Feng Shui Tips(y)

I think in recent years, feng shui has been intoxicated perhaps by over-indulgence in Western booze....

Someone sent me the following and I thought it would be good to set the record straight...

Warning!!

The following are NOT part of classical fengshui, which has been around for the past few thousand years.


Feng Shui Tips
This month's Feng Shui Tips

Feng Shui Tip # 1 : Never give your loved one white roses. Reserve these flowers for mature people only.
Feng Shui Tip # 2 : Display a pair of mandarin ducks to symbolize happiness and fulfillment for lovers.
Feng Shui Tip # 3 : Never display a solo mandarin duck. This implies that you wish to be single forever.
Feng Shui Tip # 4 : If you are single, make sure that the décor in your home is not excessively feminine.
Feng Shui Tip # 5 : Never place a water feature such as an aquarium or desktop fountain in the bedroom.
Feng Shui Tip # 6 : Peonies symbolize a happy love life and marriage luck.
Feng Shui Tip # 7 : Fresh flowers in the bedroom is not conducive to harmony and love. Put them elsewhere outside the bedroom.
Feng Shui Tip # 8 : Sleeping with the legs pointed towards the door symbolizes being 'carried out' to the netherworld.
Feng Shui Tip # 9 : Hang a painting of a phoenix to activate career luck.
Feng Shui Tip # 10 : Qi Lins and Fu Dogs can protect you from harm. Place a pair by the entrance with their heads facing outside.
Feng Shui Tip # 11 : Avoid open or exposed shelves behind or in front of you in the office.
Feng Shui Tip # 12 : Never sit with the door behind you in the office.
Feng Shui Tip # 13 : Display calligraphy of prosperity, good luck and fortune in the east, southeast, north and south areas.
Feng Shui Tip # 14 : A huge pile of papers on your work table symbolizes a 'mountain' obstructing good Qi from coming to you and your work.
Feng Shui Tip # 15 : Tuck Chinese Coin tassels in books and ledgers to stimulate good business.
Feng Shui Tip # 16 : Place a picture of a mountain behind you in the office.
Feng Shui Tip # 17 : Tortoises are known as symbols of longevity and good health. Place tortoise items in the bedroom and by the bedside.
Feng Shui Tip # 18 : Soften poison arrows caused by protruding wall corners by placing a potted plant.
Feng Shui Tip # 19 : When hanging decorative swords, sabres and knives, angle the tip towards the windows or door.
Feng Shui Tip # 20 : Guard your relationship from third party intrusion by taking away mirrors from the bedrooms.