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Applying Feng Shui to Your Car


Feng Shui is a Chinese term derived from 'wind and water'. It is an ancient Eastern philosophy that is used to creates a balance between objects and space in accordance to the natural forces of wind and water. This concept was introduced by Chinese scholars who discovered that living a life in harmony with the Earth's natural flow brings more happiness and prosperity.

Many believe that astrology and Feng Shui causes a deep impact on every aspect of life. Today, when cars and automobiles have become so prevalent, it is natural for the believers to use these principles in their vehicles. It is said that the application of these philosophies helps to create a perfect harmony between the car, passengers, and the environment making their driving experience more pleasurable, relaxing, and safe.

So, if you are any of those who believes in these age old philosophies, here are some of the interesting principles that can help you enhance your driving pleasure. A peep into the history of Feng Shui reveals that number, colour, and position of an object in the car's interior can definitely bring about some positive changes to your car, which in turn would have a deeper influence on your personality and lifestyle.

Feng Shui Number

Feng Shui Number is an integral aspect of Feng Shui. All the numbers represent various aspects of life including health, career, prosperity, relationships, and growth.

It is believed that if you take the license plate number of your vehicle according to the Feng Shui Number, they will have a positive impact in your life maintaining peace and prosperity.

If the total of the numbers in the license plate is 8, it represents a good fortune, wealth, and recognition. If the license plate numbers add to 6, it represents union, spirituality, and smooth sailing of your car in accordance to the smooth flow of life. If the number adds up to 1, then it marks a new beginning and if it adds up to 9, it states the end of everything.

So, you can get a customized number plate to ensure that you live in perfect harmony with the natural forces of earth and enjoy a more relaxing and pleasurable drive.

Feng Shui Colour

According to the Feng Shui, each Feng Shui number is associated with a colour. Every individual has a different Feng Shui number based on gender and date of birth. This number is also known as kua number. By selecting the perfect car colour in accordance to the kua number, you can rejoice better luck along with a better driving experience.

Each Feng Shui number in association with its corresponding colour is further divided into two aspects of life, Family Colour, and Money/Success Colour. Based upon your kua number you can decide your choice of car colour. Decide whether you want a family colour or a colour for success.

To calculate the kua number, take your year of birth and add last two years together. For example, if the year of birth is 1981, add 8 and 1 that turns out to be 9. For men subtract the number from 10 and the resultant number is the kua number (10-8=2). In case of women, add 5 to the sum of the last two digits (5+8=13, 1+3=4). So, if your birth year is 1981, then for men the kua number is 2 and for women the kua number is 4.


If you like to gain fame and recognition then car colour options of red, pink, and orange are good for you. If you are a homely person and consider your car as your second home then yellow, brown, and beige are best colour options for you. White, gold, and silver have become the most popular car colours among the followers. These are the best colours for those who are adventurous. The colour options of green, purple, and burgundy are the best choices for people who enjoy long distance traveling and road trips. The worst car colours are black, blue, and gray but they are the best options for those who use their cars for business purposes.

Apart from these car colour options, following are the best colour options, you can choose for your car based on your kua number and based on whether you want a family colour or success colour:

Kua Number and Colour Choices
Kua
Number
Family Colour Money/Success Colour
1 Red, Purple, Burgundy Green, Purple
2 Silver, Gold, White, Pearl Yellow, Brown, Beige
3 Green Red, Pink, Burgundy
4 Dark Green, Brown Blue, Black, Purple
5 Gray, Silver, Gold, White Yellow, Brown, Beige
6 Yellow, Brown, Beige Gray, Silver, White
7 Yellow, Brown, Beige Gold, Silver, White/Pearl
8 Gold, Silver, Gray, White Yellow, Brown, Beige
9 Blue, Black, Purple Dark Green, Brown

Car Interiors

Feng Shui also plays an important role in the car interior. It helps create a harmony between you and the car interior in accordance to the natural forces of Earth.

In the interior too, colours play a vital role to represent special traits and various aspects of life. Based on the colour options given for the kind of characteristics you have or depending on your kua number (see table above), you can decide the best colour for your car interiors.

In addition, to the interior colour, it is also important to keep your car interior clean and tidy as clean interior allows free flow of energy to deliver a much dynamic environment inside your car. With such an environment inside your car you can feel happiness and enjoy a comfortable drive.

If you are an aggressive driver you can hang a crystal anywhere in your car or dangle it on the rear view mirror. This crystal in the car interior will add water energy to the interiors which would eventually keep you cool and calm behind the wheel. With the crystal dangling down the mirror, you would never feel frustrated in situations like traffic jams or other drivers crossing your way.

You can even add scented oils onto your car's steering wheel to stimulate your senses. It helps to keep you relaxed while driving. If you are prone to road rage then the fragrance of soothing rosemary would help you to keep cool and if you have to drive for long hours then stimulating lemon fragrance fuel your senses and keeps you calm and patience all through the journey.

So, apply Feng Shui in your car and see the difference. Hope they bring you the harmony and prosperity in your life, you are seeking for!