When it comes to the subject of abundance, few realise just how close to us abundance truly resides. Yes, you can unlock your abundance right in front of you because it is in your environment.

I am talking about the ancient art of Feng Shui. Feng Shui has for many thousands of years been a tool to unlock the nervy meridians of our abundance and prosperity by the careful placement of furniture, objects and plants.

There are a multitude of different Feng Shui methods around, some easier to use than others. They all have one thing in common though: All the different Feng Shui systems seek to harmonise the energy flow in your home, office and garden using compass direction first and foremost to determine auspicious areas for the creation of wealth, health, friendship and relationships.

I have been involved with interior design for many years in one form or another and have used Feng Shui to create pleasing and calming recreational spaces in my own offices and other peoples offices and I love using it in my home.

Unlike any other method, the results can be pretty much immediate. You could open the wealth area in your office, or home and have results within days. It certainly has happened to me: I have implemented Money Feng Shui cures and within days unexpected business offers have come my way.

The secret to using Feng Shui is consistency and intent.

Feng Shui is about energy manipulation. You can do this in two ways: First you can move physical objects, which gives visually pleasing results which then act as anchors if the Feng SHui has been applied using intention at the same time. This is a very powerful combination and also a very satisfying exercise too.

Particularly if you are a very visual person you will want to use Feng Shui to help you unlock your abundance in all areas of your life. .In my Feng Shui practice I start with colour. When choosing colours I use my intuition first and foremost. The traditional Feng Shui colours tend to be rather bright and because of the different light refraction in different parts of the world one needs to use one's discretion when choosing appropriate Feng Shui colour shades and this takes practice.

By far the most effective way to open up the energy meridians in your home and office is the correct placement of furniture. For the Feng Shui novice this is the easiest way to get started, as there are very clear demarcation lines for the different Feng Shui corners, namely the compass directions.

Start with the room that is situated in the wealth area and notice how the improved energy flow assists you to unlock your abundance.