Fuk, Lou & Sou

The Three Star Gods, Fuk, Luk, and Sau are very famous in Chinese culture. These three represents the gods of longevity, happiness, and rank. Although they are being referred to as god, they are not literally worshipped in the traditional way a religion will worship a God. The Three Star Gods are highly regarded and are very much considered auspicious by the Chinese all over the globe. All Feng Shui stores selling Feng Shui products will have the Three Star Gods.

In the popular Chinese trinity of deities, Fuk represents prosperity. It is known as the wealth and happiness god. Luk represents authority and is known as the God of affluence and rank. Sau is the god of longevity and health. The Three Star Gods are available as Feng Shui items and Feng Shui enhancers to attract prosperity, health, and wealth.

Being the Chinese deity of prosperity, happiness and wealth, Fuk is represented wearing a red robe and is a little taller than the other two Chinese deities. Fuk is placed on the right of Luk. Feng Shui remedies have it that ever twentieth day during the seventh lunar month, favors can be asked from Fuk and they will be soon granted. Fuk is known as one of the Feng Shui enhancers that will attract prosperity, happiness and wealth to come in the house or space where Fuk is placed.

On the other hand, Sau can be recognized by the bottle of nectar he is holding in his arms. Feng Shui stores say that he is carrying peach. But whatever item it is he is holding, that item symbolizes immortality. Being the Chinese deity of longevity and good health, Sau attracts good health. According to Feng Shui remedies, Sau prevents accidents and misfortune to those who reside in the space where Sau is placed.

Luk can be easily identified of the Chinese trinity of deities. He is at the center. If you go to Feng Shui shops, they will tell you that Luk is a symbol of a person’s ability to reap and achieve high rewards and man’s ability to improve oneself. Feng Shui remedies and Feng Shui enhancers suggest placing the three all together. Fuk, Luk and Sau when placed together at home, at your office cubicle, or place of business, the Three Star Gods can be very powerful in attracting prosperity, good health, and wealth.

To achieve the maximum attracting powers of the Three Star Gods, Feng Shui stores suggest that the Feng Shui items be placed in the living room or at the dining area. As Feng Shui enhancers, the three should also always be placed on a high table.

If you are a person who wants to have good health or who wishes to improve your health condition, acquire more wealth and be prosperous, or be happier, then Fuk Luk Sau will be excellent Feng Shui items for you.

Feng Shui of The House - Living Room

Living room or the family room is the busiest areas of the home. Check the bagua area of your living room or family room. Use the bagua in your living room just as you would use it on the entire house. Decorate them accordingly by using the right feng shui element colors. Go even further and find out the feng shui birth elements and kua numbers of your family members to create harmony for all.

First Step:

Sketch the living room including any closets, door and windows. Place a copy of the bagua over the sketch to determine placement of various elements and color.

Colors Use in Living Room:

The concept of color influencing mood isn't new. Different hues of yellow and other bright colors make us feel happy. Cool blues and lavenders bring calm and restful feelings. Living room should be decorated with warm colors, comforting accessories and soft fabrics.

The Position of Seating:

Look carefully at the room before deciding how to position the seating. Do not cluttered with furniture in the living room. Arrange the comfortable furniture to encourage conversation.

Plan enough seating for the family. Don't worry about guests or visitors. Figured out how much family seating is needed. Then decide what will fit without crowding the room:

(a) Bulky sofas or sharp-edged tables shouldn't hinder the circulation within the room. Place furniture in a square or octagonal shape.

(b) The main seating should be arranged to take advantage of available light and ventilation. Seating should be placed at right angles to the main windows. This arrangement allows one to enjoy the view while avoiding direct sunlight that will cause upholstery to fade.

(c) A small living room with only one sofa and recliners or wing-back chairs will look much larger than one with a matching sofa, love seat and armchairs.

(d) If you have a large living room, arrange two sofas across from each other for larger groups.

(e) If you only have one sofa, create a more intimate setting by placing two chairs diagonally across from the sofa. Seating should never be in a straight line.

(f) Don't push the furniture against the walls unless your living room is small. Arrange the seating in a horseshoe-shape so that everybody can feel comfortable.

(g) Don't place a piece furniture so that it's back is facing the entrance to the living room.

(h) Make sure that the guest of honor can see the front door if you have guests.


Tables

(a) Do not place a large or sharp-cornered table in the middle of a small room. A round table will allow chi to flow freely around the room.

(b) If you entertain on a regular basis, use a set of nesting tables that can be easily stored.

(c) Each seat should have an available table surface for plates or glasses.

(d) Keep the coffee table neat, especially if it is in the center of the room.

This area is a minor health area that should be kept clear of clutter to promote well-being.

Do & Don’t in Living Room

(a) The living room should be lit with plenty of light and pleasantly decorated.

(b) Try to avoid placing exercise equipment or office furniture in the living room.

(c) Incorporate live plants into your room to encourage good chi and health.

(d) Fish aquarium is thought to promote luck, prosperity, harmony and peace.

(e) If you have a fireplace, make it the focal point of the room instead of a TV or other electronic equipment.

(f) Use a mirror over an unused fireplace to make a small room seem larger.

(g) Place any electronic equipment in one piece of furniture. For instance, an armoire-style entertainment center is the perfect way to conceal equipment when not in use.

(h) If you have a home entertainment system, play soothing music that will filter throughout the house and spread positive chi.

(i) It is unfavorable to use dried flowers or have dying flowers in one's home. Always keep fresh cut flowers and real plants in your home to encourage good chi.

(j) Hide your entertainment equipment in an armoire.

Feng Shui of The House - Main Entrance

The Main Entrance

The main entrance of a house is called "the mouth of Chi" in feng shui. This is how your house absorbs essential Chi, or energy. When a house has enough good Chi coming in and the flow of Chi is harmonious throughout the space, then the house is able to support good health and well-being for people living in it.

Colors

It is also wise to strengthen with right feng shui colors so that the house has the strength to hold the good energy that comes in. Knowing that your seating direction is North, you can use the appropriate colors for the feng shui element of the North, which are blue and black colors.

Paint your back door in any of the Water or Metal colors (Metal creates Water in the interaction of the five feng shui elements), or paint a feature wall in the back of your house in these feng shui colors. you may display art with Water or Metal feng shui element energy.

It is best to focus on the right feng shui colors and adjustments only after you have defined the Bagua, or the feng shui energy map of your space.

Staircase Facing Main Door

When a staircase is facing the main door directly, the feng shui energy rushes up quickly to either the lower, or the higher floor, thus leaving the main floor without feng shui energy nourishment.

This is a very general feng shui statement as there are different variations of a staircase facing the main door, thus creating different feng shui set-ups.

The feng shui case of a big foyer with many architectural features and the staircase far from the main door will be very different from a feng shui case of a small foyer with stairs closely facing the main door.

In case of a big foyer with a staircase further from the door, the energy can settle in and nourish the space, gradually and harmoniously finding its way to other areas of the house. When the foyer is small, though, and the staircase is facing the main door directly, the energy takes a rushed and fragmented quality, being forced to quickly rush up or down the stairs.

The feng shui cures in these cases are:

(i) Focused on creating a feng shui set-up at the main door that will slow down the energy and guide it to all areas of the main floor. This can be achieved with strategically placed art, specific colors, a big plant or a vase of flowers, specific pieces of furniture or mirrors (please note that mirrors should never face the entrance directly, as this pushes the energy away instead of drawing it in.)

(ii) The feng shui cures will be specific for each space, and if your floor plan has staircases too close to the main door, it is always wise to seek the advice of a professional feng shui consultant who will chart the flow of energy and give you helpful recommendations to improve the flow of Chi.

To summarize, the staircase facing the main door presents a similar feng shui challenge to a back door aligned with the main door. In both cases, the Chi is forced to leave the space quickly and is not given the opportunity to settle in and harmoniously nourish your home.

Main Door in Line with the Back Door

Let's see why the direct alignment of two or more doors doors (both interior and exterior) is considered bad feng shui. As feng shui is all about creating a balanced and harmonious flow of energy in your home, the direct alignment of two or more doors will create a harsh quality of feng shui energy resembling Sha Chi.

Imagine Chi, or energy, as water flowing into your space. You will see that water will rush very fast through the two or more directly aligned doors without actually slowing down and nourishing the space.

It is especially important to avoid a direct alignment of the front door with the back door. The reason you want to avoid this situation is because all good feng shui energy coming through the main door will easily escape through the back door without having a chance to circulate and nourish your home. Take this into consideration when you plan to renovate or remodel your home.

Your house needs good energy just like you need good quality air. It is important to be aware of the quality of feng shui energy created by your floor plan, and see what you can do to create better energy.

Here are some practical feng shui tips:
(i) Place a round table in the direct pathway of energy. This will redirect the energy and slow it down. A vase with fresh flowers on the table will improve the energy even further.

(ii) Work with color to change the relationship between doors. Choose the right feng shui color for the area and strengthen one door more than the other. This will change the relationship between the two directly aligned doors and slow down the energy.

(iii) Place a plant with a strong presence in the direct pathway of energy. The feng shui use of a plant, ideally tall and wide, in a visually strong pot, will achieve the similar effect of redirecting the energy.

(iv) Reposition the existing furniture pieces to create a redirection of flow. If there is enough space in between the directly aligned doors, create a nice grouping, or a conversation area in the direct pathway. Ground the energy even more with a colorful rug.

You need to do redirect and soften the harsh energy flow created by two or more directly aligned doors. Improving the feng shui energy in your home with items appropriate for your decor and lifestyle is the best and most powerful application of feng shui.