Barbara Marshall - Aquarelas / Watercolours

R. Angra dos Reis, 459 - Chácara Flora - Cep: 04643-060 - SP - SP - Brasil
Fone: (005511) 5686-4776 / Fax: (005511) 5687-1971
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Chinese stamp with
"Barbara Marshall's" inscription

Green Dragon 76 x 56cm

Introduction

Feng Shui means "Wind and Water" and refers to the strong forces which surround us. Feng Shui is a 3000 year old Chinese art and science which shows us how to harmonise this energy with that of our own body. The Chinese call this invisible energy "CHI". Feng Shui involves all types of luck: wealth, health, prosperity, career success, maritial happiness, good family life, luck for dependents, help of influential people and a life of recognition and respect. Feng Shui is not magic nor religion; it is an art and a science which can be as exact as any mathematical science which involves calculations and precise measurements. The Chinese call the beneficial energy "Sheng Chi" and the poisonous and deadly energy " Shar Chi". The Chinese also refer to Sheng Chi as the cosmic breath of the dragon. The dragon is the strongest symbol of strength and good luck. A house can be energised with good CHI using the eight directions of the compass relating to the eight sides of the ancient Chinese symbol the Pa – Kua. Each direction has its own colour and element determined by the Pa Kua. With the exception of the bathroom and kitchen, every room in the house can be energised using the compass. The compass is used to determine the direction accurately since in Feng Shui this is most important.

North – represents Profession or Career. Element – Water. Colour – blue and black. Energize this corner with symbols or paintings of water, turtles & fish.

Northeast – represents Education & Knowledge. Element – Earth. Colour – beige. Here, to achieve a good energisation, images or symbols such as globes, photographs of important places of learning such as famous universities, should be used.

East – represents Health & Family. Element – wood. Colour – green. Energize with plants or paintings of flowers and plants and anything with the design of a green dragon.

Southeast – represents Wealth & Prosperity. Element – wood. Colour - green Energize with small fountains, small plants, aquariums, or paintings of fish such as golden carp or waterfalls.

South – represents Recognition & Fame. Element – fire. Colour – red. May be energised with a symbol or a painting of a red bird such as a phoenix, parrot, or cockerel.or red flowers.

Southwest – represents Marriage & Romance. Element – Earth. Colour – yellow. Energise with crystals, rose quartz, paintings or symbols of two birds or ducks.

West – represents Children. Element – metal. Colour – metallic, white or silver. Objects made with metal or silver, a television and landscape paintings will energize this corner.

Northwest – represents Helpful People. Element – metal. Colour – metallic, white or silver. Energize with crystals, metal sculptures, silver objects or paintings of mountains.

Important : Never energize an area with first clearing away all clutter.