Sun, Oct 17, 2004 - Page 17 News List

The art and craftiness of fengshui

There are up to 30,000 geomancy practitioners in Taiwan, but with only 3,000 of them licensed, there a lot of charlatans out there

By Diana Freundl  /  STAFF REPORTER

After more than 30 years of operation and eight branches across Asia, Pipkin said the best advice came from the company founder who would say, "We've been here too long not to believe in it."

Room chart

DIY Fengshui: The following guide is based on interviews with two fengshui masters in Taiwan, in addition to book, magazine and internet searches.

The Nine Bagua Areas: (Align the ''career square'' with the front entrance to your home or just one room. Suggested items and colors to be used in these areas.

■ Northeast: Wisdom

Color: Blue, green or black

Object: Books (keep this area organized)

■ East: Health and Family

Color: Blue or green

Object: Plants, flowers

■ Southeast: Wealth

Color: blue, red or purple

Object: wind chimes

■ North: Career

Color: Black, blue or brown

Object: Water fountain or painting of water

■ Center: Center for energy

Color: Yellow or earth tones

Object: Nothing, best for meditating, sitting

■ South: Fame and reputation

Color: Red

Object: Candles (think fire not water)

■ Northwest: Influential people

Color: White, gray or black

Object: Something you would lend to a friend

■ West: Creativity

Color: White or pastels

Object: Artwork, homemade crafts

■ Southwest: Love and Marriage

Color: Pink or white

Object: Matching items (no photos or mirrors)

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