This is an interesting article I received from Babak with Charter Pacific Mortgage 



Feng Shui Basics

1. The Two Forms of Energy
According to the principles of Feng Shui, there are two forms of energy: visible and invisible. The energy carried in landforms and external architectural features is considered visible because it manifests itself physically. Using the aforementioned ti-li, or landform classification of Feng Shui, practitioners can determine if the energy is positive, neutral, or destructive.
Invisible energy is what flows throughout the inside of a structure. Since it cannot be seen, it is charted through the use of special Feng Shui tools, such as the lo-p'an (geomantic compass) and the bagua, or pa-k'ua (a chart of 8 trigrams).

2. Individual Landform Classifications
Within Feng Shui, there are 8 different types of landforms. While describing the characteristics of each would take a while, we can generalize by saying that they serve to categorize all natural and man-made structures based upon their physical appearance. This is one example of the interpretive side of Feng Shui, as it is up to the practitioner to determine the classification of a specific landform (i.e. mountain range, bridge, river, monument, etc.). Some classifications are thought to promote positive energy flow, while others are believed to manifest negative energy.

3. Exterior Architecture
A practitioner of Feng Shui evaluates the energy of a building's architecture using three characteristics:
Stability – A building is generally thought of as being stable as long as all of its levels are the same size, and the building does not sit on pillars.
Balance – A building is in balance if its shape is symmetrical.
Smoothness – A building is considered to be conducive to positive energy flow if its exterior doesn't have any sharp or protruding features.

A building's architecture is also evaluated by its overall likeness. For example, structures that resemble a negative force, such as a prison, are thought of as undesirable.

4. Interior Architecture
The following are a few of the rules that apply to the interior of a building:
• The main entrance of a home or business should never be in direct alignment with either a secondary entrance or a large window. It is believed that this type of floor plan causes the departure of prosperity.
• Rough features, such as exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, promote the introduction of negative energy.
• Steep staircases, maze-like corridors, and narrow hallways increase the flow of negative energy.
• Bedrooms should not have ceiling-to-floor windows or skylights, as their presence causes occupants to lose vital positive energy while sleeping.
• To increase the flow of positive energy within the home, floor plans should be simple and levels should be clearly defined. Any hallways or staircases should be wide, well-lit, and have rounded corners.

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