Magic Square
Three columns with three rows whereby the placement of the nine stars totals 15 in every direction.
Market
To network with others for increased exposure. To promote one's business or product.
Master Feng Shui Practitioner (meets at least two of the following items)
- A practitioner who has been bestowed the honorary title of Master by a seasoned Master or Grand Master
- A practitioner who has completed a Master's curriculum offered by an accredited school
- A practitioner who has 10 years of verifiable experience (i.e., certified letter from a consultancy client) and who can produce proof of formal training
- A practitioner who has: 1) maintained a professional-level Feng Shui membership for at least five years in at least one international governing body (i.e., INTFSA, FSN, FSS); and, 2) in that time has not
violated any code of ethics.
MBA
Master of Business Administration
MBTI
Myers Briggs Type Indicator is an instrument developed by the mother and daughter team of Myers and Briggs. It is a
personality-assessment tool whose foundation is based on Carl Jung's work. To use this designation, one must have formal education and pass the exam.
Metal
Also see Chien or Tui. One of five elements
used as a remedy or corrective. It represents West and NW on the compass and bagua. Colors symbolized by white, silver, gold, copper, and metal colors. This element implies leadership.
Ming
Ming4,
life; fate, destiny, the ordinances of Heaven, order, command, or assign. A name or title. One of the five areas of influence.
Ming Gua
Life gua--station or experience.
Mouth of chi Feng Shui
Used by BTB School, Contemporary Western School and several others. It orients the bagua with the North sector at the door and is grounded in form-school principles. It focuses on creating a nourishing flow
of chi through the structure, and correcting intangible factors such as "predecessor chi." It puts strong emphasis on the client's intentions for change and growth.
Moving Metal
A clock
with a moving, metal pendulum or moving arms; metal sculpture with perpetually moving parts; hanging pots and pans; metal bells that ring when a door is opened; etc. A metal fan is acceptable only if blades don't cut
toward people entering, sitting, or resting.
MTF
Mountain-time-facing order of stars.
Nien Yen
Known as the rich descendant's area. When in balance, it improves family
relationships, prevents arguments and solves problems. It is also good for quality of home life.
North
A direction on the compass. Also see Kan and water.
Northeast
A direction on the compass. Also see Ken and earth.
Northwest
A direction on the compass. Also see Chien and metal.
Numerology
The study of numbers and the manner in which they
reflect certain aptitudes and character tendencies.
