When your goal is to balance your living environment with Feng Shui, the most important thing to understand is that every single object in your room is equipped with its own energy.
The Taoist belief that inspires Feng Shui is that all of this energy including your personal energy work together to create a constant flow of chi.
The idea is to create a perfect harmony between you and your living environment.
Feng Shui improves chi by working with five elements being fire, earth, metal, water and wood and all objects fall into these categories.
By placing furniture, mirrors, art, etc.
, in the proper place, you can enliven your health, attract wealth, change your luck and even improve your love life.
Front Door The main door in your home is a key place where chi flows so balancing your living environment should begin at the place where you first enter to come home.
While it may seem foolish to clean your door or take into consideration its size, it is actually important.
The door should fit the size of the home and be well-maintained.
If you have paint chipping or muddy dog paws all over it, the energy is disturbed and it is not inviting, especially for guests.
The entry way to your home should be free of obstruction.
This means that a mountain of shoes, book bags and briefcases do not belong here.
As your guests arrive in your home, their energy should feel invited, not crammed.
It is a good idea to place a wind chime near your front door as this allows the transition into a tranquil place from the outside world.
Hallways These can be tricky areas in your home to balance.
Hallways are essentially roads for chi to flow through.
They should be free of clutter and well lit.
If your home has a very dark, long hallway, a light should be burning at all times so your energy always feels welcome as it approaches.
Chi can easily be achieved with bright walls, mirrors and green leafy plants..
Kitchen Your kitchen is essentially the center for prosperity and good health in your home.
Stoves should be clean as they represent wealth and allow money to freely enter and clean windows, fans and bright lights encourage chi to move freely.
Keep your kitchen free of clutter and clean.
Never hang sharp utensils or knives as they can cut chi, these objects should be tucked away so they don't disturb the flow of the room.
If you have a bathroom connecting to your kitchen, the door should always remain shut.
Living Room The room should immediately allow you to feel relaxed and invited.
Sofas need the support of a wall and furnishings should not cramp the space.
Take a look around and notice how many sharp lines you have from shelving, tables and your television, now opt for softer and rounder seating choices to balance this.
Bean bean chairs are very popular with Feng Shui.
If you have a smaller room, a mirror will help magnify chi and window coverings will help to keep energy from escaping.
Bedroom This important room affects your health, prosperity and relationships.
The head of the bed has to be supported against a wall and it should never be directly in line with the door.
Your bed must never be under beams because the weight they carry can drain energy and cause headaches.
Chi should be able to flow under your bed and lamps should be used instead of harsh overhead lighting.