How to take the Compass Readings (Part 1)
Once you know how your compass works, the next step is to become familiar with taking directions.
Here are some pointers before you start.
Where do you stand to take the compass reading? Do you stand near the door, in the center of the room, or in the center of the home? In fact you can take your compass reading from anywhere inside the house; wherever you stand in the room, you will, theoretically, be getting the same reading. The north, south, or any of the directions do not change simply because you take the reading from a different place. Take directions from anywhere inside the room or house that makes you feel comfortable, and which makes analysis easy.
In order to be accurate I always advocate a minimum of 3 readings, the average of which should be taken in the interests of accuracy. The 3 readings will vary slightly: this is due to the presence of different types of energy in the atmosphere, which affect the compass.
Sometimes the variance can be as high as 10°. Variances should not be a cause for alarm unless they exceed 15°. Such a large variance often indicates that the energy is not harmonizing properly. If you move some of the furniture around or reposition the television or stereo this usually solves the problem. Electronic equipment can send out strong signals that will have an effect on your compass reading compass reading.
I have been advised that the best way to take compass reading for Feng Shui purposes is to:
Take one reading from just inside the front door looking out.
Take a second reading from about 3 feet (1m) inside the door.
Take a third reading from about 15 feet (4.5m) inside the home looking out.
When you take these compass readings, place the compass on a flat surface preferably a table/chair.
