Feng Shui Compass - Finding Your Home's Precise Direction

The feng shui compass is an instrument that was invented by the Chinese centuries ago to produce measurements and sophisticated analysis of the direction of the home. This important data is then calculated to make a detailed map bagua over the layout of the home. An in depth bagua results in understanding the precise location of problem areas of a home which then contributes to remedies which can be used on those areas to fix the problem. So if you are looking to improve the 'qi' or energy of your own home and do so with precision, you should first depend on the measurements of the compass.

This ancient Chinese compass is also known by the names 'lo pan' or 'luo pan', and is usually utilised in all parts of the world by professional feng shui practitioners. Only someone with advanced knowledge of the inner workings of the art of placement is able to understand all of the complexities of this instrument. It is composed of a normal looking compass in the middle using magnetic needles and includes the marking of every one of the degrees of a circle. What sets this apart from a traditional compass however, is the group of concentric rings that surround the center. Each ring has specific markings that are all important for completing a detailed and accurate reading.

The reading is supposed to be made a couple of steps outside of the home. The individual doing the reading must remove all things crafted from metal which includes jewelry, watches and keys. This is essential, because metal objects will likely interfere with the movement of the magnetic needle. The individual must also watch out for any cars in close proximity as which can also cause problems. Lastly, this person should step away from the front door, because most doors come with metal hinges. The 'lo pan' is held in front of the person at waist level and the needle will then move towards the precise degree, giving a measurement of a direction for the house.

After the direction for the house is measured, the encircling rings of the feng shui compass goes to work to calculate a group of other details that may all affect the final reading. If this is done by an expert practitioner, he or she should then create a floor plan of the entire house based off the measurements and use a bagua map around the layout. The final result then becomes a tailor made analysis of your house and appropriate feng shui tools and techniques can be used specifically for you.