Feng shui is an ancient philosophy, it's origins well over six thousand years old. There are two very distinctive schools or doctrines that developed independently of each other. These are the Form School and the Compass School. Over time, however, the differences between these two schools has become less obvious.

Having the right Feng Shui or Vaastu in your environment can help with money luck. But did you know that your environment also influences your health - or lack of it? Read on to learn more...

The Chinese call the essential life force Dragon's Breath but you've probably heard it being referred to as Qi or Chi too. The Chinese have placed, and still do, a huge emphasis on the importance of controlling 'Dragon's Breath' in architecture and landscapes. There are professionals who find imbalances in the energy and they are very much in demand - not only for domestic buildings but for offices and places of work too.

The practice of Feng Shui is often referred to as a system for living in "harmony with nature." For me, this explanation conjures up images of fields and forests, when in fact most of us are living and working indoors. Does this mean you have to spend more time outdoors to achieve the kind of balance Feng Shui adherents are referring to? Does this mean that apartment dwellers and workaholics cannot enjoy good Feng Shui? Absolutely not!

In every good Feng Shui design, careful planning and following the principles of this ancient Chinese system is necessary. And with the right effort that you put in it, you will have love, luck, health and wealth.

Ever notice how many banks have a front door aligned directly with a back door? In a residential setting, this would be considered a house where the occupants have a hard time saving their money. With a bank, it just seems to be the nature of the business: the money comes in and simultaneously the money goes out!

There are three places in each home that are of special concern and we want to have each of these areas arranged appropriately to receive the best benefit. The first area of concern is the bedroom, the second is the stove and kitchen and the third is your home office. We spend a considerable amount of time in each of these rooms and we receive their energy, be that good or bad. So why not make the most of them.

Lucky bamboo has become very popular and more widely available in the past few years. You can now find it at most supermarkets, as well as floral shops and online. Not really a bamboo, this intriguing plant is actually a member of the Dracena family, Dracaena sanderiana. A healthy, green plant brings a lively qi into the home and this little plant adds a lot without asking much of you.

How you place water in your environment and how you maintain it are extremely important. If placed in the wrong area or at the wrong time it can cause health, relationship and money problems. If the quality of the water is poorly maintained, it can do the same. Water must be kept clean and sparkling at all times. However, correctly placed water can provide many benefits. Water has a calming affect. It can cool an overheated area. Water can enhance your business, health and relationships. It brings beauty into our lives. It is worth the trouble to get it right.

Your door is what we call the mouth of qi. This is where the energy enters your building. Qi is like food for your home. We all need food to survive. The quality of food is important, the higher the quality of the food the better our life can be. Your home needs food too. Without high quality energy buildings can deteriorate, develop maintenance problems, mold and eventually become derelict.