sites. Soil integrity is still an important part of the assessment, as not all soil types are healthy living foundations. In 1929, Russian engineer George Lakhovsky discovered how certain soil bases (water filled clay) conduct EMF ( Electromagnetic Frequency) radiations. This type of soil is incapable of absorbing the sun's radiation and, as a result, a secondary radiation is emitted into the environment disrupting the oscillatory equilibrium of human cells.
Geopathic Stress:
Geopathic disturbances such as subterranean water flow, ley lines and geological faults distort the earth's vibratory cycle of 7.83 hertz/second to an elevated rate as high as 250HZ. This dramatic change in the earth's telluric energy can impact how well we can fight off bacteria, viruses and disease. The effects are dramatic when living over these higher telluric waves. Highly trained feng shui practitioners can locate these problematic points through dowsing (Radioesthesia) and redirect the flow of energy through earth acupuncture (inserting copper rods into the earth).
Factors to Consider:
There is much to consider when choosing a site to build or purchasing an existing structure. The dynamics involved have a direct influence on your health and liveilhood. There are some key factors to consider in the process:
- Lot shape and location. Look for a well balanced lot shape that has healthy vegetation with sand, gravel, limestone or rich soil base located on a quiet roadway.
- Environmental factors. Avoid areas near major highways, industry, airports, train stations, hospitals, prisons, cemetery, high tension and cell towers. Living in close proximity to any of the aforementioned can have a negative impact on wellbeing.
- Square or rectangular architecture. In feng shui the architectural shape has a tremendous impact on health and prosperity. How stable a structure is depends upon its shape. Square and rectangular shapes symbolize stability, dependability and a sense of security; certainly attributes one should look for in a building. Furthermore, in a regular shape structure, all 8 compass directions are fully expressed. This is an important concept in feng shui, as these directions correspond to body parts, organ systems and life qualities.
- Choose natural building materials. Homes contain a vast amount of synthetic materials in their construction design. Waterproofing, foundations, insulation, flooring, adhesives, lighting, fabrics and paints are just a few examples of potential irritants. Incorporating natual materials such as real hardwood, stone, bamboo, cotton or silk fabrics, organic paint and healthy plants are all examples of ways to counteract the negative side effects of synthetic emissions.
- Location of rooms. Position social rooms such as the living room and dining room towards the front of the structure and keep private areas such as bedrooms or family room towards the back. This allows for a natural flow of like energy triggering an overall balanced feeling.
Spending a little extra time to incorporate these feng shui parameters to your living environment can help to uncover potential blockages or destructive energy that over time can break down the very core of good health.
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