What is feng shui and how to use it in your new home?

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Evelyn Carpenter

Once they have put on their wedding rings, after declaring their vows with emotional phrases of love, the real "happily ever after" adventure begins. A process full of changes and emotions, including adapting to a new living space. However, if they liked choosing the wedding decorations, they will enjoy rearranging the new home much more. How to soak it in pureIn feng shui you will find all the answers.

What is feng shui

Feng shui is an ancient art that seeks to improve environmental conditions through a spatial order of objects, to promote the well-being and harmony of people with their environment. According to this Chinese philosophy, everything in the world is connected by a flow of energy (Chi) that must not be interrupted or hindered, in order for this force to flow through the integration of Yin and Yang. Yang is bright, active and exposed, with the Yang areas of a home being the entrance, kitchen and living room, while Yin is dark, passive and restful, with the bedrooms and bathrooms being the Yin areas of a home.

Therefore, achieving the balance between these poles is the main objective of the practice of feng shui, while its five elements are in harmony: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water How do you apply these principles to your newlywed home? Write down the following tips for when it's time to furnish and decorate.

The entry

This first environment will define the quality of the energy that enters the house, being the door is one of the most important points for feng shui. In order to let only the positive in, leaving out the negative, it is recommended to place near the entrance flowers, family photos, a card holder with beautiful love phrases or anything else that you feel welcomes you when you enter. Also, use a different texture on the floor, for example, a doormat, and add a special scent. Preferably, do not hang a mirror.large one in front of the entrance door, although it is advisable to place one on the side.

On the other hand, the colors derived from orange, such as peach and salmon, are highly recommended for the hall, as well as yellow, if there is little natural light. Be careful! It is important that illuminate your entrance very well A gloomy one cannot attract Chi energy.

The kitchen

As much as the entrance fee, the kitchen also contributes to the promotion of harmony because it Therefore, if you have just bought your new silver rings and you have moved into an empty house, take the opportunity to paint it with colors such as green, yellow, raw or natural tones. And, on the other hand, avoid using too much of the catalytic elements, that is, the color red (from the Fire element) and blue (from the Water element).

Also, to ensure that the food you prepare has optimal energy, the burner burners should not be directly in front of the front door of the kitchen. And you should not cook with your back to the door, although, if there is no other option, a reflective element, such as a steel griddle, would be ideal. On the other hand, the elements associated with thefire (stove, microwave, oven) should be together and those related to water (dishwasher, washing machine), too. If you don't have space to separate them, divide them with wood or pots with soil. For feng shui, the kitchen is also a place of creation and gathering It is therefore recommended to set up a folding table or a stool to encourage meetings.

The bedrooms

These spaces are decisive for health and emotional ties, being the most important of the house for feng shui, since sleeping is more vulnerable to the energies of the environment. Among the rules established by this discipline, the room should be square or rectangular Doors and windows represent Yang, while walls or partitions without windows represent Yin. Therefore, the head of the bed should preferably have a wall or partition without windows behind it, as well as being away from the entrance door.

In addition, it is necessary to avoid ceilings or ceilings that slope over the head of the bed Ideally, there should be no ceiling fans or heavy lamps hanging above it. And when it comes to mirrors, it is best to minimize the number of mirrors in the room to no more than two and that their location is such that they cannot be reflected while resting.

On the contrary, plants are recommended They are indispensable to achieve harmony and repel toxic energy, as well as act as a protective barrier against noise, excessive light and pollution. Place them near a window and make sure they do not contain thorns.

The double room

With just a few days left to exchange your gold rings and move into your new home, it is critical that you pay special attention in your bedroom If you have children, avoid putting pictures of them in the bedroom, as the idea is to turn this space into a nest for romance. Ornaments that you have in groups of three, replace them in pairs, so as not to leave room for intrusion by third parties and to avoid the intrusion of others. favour warm colours that invite you to relax. However, also include more intense tones, such as red or purple, in paintings or pillows that activate the flow of passion.

On the other hand, dimmed lighting and candles are welcome However, plants and flowers should be avoided in the bedroom, as they produce an excess of Yang energy which, according to this philosophy, could encourage infidelity. Fruits should be avoided, especially pomegranate, which symbolizes fertility. The same applies to all bedrooms, avoid mirrors that reflect the bed And if there are beams above it, it is preferable to cover them or move the bed out of the way. Also, the bed should be accessible from both sides to promote equality. Finally, technological devices, such as TV or computer, are contrary to the energy of love and good rest; while, when choosing the sheets, go for pink and green, as they favor the connection as a couple.

The living room

In this area of the house there should be at least two seats or groups of seats -ideally different-, forming a 90º angle, which is the ideal one to favour communication at an affective level. And once they are properly arranged, it is necessary to provide them with an attention-grabbing center, around which the living space is organized. This centerpiece can be defined by flowers, candle arrangements, a rug, a low table, directional lighting or several of these elements combined.

It is also recommended to mount books, souvenirs and personal items that generate points in common, as well as aromatize this space with essences of bergamot or jasmine. Be careful that the decorations that you put should always be in pairs, as in the bedroom, since this number represents the love of the couple. For example, decorate with their wedding glasses, with two equal vases or other figures as long as they are even. And as for the colors, the ones derived from theorange, earthy and warm, stand out among the most appropriate to give warmth to your living room.

You already know! As rigorous as you were in choosing the wedding dress or selecting the wedding decorations, be also when adapting the new home. Be guided by the practice of feng shui and you will notice the results in a short time.

Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.