Shape of sofa and lamp shade play any role in feng shui

[sun888_99]

Dear cecil,
I read somewhere that the shape of sofa and lamp shade plays a role in feng shui. Is there any truth to this. Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
There is some truth in what was mentioned:
1. Under the Imperial Carpentry, most chairs should preferabley have armrests.
2. The profile of the lamp shade is important consideration in Feng Shui:
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A lamp shade should preferably be `pointed' upwards. This stands for progress.
Circle lamps are also considered good Qi generators i.e. light is considered generally good in Feng Shui. If one wants to use five light bulbs, it can be circular in shape and can either be made of crystal, glass or plastic. The material is not as important.
Avoid lamp shades or lighting hanging in an upside down position:
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This firstly looks like a poison arrow. Secondly, it means `down' or failure.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 9/16/99 1:03:32 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
I read somewhere that the
shape of sofa and lamp shade
plays a role in feng shui. Is
there any truth to this.
Thanks.