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© 2004 Vishal P. RaoWhether you believe in the Oriental powers of feng shui ornot, there are an increasingly large number of people whodo. Either way, it's fun to examine different ideas, solet's take a look at your home office from the feng shuipoint of view.Business people in Asia have considered work place feng shuito be a crucial contributor to personal and business successfor centuries. Anything that has lasted for centuries isworth a closer look to see if any part of the concept willwork for you. In this article we will ignore corporatebusiness office feng shui, and focus on home officeadaptations.Have a separate outside entrance to your office if possible.If you can not, then choose a room that is near the front orback door of the house or apartment. Separate your homeoffice from the rest of the living area in order to keepyour business and personal lives separate. If your homeoffice is part of a larger room, then partition it off withbookcases, screens, or large plants.Never have your back to the window. Having your back to adoor symbolically leaves you open to attack. If you directlyface a door you may be overpowered by the incoming Chi. Thebest position is with your back to a wall that holds anEarth element such as a picture of a mountain or a lake. Thenext best position is angled away from a doorway or facing awall featuring a water element such as a fish or a pictureof lake, or even abstract art that features wavy lines.You can energize your desk by adorning it with objects thatsymbolize the five elements to attract work and luck. Simplyfollow the Lo Shu grid like this:North: Your beverage cup or glass. Northeast: A crystal paperweight Northwest: Your computer terminalEast: Fresh flowers Southeast: A small green plant South: A desk lamp or something redFlat ceilings are best for promoting the flow of Chi. If youhave a sloped ceiling, cathedral ceiling, or exposed beamsthen you you can hang wind chimes or bamboo flutes to offsetthe negative effects.If you have views of harmful elements from your window, youcan negate them by the strategic placement of wind chimes orplants. Cactus and Bamboo are plants symbolize good fortuneand are ideal for placement in the home office. Any sharpleaved plants are good feng shui in this area as they arebelieved to deter harmful influences.Always take a short walk before entering your office to workeach day and another one at the end of your working day asanother measure of separating your business life from yourpersonal life. Leave at least 7-9 inches of space betweeneach piece of office furniture. This allows room for energyto flow.Keep your workspace clean and clutter-free in order to allowa free flow of feng shui energy throughout the room. Thereis a difference between clutter and stored items. Storeditems should, however, be filed away or stored neatly in acabinet or closet to allow the flow of feng shui energy.Place a picture of a lake, waterfall or any other waterscene on one of the walls on the East side of your office.This represents the flow of energy. You can also use one ofthose desktop fountains or even an aquariumPlace a green, smooth-leafed plant, not one with jagged orpointed leaves, on a shelf in the corner closest to yourwater item. You can use an artificial plant if you are aknown live plant killer.Here are some other items that you can also place in thatcorner:* red eggs symbolizing wealth creation * a red envelope containing several coins * a crystal on a red ribbon near the window * three Chinese coins tied with a red ribbon * a pearl or anything spherical * a wheel or bell * a symbol or picture of red fish * a lotus flower symbolizing great achievements from humble beginningsAlso, consider placing a decorative jar filled with waternear the entrance to your office.Fend Shui BenefitsFeng shui is said to make you more aware of how yourenvironment affects your state of mind. Even if you don'tsubscribe to the ancient Oriental ways, you have to admitthat an uncluttered office, with room to move around, andpleasant decorations is much better than a cluttered dungeonthat's stuffed to the ceiling with piles of paper.Also, feng shui helps you to stay focused by forcing you tostore incomplete and future projects in a storage area soyou won't be distracted by worrying over them every day.Feng shui experts claim that you will receive theseadditional benefits as well:* Increase your prosperity & abundance. * Boost your health. * Reduce insomnia & stress. * Enhance your personal power. * Easing of family conflicts. * Increase your concentration * Enhance financial security. * Attract new customers to your business. * Upgrade your life in many other ways.There is a lot more to feng shui than we can possibly coverin this article. The Internet is an abundant source ofarticles. Thousands of books have been written on thesubject, and there are even feng shui consultants that willcome in and help your organize your office and home.Hopefully your interest level has been raised and you willfollow up by learning more.Good luck and good health!