Feng Shui Books & Tips
for the Home
Part of an ancient Chinese art and science,
feng shui is basically concerned with the harmonious
relationship
between man and his
environment. It is based on a Taoist idea that nature is alive
and has energy in different forms.
Many modern aficionados assert that feng
shui is the practice of arranging objects, such as in the home,
to help attract positive energy. The following are a few basic
feng shui tips for the home:
1. A marble table in the house is not good
for the career since it attracts work stress. A red sofa set
too is often said to give rise to work obstacles and troubles.
Replace that marble table with a wooden one, and that red sofa
with any other color.
2. Have enough lighting in the rooms because
light is an important source of energy. In dull spaces where
natural light from the window is limited, paint the walls with
yellow, which represents sunlight.
3. The bed should be placed next to a wall.
You must not also sleep in a way where your feet are pointed
towards the door, as this has negative connotation. A mirror
where you can see yourself in as you are lying in bed has to be
removed, or covered with a blanket as you sleep.
4. The doorway should not be obstructed with
anything, such as shoes and other items. A clear entrance
allows the positive energy to freely enter the room. It is also
advised that the seating is so arranged that anyone inside the
room will be able to see the door.
5. Placing mirrors in the room help positive
energy dart through the area. They amplify the amount of light
inside the room. Mirrors also make the room appear much larger
than it actually is, giving a cozy vibe.
6. Plants represent nature, and having your
self surrounded by them evokes the healing and nurturing
vibrations of nature right into your room. However, dying or
dead plants attract negative energy, so take them out
immediately.
7. Make sure that there is no refrigerator,
washing machine, dishwasher and even sink placed opposite the
stove. Fire and water clash; this might stir up negative
energies that may cause the family members to have
disagreements with one another.
8. Never allow your children to sleep on the
floor because it may cause them to get sick often. Ideally,
positive energy flowing underneath the bed is beneficial. So it
is advised for your children to sleep in beds with space
beneath them. However, it is not recommended for them to use
double bunk beds because the child sleeping beneath will get
sickly.
9. The flowing of positive energy is
generally interrupted by disorder or clutter in the room.
Positive energy should be allowed to flow freely in the room,
and from one space to the other. Clutter has to be removed
especially from the center of your house, which is considered
the heart of the house.
10. Keep your bathroom clean and the
bathroom door closed at all times since you don’t want the
negative energy inside it flow outside. You might also want to
close all doors in the home as you sleep as it helps provide
health domestic relationships and promotes health.
For beginners, feng shui does not have to
mean using particular tools to come up with a harmonious home.
Sticking to the basic aspects is enough to attract the right
energies into your home.
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