New York City's Feng Shui Consultant..The Confusing Bagua's of Feng Shui

Joan, It was something I never knew (and a bit of a shock to see :)  What I have noticed is that they ALL work so no methods of using one are wrong.

Tom, Thank you, so much is about balance.  I'm so glad to hear you have Lars beside you---what an amazing companion you have there.

Marchel, As I read through the other comments, I see you are not alone.  I will do some posts that may be redundant to some but they can skip them.  It's an important thing to learn to apply Feng Shui.

Fred, I would think it's ok as long as you can see who might be entering the room but we like to see you "backed up" in Feng Shui.  Check to see what is on the wall behind you...diplomas or a picture of a mountain, perhaps will give strength.

Gary, I "jump" into terms in Feng Shui and then realize some people don't know what I'm talking about....time I believe to start some posts that go back to the fundimentals of Feng Shui.

Cathy, Thank you....this "expert" was very confused to find so many Baguas!

Kate, There are a few of them.  One of my mentors was William Spear who wrote an early book called "Feng Shui Made Easy."  It does get involved but it's a great book.

Donna, I may have just learned differently.   When things go so far back, it's almost impossible to trace the origin.  I had always heard that HHH Professor Lin Yun brought both Feng Shui and the Bagua to the Western world in the early 80's.

Carol, I was confused and I see I'm confusing people (which I don't mean to!).  I think backing up and posting some fundimentals again might be helpful?

Maureen, I know you know enough about Feng Shui to incorporate it into your beautiful staging jobs...maybe you alread do.  In combination they are Wonderful!!  And thank you!

Sally, Is that the one you're familiar with as well?  One of the reasons I love this subject, you can NEVER learn it all!

Russel, I can say the same about your posts--but thank you.

Kathy, That's a nice thing to say but I don't believe ANY are wrong, they're just different.  In case you're following Feng Shui I didn't want any one else confused :)

Kris, You can use the same principles for the same AREAS...so for example most of us would suggest a plant in your WEALTH area (it is green and growing).  The suggestions would remain the same but in the different Baguas, the AREAS are different.  If you're already using a Bagua and it's working for you, stick with it....the principles for that area remain the same.  Did I just thoroughly confuse you??

Sharon, Wow, you certainly HAVE been reading!  Thank you, that's such a compliment.

Bill, Apparently neither did many people....I have done so many posts but many are REALLY OLD and people weren't reading back then.

Paddy, You put it very well.  It is interesting that we as Feng Shui Consultants may have learned differently but we get very good results...The power of Energy will always amaze me.

Michelle, Neither did I, I didn't have a clue.  I'm glad I found out though.....I was hoping by posting this it wouldn't confuse others.

Jo, It doesn't mean there's a hole in the home....and honestly I'd have to see it so you're welcome to send me some pictures.  There is not a cause for alarm, there are always suggestions to correct FS issues.

Sylvie, Don't worry!  If the staircase is not in the center,it's probably not affecting you.  Go to the exact middle of your home--what's there?  The pictures from my older blog were directly in the center of the home and there were other issues in that home....namely, ceiling fans cutting directly into the person working on top.  You can send photos if you're concerned but don't be...there are easy and inexpensive things we do to "fix" issues.

Joni, When it's done...oh what a wonderful feeling!  I am STILL working on my home---buying window treatments, getting artwork hung again.  Time consuming but every time something gets done I am SO happy!

Michelle, That is a wonderful way to put it and I ALWAYS appreciate your help.  The Feng Shui posts you did are fabulous and I wish you'd do more!  But I always trust your judgement and know you come from a place of truly helping people as well.

Sylvie, It doesn't sound like you're not doing well to me....the first floor has a kitchen/dining room in the middle?  That's health and it's where you get your nourishment--what could be better?  Your sons room in the center is fine as well.

The ceiling fan, if it's not directly over you is likely not harmful.  Or just use the lights, not the fan.  Some of my clients remove the blades.....

Katerina, I had never seen or heard of the other Baguas but they're all over.  I'm glad we have the same one and I agree that Energy has to move freely and flow through a space.  Heavy furniture or too much furniture can weigh you down.

Fred, How nice of you to stop back!  A window on your back...can be good to bring in the OUTSIDE to create a yin yang.  But either hang some suncatchers up or close the blinds a bit early...you need strength to "back you up."

Cheryl, I never knew about the different baguas and when I went to Google to check out images, there they were!  It was a total surprise to me as well....Michelle is right (and SO helpful), it is about Intention.

Charlene, Your posts are wonderful!  Thank you for contributing to the group.  I would guess to go with whatever way you are comfortable using and I'm not sure myself how the different baguas developed.  It's funny because I can SEE health issues in the Center of the home.  I don't think ANY way to practice is wrong and I may well incorporate the other area into Health as well because I am so careful with health issues.  Linking would be fine, that's very nice of you!