Many of us who are spiritual beings believe in Vastu or Feng Shui, but there’s one question that is commonly asked when it comes to these two things: Vastu vs Feng Shui, which is better? Master Vani Kabir explains the difference between the two while sharing how Feng Shui in the Chinese year of Wood Snake can bring more luck. As we step into 2025, it’s important to understand how to adapt to the energy of period 9, since this change in the Feng Shui period brings big shifts in health, wealth, relationships and career.
Vastu or Feng Shui? Which Is better?
To understand this better, we must recognise that Vastu is architectural, whereas Feng shui is personal and environmental. Vastu Shastra talks about structural alignment, whereas Feng Shui includes broader perspectives like personal energy, goals and environmental balance. There are 3 pillars out of which feng shui operates:
Heavenly Luck: Heavenly luck is what you bring from your past lives. The innate talents at the back of your hand. They come naturally to you without conscious efforts, and you can further hone them in this life. As an example, my heavenly luck comes in the form of writing, healing and helping.
Human Luck: Human luck is what you build in yourself in this life. The skills, experiences and knowledge that you acquire through hard work and learning. For instance, my expertise in speaking and my creativity are both examples of human luck.
Environmental Luck: Environmental luck encompasses everything, from the home environment you live in to the workspace you operate from. For example, a clean and uncluttered house, the direction faced by your main door, or lush greenery/plants around you. Everything that surrounds you has an impact, positive or negative, on your energy field. As per Feng Shui teachings, each of these luck elements has a 33% impact on your life. Consequently, you control 99% of luck in your life. Surprising, no?
2025: The Year Of The Wood Snake—A Year Of Opportunity And Uncertainty
2025 is The Year Of The Wood Snake, which carries the energy of both promise & plentitude but also comes with a nature similar to that of the snake—it brings unpredictability too. It holds promise because it’s a double spring year, which means new beginnings, a promise of prosperity, plentitude and growth. It also has 2 wealth corners, meaning you can multiply or double your wealth and also bring your wealth manifestations to life. While it arrives with the abundant energy of knowledge & wealth, it also brings unexpected twists and turns into our lives. It’s nearly impossible to gauge what and when to expect. To prepare better, here’s what you must do and not do in 2025:
1. Wrap yourself in red, blue or black for important days. It’s like wearing a luck magnet!
2. Do not try to cheat or con anyone, as the snake will come for a bite.
3. When making business decisions, keep them to yourself and do not make them public till they are final.
4. Numbers: 2, 4, 8, and 9 are your magic digits. Use them for passwords, lottery tickets, or just to feel extra lucky.
5. Growth and expansion will come to those who are grounded and not in ego, as the snake likes people who are closer to the earth and are enemies with creatures of the sky.
6. Face south, Southeast or northeast when making big decisions. It’s like tuning into the universe’s good vibes channel.
7. Carry or wear an ametrine or Ruby. It’s like having a good luck charm in your pocket.
8. The snake will present you with life-changing opportunities throughout the year. It’s up to your courage to accept or deny them.
9. Good relationships will take a new high, and the toxic ones will find their closure.
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The Impact Of 2025 On The Chinese Zodiac Signs
Every year in Feng Shui is dedicated to a different zodiac sign, which is controlled by an element for 20 years, as we already established above. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake, and it brings the duo of blessings and learnings for all the zodiac signs. Very importantly, a deity in Feng Shui known as the ‘Tai Sui’ is assigned the responsibility of governing the whole year. The governance of Tai Sui impacts all the zodiac signs, creating their individual compatibility with Tai Sui. For example, Tiger, Monkey, Pig and Snake are low on compatibility with Tai Sui and have a higher risk of facing challenges this year. With everything said above, I truly hope this extensive take on Feng Shui 2025 helps you maximise this year’s potential, and you can now navigate life with greater ease and clarity.
More About The Author
Practising Feng Shui for 6 years now, Master Vani Kabir has had the privilege of transforming the energy of spaces across the globe. From working with the personal energy of homes to corporate offices, schools and even celebrity residences, Feng Shui has helped her clients to feel better, live better and grow better in their personal and professional lives.