| In feng shui tradition, water is considered the | | | | pond, aquarium or swimming pool can bring |
| lucky element that brings success and wealth | | | | financial success and good luck to you as well. |
| because it keeps fish alive and makes trees | | | | From a feng shui perspective, these artificial |
| fruitful. Houses that have a pleasant view of | | | | sources of water can be as beneficial as the |
| gently flowing water such as a river, lake or sea, | | | | natural ones if they are properly built and taken |
| are believed to be in an extremely auspicious | | | | care of. |
| location. If a house is located near a raging | | | | Fountain - A fountain, in feng shui belief, creates |
| torrent, however, feng shui gurus believe it can | | | | an abundance of positive chi or life force that |
| bring unnecessary havoc and financial loss to the | | | | keeps you energetic and motivated, and |
| occupants. On the other hand, if the water is too | | | | encourages wealth to flow into your life. It should |
| stagnant or polluted, it tends to bring health | | | | be located in your front garden and visible from |
| problems to those who reside close to it. | | | | your front door. Ideally, it should stand at least |
| Although natural sources of water are supposedly | | | | thirty feet away from your front door. Never let |
| the most auspicious feng shui factor that | | | | it get dried up. Try to remember to turn it on |
| enhances wealth, it does not mean you cannot | | | | everyday. A dried up fountain symbolizes wealth |
| benefit from water if your house is situated far | | | | being drained away and can make you become |
| away from all the lakes or rivers. A fountain, fish | | | | unmotivated and idle. |