THE QI KIND JOURNAL
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Practical notes on BaZi, the Five Elements and Chinese symbolism. Each guide explains the tradition, how people use it today and where its limits are.
Feng Shui
Room-by-room guides for bedroom, home office, wealth corners and calmer everyday spaces.
Explore guide Wood · Fire · Earth · Metal · WaterFive Elements
Understand the Five Elements as a living pattern before you read them inside a BaZi chart.
Explore guide Zodiac cultureChinese Zodiac
Start with the twelve animals, then connect zodiac signs to BaZi, timing and Five Elements context.
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What Is BaZi? A Beginner’s Guide to Four Pillars
Learn what BaZi means, how the Four Pillars are built, what the Eight Characters describe, and what a responsible reading can—and cannot—tell you.
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122Feng Shui for Renters: 7 Reversible Layout Changes
Renting means you cannot drill, rewire or knock through. Here are seven feng shui adjustments that are fully reversible — and the ones you should never attempt in a rental.
Read article 03Feng Shui Bathroom: Placement Rules and What to Check
The bathroom is treated as a water-heavy space in traditional feng shui. Here are the placement rules, the door relationships to avoid, and what matters more than any of them.
Read article 04Feng Shui Entryway: The First Three Feet of Your Home
The entrance is one of the three traditional priorities in a home. Here is what the entryway rules actually ask for — light, clearance, storage and a clear path — and the safety limit that overrides them.
Read article 05Feng Shui Lucky Direction vs House Direction: What's the Difference?
Personal lucky direction, house facing, room layout and the wealth corner are four different things. Here is what each is based on and which questions each one answers.
Read article 06How to Measure Your Home's Facing Direction for Feng Shui
A compass reading only helps if you measure the right thing. Here is which direction matters, where to stand, and how to take a stable reading free of interference.
Read article 07Feng Shui Kitchen: Layout Rules and What to Avoid
The kitchen is one of the three traditional priorities in a home. This guide covers stove position, the water-and-fire rule, and a practical checklist — with safety first.
Read article 08Kua Number vs BaZi Directions: Why Two Systems Disagree
Your Kua number and your BaZi favourable element often point to different directions. This guide explains why the two systems disagree and how to choose between them.
Read article 09Feng Shui Cultural Reflection Online Tool: A Beginner's Guide
Wondering how to use an online feng shui tool? This beginner guide covers the four QI KIND tools — desk, direction, wealth corner and calendar — and how to read them.
Read article 010A Practical Guide to Feng Shui Lucky Directions for Home and Work
Feng shui lucky directions explained: personal directions from your Kua number, room-level application, and how to use them at home and at work.
Read article 011Feng Shui Desk Placement Checker: What It Can and Cannot Tell You
A feng shui desk placement checker gives direction guidance — but it can't measure your room. Learn what these tools do, their limits, and practical desk tips.
Read article 012Kua Number vs Desk Placement: Which Feng Shui Tool Should You Use?
Kua number and desk placement are two different feng shui tools. Learn what each does, when to use which, and how they work together.
Read article 013Citrine Bracelet Meaning: Color, Symbolism, and Feng Shui
Citrine bracelet meaning explained — the color, symbolism, and feng shui uses of citrine, plus how to choose, wear, and care for a yellow crystal bracelet.
Read article 014Crystals and Their Meanings: A Complete Guide to Popular Stones
Crystals and their meanings explained — a complete guide to popular stones, what each crystal symbolizes, and how they are traditionally used in feng shui and daily life.
Read article 015Crystals for Focus: Stones for Clarity and Feng Shui Placement
Crystals for focus explained — the best stones for concentration and clarity, how to use them at your desk, and how to place them with feng shui for a focused workspace.
Read article 016Protection Crystals Guide: Stones for Shielding and Grounding
Protection crystals guide — the most popular stones for shielding and grounding, what each one means, and how to use them in your home and feng shui practice.
Read article 017Amethyst Meaning and Uses: Color, History, and Feng Shui
Amethyst meaning explained — its history, color, and symbolism, plus how this purple crystal is used in feng shui for calm, clarity, and a restful space.
Read article 018Best Feng Shui Apps and Tools in 2026: 9 Picks Tested
We tested the top feng shui apps, compass tools, and calculators for 2026. See which ones are actually worth using — and which are just gimmicks.
Read article 019Feng Shui Desk Placement: Where to Put Your Desk for Focus
Where should your desk face? Learn the feng shui desk placement rules — commanding position, what to avoid behind you, and the best directions for focus and career.
Read article 020Feng Shui Home Office Layout: 12 Rules for a Productive Room
Design a home office that supports deep work: layout rules for desk position, lighting, color, plants, and separating work from rest in one room.
Read article 021Feng Shui Love Corner: Where to Put It and How to Activate It
The feng shui love corner explained: where it is in your home, how to decorate it, and the exact steps to activate it for a calmer, more open love life.
Read article 022Feng Shui Love Symbols: 12 Items That Carry Relationship Energy
The 12 classic feng shui love symbols — mandarin ducks, peonies, double happiness, and more — what each means, where to place it, and what to avoid.
Read article 023Feng Shui for Couples' Bedrooms: 9 Rules for Rest and Connection
Make your shared bedroom a sanctuary: 9 feng shui rules for couples covering bed placement, paired décor, color, mirrors, and the energy that keeps you close.
Read article 024Chinese Feng Shui vs Japanese Kanso: Key Differences
Chinese Feng Shui reads relationships among people, place, direction and time; Japanese kanso emphasizes simplicity and restraint. Compare their origins, methods and practical use.
Read article 025Feng Shui Living Room Layout: Arrange for Flow & Connection
The Feng Shui living room layout guide — seating, focal point, pathways, colors and the five elements, arranged for flow and connection.
Read article 026Feng Shui for Beginners at Home: 7 Easy First Steps
Feng Shui for beginners — 7 easy, free first steps to improve energy flow in your home today. No purchase, no redesign needed.
Read article 027Feng Shui for Small Apartments: 10 Space-Smart Tips
Feng Shui for small apartments and studios — 10 practical tips to open up tight spaces, improve energy flow, and make a small home feel generous.
Read article 028BaZi vs Feng Shui: What Is the Difference?
BaZi organizes a birth-time chart; Feng Shui studies relationships between people and place. Learn what they share, where they differ and when to use each.
Read article 0298 Feng Shui Plants for Money and Prosperity (With Care Tips)
The best Feng Shui plants for wealth and money — jade plant, money tree, lucky bamboo and more, with care tips and where to place them.
Read article 030Best Feng Shui Bedroom Colors: Calm, Balanced & Personal
The best Feng Shui bedroom colors explained — calming neutrals, Wood greens, Earth beiges, Water blues — and how to pick what supports your energy. |
Read article 031Feng Shui Bedroom Layout: The 7 Rules That Actually Matter
The essential Feng Shui bedroom layout rules — bed position, door and mirror placement, clutter, colors — explained simply with easy fixes. |
Read article 032Feng Shui Money Corner: Where It Is and How to Activate It
Where is the Feng Shui money corner, and how do you activate it? Find your wealth area, what to place there, and what to avoid — explained simply.
Read article 033Feng Shui Wealth Corner 2026: Where to Activate This Year
Where the 2026 Feng Shui wealth corner is, what the Fire Horse year changes, and how to activate the right spot at home and at work.
Read article 034What Is Feng Shui? A Beginner's Guide to Balance & Flow
Feng Shui explained simply: what it is, the core ideas (qi, five elements, yin-yang), how your home's layout works, and easy first steps for beginners.
Read article 03512 Feng Shui Bedroom Rules for Better Sleep
The 12 practical Feng Shui bedroom rules that matter for rest — bed placement, mirrors, clutter, colors, electronics and more, with quick fixes. |
Read article 036Feng Shui vs Western Interior Design: Same Goals, Different Tools
Feng Shui and Western interior design both aim for a better living space — but with different logic. See the overlap, the differences, and how to combine them.
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