Water is one of the five elements in the theory of Feng Shui. Feng Shui literally means wind and water. Wind is known to disperse "Chi", and Water is known to hold "Chi".
The ancient Chinese were using Feng Shui to study the effects of "Chi" (Energy) on buildings and the people living in it, in order to be able to create a prosperous and supportive environment.
Feng Shui creates a balance with the elements in our environment.
Water is one of the five elements and helps to create balance.
Water plays a key roll in Feng Shui. If applied properly it can greatly assist the prosperity of a home or building. It will help to find new relationships or strenghten existing ones. It can also greatly assist in the overall prosperity of a home or building.
The important aspect in all of these applications is to keep the water clean, clear of debris, fresh and moving. Water can be your best friend or your worst enemy. John Bullein said it best, "Water is a good servant but a cruel master." Murky, stagnant water creates sha chi (negative energy). This can lead to financial loss, weight gain and illnesses. It's indeed to
your benefit to abstain from adding a water feature to your property, particulaInstinctively, people have always had an affinity for water. For many people water becomes an inspiring focal point when added to their landscape. Expect people and wildlife to be drawn to that area.
Major cities of the world are located near rivers or oceans. Homes located near these waters usually are of higher resale values. Cities located at the water are more likely to be very prosperous. Water can be found naturally in the environment such as in rivers, lakes or ocean.
We can also apply water as a Feng Shui remedy. We can integrate pools, ponds and fountains into existing landscaping to strenghten the effect. Water inside can be applied by adding small inside-fountains and aquariums.
The important aspecrly if you don't intend to maintain it. It can create a worse situation than if there were none.