The word worm for example will be interpreted by an English oriented mind as not having four feet and that, which barks. Similarly, Feng shui uses symbols albeit in a manner that is only more familiar to the oriental mind and those that practices its principles. 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. It could also endanger harmony and interrelationships of the objects and the symbol it represents. It is also for this reason that you should not keep furniture and have them getting in the way for the reason that they are expensive and are a waste to keep them in the storage. Better yet, ask yourself about the purpose of the room and be guided by that purpose according to the objects that you want placed and displayed there. So before assigning the wealth zone (also known as the Sheng chi) in your home according to Feng shui's general principles, know first what is your kua number. When the direction of the sheng chi is tapped accurately, the improvements of income and career will follow more easily. When the specific sheng chi zone is located you could start placing the symbols, colors and decorations that are appropriate to aid the chi in focusing its energies here. Aside from the general layout of the Feng shui office, symbols that represent the bringing in of wealth are also integrated in the Feng shui office design. Avoiding the poison arrows. The poison arrows are more likely to be found in cramped office spaces but nonetheless has to be checked out and avoided at all cost. Remember that you may have no or very little understanding of Feng shui aside from the tips gathered here and there. For all you know the charts means very little to the person in front of you. Because Feng shui is a skill earned over the years of fastidious study, what you should be looking in a Feng shui consultant is honesty and humility. For Feng shui experts, this goes without saying that even the smallest of detail must have relevancy similar to how a modern interior decorator does in making judgments and decisions. The shape. While it is often best to have a rectangular bedroom, there will always be the personal preference of the occupant.