Max from Minneapolis, Minnesota asks: Hi Luch Charm Stu, I am writing a research paper about Feng Shui's influence to modern western architecture, interior and landscape design thinkings. The time period is limited between 1840-1940. Is there any examples avalible within this period?
Thanks very much,
Max
Luck Charm Stu replied...
Max if you visit http://www.luck-charm.com/articles/historyoffengshuiinamerica.php you'll find an article that I wrote about feng shui influence in America. The time line that you are looking into spans several periods. From 1840 to 1844 the period was 8 of the last Grand Cycle of 180 years. From 1844 to 1864 the buildings built during this period were period 9 and the last period of the last Grand Cycle.
Interestingly, the American Civil War ended that same year, bringing a dramatic end to the last Grand Cycle and almost taking with it all of the Southern States great houses with the burning of the South which brought the American Civil War to an end.
From 1864 to 1884 Reconstruction was the priorty in period 1 of the present Grand Cycle.
From 1884 to 1904 Late Victorian and western expansion was period 2.
From 1904 to 1924 The Craftsman movement and high rise engineering and skyscrapers ruled period 3.
From 1924 to 1944 Fairytale architecture and depression era deco ruled in period 4.
It is easy to find examples of these building throughout most cities in America.
However, when the roof or sub-roof in most modern homes ( from about period 3 to the present) are replaced the flying star method of feng shui will be change to the period which the roof or sub-roof is replaced.
I hope this answered your question.
Max from Minneapolis, Minnesota asks: Hi Luch Charm Stu:
I am writing a research paper about Feng-Shui's influence to modern western architecture(1840-1940). Would you please suggest some examples(buildings or interior designs) using Feng-Shui's principles?
thank you very much.
Luck Charm Stu replied...
Max, You'll have to do a little research on this, by actually getting the floor plans for any of the "Gilded" mansions of any of the periods that I listed prier in any location that has one. Lay over the period chart for the facing direction of the original plan for that specific period and you'll notice that feng shui was applied. Feng Shui was especially popular during the High Victorian Period (period two) with the women and some of the men of only those who could afford the luxury. So, for your research paper, I would suggest you exam the floor plans of your most favored mansions and you'll see the process of diminishing certain rooms in size and expanding other rooms always with a motive behind it. Another clue to your specific examples will be to know what the house was used for. Some houses were used for mistresses, others were the main home for family, still others were to impress the public, the latter will be designed for wealth generation and ballrooms with fountains will be found. You'll find examples not only here in North America, but also in Europe. The wealthy could afford to hire architects to apply feng shui and hide behind them. When you've done your research paper I hope that you share some of the architects that employed feng shui for their patrons. It's hard now to site without doing a feng shui consultation on the specific homes, because to employ feng shui at that time was considered a pagan or sac religious act, so it was only discussed in private circles. We know better now that feng shui has nothing to do with religion.
Good luck with your research paper.
Brian from Durban South africa asks: Hi Sir
Thank you for this oppertunity.
Im am 6 metal kua and my day master is yin wood rat, born in the year of the fire dragon, I am gay and dont have much fafour for meeting partners, i have tried some traditional cures , but to no avail, lighting the south west area etc. My bedroom is located in the north east in a period 6 apartment, please tell me what I can do to be more confidant in my worth and attract potential lover, also my nw sector is occupied by the bathroom and in theory depleates the male force.
Aside from futher studies , what can i do for now ? Ihave read that for mkua 6 white flowers in the western palace should work , but i havent tried it yet.
Many thanks
Brian
Luck Charm Stu replied...
Brain: Here's the crux of the problem. Firstly your master maybe working on the theory based on China's location North of the equator. Anything that moves or has motion will have the opposite directions South of the equator, but stationary buildings will be the same. This makes it very difficult to work your situation out. My "Feng Shui Bedroom" CD-ROM touches on this very problem. I will help your specific problem when you supply the facing direction of your period 6 building in degrees of the compass with the deviation added or subtracted or figured for true North. There are three different Northeast, for that matter, there are three sectors for each of the eight
directions.
As for the NW sector being a bathroom, it might not make to much difference. Try this, Go out clubbing and wear a gold, silver, copper or bronze shirt with white or brown pants. Be yourself when it comes to the style. Don't wear black, blue, reds, bright yellows. This goes for your shoes as well. Brown shoes, earth tone shoes are your best bet. Move yourself to the Northeast bedroom in your apartment and put your bed so that the headboard is on the Northeast wall, so that when you're sleeping your head will be pointed to the Northeast.
I bet your love luck will change within three days. Caution: Are you sure your kua is 6? Get a copy of "The Definitive Guide To Feng Shui GAY Dating" it will give you better personal insight. Here's the URL http://www.gay-feng-shui-dating.com/cdrom/
Visit http://www.feng-shui-love.com/bedroomcolor.php and get a copy of the CD-ROM and you'll be in control.
Warning: As I've said before this advise is specific to Brian's situation and probably will not apply to yours.
Belle from Cincinnati asks: Hello there!
How can I determine where the North, East and South east of my new apartment are at? Thanks!
Luck Charm Stu replied...
Well Belle, it's very simple. If you have a GPS unit, read the directions that came with the unit. If you don't and you are on a budget get a good mountaineering compass. You can also get this on Wikipedia "How to read a compass". Reading a compass is a very basic skill. So, if you can read a map using a compass you are on your way to answering your own question. For more about Feng Shui apartments get a copy of "Feng Shui Tactics For Apartment Living" or "Feng Shui Your Apartment" at http://www.fengshuitactics.com. Oh yeah you'll need to know what your magnetic deviation is for your specific location. This is all explained in the ebook recommendations.
Donna from Walpole MA asks: Hi Stu, Have a question..In regard to a new sub roof..I am working on a home renovation which includes a complete redesign of the roof. The inital home was built in 1972 renovations are in dec 2009 & Jan 2010. Do I still use the flying star chart from 1972 or update to the period of the new roof. Thanks, Donna
Luck Charm Stu replied...
Donna, you will update your flying star chart to period 8. You may want to re-consider the flying star combination's for this home. Essentially the house will be a period 8 house, unless it is two stories or more. Some practitioner's will say the entire house will be period 8 when the roof has been replaced, but I believe that the first floor, unless exposed to the elements will still be period 6, because the energy won't be released because the second floor traps the energy of period 6 (1972). Renovations can be very tricky, so consider the flying star combination's carefully. If you are interested in flying star for love you can get a copy of "Flying Star for Love" at http://www.fengshuitactics.com.
parand from malaysia asks: hi
i was born in 1981 ,F, i think my kua is 8 & earth ..
my bf born in 22 june 1982,fire ,right?
i wanna know about the color that can i use for my dress to be attractive
thanks
Luck Charm Stu replied...
Well, Parand, your kua will depend on whether your birthday was before the Chinese Solar New Year or after. So, I can NOT be certain of your kua with the information you provided. As for your BF (boy friend), he is a Water Dog with a Kua of 9 based on the information you provided. His energy element is Fire. If your Kua is 8, which is very possible, an attractive dress color would be Yellow, the color of Citrine or Jasper. If you would like more information on Personal kua Colors, get a copy of Feng Shui Tactics For Online Single Dating - WOMEN at www.fengshuitactics.com
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