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Ramal Shastra or Indian Geomancy

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Trees in Vastu Shastra

VRKSHA VAASTU

(Trees, Shrubs and Herbs Prescribed in Sthapatya Ved)

According to Sthapatya Ved it is Imperative to know about other various valuable effects to the environment given out by various types of trees, plants, shrubs and herbs etc. This has been studied methodically and their effects to human physiology have been stated. This is effectively used in planning a garden around a home, planting trees around a village, public gardens and tree in the location of their use.

         Gardens in a home should be on the side or inside. The plants useful for indoor and outdoor (garden) are discussed here.

Indoor Plants

Champa, kund, chameli, bela, nirwalika (narmudi), jati, ketki (yellow flower), white rose, karni, vasaul lata, jambir, badri, pooj, madhup, and jambu.

Outdoor Plants

(Gardens)--- champak, asoka, punnag, mango, tilak, shatpatika, bakul, dhattur, kamdal, shala, tal, taval, mamvas (agar), mandar (madar), pandrum (panja), mahua, kadali, chandan (sandal wood), vat, ashwath, pathya, siva (sami), imili (tamarind), aloka, kadamb, nimb, padim, karpur, aguru, kumshuk, hayasipu (vanell), nagalata (nagnal), beejnimrat (bijoor), tintuki (ebony), and langli (jalpipal).

TREES AND PLANTS THAT ARE GOOD OR BAD TO BE NEAR A HOME :

Name of trees/Plants                                      Good       Bad             Effect/Location

Thorny trees                                                                      Bad          

Champa, rose, plantain,

Chameli and Ketaki                                          Good

Milky trees, Baniyan, and papal. Trees

with red flowers, trees with thorns, semer,

pakkad, and gullar                                                            Bad             Southeast that

                                                                                                              bring death

Punnag, phalini, nim,

Dhadim, asoka, malati, nagakesar,

javakusum, kesar, jayanti, chandan,bacha,

aparijitha, madhuka, bel, mango, dalchini,

nagar and coconut                                             Good                           Any where any

                                                                                                              corner

Pipal, kadamb, plantain, citrus                                                              Where they exist

                                                                                                               houses do not

                                                                                                               prosper

Kathal(jack fruit tree)                                      Good                            Any where south

All trees                                                                                                Creates enemys                      

Thorny trees                                                                                          Destroy wealth

Milky trees                                                                                            Affects progeny

Flowering trees                                                                                      Not good near

Plants with yellow flowers                                                                    homes                                  

Pakkad                                                                                                   North    South     

Baniyan                                                                                                  East      West

Gullar                                                                                                     South    North        

Pipal                                                                                                       West     East

                                                                                                                                                                                        

Trees (to be planted around a village)

Guller, papal tree, bas, imili (tamarind), chandan, jambuphal (jamun), kadamb, asoka, bakul, bilv (aegle marmalos), aeala, kaith, rajadan, am (mango), punnag, toodkashtha, anar (pomogranate), akhrot (walnut), bhissat, sheesham, khirnee, khajur, devakran, phalgu (anjir), tapicha (tamal), simbal, kuddal, louvely (hafarevadi), dhatri, karmuk

(betal nut), matulung (bisoora nimbu), lakuch (badhal), narial (coconut), kela, etc.

TWIGS FROM PLANTS/TREES GOOD FOR CLEANING OF TEETH

Name in Hindi           Botanical Name                        Benefit                    

Vikankata                  Gymrasporia spinosa                Spiritual splendor                

Bilva                          Aegal marmalos                       Spiritual splendor

Kashmari                   Gmelina arborea                       Spiritual splendor  

Arka                          Calotropis gigntea                    Great brilliance/ power

Madhuk                     Gynometra ramiflora                Virtuous sons and prosperity

Sirish                         Albizzia lebbeck                       Fortune

Karanj                       Pongamia pinnata                      Fortune

Plaksa                        Ficus arnottiana                        Abundant wealth

Jati                             Jasminum officinale                 Honour and respect

Asvattha                    Ficus religious                          Prominence

Badari                        Lizyphus jujuba                       Good health and long life

Brhati                         Solanum xanthocaspum          Good health and long life

Khadira                      Acacia catechu                        Wealth and power

Ati Muktaka               Ovgeinia dalbergioides           Desired objects

Nipa                            Anthocephalus indicum         Wealth

Karavira                      Nerium indicus                      Plenty of good

Sami                            Prospis spicigara                   Plenty of good

Arjuna                         Terminalia arjuna                  Food, help to destroy enemy

Syama                         Echinochloa frumentacea      Food, help to destroy enemy

Sala                             Shora robusta                        Respectability

Asvakarna                   Vatica robusta                       Respectability

Devadaru                     Cedrus devadaru                   Respectability

Atarvsaka                    Adhatoda vasica                    Respectability

Priyangu                      Aglaia Rox burghiana           Becomes Favourite of all

Apamarga                    Achyranthes aspera               Becomes Favourite of all

Jambu                          Syzygium jambos                  Becomes Favourite of all

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Shri Narendra Modi’s Good Yogas in His Horoscope

Shri Narendra Modi’s Good Yogas in His Horoscope

Raj Yoga :

Kendra Trikon Raj yoga

The most powerful yoga is the “RajYoga”, which brings in kingly and royal status in one’s horoscope. Rajyog is rare and gives rise to native’s horoscope, resulting in immense enrichment in the native’s life. A person having this yoga is extremely strong in his related profession, also having a lot of fame and wealth.

Raj yoga is formed by the grahs and house combinations in a chart. The ideal combination is formed when the grah representing the Kendra house associates with the Triconal house. The association could be a direct aspect (dristi) or sitting together in same house. The Kendra hose number are 1,4,7,10 and the Triconal house numbers are 1,5,9. The best of the best Yogas of the Raj yoga is called the “Maharaja Adipati Yog”, kings of king, Emperor Status.

1)     In Shri Narendra Modi’s  5^th  house lord Jupier and 4^th house lord Saturn giving aspect each other in Kendra bhaws made a good Rajyoga.

2)     7^th house lord (Kendra) Venus and 5^th house lord (Trikona) Jupier aspecting each other.

3)     9^th house lord (Trikona) Moon is conjoined with 1^st house lord Mars (Kendra).

Some Other Yogas in Modi Ji’s Horoscope are as follows :

KusumYoga.

The Kusum Yoga comes into existence if a native is born in fixed signs like Taurus Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius and Venus is posited in quadrant, the Moon in Trikona and Saturn is in the tenth house in a native's horoscope.

The "Kusum" Yoga is developing in Modi Ji’s horoscope in its totality. As a result he will be a munificent, honored by the government, happy, like a king of kings (Maharaja), renowned, glorious and will have kingly splendour and prosperity. He will be the hold high position in government or may even be head of the town/state/worthy.

Yoga Planets : Mon,Ven,Sat,

Yoga Probability : One in 432

Ruchaka Yoga

This combination is formed if Mars is posited in a quadrant in its own

sign or in the sign of its exaltation.

A native born in this Yoga will be long life. He will be strong, courageous and renowned. He will be extremely gallant and well versed in Mantras. He will keep on terrifying his enemies. He will be humble to his teachers. He will have khatwanga (a special Shiva Astra) in his feet and lines such as Paasha, Vrisha, Dhanusha, Chakra, Veena, Vidya etc. in his palm. These signs are meant for lucky people. The native always keep on preaching other. He will be skilled in warfare. He will die near a Dewasthan (a temple).

Yoga Probability : One in 12

Pushkal Yoga

There happens to be the Pushkal Yoga if the Lagna lord and lord of the Moon sign and their lords are posited together in Kendra and is friends house and lagna being aspected by strong planet.

The Yoga is situated in his horoscope in its totality. As a result the rulers and government will honour him. He will lead a happy life. You will be renowned. He will be a good orator and popular. He will be highly posted and will have plenty of beautiful clothes and ornaments.

Yoga Planets : Mar,Mon,Rah,

Yoga Probability : One in 144

Chaamar Yoga

There happens to be the Chaamar Yoga if the benefic planets are in ascendant or the ascendant is aspected by them and the lord of first house (Lagnadhipati) is not set and is exalted and posited in its own sign or house.

The Yoga is present in Modi Ji’s horoscope in its totality. As a result he will rise like the Moon in the moonlit half of a lunar month. He will be gentle and good-looking also. He will be prosperous, renowned, long living and like a king.

Yoga Planets : Mon,Mar,

Yoga Probability : One in 96

Mahaadaan Yoga

This combination is formed if Lagnesha or Lagna is aspected by the lord of ninth house and the lord of ninth house too is in a quadrant or Trikona in the horoscope of a native. The native born with this combination in his horoscope will be a munificent (Mahaadaani).

The Yoga is present in his horoscope with its full might. As an outcome he will donate elephants and houses etc. He will perform Tulaadaan and Mahaadaan. He will be a great munificent. (Mahaadaani).

Yoga Planets : Mon,Mar,

Yoga Probability : One in 24

Vidwaan Yoga

A native will be a scholar if the lord of fourth house is and Venus is in Kendra and Mercury is in its sign of exaltation.

The Yoga is situated in his horoscope in its totality. As a result he will be supposedly a scholar.

Yoga Planets : Sat,Ven,Mer,

Yoga Probability : One in 108

Vaashi Yoga

There happens to be the Vaashi Yoga if the planets except the Moon are situated in the twelfth house from the Sun in the horoscope of the native.

The Yoga is situated in Modi Ji’s horoscope in its totality. As a result he will be soft spoken and will have fine memory. He will be an entrepreneur. He will be a king-like personality. He will be virtuous as well.

Yoga Planets : Ven,Sat,Sun,

Yoga Probability : One in 2

Amala Yoga

There happens to be the Amala Yoga if the malefic planets are in tenth house from ascendant or the Moon in the horoscope of the native.

The Yoga is situated in Modi Ji’s horoscope in its totality. As a result he will be a landlord, rich and just and fair. He will have plenty of wealth and will be renowned.

Yoga Planets : Ven,Mon,

Yoga Probability : One in 2

Parvata Yoga

There happens to be the Parvata Yoga if lord of the Ascendant is posited horoscope in a native's horoscope in Kendra or in Trikona, and its lord is exalted or in its own house in the native's horoscope.

The Yoga is situated in his horoscope in its totality. As a result he will be happy and prosperous. You will have jobs of lasting nature such as building houses, establishing industries etc

Yoga Planets : Mar,

Yoga Probability : One in 8

Achal Lakshmi Yoga.

A native will always have bliss of wealth if Mars & Moon are conjunct in any house.

The Yoga is present in your horoscope in its full form. As a result you will always remain wealthy.

Yoga Planets : Mon,Mar,

Yoga Probability : One in 144

Teewra Buddhi Yoga

This combination is formed when in the Navamsha the lord of fifth house of birth is aspected by a benefic planet or is in Vaisheshikaamsha of the horoscope of a native.

The Yoga is formed in his horoscope in its totality. As a result he might be intelligent.

Yoga Planets : Mon,Mar,

Yoga Probability : One in 2

Maranoparanta Brahmaloka Vasi (Yoga for Brahmaloka Vaas after

death) Yoga

A native will reside in heaven if Jupiter is in the Navaamsha of the planet in which the twelfth house is situated or the twelfth house is in Jupiter or the lord of twelfth house is conjoined with Jupiter in his horoscope.

The Yoga is situated in his horoscope with its full might. As an outcome he will reside in heaven (Brahmaloka) after death.

Yoga Planets : Jup,

Yoga Probability : One in 2

Yoga for trips to native and alien lands

A native will go on trips to native and alien lands (Desha-Videsha) if the lord of twelfth house is conjoined with a malefic planet and the twelfth house has a malefic planet in it and is aspected by the same in his horoscope.

He might go on trips to native and alien lands (Desha-Videsha) since the Yoga is moving about in your horoscope with its full might.

Yoga Planets : Sat,Ven,

Yoga Probability : One in 6

Paarijaata Yoga

A native will have all luxuries if planets are there in the "Paarijaata" Varga of his horoscope.

A planet is situated in the "Paarijaat" Varga of your horoscope. As a result he will have bliss of all luxuries.

Yoga Planets : Mon,Jup,Sat,

Yoga Probability : One in 2

Uttamavarga Yoga

A native will be free from diseases if there are planets in the "Uttamavarga" portion of his horoscope.

There is a planet in the "Uttamavarga" portion of your horoscope. As a result he will remain free from diseases.

Yoga Planets : Mar,Mer,

Yoga Probability : One in 3

Waasi Yoga

When happens to be the "Waasi" Yoga if there is a planet in twelfth house from the Sun in a native's horoscope.

The "Waasi" Yoga is present in his horoscope in its totality. As a result he will suffer from eye problems. He will be laborious.

Yoga Planets : Ven,Sat,Sun

Yoga Probability : One in 3

OM TAT SAT

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Vedha in Vastu Shastra

Vedha in Vastu Shastra for Main Gate

Obstructions in front of the main gate: Several types of obstructions before the main gate must be avoided as they give rise to the following problems :

Big Tree - Obstruction to the progress of children, 

Gutter or Ditch - Grief, 

Open well - Mental problem, 

Corner of another building - Mental unrest, 

Water drain - Draining of income by unwanted expenses, 

Straight street - Affecting longivity of inmates, 

Dilapidated house or walls - Affecting prosperity, 

Staircase railings - Sadness, 

Pillars; Electric and telephone post - Affecting females. 

These are called Vedha Doshas. But in between the plot and obstacles if there is a public road, these deficiencies are nullified.

Similarly, if the distance between the obstacles and the house is two times the height of the house, these deficiencies will have no effect. For example, if the height of the house is 11 feet and if the obstructions are more than 22 feet away, Vedh Dosha does not occur.

Other rules

The main door of the house should be larger than the other doors entering the house.

The main door should have two shutters and open to the inside of the building. Teak is a good material for the entrance door.

It is best that a house has two entrances. The exit door should be smaller than the entrance, and it should have only one shutter. If there are two external doors for the house, they should not be set in a straight line.

The main door should not be situated across from the main door of another house. The entrance doors of two houses should not be exactly opposing one another. Neither should two houses share a common entrance.

If the entrance of the house is to the south, there should not be a balcony or verandah in front of the door.

It is good to set gates to both the property and the entrance to the house on the north or east sides. It is also all right to have the main door on the west wall. It is not advised to have the main entrance on the south side.

It is considered auspicious if the entrance to the property and the main door of the house are on the same side. It is not considered good if the main door to the house is on the opposite side to the entrance of the property.

There should not be an underground tank, septic tank, or canal under the main entrance. There should not be any abandoned, wrecked buildings in front of the main entrance.

It is good to decorate a house’s entrance with pictures or statues of Laksmi, Ganesh or Kubera and auspicious signs such as OM or the Swastika. 

Inauspicious pictures should not be on the door. 

Doors should have threshold. 

Shoes should not be kept in front of the door, but to the side.

The door should not be slanted, sliding, or circular.

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PRINCIPLE OF DOORS IN VAASTU

PRINCIPLE OF DOORS IN VAASTU

[ The doors are the passage which creates harmony in a ROOM. One should pay great attention to the doors in his home as per the Vastu Shastra. ]

Doors can be appropriately located by considering the ‘higher grade’ and ‘lower grade’ (Directions-wise) of the room. It is shown in the diagram below. Locating the door on the ‘higher grade’ of the room gives auspicious results. Since this is auspicious for the head of the family, the door should be located on the ‘higher grade’ of the room.

1. North-North-East ( 0⁰-45⁰): North-North-East part is the ‘higher grade’ of the room. Locating the door in this part gives auspicious results.
2. East-North-East (45⁰-90⁰):  East-North-East part is also the ‘higher grade’ of the room. Locating the door here gives auspicious results.
3. East-South-East (90⁰-135⁰): East-South-East part is the ‘lower grade’ of the room. Locating the door in this direction does not give auspicious results.
4. South-South-East (135⁰-180⁰): South-South-East part is the ‘higher grade’ of the room. It gives auspicious results by locating the door here.
5. South-South-West (180⁰-225⁰): This part of the room is of ‘lower grade’. Locating the door in this direction does not give auspicious results. A person incurs financial loss and the ladies in the house usually do not keep good health.
6. West-South-West (225⁰-270⁰): West-South-West part of the room is of ‘lower grade’. Locating the door in this direction also does not give auspicious results.
7. West-North-West (270⁰-315⁰): West-North-West falls in the ‘higher grade’ category. Locating the door here gives auspicious results.
8. North-North-West (315⁰-0⁰): North-North-West part of the room is of ‘lower grade’. Door in this area does not give auspicious results.

If one more door is to be located above (on the upper floor) the door, then the upper door should be slightly smaller than the lower door.

Other doors should not be more decorative (ornate) than the main door. The main door should bear auspicious (propitious) signs.

OM TAT SAT

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Feng Shui ( Chinese Vastu Shastra )

Feng Shui ( Chinese Vastu Shastra )

What is Feng Shui ?

What is Feng Shui? From where has it emerged ? Many such questions come in the mind.

Feng Shui is the knowledge developed by people of China. Pyramids were created by Egyptians. Both are meant for welfare of mankind. Feng Shui comprises of 2 words Feng and Shui. Feng means water and Shui stands for air in Chinese. This indicates that Feng Shui is based on maintenance of a balance between these two elements of nature. The harmony between water and air renders good health, esteem, fame and good luck. Feng Shui tells us how to keep articles and things in our surroundings according to its size, colour, element, planet and number. The basic principle that must be remembered is that neither the flow of energy in the building should stop nor its velocity be so fast that it leaves the building without benefitting us.

The correction made according to Feng Shui is the most economical remedy for elimination of misfortunes. There is a reason behind it.

Luck is of 3 kinds, 1. Obtained from Earth, 2. Luck earned by own efforts, 3. Luck blessed by heaven (This is the result of deeds of past life or due to planets). In this way the luck is earned by hard work or karma.

There is a general belief that every human being works as hard as he can. The luck obtained from earth is gained from places where you work or reside. This luck can be modified with ease and it can be made completely favourable. Feng Shui is helpful in this respect.

Most profoundly used technique in Feng Shui is the compass method that is based on Loshu and Pakua. It is possible to create an atmosphere or feel of a home in our residence and thus make it more harmonious so as to derive happiness, good health and success in life.

Most of the buildings in China are constructed on the basis of Feng Shui.

Importance of Chi

‘Chi’ is spiritual power of a person. It is also called Sheng Chi. 'Chi' has a predominant role in Feng Shui. 'Chi' is an invisible energy that is found in all living and non-living objects. In non-living objects it gives a special shape to that object while in living creatures this energy is invisible.

Feng Shui maintains that destiny of a person is fixed by his birth but it can be altered by influence of 'Chi'.

Chi is of two types, Live Chi and Dead Chi. Live Chi is positive and beneficial while Dead Chi is negative and harmful.

Chi is universal energy residing in all living creatures. It can be generated by various methods. Water flowing at slow speed makes 'Chi' available in abundance. Due to this reason when we spend some time near a lake, river, pond or fountain, we feel energetic. Similarly air flowing at a slow speed brings 'Chi'. On the other hand heavy winds or storms take 'Chi' with them just as heavy rains takes various objects with it. As 'Chi' goes away, luck also goes.

Any job done with skill generates 'Chi'. Similarly when a good musician creates music or a good athlete displays his performance, Chi is generated. Nature produces Chi almost continuously, Beautiful surroundings such as majestic mountains and green plains generate Chi. An enthusiast of 17th century has described Chi as beautiful mountains, pure water, good sunshine, slow wind and light of dawn in sky, all these have Chi. Its company opens eyes, joy is felt in lying or sitting. The Chi is gathered in aromas. The light twinkles in the middle and there is splendour in every direction.

This Chi can rot due to inactivity. A polluted pond creates negative Chi that destroys lady luck. Therefore we should promote positive Chi as much as possible in our apartment for increase in life energy. Chi is life energy of living beings, good surroundings, motion of Sun, Moon, climate and human endeavour. In China, Chi energy is absorbed into body by clapping of hands and feet. When Chi becomes excessive, its inflow is stopped by acupuncture needles.

In China, unbalanced Chi is corrected by herbs. A heathy mind is refined by Yoga. Every brush stroke of a Chinese artist and wavy writing by calligrapher's pen are the result of correct technique of breathing and reaction of a trained mind.

The purpose of Feng Shui is to develop an environment where Chi may flow smoothly so that mental and physical fitness may be maintained. A house where Chi flows with ease and without any hindrance, its residents live in harmony and their life is serene. When Chi's flow is slow , problems crop up. An office where Chi flows unhindered, its employees are happy and helpful, all projects are completed in time and stress remains absent. Where Chi's flow remains stopped, harmony goes away and trade does not make progress. In China it is called 'Chi'', in Japan 'Ki' and in India it is known as energy.

A place where Chi of both types is absent, Sha is present. Shar is negative, harmful and evil.

Yin and Yang

Chi is composed of Yin & Yang. These two are universal energies of opposite nature. Any one of these energies cannot survive without the other such as day without night, male without female.

Chi is divided in 2 parts :

·         Yin

·         Yang

This is a circle. The 2 tadpoles like fish in it are symbols of universe.

One tadpole is black and has a white dot while the other tadpole is white and has a black dot. These dots indicate that Yin has some amount of Yang and Yang contains some Yin. Yin is a symbol of black and Yang of white.

Yin : Yin energies symbolize Earth. Yin is female, full of darkness and inactive. This is negative energy of universe.

Yang : Male, full of light, active. This is positive energy of universe.

Both of these are mutually opposite to each other but also incorporate elements of the other one. Yin has micro light and Yang contains micro dark. In this manner both are dependent on each other. Energy object in universe is made up by combination of Yin and Yang. These energies also continue to react with each other.

When Yin and Yang maintain a balanced ratio, the atmosphere is harmonious and proper. Yang symbolizes heat and South direction while Yin indicates cold and North. Balance of Yin and Yang gives peace and prosperity to a building.

This whole circle indicates a balanced universe , whether Yin is excessive or Yang. Night is followed by morning. Spring and summer come after winter. In the same manner a human being must maintain harmony in life by keeping a balance in Yang and Yin

·         Yin Yang

·         Woman Man

·         Negative Positive

·         Soft Hard

·         Follower Leader

·         Dark Light

·         Night Day

·         Valley Mountain

·         Below Above

·         Negative Energies Positive Energies

·         Winter Summer

·         North South

·         Stagnant water Flowing water

·         Earth Sky

·         Broken Line Perfect Line

·         Round Square

·         Light Colors Dark Colors

·         Moon Sun

·         Body Soul

·         Round Curtains Pointed Curtains

·         House Office

·         For Dead Persons For Living Persons

·         Inside Outside

Feng Shui is based on harmony between 5 elements. If elements are amicable with one another then the building or residence is lucky and joyous, otherwise adverse results are likely.

Correct use of Feng Shui can make every object favourable. Five elements are related to directions and metals. Strength of these elements may vary according to change in climate.

The Five Elements

Everything in this world is made of Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. The Chinese people believe that every person is influenced by these elements according to his date of birth and year of birth.

These 5 elements also create or destroy other elements.

The use of these elements must be balanced. When an element becomes too much strong or weak, problems crop up.

Elements move in a circle like a wheel and help one another. For example Water generates Wood. Wood produces Fire. Fire creates ash or Earth. Earth gives Metals. Liquid Metals are like Water.

When this wheel moves backwards, destruction follows. It is essential to know how these elements create or destroy one another.

The year of birth of a person decides which element is important for him. Matters related to that element predominate the life of that person. Further, these elements have a specific size. Every element has a distinct identity, direction, colour, season, animal, characteristics and personality.

The basis of use of 5 elements in Feng Shui is Chinese Astrology. Every person can identify the elements in his birth chart as Time, Day , Date and Year of Birth are related to elements. These elements are related to one another according to following cycles.

  ·         Productive Cycle   ·         Destructive Cycle

Productive Cycle

As shown in diagram Wood generates Fire, i.e. fire is produced by burning of wood. Fire creates Earth as by burning of wood ash (earth) is produced. 

Earth creates Metal as metal is obtained by digging of earth.

Metal produces Water because when metal is melted it becomes a liquid. Water produces wood because a tree is grown by irrigating it by water.

Destructive Cycle

In destructive cycle wood destroys Earth because trees are grown on earth. They extract all minerals and makes land barren.

Earth destroys water as soil takes all water. Water destroys Fire. Fire destroys Metal as it melts the metal.

Metal destroys Wood as sharp metallic instruments cut the trees.

It is essential to understand these cycles for proper use of Feng Shui.

1.     Wood Element

Direction : East

Season : Spring

Colour : Green

Size : Rectangular

Animal : Dragon

Virtue : Help to others

Quality : Dedication, Loyalty

Planet : Jupiter

Personality

Wood is creative. Wood oriented persons are creative and energetic. They make many schemes. Impressive personality, interest in arts, full of enthusiasm and success are other traits. Such persons are imaginative.

Weak points : They are short tempered and lack in patience. They do not complete the work undertaken.

Abode

Plants, trees, wooden furniture, ships, wooden planks, cane furniture, flowers, leaves, poles, green colour, paper, landscape painting, green clothes.

2.     Fire Element

Direction : South

Season : Summer

Colour : Red

Size : Triangle

Animal : Phoenix

Virtue : Good character and rectitude

Quality : Skill in arguments and logic

Planet : Mars

Personality

Fire gives enthusiasm and energy. Due to this reason Fire oriented people are leaders. This element gives glory. Such people are active. They encourage others to follow them. They like justice. All this is valid only when this element is present in appropriate quantity. Its excess changes personality. They become critics, use foul language, are quarrelsome and envious.

Abode

Sunlight, lamp, oil, electrical goods, candles, fire, domestic animals, wild animals, violent animals, geyser, statue, stone statues, corner articles, arrows, red things.

3.     Earth Element

Direction : Middle

Season : Unchanged

Colour : Brown, Yellow, Orange

Size : Square

Animal : Bull

Virtue : Belief

Quality : Honesty

Planet : Saturn

Personality

Earth gives stability, confidence and understanding. It indicates patience, honesty, faith and a balanced personality. Persons of this element are kind hearted and responsible. They show courage in difficulties. They possess sixth sense. However when they have excessive Earth qualities, they become obstinate.

Abode

Stones, square shape, cement, bricks, straw, clay articles, flower pots.

4.     Metal Element

Direction : West

Season : Winter

Colour : White

Size : Circular

Animal : Panther

Virtue : Justice

Quality : Plain speaking

Planet : Venus

Personality

Metal is an element of trade and financial success. Metal persons are religious, they follow principles, have serious thinking. They do not accept help easily. They are tough, plain speaking people. They can be aggressive. They possess business acumen that can make them clever and wicked.

Abode

All metals, domes, metallic things, doors, kitchen utensils, white and grey things, silver articles, crystals, mild and light colours, metallic statues, watches.

5.     Water Element

Direction : North

Season : Winter

Colour : Black, Blue

Size : Irregular, Oval

Animal : Tortoise

Virtue : Intelligence

Quality : Firmness

Planet : Mercury

Personality

Water persons are communicative, diplomatic, flexible and dependable. They are artistic, sentimental and understand feelings of others. They are fond of music, kind hearted and imaginative. They possess sense of humour and a versatile talent. They impress people easily. However, excess of these traits gives extreme thoughts. Mood may be unstable. They could be cowards, nervous and tense.

Abode

Rivers, falls, ponds, lakes, blue-black colour, mirrors, glass, fish tanks, pictures of water, fountains, glass bottles, money plant, crystal, house of varying height, transparent things.

Power of Feng Shui

Feng Shui works mysteriously. It is not essential that the desired objective may be attained every time but energies are made dynamic for attainment of goals. A discussion with Feng Shui expert is useful. He can guide properly. The methods must be followed carefully. Changes in only one direction are desired at one time. After few days, work on another direction may be started.

1.      Wealth

The upper-left quadrangle belonging to South-East is related to wealth. This area is useful for improvement in financial position.

2.      Fame

The South is the direction of fame. The upper-middle quadrangle is related to fame and indicates esteem and status in society. This quadrangle should be energised for being famous.

3.      Marriage

The South-West quadrangle adjacent to Fame indicates marriage and intimate relationships.

Persons desirous of developing an existing or new relationship should activate this quadrangle.

4.      Family & Health

Family and Health are indicated by the Eastern quadrangle below the Wealth. This area should be activated if there are problems in the family or if a family member is sick. This area is also suitable for keeping medicines for first aid as this quadrangle indicates family in a broad sense.

5.      Children

The Western quadrangle signifies children and adolescents. Apart from it, this area indicates creativity. This area should be developed for birth of a child or for solving children's problems. This place is ideal for doing creative work.

6.      Knowledge

Quadrangle in North-East indicates knowledge. This is situated below Family and Health area. This place is ideal for keeping books or for studies. For success in education this place must be activated.

7.      Job & Business

This quadrangle is situated in North. If it is desired to make the office at home, this area is ideal.

8.      Benefactors

The North-West quadrant is meant for well wishers. New projects can also be started in this area.

9.      Fortune

The centre of Pakua is called by different names such as Auspicious centre or Intellectual place, Chi Centre or Happiness Area.

Chi collected here, spreads to other areas of house. This place is ideal for any collective work where assembling of family members is required. Therefore this place must be lighted well for accumulation of Chi.

This miraculous Pakua is put on the diagram of house in such a manner that it's lower part represents the main door of house. By the help of Pakua, areas suitable for work or rest etc. are identified.