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Feng Shui: Harmony by Design, continued...
 2. EXPLORE THE PREDECESSOR LAW In Feng Shui, it's always important to know who owned the object, the gift, the land, or the house before it came into your possession. The energy of the prior owners also gets passed down with the item in question, along with all their successes and failures. If you are purchasing a house or renting an apartment, try to inquire about the status of the former occupants. Check if they moved for reasons that imply an upgrading in their lives--larger house, job relocation, etc.--or because of a setback such as a job loss, divorce, or illness. These situations, for better or worse, can be a direct result of the Feng Shui patterns that exist in that house. Having that important information will help you decide if you want to step into the former owner's shoes, based on the history that you uncover. Keep in mind that even if you discover bad news, your knowledge of Feng Shui remedies can help you turn the trend of the history of the prior owner and house around. 3. STRIVE FOR BALANCE The whole premise of Feng Shui is based on the universal yin-yang principles that are said to govern all mankind. In short, these principles espouse the belief that all facets of nature (and mankind) have both negative and positive aspects. This does not refer to good versus bad, but rather to opposing aspects that depend on each other's existence to create wholeness. For example, without night we wouldn't know day, without hot we wouldn't have cold, without winter we wouldn't see summer, etc. Many of Feng Shui's theories take their cues from nature and try to bring indoors the beauty and perfection of God's original floor plan…the environment of our world. Of all those basic concepts, the importance of balance is probably the most crucial. Striving for balance as you design your space is like bringing these concepts of nature into your home. The way you position the pictures on the walls and the way you align your area rug with the center of your couch are just a couple of examples. Another way of working with balance is through the system of opposites. For example, if you have a long corridor that is causing the ch'i to flow very fast, you might want to place a heavy statue in the hallway to symbolically slow down the ch'i. If a room is too dark and feels very heavy, try adding brighter fighting to "lighten up the room." Mindful application is the key to balance, design, and good Feng Shui. Remember, balance does not only have to mean symmetry; it can also mean arranging items in a way that conveys a sense of proportion, although everything may not be "technically" balanced. 4. TRUST YOUR INTUITION As you begin to work with energy, you will become more sensitive to the different types of environments that are around you. Things that you never noticed in the past will become very obvious. You will react to colors and certain designs in homes and offices that you were never aware of before. You will come to realize that energy can either lift your ch'i up or make you feel moody and depressed. You will become more aware of how your being is affected by the Feng Shui of different places. This refining process of your own senses helps you to develop your own "inner voice," better known as your intuition. Your intuition will help you fine-tune all your Feng Shui adjustments regarding everything from bed placement to choosing colors. Many times throughout your Feng Shui process you will find yourself confused or at a loss about what to do in a certain situation. It is specifically at those times that you need to find a quiet place, close your eyes, and visualize your different options. Meditate on the different choices and let your intuition guide you to the correct decision. More about these Feng Shui luminaries... 
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