Curious about how to use feng shui to feel more relaxed, creative, and joyful at home?
As an architect and feng shui educator, this is what I think about day in and day out.
Feng shui teaches us how to achieve harmony with our environment.
It’s about creating an outward environment that reflects how you want to feel within.
The words “feng shui” are Chinese and translate to “wind” and “water.”
Wind is our breath, and humans are almost 60 percent water.
Wind and water are vital elements for life, as is feng shui!
Historically, feng shui has roots in Taoism and Buddhism.
However, elements of it are palpable in every culture across time.
It’s best to be diagonal from the door, while still facing it.
Here’s a more in-depth primer onhow to position your bed according to feng shui.
What is “chi”?
So if its winter, it makes sense to hang your scarf, hat, and coat.
The interior and exterior entry should also be well lit (get some bright bulbs on a dimmer!)
and the door number should be clean, hung straight, and easily visible.
Auspicious opportunities need clear signage to find you!
In addition, I often recommend putting down a nice black rectangular welcome mat to attract good energy.
And while you’re at it, check out thesefeng shui tips for your garden, too.
To activate its lucky energy, wait until an auspicious day like your birthday ora new moon.
Read your list out loud, and then with respect, mindfully sign the list.
Carefully fold the sheet and place it in a red envelope.
Securely position your intentions and aspirations above the front door, on the inside of your home.
(Note: you could also use this for your bedroom door if you live with roommates!)
Yes, you do need a headboard!
A solid headboard without bars or holes, fastened securely to the bed, creates stability and harmony.
Its also important to have space available on both sides of the bed.
This means that youve made space for your partner (or future partner).
Believe me: Nobody likes to sleep on the wall side!
This also allows for anightstandon each side of the bed.
The nightstands do not have to match; however, its better if they are similar in size.
Finally, take some time to make your bed every morning and thank it for supporting you every night.
Its a beautiful way to start your day with a little bit of order and peace.
That energy can resonate throughout the whole day until your bed welcomes you back to sleep at night.
These small touches can enhance the energy of that zone.
The five elements are found in nature and are used to bring in energy to create balance.
Its astounding whatclearing a little space in your closetcan do to invite magic into your life.
If you dont need that object, maybe itstime to donate it.
And if theres a room you havent stepped foot in, maybe its time to peek inside.
It can be as simple as taking the time to move things around to stir up some good energy.
Take some time toclean windows regularlyand then see how much light and joy come into your life.
The low artwork can bring down your chi.
(Note: Even a bed thats very low to the ground can bring down your mood).
Its also good to fasten frames in two places so the art isnt crooked.
Other items to watch out for are shoes, books, or anything associated with very active energy.
If you must store something under the bed, make it something soft, like extra linens and pillows.
