Moving furniture around has always been a weird hobby of mine. I guess it’s an interior design thing in general but sometimes you don’t have funds to invest into a full or even half redesign in which case I’ve found that even just moving furniture around a room can change the entire vibe of the space. It’s also a great refresher to the energies in general in your room/apartment/house.
What is Feng Shui?
So let’s talk about Feng Shui - what is it right? According to our bestie Merriam from Webster
feng shui noun
\ ˈfəŋ-ˈshwē , -ˈshwā \
Definition of feng shui
: a Chinese geomantic practice in which a structure or site is chosen or configured so as to harmonize with the spiritual forces that inhabit it
also : orientation, placement, or arrangement according to the precepts of feng shui
What are Baguas?
So what you really want to do is have your space be set in the right way to better your energy and the energy of the space around you. Let’s talk about baguas first — these are areas in your home each of which has a specific designation:
☯️. Wealth
☯️. Reputation
☯️. Love
☯️. Family
☯️. Health
☯️. Children/Creativity
☯️. Knowledge/Spirituality
☯️. Career
☯️. Helpful people/Travel
If you want to really get into Feng Shui, I would recommend choosing 3 baguas you want to focus on and fixing those areas of your house and really nurturing them until you feel like you have achieved what you intended.
The Basics of Feng Shui
Your front door, bedroom and kitchen are the most important parts of your home.
The front door usually lands in the career section so you really want this space to be clean and inviting - make sure your doormat, if you have one, is inviting and clean, fix any chips of paint or any issues with your door, upon entrance have a welcoming entity like wind chimes or an inviting picture.
The bedroom symbolises love in your life in general — the best thing you can do for your bedroom is put the bed the farthest away from the door where if you’re sitting in bed you can see the door and add brown, orange and/or yellow tones to promote partnerships, health and knowledge.
The kitchen represents your health so the main thing you want to do is keep the stove clean, incorporate the colour yellow into your decor (I love a bowl of lemons for this) and make sure the only things on the counter are things that you use on a daily.
Feng Shui Must Do
The most important thing to do is to declutter your house. Get rid of everything you don’t need/don’t use/will never use. Start with one room - the main room of your house and work from there. It’s kind of like the Marie Kondo method except you don’t have to follow the joy standard, just go with what you actually need/use. It’s like you probably don’t need 6 phone chargers.
Are you into moving furniture around or following the feng shui method? Let us know~
Until next time,
Be present in the now and declutter a pile in your home~