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Using Directions To Bring In Positive Energy

8 min readFeb 27, 2023

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How do the compass points work with Feng Shui design?

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Basic influences and associations for the compass directions in Feng Shui.

A major key in Feng Shui is the importance of direction. Each compass point is associated with specific life areas, colors, and elements.

In a previous post, I introduced the Bagua chart and a simple list of the directions and their associated areas, colors, and elements. (There’s a link down below.)

In this post, I explain the relationship a little further while still trying to make it simple enough for you to apply it to your living environment.

South

The South direction sits at the top of the Bagua chart for a reason. South is important to the Chinese and it has many positive implications. For instance, South is associated with summer, heat, and warmth.

In the summer people get outside to enjoy nature. They socialize and celebrate more often. Therefore, fame and fortune are connected to the South facing direction.

Fame in this sense doesn’t necessarily refer to being famous, as in everyone in the world recognizes you. It relates to your personal reputation, how your friends, family, and business associates see…

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Mikey Sackman
Mikey Sackman

Written by Mikey Sackman

A country gal sharing perceptions on life thru the lense of rural living. Check out my blog at RuralWriter.com.