Almost all the time, we have discovered that feng shui enthusiasts have a wrong understanding of the correct type of water feature to be used in feng shui. Water taps, bathtubs, jacuzzi, toilet bowls, sinks and toilets are not considered as water features. They are wash areas and drainage systems that drains away energy, including draining away all types of luck, good or bad.

In feng shui, there are two types of water features. One is known as the “yin water” feature, which does not have living fish or plants in it. It is a bowl of still stagnant water with nothing inside except water. This type of water feature is usually used to exhaust metal or fire energy. In the bagua orientations, if south, west and northwest locations are afflicted, the yin water can be used to cure almost all types of afflictions located there. In the practice of Flying Stars, the violent star#7 (with metal base element) can also be exhausted with this type of water feature.

On the other hand, the other type of water feature known as the “yang water” feature, is moving, active and filled with life energy. This type of water feature can be natural or man-made. Natural ones will use the movement of stocked fish to liven up chi in it. Plants which oxygenate a bowl of water can also be considered a “yang water”. Man-made ones are fountains, spouting water, rolling ball water features or aquariums which are pump activated. This means “yang water” feature is moving and there is life within.

However, we would like to caution that not all “yang water” feature available in the market are auspicious or would give desired feng shui results. In fact, we have had many customers showing us how their inauspicious yang water features had brought disasters to their feng shui which had led them to a series of bad luck. A good example of “inauspicious yang water features” is one that appears to have a mountain sinking in water. Remember that when mountain sinks in water, it could signify disaster in business relationships, poor communication and hatred from peers. Other types of bad water features include those that do not follow feng shui design, for example strong water rushing down steeply, wrong number of water steps used in fountain design, sharp and protruding edges piercing through chi accumulating water, water features that signify poverty etc. It is also worth taking note that Wealth Gods and Wealth Deities must never be placed above aquariums or water features. Wealth deities on water signifies instability and potential falling of wealth, which may bring seriously disastrous results and bankruptcy.

A good water feature designed for feng shui purpose is usually conducive to generate energy and accumulate chi so that prosperity can flourish. Feng Shui Masters often would incorporate good fortune symbols to ensure that desired results would realize. Examples of good fortune symbols are lotus, gold ingots, dragons, tortoises, money frogs etc. However, it is not appropriate to get those that have Wealth Deities such as Laughing Buddha sitting on top of the water feature. Wealth Deities on water signifies instability of wealth and brings poverty instead. Some more immaculate feng shui masters would even seek for good material used to make water features so that they will not leak when they get worn out. Examples of water features that wear out and potentially leak later are those made from fibre that is widely available in the market today. The better ones are made from ceramics, porcelain and the best ones are carved out of precious stones, such as crystals. In terms of the movement of water, the best and most desired type is the one that has a rolling ball mechanism incorporated in the water feature. The one endorsed to be correct for prosperity enhancement by classical masters is such as the one shown in the picture below. It is a natural crystal carved in the shape of a lotus which emits auspicious vibes which radiates further to be accumulated in the water that flows down into a bowl. Meanwhile the rolling ball which is also carved from natural crystal attracts, regulates and rejuvanate chi to be dispersed around its vicinity. The rolling ball is also the best means to activate auspicious water star #8 in Flying Star Feng Shui. It represents never-ending turnover of good luck. The lights fire up earth energy inside the crystal thus strengthening its power further.