Step-by-step guide to Feng Shui your home

As the country experiences the third wave, we once again find ourselves grappling with heightened uncertainty, stress and fear. As we spend more time at home, we also have more time to think about what we want our homes to be.

It's become more important than ever before that our homes are our "happy place", a space where balance, harmony, and calm prevail. While some may dismiss Feng Shui as just some esoteric practice, the reality is that applying some of the basic principles of this Chinese practice can help create the kind of positive, organised and empowering environment that we all so desperately seek right now.

What is Feng Shui?
Before learning how to Feng Shui your home you should familiarise yourself with some of the key principles of the practice:

• The main ideas behind the Feng Shui principles involve the energy that runs through your home, otherwise known as Chi.
• Feng Shui was traditionally created for use in spiritual spaces but is now commonly applied to homes, businesses and public areas.
• Many things affect Chi, including having running water in your home, plants, and how you arrange your furniture.
• The use of placemats and the colour of your front door are vital aspects of Feng Shui.

A step-by-step guide:

• Consider the colour of each room. Different hues will attract different energy.
• Encourage lots of natural daylight. Use mirrors to maximise light and warmth.
• Place furniture in 'open' formations. This allows energy to circulate freely.
• Make sure water fountains flow towards the centre of your home.
• Fill up spaces with plants to avoid trapped energy.

Most people spend the majority of their time in their living room and bedroom, so these are two good places to start.

Living room Feng Shui tips:

• Place your sofa against a solid wall. Keep it angled so that those sitting in it can always see who's entering the room.
• Place a water fountain on the North side of your room. It brings luck and wealth.
• Add wooden furniture and décor. It should be placed on the South side of the room.
• The main door shouldn't face any other doors. This would create a tunnel for the energy of your room.
• Your living room should have exterior walls and windows. This will allow natural light to flow in.
• Furniture should create easy pathways throughout the room. This is for both people and energy to flow.
• Choose soft and rounded edges for your furniture. Avoid sharp corners.

Bedroom Feng Shui tips:

• Ensure you have a solid headboard. This is said to provide protection whilst you sleep.
• Keep the space under your bed free. This allows energy to flow around you.
• Keep your bed as far away from your door as you can. You want to make sure it remains in your line of sight, however.
• Keep your laptop, phone, and all other electronic devices away from your bed. These are associated with time energy and not conducive to good sleep.

Remember that cleanliness is a crucial part of Feng Shui so don't forget to clean your house regularly with effective multi-purpose cleaners. There couldn't be a better time to think about creating more balance and harmony in your home and you can start with these easy steps ... ENJOY!

Article courtesy Northglen News