7 Things Not To Do in Feng Shui

Our home is a metaphor for our life, and if we use Feng Shui properly our home can help to transform our conscious and unconscious mind. In order to have a harmonious existence within our walls, here are seven suggestions on what not to do.

1. Have your bed on the same side, as your door– the bedroom, above all other rooms is the most important room in your home. Not only do we spend a third of our lives in this space, but it will also always represent our relationships no matter where it is. Don’t put the bed on the same wall as the door to the room because you need to be able to see the door from the bed. This will help with the energy flow to the room.
2. Keep the toilet seat down– the toilet’s opening is like a drain, and exposing it can mean all the good energy is going down the drain.
3. Mirrors across from your front door– the front door is the connection to the world and it is where the energy or chi enters the home. A mirror hanging directly across from the entryway will symbolically push away the flow of chi entering the home. You can place the mirror on either side.
4. Clutter – the flow of chi can be blocked if the space is full of clutter. Clean up and repurposing items can enhance the flow.
5. Artwork of water over your bed or desk – water features are a great way to enhance the water element and to increase the flow of chi. The placement of the water feature attracts powerful chi so the placement is critical. Paintings, photographs, or drawings of water are considered to be the water element so make sure you do not place these over your bed or behind your desk. Both symbolize that you are “underwater.”
6. No dead flowers or plants – dead plants, dried flowers, and empty pots represent death and weaken the chi of the home or office.
7. Do not allow furniture to touch the wall – Feng Shui is associated with the art of placement. And this also means places any furniture inches of space away from the wall so that the chi can easily flow.

Don’t expect instant results, this is not a miracle cure. If you stick to it and believe and know that Feng Shui will work for you!

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