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Orientation
A home office or study should be placed in the east, the north, or the west of your home. The east is a particularly good choice since it is the direction of inspiration and enlightenment. Locating an office or study in the northwest, which belongs to the element of air, is likely to make you restless, unfocused and indecisive. You may even find yourself absent from your job if you chose this location for your home office or study.
Furniture Placement
The ideal location for your desk is in the south or westthis is especially important if the desk is heavy. If you want to reinforce the qualities of strength, leadership, power, and decisiveness, try to sit in the south, the realm of earth and heaviness. And when you sit in the south, you should face north or northeast. The north brings you health and wealth. The northeast brings you serenity from the element of water and positive cosmic energy. If you place your desk in the west and face east, this leads to contemplation, creativity, inspiration, and focus.
All heavy items, such as bookcases and file cabinets and sofas, should be kept in the south or the west. If you want to study well or work well, it is unwise to put a television in this space. It will serve as a distraction. If you must have one in your study or office, then put it in the restless realm of the northwest where you are most likely to get distracted and turn it off. A music system and computer can be in the southeast. Don't forget to keep empty the sacred center to allow the spiritual power to radiate through the room and toward your soul.
Zone of Tranquility
A zone of tranquility would work well in the north, the northeast, or the east of this room or space. These directions are inspirational and positive. Place a lightweight wicker chair that allows you to sit back and relax in the northeastthe gateway to the godsand let the positive energy flow over you as you free your self from all thoughts. The zone can also be unobtrusivesomething small, such as a small statue of a deity or a tribute to a dis-

 
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