shelley

Dear Cecil, Firstly thank you for answering previous questions. I always look forward to, and value your comments. The problem I'm struggling with at the moment is as the topic says, "Conflicting Advice". I have done as you suggested, and have read a large number of Feng Shui books by various authors. I know that there are differing schools of Feng Shui and that slight discrepancies should be expected. Your opinion will be appreciated on the following: (a)1. Pa Kua (Ba Gua) mirrors should only be used outside the house, mainly above the front door. 2. Pa Kua mirrors can be used anywhere inside or out. (b)1. Wind chimes are very good for attracting chi. 2. Feng Shui advices removing wind chimes from your home. They attract negative energy and traditionally signify illness. 3. Wind chimes should never be used inside the house. (c)1. Three legged frogs, coins, etc should be used in Feng shui to bring good luck. (d)1. Chandeliers are very auspicious as they attract good chi, especially in the entrance. 2. Don't use Chandelier's as they are bad Feng Shui. There is a lot of other conflicting advice I have read, but that will do for now. I could name the books and the authors from which this information is taken, but I'm not sure if that would be appropriate. Looking forward to your reply. Shelley Eagle

Recently I have noticed an increase in the number of Feng Shui symbols being sold in various NewZealand shops. They all seem to be produced by an Australian company. Things such as Car Protection Symbols, Three Legged Toads with a coin in it's mouth, A coin sword, Numerous types of Buddas, Glass Wind Chimes,Bells, Dragons, Lions, etc, all being sold with Feng Shui labels attached, as well as information on what they are good for. Are these symbols a necessary part of practicing Feng Shui,(as I know Flutes and Crystals are) or are they being produced by an opportunist, who has seen a good way of taking advantage of, and commercializing a very quickly growing area. Look forward to your opinions and comments. Shelley

Hi, I'm very new to Feng Shui and was delighted to find this site to help answer some questions. Since I became interested in Feng Shui, I've purchased and read, a number of books by varying authors. The more I read the more fascinated I've become, but in some cases, the more confused. I would be great full if you could clarify some very basic questions. 1. In some of the books I have, they give an English pronunciation for Feng Shui - (Fung Shway), (Fung Shoy), (Foong Shway). Which if any is correct? 2. As I live in New Zealand, I have wondered if a book suggests that the south is a favourabe direction, should I translate that to being the north, as this is were the sun is down here, or is north, north and south, south no matter where you live, according to Feng Shui? That's all for starters. Thanks very much Shelley