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FENG SHUI
The guas are represented in the home by the division of spaces into nine distinct areas, and included in the magic square are also eight directions, five elements (fire, earth, metal, water and wood) and a rainbow of colors that can be manipulated to affect the flow of chi in the home.
Jacqueline Nuesch and husband Christoph in their living room
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Winter 2011
Another important element in feng shui is object positioning; Nuesch’s bedroom provides a strong example of effective furniture positioning. The bed is arranged according to the Commanding Position Principle, which suggests different placement positions of furniture based on the needs of the couple. In this case, the bed faces east, which encourages ease of waking up and finding motivation in the
morning. A queen sized bed is used, as a king sized creates distance between partners. Creams and blacks are incorporated in bedding for enhancement of romance, while green sheets are used to promote healing. There is no mirror in the bedroom, so that the negative thoughts and emotions released during sleep do not become trapped in the room. There is also no storage under the bed, which would only clutter the mind and block the chi. The living room reveals how the energy needs of diverse individuals can find balance in a shared space. Nuesch is strengthened by the element of earth, which allows energy to slow down and settle. To represent earth, the living