Feng Shui Compass
By Fred Novitsky

The feng shui compass is an instrument which was invented by the Chinese centuries ago to make measurements and complex analysis of the direction of the home. This important data is then calculated to build an incredibly detailed map bagua around the layout of a home. An in depth bagua leads to understanding the precise location of problem areas of a home which then contributes to remedies that can be used on those areas to fix the problem. So if you want to improve the 'qi' or energy of your house and do it with precision, you should first depend on the details from the compass.

This ancient Chinese compass is also known by the names 'lo pan' or 'luo pan', and is often used in all parts of the world by professional feng shui practitioners. Only someone with advanced knowledge of the inner workings of the art of placement is ready to grasp the many complexities of this instrument. It's composed of a normal looking compass in the middle using magnetic needles and comes with the marking of all the degrees of the circle. What sets this apart from a standard compass however, is a number of concentric rings that surround the center. Each ring has specific markings which are all important for completing an in depth and accurate reading.

The reading is supposed to be made several steps outside of the home. The person doing the reading must remove all things made of metal which includes jewelry, watches and keys. This is very important, because metal objects will likely interfere with the movement of the magnetic needle. The individual must also watch out for any cars in close proximity as that can also cause problems. Lastly, this person should step away from the front door, because most doors have metal hinges. The 'lo pan' is held in front of the person at waist level and the needle will then move towards the exact degree, giving a measurement of the direction of the house.

After the direction for the house is measured, the encircling rings of the feng shui compass goes to work to calculate a number of other details that may all affect the final reading. If this is done by a professional practitioner, he or she should then build a floor plan of the entire house based on the measurements and use a bagua map on the layout. The end result then becomes a tailor made analysis of your house and appropriate feng shui tools and techniques can be used specifically for you.

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