2023-10-08 13:00:47
Have you ever noticed how people use architectural or domestic terms to describe problems in their lives? “I’m hitting a wall. » “I am exhausted all the time (in the well)”. “I feel like I’m backed into a corner. » The way we talk about our lives is often very easily described with nouns that directly correspond to our environment. How you perceive your environment can determine how you think and behave in life. And that’s where the feng shui comes into play, as a tool to help you design a space in which you feel good, powerful and supported in your health and wellness goals.
Rooted in ancient Chinese culture, specifically Taoism, feng shui is the arrangement of buildings and objects and the organization of space in a room to create harmony and balance.
And balance and energy are important in current feng shui practicesa more modern interpretation of this approach involves using objects, colors, or placements to reprogram your mind to align with a healthier state.
Here are some tips to learn more about creating a home space that you feel truly comfortable in.
What are the main principles of Feng Shui?
Feng shui is expressed through metaphors. As you learn feng shui, you will likely encounter many of these phrases and symbols. Consider this as a introduction to these concepts for beginners.
Yin and yang energies
This is the Chinese philosophy that there are opposing and complementary energies. For example, feminine and masculine, darkness and light, or cold and heat. You need both in a room to create balance.
The 5 elements
Wood, fire, earth, metal and water are the basic energetic categories of feng shui. Each element affects how you feel in the space. Objects and features in the room can belong to one or more element categories.
The bagua map
Bagua (derived from the Mandarin 八卦, or bāguà) means “eight zones”. In general, feng shui practitioners will usually divide the room into nine zones. Experts overlay the bagua map, or compass, in a grid shape over a floor plan or room in your home as a guide for planning your space. Each zone corresponds to certain life experiences, such as career, health and family, as well as shapes, elements and colors to favor in each of them.
Colors
The bagua map can help you determine what colors to use in a space. For example, the area “wealth and abundance” of your home (maybe your home office?) might include purple, green, and some blues, as these colors are traditionally linked to the energy of prosperity.
The position of command
This is one of the most fundamental principles. You can use it to decide where to place your desk, bed, or chairs in a room. Your office should have a clear view of the room’s front door, if possible. Having a wall free of furniture and directly behind you when you work is another advantage. This wall represents a mountain that supports your back and gives you confidence when making business decisions.
Mirrors
You can use mirrors strategically when you might not otherwise follow feng shui principles. For example, if you have to set up your office with your back to the door, you can use a mirror that offers a view behind you, in order to “watch your back”.
There are certain places where you may not want to place a mirror. Mirrors mean water, so be careful where you place them. For example, a mirror above your bed or hanging above nose level is not appropriate because you want to “keep your head above water.” This metaphor refers to avoiding debt or losing money on your home. Poor mirror placement can also make it more difficult to get up in the morning.
That said, expert advice on mirror placement may vary from person to person.
Here are some tips to start applying feng shui principles in certain rooms.
Bedroom
The bedroom has two functions: sleep, and passion or relationship building. To this end, remove exercise equipment, ironing boards and hobby equipment (such as sewing kits or musical instruments) from your room. Additionally, no one’s eyes should be in the bedroom except those of the people sleeping there. Remove anything that might represent an eye (like a sculpture or photos of your family) from the room.
Salon
A position facing a door or entrance is considered a position of power (or command), and you should arrange furniture in this position. This means that you must place the chairs so that their backs (and yours) be against a solid wall, not in the middle of the room. You should be able to see who is entering, but should not be directly in line with the door.
Cuisine
Decluttering is important in feng shui, and this applies to every room in your home. The kitchen is a good place to start. Start by eliminating expired or unused items from your pantry and refrigerator, and get rid of used devices and tools unique ones that you never cook with. Space is synonymous with opportunity. By getting rid of certain things, you open the way for other things to come into your life.
Bathroom
If your bathroom shares a wall with the head of your bed, place a mirror on that bathroom wall, facing outwards, to “push back” the “drain” energy created by the plumbing. In the bathroom itself, make sure the place is relaxing and pleasant to live in. You can achieve this in any way that suits you, whether that’s with soft towels, a pretty candle, or a relaxing paint color.
Home office
First, try to place your desk in a dominant position. Next, look at what you have hanging on the walls. If the artwork or photos have water features and the water line is higher than your nose, you may feel like you are “underwater”, drowning in your responsibilities or to be chaotic and disorganized. Place water pictures the way they are found in nature. Normally we don’t live below the water. Hang them lower than the level of your nose.
Common questions and answers about Feng-shui
What does the term “feng shui” mean?
Feng shui literally means “the way of wind and water”: “feng” means “wind” and “shui” means “water”. Feng shui can refer to the art of placing objects in a room, but you can also say
What are the theoretical health benefits of feng shui?
According to feng shui experts, feng shui can help you create a space in which you feel good, and peace of mind or resulting sense of order can promote well-being psychological. Research is needed to assess the possible health benefits.
What are the five elements of feng shui?
The five elements of feng shui are wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The balance between these elements is believed to improve the energy and harmony of a room.
Where should you place a bed for good feng shui?
Place your bed in a dominant position. You should be able to see the door when you are in bed, without being directly in line with it. Be sure to use a headboard, which will give a feeling of support, ideally on a wall and not directly under windows.
What is a bagua card in feng shui?
The bagua map describes the “eight zones”. Feng shui experts can overlay the grid-shaped map on a floor plan or room in your home to serve as a compass, or guide, for the layout of your space. Each zone corresponds to certain life experiences, such as career, health and family, as well as the shapes, elements and colors to favor in each of them.
Ultimately, this can help you align your thoughts and actions in healthier ways. Transforming the energy of a room can therefore change or reverse your internal energy, help you see life differently and bring you benefits such as feelings of security, of calm, peace, support and more power or control in your life. Home should be a place of healing. It must be a place where you enter and where you feel welcomed. People who follow the principles of feng shui attest to creating this welcoming energy in their home, which, in turn, is believed to promote their emotional well-being. Overall, the goal of feng shui is to design an environment that promotes psychological well-being.
In summary
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that has modern applications. It is used today to help people design spaces that promote feelings of comfort and security. Many people, including feng shui experts, tout the anecdotal benefits of using this practice to guide the design of living spaces. Currently, there is a notable lack of high-quality published studies on specific health benefits.
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