Mirrors can be used judiciously to correct the flow of chi. Fill your home with shades of red: a bowl of deep red roses, scarlet cushions or red drapes at the windows, and let the vibrancy pour in! Wood energy kindles new beginnings, and shades of teal can get you there.įire, of course, is red and invokes raw passion and power. Use shades of black to call upon the flow of wisdom in your thoughts. The element of water in feng shui is not represented by blue, but by black. Metallic elements bring in sharpness and clarity, and if you need help with directing your goals you can add silver, copper or bronze metallic accents to the room. If you feel your life is lacking stability or your relationship needs grounding, use an earthy palette with shades of brown and orange. In your home, too, you can add colours that represent these elements, to create a harmonious life. The five elements of feng shui are fire, water, earth, metal and wood, and they are always balanced in nature. If this is not easily done, place a mirror so that you can see the reflection of the door in it, from the bed, stove or desk. If you’re sitting at a desk in your office, face the door but be diagonally aligned with it. Bedroom feng shui dictates that the bed should be in this position, while in the kitchen this should be where the stove is located. The commanding position in any room is one that faces the entry door, but is not directly in line with it. Move furniture away from the windows and let the air and sunlight in. If you’ve been tripping over a tear in the carpet, it’s time to get it replaced. Is there anything that’s blocking the most frequently used pathways in your home? If there’s a chair you keep bumping into, move it out of the way. You’re sure to see the positive vibes already!Įnergy needs to flow, as we have already established. Plants are good chi, so do add plenty of greenery to your entryway to make the spaces feel fresh and inviting. These items hold the outdoor energy within them, and should not be disorganised. As the first look into your home, this space must be clutter-free (that means no messy shoes and balled up socks).Īdd a console to organise your keys, coats and umbrellas, and don’t leave footwear lying around. Your entryway represents the way that energy enters your life. Give your windows a wipe down so that the sunshine streams through, and deep clean the toilets.

Start by giving away things that you no longer need, and pare down your belongings. You’ll be surprised at how much better your day goes! Work a simple cleaning routine into your day: make your bed every morning, put breakfast dishes in the dishwasher instead of leaving them out, and clear your desk before you start work. A messy room harbours dead pockets of space, blocking the free flow of positivity through your home. Declutter and Deep CleanĬlean and uncluttered spaces allow the chi to flow right through. If you’d like to improve the balance in your life, all you have to do is to apply these simple principles to every room in your home. These ancient practices are rooted in mystical origins, and while we cannot back everything with scientific proof, they have had powerful results for those who believe in them.

When the chi of your home is balanced, it is said to promote success through good health, wealth and happiness. ‘Feng’and ‘Shui’ literally translate to mean ‘wind’ and ‘water’, and these forces of nature can be mapped to align together to promote our wellbeing. You’ve probably heard of feng shui, the ancient Chinese science that balances the flow of energy (called ‘chi’) in living spaces, so that they harmonize with nature.

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