What is Feng Shui?
It was originally practiced in China and its roots stem from early Taoism. Taoists believe in chi or the life force that is in every yin and yang element. They believe by balancing yin and yang, you can improve the flow of positive chi in your life and keep the negative chi away.
Feng shui is a method for balancing yin and yang. The flow of chi can be improved by the placement of furniture and decorations in your home. Many people believe that arranging things to create positive chi will guarantee good health, improve interpersonal relationships, and bring luck and prosperity.
I hope by reading this blog you will learn how to incorporate some Feng Shui ideas into your home or office. My hope is that it will bring lots more positive chi into your life!
8 Ways To Feng Shui
Declutter: This is very important for Feng Shui. Clutter around your home takes up valuable space. For new positive energy (chi) to enter your home, you need to make space for the new energy.
Slow Down the Energy Flow: When there is a direct line of sight between the front door and the back door the energy goes through the house too fast. You need to slow down the energy flow by putting a patterned run in your entryway, artwork on the walls, or adding a round entry table.
Balance the Five Elements: The five elements are earth, wood, fire, water, and metal. Your home should contain colors and objects that strike a balance of all five elements.
Adding colors that represent the elements is one way to balance the five elements: Black=Water, Green=Wood, Red=Fire, Yellow, Tan or Brown=Earth, White=Metal
In addition to adding colors that represent the elements, here are some other ways to incorporate the elements into your home:
Water Element: A water feature, items that are curved, peaceful images of water.
Wood Element: Real plants. Jade or bamboo plants are great choices.
Fire Element: Candles, triangles, and heart-shaped objects.
Earth Element: Rocks and crystals.
Metal Element: Mirrors, shiny objects, decorative bowls, statues, or small sculptures.
Now that you are aware of what represents the different elements take a look around your home. Does it look like the five elements are balanced? If not maybe you can add or delete items to make it more balanced.
Close the Lid On Your Toilet: In Feng Shui, it is believed that this is the biggest drain of energy in a home. So before you flush, close the lid.
Want More Opportunities? Add a red flowering plant or some red accent colors on or around your front door. Red (fire element) attracts energy, fortune, and luck.
Use Your Front Door: Many people enter and exit through their garage. If you do this, try using your front door more. Open and close it when you go to get the mail or take your dog out. This is how chi enters your home.
Do a Space Clearing: This clears the energetic space. Diffuse orange essential oil or visualize bright white sunlight filling and cleansing your whole home. When you space clear your home visualize a positive intention, which is something you want to cultivate and create in your life.
Offer Gratitude: Thank your home. Feng Shui is a Shamanic tradition that believes everything is alive, including our spaces.
I know that having good positive energy around us is very important for our physical and mental health. Feng Shui gives us a way to bring this good energy into our homes and our lives. I hope that you learned about some Feng Shui methods that you will want to try and I hope that they bring you lots of amazing energy, fortune, and luck!
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