There is no doubt that our home is the space where we need energy to flow in the best way. That is why you need to know what Feng Shui is, what it is for and how you should apply it in your home.
Feng Shui: an oriental system that allows to harmonize the home taking into account some elements of organization of space and decoration.
If you want to know exactly how to improve the energy in your home easily and cheaply, this guide is all you need.
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what is the Feng shui: most important concepts
Woman synchronizing with feng shui in her home
Feng Shui is an Eastern philosophical system that has studied the flow of energy since ancient times to achieve a conscious occupation of space. Its objective is to generate a positive and harmonious energetic influence so that those who inhabit these spaces feel satisfied and have a better quality of life.
It literally means “wind and water”, since in its beginnings it was a form of knowledge that studied changes in nature, such as those linked to the weather and the stars.
Feng Shui has many edges, and it analyzes in depth how the layout and content of each space we inhabit should be. That is why it is not easy to cover it completely.
But to begin with, you must know three fundamental aspects on which all this feng shui philosophy is based, which is very necessary in the home.
It is chi or vital energy
feng shui statue
For Chinese culture, everything that is part of the physical world is endowed with a “vital energy” called chi or qi.
Its flow is modified according to the layout of space and the orientation of objects, and its main objective is to generate positive energy in our lives.
Chi is divided into two elements, which are also fundamental to understanding Feng Shui:
The ying and yang
Surely you have heard of this concept at some time, but in Feng Shui it takes on a special dimension. First of all, it must be understood that the yin and yang they are opposite but interdependent and complementary elements: if there is one, there is another.
According to the Chinese cosmogony of feng shui, Ying and Yang are present in everything that makes up the Universe, since absolutely everything has a face and a reverse.
In the case of chi, then, it also has two faces, one positive and one negative. The idea of Feng Shui is to highlight the “chi good”above the bad.
Chi is considered good when it flows smoothly. It brings good luck, happiness and prosperity.
In feng shui, meanwhile, bad chi brings bad luck and financial difficulties if it stagnates or moves so quickly that it fades immediately.
The map bagua
feng shui symbol
The bagua map is an 8-sided feng shui drawing, which indicates the correspondence between the cardinal points and the different circuits through which the energy moves.
In Chinese bagua means “eight trigrams, and each of them corresponds to a series of elements: an orientation, a part of nature, a part of our body, a family member, etc.
In interior design, the most important thing is to know which direction of the house or space is related to which type of energy, namely:
1. North: career, work and life. Flowing water. Kidney, bones, vulva and ear.
two. Northeast: self-knowledge, intellect, connections. Earth, globe. Stomach, chest, hands.
3. East: ancestors, family, health. Woods, plants. Ligaments, legs, feet.
Four. Southeast: finances, fortune, prosperity. Wood and water sources. Bones, hip.
5. South: prestige, reputation, recognition. Fire. Heart, arteries, eyes.
6. Southwest: relationships, love Land. Chest, stomach, internal organs.
7. West: creativity, children, money. Metal. Nose, hair, mouth.
8. Northwest: trips, friends, benefactors. Metal. Lungs, skin, head.
If we take into account the floor plan of a house, the bagua map would look something like this:
10 general elements of Feng Shui
Taking into account the above, the important thing for Feng Shui is to harmonize the elements of the home and spaces in such a way as to allow the chi to flow freely, and good chi is accumulated, instead of bad.
To achieve this, Feng Shui uses different elements that, if you know how to take advantage of, can completely change the energy of your home.
1. The light
Sunlight is the natural generator of energy, and the most powerful. Therefore, the first vital point if you want your home or space to be full of good energy is to allow sunlight to enter.
For times when you want or need artificial lighting, it’s best to use candles in warm, bright colors like orange and yellow.
Above all, it is essential to avoid dark and enclosed spaces, because energy does not flow correctly in them.
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2. The colors
In Feng Shui colors are related to the five elements of nature. These are indispensable in Chinese cosmogony to make energy flow.
Therefore, knowing how to use them correctly is vital for chi to flow freely through your spaces.
Blue is a color that symbolizes peace, neatness and that is directly related to the water element in feng shui.
It is a color that favors rest, also introspection, thought and inner tranquility. Therefore, it is an ideal color to implement in bedrooms.
It pairs well with white, which will help bring out the details. Although black is another color that is directly related to water, so there may also be details in this color.
Decoration to harmonize feng shui in the home
Red within Feng Shui is related to the fire element. symbolizes the passion, also with joy and fun. Red and other colors associated with fire (such as purple and orange) are perfect for the living room, or a game room in the home.
They are not recommended colors for people who have stress or anxiety problems, because they intensify those feelings.
Instead, those who tend to have depressive moods should take advantage of these colors. They can even put some red details inside the room.
In feng shui, natural tones such as wood or beige are linked to the earth element. Since this element symbolizes the balance and security. They also give a feeling of comfort and coziness.
The colors in this range are perfect for spaces where you can share a moment of relaxation and feel comfortable. If it is complemented with a warm light, much better.
White is a color that is directly related to metal in feng shui, just like the colors gold, silver, and gray. And the metal is related to the strength, endurance and also individuality.
Therefore, the excess of white can lead to a certain distance. It is better not to abuse it. The ideal thing for studies or the office that you have at home because it also encourages creativity.
Within feng shui, the color green and its derivatives are related to the wood element, and this in turn with nature and abundance. In addition, it has the special virtue of promoting the vitality, tranquility and rest your eyes.
Green and its shades are ideal for a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom or a children’s room.
3. Ornaments
Ornaments to synchronize Feng Shui in the home
For feng shui decoration is important in the home. The decorations you choose should be cheerful and not convey any negative feelings. Avoid collecting antiques, as they carry the energy history of the people who have owned them and the places they have been.
On the other hand, it is important that the decoration is not excessive. Choose few objects, those that you really like or have functionality. The larger the environment is perceived, the more room the energy will have to flow easily.
Finally, according to Feng Shui everything that has pronounced points cuts the energy. So it is recommended that there be no spikes in sight in the house. The ornaments, therefore, will be more functional to the flow of energy if they are rounded.
4. Corridors
The hallways of your home should be easy to navigate and free of major obstacles for energy to flow freely.
So, under no point of view, the corridors should have furniture that intercepts the passage.
5. Order
Clutter is never good for the home. In addition to making your house look unkempt, it also impedes the free flow of energy. Feng Shui is clear with this: a tidy house is a house with good energy.
So you know, keep a tidy and well decorated house and you will have a house full of energy.
Woman synchronizing Feng Shui
6. Plants
There are many reasons why you should have plants inside the house, according to Feng Shui. Among them, these 3 are especially important to keep in mind:
- Balance the five elements
Within Chinese philosophy, from which Feng Shui emerges, the five elements that move the world are also considered of vital importance: wood, fire, earth, metal, water. It is understood that these five elements are part of the process of nature, and are linked to the seasons or all natural cycles.
Plants belong to the wood element, and are a good way to balance the elements harmoniously.
for feng shui flowers are given as a symbol of love. In general, they are always associated with beautiful and noble feelings, and that has to do with all their qualities.
If you are in a relationship, you can put a few flowering plants in your room to increase the energy of love and sexuality.
For singles, there is another way to attract love using flowers and Feng Shui: placing them in the “Peach Blossom Area”. It is a certain place in the house that, according to this Chinese art, helps to attract love.
To know where this space is located within your home, you must check your Chinese horoscope and a Feng Shui chart.
- Increase learning ability
Feng Shui Increases Learning Ability
According to feng shui, placing plants inside the home can help you increase your concentration and improve your learning. For this purpose, bamboo is the most recommended plant.
In addition to being an aesthetic and elegant plant, bamboo is considered a source of prosperity and energy for the home. Its aesthetic qualities and its nobility when caring for it favors stress reduction, and for this reason it is ideal for studying.
Of course: you should not keep the wilted or dry ones.
Even if you feel sorry, doing it will only attract bad energies. If they have shriveled, let them go and replace them with a new one.
7. Sounds
Music, especially instrumental music and mantras, will allow you to fill your home with positive and harmonic energy. One of the Feng Shui tips is to add quartz, cane or metal mobiles that produce a pleasant sound with the passage of air.
8. Doors and windows
In feng shui, energy always enters through the front door. Therefore, it is a terrible mistake to have more than one front door.
Windows help the flow of energy, as long as they are clean and let in light. The only problem is that sometimes chi can “leak” by them. To avoid this, put curtains on your windows.
9. Flats
Perhaps you have run out of mosaics, or it just seems like a good idea to make a design on the floor of your room, and you have decided to divide the floor in two. But doing so interrupts the flow of energy, and is not recommended according to Feng Shui.
If you want the energy to move freely through the house, the ideal is for the floor to be even.
10. Objects you shouldn’t have
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