Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – People from the Chinese ethnic group are known to be good at business. Apart from their intelligence in calculating economically, they also apparently involve 'sacred' rules originating from ancient Chinese beliefs (Fengshui).
Even though times are modern, they still do this so that their ancestral heritage can be maintained. Interestingly, believe it or not, implementing these rules was successful in making their business run smoothly and bringing in abundant profits.
What are the five rules?
1. Hang a mirror
Quoting Chinese Culture, mirrors or Bagua in Mandarin are believed to bring good luck and fortune to those who have them. Usually, this mirror is hung in a home or place of business as a symbol of sustenance and spiritual protection, apart from aesthetic matters.
However, the logical reason behind implementing this rule is so that the goods or the entire contents of the shop can be clearly seen by visitors. Mirrors provide reflections of surrounding objects, so they are easily visible to the eye.
2. Install windows and doors properly
In the ancient Chinese perspective, windows and doors are the basic concepts of feng shui. In theory, windows and doors must be installed precisely taking into account the surrounding conditions so that positive energy can enter the shop.
This rule is logically proven to be true. Windows and doors must be installed correctly so that air can come in and out. Of course, if there are no windows or doors installed for any reason, the shop or house will be stuffy. Of course, in such conditions, no one will come to your house or shop.
3. Hang a bell at the entrance!
A 'sacred' rule of ancient Chinese culture was the custom of hanging a bell at the entrance. The entrance is the ideal place to hang the bell. By installing a bell, positive chi energy can enter the shop.
Usually, this bell is tied with a red rope and various other ornaments. Logically, this effort is purely to attract people's attention so they can look at the shop.
4. Don't just create a brand name
Like the saying “words are prayers”, writing brand names also applies. Feng shui science says that a brand is a prayer, so it must be written with positive words. It is not surprising that the names of Chinese shops in Indonesia are also accompanied by positive words, such as prosperous, successful, victorious, and so on.
5. Position the display case correctly
Many people sometimes underestimate this issue. Showcases are often placed to suit the area. However, ancient Chinese rules recommend paying attention to the correct positioning of display cases. Never place sharp edges of display cases in front of the entrance because they can block positive energy.
Logically, this rule can minimize visitor discomfort. The reason is, if you properly place sharp edges near the entrance, visitors could have difficulty entering and even get injured.
So, those are the five 'sacred' rules from ancient Chinese beliefs that are believed to bring in abundant profits. There is no harm in doing that, because there are logical and scientific reasons behind it.
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