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Health, Above All Else in Feng Shui
Have you ever studied or even looked at a Feng Shui Bagua? The basis of the Feng Shui that I practice is the Bagua. This is a tool used to analyze the energy of a space. Think of it like a map of your space. It helps show you which areas of your home are connected to specific areas of your life. It helps to think of this map as a tic-tac-toe board with nine segments.
Right at the center of this Bagua map is the Health Area. The Health Area touches every other aspect of the map: Career, Knowledge, Family, Prosperity & Wealth, Reputation & Fame, Love & Marriage, Creativity & Children, and Helpful People & Travel.
Using the colorful Bagua, we can now look at the individual areas so that we can determine how we affect and are affected by the Chi that flows through these segmented surroundings.
Your Health Area is in the middle of your home and should be the center of your life. With your good health, all other areas of your Feng Shui Bagua can be supported. Intrigued? Read on to find out how you can enhance your health with Feng Shui.
More Details on the Health Area of your Home
When looking at the different Bagua areas of your home, it’s important to always have good health in the forefront of your mind. With good health, you can better enjoy all the other aspects of your life like relationships, creativity, travel, abundant wealth, etc.
- Primary element: Earth
- Best color: Earth tones/yellow
- Best shapes: Horizontal, flat, squared
- Complementary items: Red, fire, pointed, triangular
- Destructive items: Green, wood, tall columnar elements
First Things First, Clear the Clutter!
Good Feng Shui is all about positive energy flow throughout your home. Having clutter is a sure fire way of creating low, stagnant energy that is confusing and draining. This is why it’s important to clear the clutter and organize the space before moving forward to the next step. Sometimes that can mean just completely removing the items from the area and starting fresh. Once you have a clear space to work with, you can start fresh and create a health-friendly area.
Now Let’s Clear the Air
As mentioned above, earth is the primary element in the health area. So placing a potted plant in a ceramic pot or even a picture of a luscious mountainscape can help improve or maintain good health. Good air quality helps with good health, so air purifying plants are a great way to go!
Some great air purifying plants include a Cat Palm, Parlor Palm, Rubber Tree, English Ivy, Boston Fern, and Peace Lily, to name a few. If you are unable to have live plants, then silk plants or pictures of plants will have to do, but attempt other ways to boost the air quality in your home to enhance your health!
Complement the fresh air with a diffuser and natural essential oils to further clean the air and promote your health. Start with a purification essential oil to freshen the air and neutralize odors. Use frankincense and thieves essential oils to support your immune system.
Other Items to Include to Aid in Good Health
Everything in our surroundings carries an energy and that energy is playing a part in moving our lives forward in that direction. So it makes sense then that our décor, photos, paintings, sculptures, etc., or the things we look at each day are working on a subconscious level to bring those things that we see into reality, kind of like the law of attraction. This is why it’s important to choose objects that bring joy and fulfillment into our lives with our décor.
Look for photos of happy, healthy times with joyous memories and display them in the health area of your home. Place personal artwork such as vision boards or objects that represent what you desire to bring into your life in terms of a healthy family into this area. To create a warm feeling for your space, try something like a Himalayan pink salt lamp, as long as it fits your general interior design.
Affirm Your Health
The health area is also a good space for written affirmations about ideal health. These handwritten affirmations can be placed in a health and family box. Affirmations should be written with gratitude and written in present tense as if they are true right now.
If you are struggling to make ends meet, it could help by writing an affirmation about your ability to support yourself and your family. Affirmations should end with, “this or something better for the good of all concerned.” Remember to keep it positive and write it as a thank-you note, like it has already happened to you.
In Feng Shui, it’s believed that by working with the energy centers, you can both identify what’s going on in different areas of your life and improve it by certain practices and by putting objects in the respective Bagua area to encourage the energy to become activated.
Next Steps
Think of your home as an energy magnet and focus on bringing in things that will bring positive, fresh energy into your life. May you and your family have a home filled with health, happiness and abundance.
If you need guidance on how to improve your space and your life, I’m always available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better Feng Shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
I am a 3rd generation Feng Shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with Feng Shui. Contact me today!
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Get the Balance Right: Feng Shui Mirror Secrets
Mirrors are a powerful tool in feng shui. Using them, we have the ability to reflect energy as we want to bring balance to a space. However, it’s important to place mirrors carefully to maximize their positive effects and avoid negative consequences.
These are some of the do’s and don’ts regarding mirror placement that I advise my clients:
Do:
- Use mirrors to reflect positive energy. Use mirrors to reflect positive energy, such as natural light, plants, or other uplifting elements. This helps bring balance and harmony to your space.
- Use mirrors to create the illusion of more space. Use mirrors to make a room feel larger and more open. This is especially useful in small rooms, apartments, or in spaces with limited natural light.
- Place mirrors at the right height. The shortest and tallest people in a household should each be able to see themselves from at least their chests to above their heads in the mirror.
Don’t:
- Don’t place mirrors opposite each other. It’s bad feng shui to place mirrors opposite each other because this creates a feeling of instability or imbalance.
- Don’t place mirrors in areas with negative energy. Mirrors have the ability to reflect energy, so it’s important to avoid placing them in areas with negative energy. This includes areas with sharp corners, clutter, or other negative influences.
- Don’t place mirrors in the bedroom. In feng shui, it’s generally not recommended to place mirrors in the bedroom, as they can create a feeling of restlessness or disturbance. If you do need a mirror in the bedroom, it’s best to place it in a location where it won’t be directly reflected in the bed.
Types of Mirrors
Learn more about these types of mirrors, in particular, by following their links to specific blog posts:
Next Steps
By following these do’s and don’ts, you can effectively use mirrors in your home to bring balance and harmony, and avoid any negative consequences. Whether you’re looking to create the illusion of more space, reflect positive energy, or simply add a touch of style to your home, mirrors can be a powerful tool in feng shui.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
The History of Feng Shui: From Ancient China to Modern Practice
Feng shui is an ancient practice that focuses on the placement of objects in spaces to enhance the flow of energy (called Qi or “chi”).
The purpose of feng shui is to promote personal well-being across all areas of life, including health, prosperity, career, love, family relationships, etc.
Feng shui has a fascinating history that spans over 3,000 years. It has evolved over time and cultures to become the popularized practice it is today.
The origins of feng shui can be traced back to ancient China where scholars often used its principles to design structures like palaces and tombs.
Over time, feng shui evolved and became more widely practiced in China and its concepts started to spread to places like India (vastu shastra) and Japan (kanso).
It was used to design homes, gardens, and other spaces in order to promote prosperity, harmony, and good fortune. Feng shui was also applied to the selection of locations for important events like weddings and coronations.
In the modern era, feng shui has gained popularity around the world and is practiced by people of many different cultures and backgrounds (I even consult with people in places like Kuwait and England).
While the principles of feng shui have remained largely unchanged, the practice has been adapted to fit the needs of modern living and the cultural contexts of different societies. Though there may not have been cell phones and electricity in homes 3,000 years ago, feng shui does tell us how to work with the energy created by these modern technologies.
Today, feng shui is widely recognized as a holistic practice that focuses on the arrangement of objects in spaces to promote balance.
Feng shui can be applied just about anywhere, including homes, offices, and public spaces, and is often incorporated into interior design and architecture. In fact, in addition to thousands of individual homes and offices, I have provided feng shui consultations for many different projects, including new home construction, hotels, corporate offices, wedding venues, land development, etc.
The history of feng shui is fascinating and it remains a very popular practice today. Whether you’re interested in the history of feng shui or are simply looking to bring more harmony and balance into your life, exploring the principles of this ancient art and science can be a rewarding experience.
If you need some specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
Is Feng Shui a Scam?
Feng shui is a practice that involves creating harmony in your environment through the arrangement of objects, use of colors, placement of natural elements, etc. Think of it like ancient interior design with an Asian twist. Feng shui has been used for centuries as a way to improve well-being, promote prosperity, and create a positive living space.
Some people view feng shui as a scam or simply superstition. However, here are some things to consider about feng shui:
- Feng shui is based on ancient wisdom and principles. In fact, feng shui has its roots in ancient Chinese philosophy and has been practiced and improved for over 3,000 years. It is based on the idea that the environment has a profound impact on our well-being. By arranging objects and elements in a certain way, we can create a more positive living space.
- Feng shui has been scientifically studied. While much of the research on feng shui has been conducted qualitatively, there have been some scientific studies on the effects of feng shui on well-being and productivity. For example, a study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that people who worked in offices with good feng shui reported higher levels of satisfaction and productivity compared to those in offices with poor feng shui.
- Feng shui is a subjective practice. Like many other aspects of design, what works for one person may not work for another because everyone’s goals are different. It’s important to keep in mind that feng shui can be a personal and/or cultural belief. What feels harmonious to one person may not feel the same to someone else.
- Feng shui utilizes psychology. Feng shui uses the power of mental association to help you increase your surface area for luck. For instance, there has been ample research that shows that color can influence your psychology. As another example, people who surround themselves with imagery will often be influenced to behave in certain ways based upon that imagery.
- Feng shui principles often make practical sense. As an example, feng shui advises against living at a T-intersection where the headlights of approaching cars will disrupt your peace and where a car could quite literally crash into your home. Another example is the feng shui suggestion that you shouldn’t sit with your back to a doorway as doing so is stress-inducing because you are putting yourself in a vulnerable position. The command position, rather, is the suggested way to sit.
Feng shui is not a scam or a superstitious belief. Rather, it is an ancient practice that is based on ancient wisdom and principles that have been studied scientifically and just make practical sense. While it is a subjective practice, it can be a useful tool for creating a positive and harmonious living space.
If you are looking for a feng shui expert to provide custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
The Benefits of Adding Plants to Your Home or Office with Feng Shui
Plants are important in Feng Shui, as they attract energy to your space. Here are some great reasons to consider adding plants to your home or office with Feng Shui:
- Improve air quality: Plants are natural air purifiers, as they convert carbon dioxide to oxygen. When you add plants to your space, the cleaner air will improve your health.
- Reduce stress: Studies show that being around plants can improve your mood. Add plants to your space to create a calm environment.
- Increase productivity: Plants improve concentration and productivity. Add plants to your workspace to create a more positive environment that encourages you to concentrate to get more done.
- Enhance the energy of your space: In Feng Shui, plants are associated with the wood element. This represents growth, expansion, and new beginnings. Add plants to your space to bring about positive change in your life.
Adding plants to your space is a simple way to improve your well-being in feng shui. Choose plants that are appropriate for your space and care for them regularly to enjoy the many benefits they bring.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
Feng Shui Cures for Unemployment
Let’s be honest: unemployment sucks. Being out of work is stressful and it can be challenging to stay positively motivated while looking for a new job. Feng shui can help to create a better environment so you can better navigate this difficult time.
Here are six feng shui tips I give to my individual consulting clients that have been out of work for a while:
- Declutter your space: I can’t stress enough that you need to get rid of clutter because it blocks the flow of positive energy. It’s important to keep your space organized to give you a better feeling of focus. Get rid of items that you no longer use and ensure your space looks well-organized.
- Check your doors: Make sure that all doors and cabinets – inside and out – open and close easily. No squeaks or other noises. No cobwebs or dust. Ensure that your front door and the area around it is clean and clutter-free and that you have a clear path from your front door to the street.
- Clean your windows: Make sure you can see your opportunities clearly by cleaning your windows. Again, get rid of the dust and cobwebs and make sure the glass itself is adequately clear. If your windows are generally covered, open them up during the day to let in some natural light to improve your mood.
- Activate the Career Area: The Career Area of your home or office is located just as you walk through the front door. Again, make sure this area is clean and clutter-free. Because water is the element of the Career Area, you could add a fountain or artwork that shows water calmly flowing in towards the interior of your home.
- Practice daily affirmations: Positive affirmations will help you shift your mindset so that you can focus on your goals. Write down your affirmations that relate to your job search, such as “I am confident and capable in my job search” or “I am open to receiving new opportunities.” Read them aloud to yourself twice daily.
- De-clutter your friends: The people around you can have a significant impact on your job search and career success. Surround yourself with supportive friends and family that will help you stay motivated and focused on your goals. If you’re having trouble here, you may want to de-clutter your friends.
Feng shui can be a helpful tool to support your job search and create a positive environment. Follow the above steps so you can create an energy flow that supports your success and well-being. Good luck on your career journey!
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
I am a 3rd generation feng shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with feng shui. Contact me today!
