{"id":2115,"date":"2015-03-11T10:25:29","date_gmt":"2015-03-11T09:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dalalba.com\/?p=2115"},"modified":"2015-03-11T10:25:29","modified_gmt":"2015-03-11T09:25:29","slug":"create-good-altar-feng-shui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alluring-brown-iguana.178-211-133-14.cpanel.site\/index.php\/2015\/03\/11\/create-good-altar-feng-shui\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"How to create a good altar with Feng Shui"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this post I will give you 5 basic key points on how to create a good altar with Feng Shui. However, I also recommend you this other post where I explain how to create a good altar with Vastu Shastra<\/a><\/strong>. (If you have never heard of Vastu, it is like \u00abthe yoga of architecture\u00bb. Here I explain its similarities and differences with Feng Shui<\/a>)<\/p>\n

It is always useful to have at home a holy space to switch off from your daily life and connect with yourself. A place to think, meditate, relax, pray, make offers and so on. That\u2019s part of the slow life spirit, to dedicate some time for ourselves in our busy daily life. An altar is a sacred space; it could mean a place of comfort, a refuge or a sanctuary.<\/p>\n

The one you see in the picture is the one I have at home, full of meaning for me and made with lots of love. You may not like it but is perfect for me so is up to you to determine what works for you as everybody is different. When you think about Divine energies or blessings…What images, colours or symbols are coming to your mind? Get images or items that speak to you about love, devotion, protection or any other feeling associated by you with the Divine. That is a good exercise to start with.<\/p>\n

I will give you here 5 basic and common key points about how to create a good altar with Feng Shui to get a harmonious and inspiring one in your home. Here we go!<\/p>\n

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    It\u2019s important to choose a quiet place that doesn\u2019t have any other use or activity to disturb the energy of the altar. Its place should be higher than the floor level, best to find a space on a shelf or on a table surface. Feng Shui-wise, it is excellent if you can have your altar in the Northwest area of your house but if that\u2019s not possible, locate it following the bagua grid<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Yogis say that there are certain magnetic currents which flow from East to West. If you face East when you meditate, you will receive these currents; they will help you to attain inner enlightment. North, too, is said to be a good direction; facing in this direction in meditation helps one to become mentally free of physical limitations.<\/p>\n

    *Places to be avoided:<\/p>\n