On occasions where you want a fish tank in your house but could not consult a Feng shui expert, try the age-old practice of observation. If you find that the luck that you are getting is not too favorable, adjust and reposition the fish tank or the water fountain every four months or so until you get the results that you want. Again, speaking of principles, Feng shui is basically attracting nature's positive forces so that the person is more oriented to it and uses its symbols in a way that will be most beneficial to his requirements. The most powerful of these and most widely in use are symbols for wealth, health, and happiness and long life. Feng shui crystals, for its entire oriental connotation has similar uses in many other parts of the world. It was used in ancient times for its healing qualities. A myth even extends its usage in Atlantis. Americans Indians use it for healing, the aborigines has similar uses for it. The Europeans use it for trade and if that were not enough, it could serve as a very good accessory to casual attire in place of the more expensive gemstones. The bagua is placed in such a way that it creates a mapping of the house where corners are determined whereby the occupants harmonizes with these zones for particular activities. To appreciate the bagua better, imagine it as having eight points with nine quadrants. The topmost portion is divided into three zones namely (from left to right), the zone of wealth, reputation and partnership. Limit if not outright avoid the use of metallic objects and those made from metals. The southeast is where the energy that ushers in prosperity and wealth is the strongest of all compass points. Money tress, plants with cylindrical leaves, fishes, and rounded objects will fit this area very well. Display here objects that symbolizes material possessions. The fun thing though is that, often these screen dividers will be placed in such a way that the configuration of the room will be altered to a semblance rectangularity. While mirrors are often placed in posts to direct flow of the chi, these are not employed in the bedrooms as Feng shui cures. Positioning the bed.