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Feng Shui, Your Way

[Pronounced. Fuhng-shwey]

Feng shui is not a rigid set of rules, but rather a flexible practice that can be integrated into any decorative style to suit your personal aesthetic preference.

If you haven’t read our other blog post ‘Feng Shui 101’, be sure to check it out to understand the basics of the practice.

The main aim of feng shui is to encourage a healthy flow of energy. If you don’t like the way something looks, you'll struggle to create positive energy. Feng shui is more than just scattering Yin-Yang symbols around; it's about understanding how items in your environment relate to each other and yourself and arranging them to create balance and a positive flow of qi. Not every feng shui lesson will work for you, so here is a room-by-room guide of some simple ideas to make feng shui your own.

Entrance

The entrance to your home is crucial in feng shui—it’s the first thing people see and the gateway for all external energies. Make it light, bright, and welcoming. If natural light is lacking, use a table or floor lamp. Add a mirror to create extra light, but avoid placing it directly opposite the front door. Keep the hallway clean and clutter-free to allow positive qi to flow in freely. Include happiness-inspiring items like a houseplant or flowers, and ensure the front doorbell works as broken items represent negative qi.

To really feng shui your entrance, focus on your front door. A strong front door can welcome positive energy into your home. Determine your door’s direction with a compass, then use the bagua map and five elements to enhance qi:

North Facing

• The North direction relates to the water element, symbolizing prosperity, movement, and purity. It is linked to the Kan area representing 'career and path in life.’
• Support this by painting your door in water element colors like black, dark blue, or grey, or metal element colors like white, off-whites, or metallics.
• If you can't change your door's color, incorporate these elements in other ways, such as with a black welcome mat or white plants.

East Facing

• The East direction is associated with the Zhen area, representing Ancestors & family. Enhance this area with the wood element (symbolizing growth, flexibility, creativity, and health) or the water element.
• Paint your door in wood element colors like greens, blues, and teals or water element colors like black, dark blues, or greys.
• If you can't change the door color, incorporate wood elements like green plants or a wooden door knocker.

South Facing

• The South direction is connected to the fire element and the Li position of the bagua, representing fame and reputation.
• Paint your door in fire element colors like reds, pinks, and oranges, or wood element colors like green and blue.
• Incorporate fire elements with red flowers or a fiery-colored wreath.

West Facing

• The West direction relates to the metal element, symbolizing logic, clarity, and productivity, and is connected to the Dui position signifying children and creativity.
• Enhance with metal element colors like white, grey, and metallics, or earth element colors like browns and yellows.
• Use metal objects like a letterbox or terracotta pots to incorporate metal and earth elements.

Living Room

The living room should be energizing and inviting, but also cozy. Achieve this by using the commanding position theory:

The commanding position in a room is the optimal spot for enjoying the best flow of energy, and you should place your dominant furniture—like your bed, desk, sofa, and oven—here. To find it, locate the point furthest from but diagonally aligned with the door. This position gives you a good view of anyone entering the space, making you feel at ease and more aware of potential opportunities.

Place the sofa in the commanding position, then arrange other furniture around it. Ensure enough seating for household members and guests, positioning seats in an open square or circle to encourage communication. Avoid too many straight lines or ‘poison arrows’ as they foster rapidly moving qi. Use the bagua to determine dominant colors and shapes for your living room. Decorate with plants and use soft, thin curtains to let light in without losing energy. A rug in the center of the room can ground and connect occupants.

Kitchen

The kitchen, representing health, is critical in feng shui. The oven is central, as the kitchen is where you cook and nourish yourself. Ideally, your kitchen should be located at the back of your home. Place the oven in the commanding position, avoiding placement next to the sink to prevent clashes between fire and water elements. Keep everything clean, with clear countertops and up-to-date food in the fridge and cupboards. If cabinets don't reach the ceiling, fill the space with plants or decor to avoid stagnant qi. Use the bagua to find the right color for your kitchen and apply it where possible.

Dining Room

The dining room represents friendship and is meant for gathering with family and friends. Clear it off for meals. The dining table should be appropriately sized and preferably circular or oval. If it's square or rectangular, soften sharp edges with spherical objects. Place the table in the center of the room at a slight angle, allowing qi to flow gently. Ensure enough seats for everyone, keeping the number of chairs even with 6 or 8 being ideal. The host should not have their back to the door, and the eldest family member should sit farthest from the door with a solid wall backing.

Use neutral colors to stimulate relaxation and avoid large patterns. Introduce color through a table centerpiece, such as flowers or fruits in a rounded vase or bowl, inviting positive qi. Different fruits have distinct significance; for example, apples help develop friendships, pears aid positive energy, peaches boost health, and oranges symbolize wealth. Fill your room with oranges to attract riches!

Bedroom

The bedroom should be a sanctuary of relaxation and tranquility, with more yin than yang energy. Keep the color palette neutral and decor inspired by the earth element. Use symmetry and pairs in your decor to stimulate the love and relationships area of the bagua.

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Place your bed in the commanding position with a solid headboard for support. Surround yourself with natural materials for linens and keep the room clutter-free, especially under the bed. Remove heavy objects above the bed and electronic devices from the room.

Bathroom

The bathroom naturally has a substantial water element, which can cause unbalanced emotions. Use earthy tones and items like terracotta pots and crystals to negate this. Find out which life area your bathroom represents, and counteract the draining effect by increasing representative elements and keeping the door closed. Install a mirror on the outside of the bathroom door to neutralize issues. Keep the bathroom clean, frequently refresh towels, and clear out expired products. Keep the toilet seat shut to prevent positive energy from being flushed away, and place a houseplant on the toilet to transform draining energy into uplifting energy.

Home Office

Working from home has become common since the pandemic. Feng shui suggests that your home office and desk symbolize your career. Implement feng shui principles to enhance this area. Choose a dedicated room for your desk or create a separate workspace with a divider. Avoid glass-top desks as ideas and projects could get lost. Place your desk in the commanding position, or use a mirror to see the door if this isn't possible. Maximize natural light to help relax and shift out of work mode.

Use the bagua to assess your office space and desk. Keep your desk clear of clutter that releases negative qi. Enhance your career by strategically placing items in specific life areas. Activate the Li (fame and reputation) and Xun (wealth and abundance) areas to encourage wealth and recognition. Use amethyst or citrine crystals and practice intention setting.

In feng shui, the key ingredient for positive qi's effectiveness is the intention that it will be successful. Believing in its efficacy invites wellbeing into your home.

Fame and reputation impact how recognized you are for your work. Activate this area by adding a houseplant or something red.

Garden

Feng shui isn't limited to indoor spaces; apply it to your garden to create a smooth flow of qi. Use well-positioned pathways and plants to guide qi around. Opt for undulating edges and rounded shapes to create an oasis. Create a focal point that encapsulates your garden's desired energy. For instance, a fire pit brings warmth and kindness, while a pond induces a cooling, quiet energy.

To truly implement feng shui your way, fill your home with things you love. Ensure it’s a place where you feel relaxed and happy, allowing positive qi to emanate and create good energy in your home!

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