FENG SHUI FOUR ANIMALS

North - Black Tortoise South - Red Phoenix East - Green Dragon West - White Tiger

Ch'i also has different qualities depending on which direction it is following from. Each of the four main compass directions has its own quality which is traditionally has been associated with a particular animal.

1. From the South, the Ch'i is invigorating and lucky. This is the area of the Red Phoenix - the bird of summer and good fortune, and is ideal for all that fame.

2. From the North, the area of the Black Tortoise, comes nurturing Ch'i is sleepy and mysterious, which matches the character of the black tortoise - the animal of the winter. The black tortoise is sometimes represented as a snake.

3. The West is home to the White Tiger. This Ch'i is unpredictable and can be disruptive - great if you like adventure and surprises.

4. The East is the quarter of the Green (or Golden) dragon. From it comes protective, kind Ch'i which brings wisdom and culture. This is why you should have your education enrichment in the east.

The four colors of these animals - red , black, white and green - have great significance. Ideally you would have low hills to the west to lessen the power of the White Tiger and good sloping Dragon hills to the east to get as much wise Ch'i as possible flowing down towards the house. To the South there should be a flat open view, preferably with a stream, to encourage all that invigorating Ch'i. And to the North more hills - even mountains - to protect and nurture.

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