Feng Shui For Your Home 2021

Feng Shui, also known as geomancy is the practice of arranging the pieces in living spaces in order to create balance with the natural world. Harnessing energy forces and establishing harmony between an individual and their environment. 

The five elements, earth, metal, water, wood, and fire- are interrelated phases in life that work together to create a complete system. Typically, the practice of feng shui works to balance these five facets in your home and each of your life areas or bagua.

That being said, we can why people heavily consider this prcatice when choosing a home. 

Interested in incorporating Feng Shui in your home? Here are some basic tips you should consider. 

Main Door (entrance)

Known as the entry point of chi to you home, it is important that it has a pathway to flow. Avoid aligning this with other doors or windows. You want the chi to fill your home with good energy instead of flowing in and out.

Kitchen

The kitchen comprises of the above stated five elements of feng shui, Fire (stove), Water (sink and fridge), Wood (table), Earth (tiles) and Metal (metal handles, cooking equipment). 

Avoid positioning the kitchen too close to the front door as it could mean poor eating and nutrition. It also encourages guests to leave quickly after a meal. 

Bedroom 

Master bedrooms should be calming to promote sleep. Distractions like like televisions, computers, exercise equipment, paperwork and clutter should be removed. 

Bedrooms should be brightly-lit and have the right colours based on the bagua area and personal Feng Shui elements. For example, if you belong to the Wood element, it is best to avoid fiery colours like red and orange as they belong to the Fire element, and opt for blue and brown as they belong to the Water and Earth elements, respectively.

Bathroom

Bathrooms shouldn’t be facing the kitchen or the front door as they are considered bad Feng Shui. To promote positive chi in bathrooms, keep them spotless and clutter-free. You can add art, candles or flowers in the bathroom to beautify and make the space inviting. 

Consider adding a dimmer switch to adjust the light if the room lacks a window. 

2021: Feng Shui for the Year of the Ox

Basic Feng Shui is all about setting up your home layout to improve the flow of chi. A well feng shui-ed home can still be modern, just ensure to keep your home clean, use the right colours, and make sure that there is plenty of light in your house to help balance Feng Shui energy.

2021 is the year of the Metal Ox. And as the second zodiac of the horoscope cycle, Chinese believe that it is the year of reconstruction. 

With the right tips and tricks, you might just be able to ward off all the negative energy that 2020 brought as you usher in all the goodness that 2021 has to offer.