Simple Solution
The ancient Chinese art of feng shui can help us fill our homes with good energy and serenity, improving health, wealth, and relationships. But did you know that you can also feng shui your yard to enhance the energies there? You can--and the process is easy, fun, and a pleasant thing to do on a lovely day.

Find out how to attract good fortune to you and your family with simple feng shui principles applied to your yard.

First, find the true entrance to your yard, and then look at the listing below to see placements to enhance the chi in each area.

Career or Life Journey
Element: Water
Colors: Black and dark blue
Bagua Position: Center front
Guidance: Make sure to remove obstacles such as overhanging branches, prickles, squeaking hinges, and make sure you have clear passage.

Relationships
Element: Earth
Colors: Pink
Bagua Position: Back right
Guidance: Groups of plants; pairs of trees, flower pots, or statuary.

Family & Ancient Wisdom
Element: Wood
Color: Green
Bagua Position: Left middle
Guidance: A table for family meals, or other family get-togethers.

Wealth
Element: Wood
Color: Blue
Bagua Position: Back left
Guidance: Compost

Helpful People Element: Metal
Colors: White and silver
Bagua Position: Front right
Guidance: Birds, bird houses, statuary

Creative /Children
Element: Metal
Colors: White or silver
Bagua Position: Right middle
Guidance: Children’s play area; creations such as garden sculpture

Knowledge
Element: Earth
Colors: Blue and sometimes yellow.
Bagua Position: Front left
Guidance: Meditation garden; seedlings, flowers, vegetables.

Fame
Element: Fire
Color: Red
Bagua Position: Back middle
Guidance: Your best accomplishments (flowers, sculptures, etc.); moon gate (round or square openings in hedges, walls, etc.)

Tai Chi
Element: Earth
Colors: Yellow or gold
Bagua Position: Center middle
Guidance: Keep the area clear.

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