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Is your Water Feature Working For You or Against You? Harnessing the Power of Water in Feng Shui

Water is a powerful element in Feng Shui, capable of either enhancing or disrupting the energy in your home. Properly utilizing water according to Feng Shui principles can significantly boost wealth and prosperity, while incorrect placement can have the opposite effects. Let’s explore how to ensure water is working for you, not against you, in your home.

The Role of Water in Feng Shui

In Classical Feng Shui, the water element is strategically added based on flying stars calculations to enhance specific sectors of your home, such as wealth and prosperity. The placement of water, whether inside or outside, is determined by factors like the compass direction, the year your house was built and the current year. Ideal locations for water vary for each home and must be carefully assessed to avoid negative impacts.

The Dangers of Misplaced Water

When water is placed in an unsuitable direction, it can be counterproductive. For instance, if water is placed where the fire element is needed, it can create imbalances and cause significant issues. An example from my practice illustrates this perfectly.

A Case Study: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

I had a client building a beautiful home overlooking the ocean. She planned to add a pool at the front of the house. However, my assessment revealed that her house did not require additional water at the front, it was the opposite. Excessive water energy in this area could negatively impact the occupants’ health and emotional state, leading to feelings of depression, lethargy, indecisiveness, and low energy.

To prevent this costly mistake, I recommended placing the pool on the side of the home instead. Additionally, I created a grid of crystals in the ground to form a barrier between the pool and the house. We also incorporated the earth element through landscaping at the front, ensuring the ocean’s water energy would be absorbed and not affect the home negatively.

The Result

This careful planning saved my client time and money and ensured their home would radiate positive energy for years to come. By properly balancing the elements, we maintained the aesthetic and overall design of their dream home while mitigating potential negative effects.

Recommendations for Homeowners

If you have a large pool or water feature at the front or back of your home, it’s crucial to evaluate its impact on your home’s energy. Corrections and adjustments can be made based on a thorough Feng Shui assessment. If you’re considering installing a pool or an outdoor water fountain, consulting a Classical Feng Shui Master can help avoid any negative energy associated with the water element.

Water is a potent element in Feng Shui that must be handled with care. Ensuring it is placed correctly can enhance your home’s positive energy and contribute to the well-being of its occupants. If you’re planning any water features or already have them, seeking professional guidance will help you harness the power of water to benefit your home and family.

Proper Feng Shui can transform your living space, creating harmony and prosperity. Don’t let water work against you—embrace the wisdom of Classical Feng Shui to make water your ally.

How to enhance the Energy in Your Home using Feng Shui: Windows

In Classical Feng Shui, much emphasis is placed on ensuring an abundance of fresh energy flows through the home. However, there are decorating mistakes that can negatively affect this energy flow, ultimately reducing the effectiveness of Feng Shui. In this post, I’ll show you five things you can do to enhance the flow of positive energy into your home.

 

The Importance of Natural Light and Fresh Energy

Natural light and fresh energy play a significant role in Classical Feng Shui. They are ready to empower and serve us, having a positive effect on our mood and overall health. Yet, in many homes, I often notice that the curtains or blinds are kept closed therefore, hindering the flow of positive energy into the home.

Why Curtains and Blinds Stay Closed

I understand that sometimes curtains and blinds remain closed due to neighbouring homes being too close or because many rooms in our homes, such as formal living rooms, dining rooms, guest bedrooms, or basements, are not frequently used. While this might seem practical, it blocks the beneficial energy that Feng Shui aims to harness.

Five Tips to Enhance the Energy Flow through your Windows

While opening your curtains or blinds is a good start, here are five additional steps to ensure energy flows freely into your home based on the principles of Classical Feng Shui:

  1. Choose the Right Window Coverings Select window covering styles, materials, colours, and designs that not only serve the window type best but also reflect your personal preferences.
  2. Ease of Use Ensure that your window shades or curtains are easy to open and close. Struggling with them is a sign of negative energy. If privacy is an issue, opt for sheer drapes or blinds that create a filter while still allowing natural light to enter.
  3. Keep Windows Clean Maintain clean windows and glass doors, and ensure the view outside is pleasant. Remove any clutter or unused items from your backyard or the side of the house.
  4. Morning Ritual Make it a daily ritual to open your blinds and window coverings each morning with the intention of inviting in positive energy. This simple act sets the tone for the day and provides an opportunity to connect with the universe and express gratitude for the blessings and the gift of another day.
  5. Fresh Air When weather permits, open your windows as much as possible to allow a flow of fresh air. This invites positive energy and creates a smooth flow, contributing to positive thinking and motivation while removing any stagnant energy from your space.

A woman is opening the blinds

By following these tips, you can ensure that your window coverings do not block positive energy from entering and flowing through your home. Embracing these Feng Shui principles will help you create a more harmonious and energized living environment. What can you do today to enhance the energy flow in your home? Try these simple steps and feel the difference!

Implement these strategies and witness how the power of Classical Feng Shui transforms your living space into a sanctuary of positive energy and well-being.

My Process to Bring Positive Energy Into Your Home with Classical Feng Shui

Have you ever wondered how Classical Feng Shui can transform your life? If you’re curious about how this ancient practice can bring harmony and positive energy into your home, you’re in the right place. Here’s a glimpse into what it looks like to work with me, Meena, a Classical Feng Shui Master. Let’s dive into the process of unlocking the power of Feng Shui in your life.

The Discovery Call

Our journey together begins with a complimentary discovery call. This initial conversation is all about understanding your awareness and experiences of Feng Shui. I ask you to share any concerns or specific issues that led you to seek out my services. This helps me tailor my approach to your unique needs.

During this call, I also provide an overview of Classical Feng Shui, explaining its origins in China over 5,000 years ago and its precise application to homes and businesses. Factors such as the compass degree of energy entry, the year the roof was constructed, and the home’s square footage are all taken into account to create a personalized Feng Shui analysis.

My Unique Approach

I believe in combining spirituality and intention setting with Classical Feng Shui. My advanced certification from China sets me apart from other Consultants, and I share my personal experiences to illustrate how this integration can enhance your Feng Shui experience.

Understanding Your Unique Needs

Classical Feng Shui offers remedies for almost everything, tailored to your specific situation. After our discovery call, when you’re ready to book a consultation, you can choose between an in-person or virtual session. Regardless of the format, I will send you a detailed online questionnaire. This questionnaire covers all nine life areas in Feng Shui, including Love and Relationships, Health, Wealth, Career, and more. Your responses will provide deeper insights into your needs and goals.

Behind the Scenes: The Analysis

The magic continues behind the scenes in my office. Using my Feng Shui compass, your completed questionnaire, and the floor plan of your home, I conduct a thorough analysis. This meticulous study forms the basis for the remedies and recommendations I will provide.

Delivery and Implementation

When the analysis is complete, it’s time for the delivery of your personalized Feng Shui plan. If you opt for an in-person consultation, I arrive with a binder containing a colour-coded floor plan of your home, marked with remedies for each of the nine life areas. We review everything on paper before conducting a walk-through of your entire space, including outdoor areas, the garage, and the basement. I offer recommendations on where to place the remedies and suggest adjustments to enhance the flow of positive chi energy. This can include changes to sharp objects, furniture placement, colours, artwork, room layout, and more based on your current décor and belongings.

Meena with notebook and laptop

For virtual consultations, the process is just as thorough. We conduct the review over Zoom, and many of my virtual clients have noted that I seem to know their home better than they do!

Transformation and Beyond

And now the real fun begins! My mission is to shift the energy in spaces, one home at a time. It’s my honour to guide you through this transformative process. I look forward to helping you harness the power of Classical Feng Shui to create a harmonious and prosperous environment.

Classical Feng Shui is more than just an ancient practice; it’s a pathway to transforming your life and home. By working with me, you’ll embark on a journey of discovery, analysis, and implementation that brings positive energy and harmony to your space. Whether you choose an in-person or virtual consultation, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life through the power of Feng Shui.

Ready to unlock the potential of your home? Let’s get started on this exciting journey together!

8 Feng Shui Tips for Better Sleep

There are many ways to prosper with Feng Shui and we often turn to this ancient practice to achieve success in Business, Relationships and Health. In my blog this month, I want to talk about 8 Feng Shui tips for better sleep. These simple recommendations can help you achieve more restful and restorative sleep while also promoting balance, harmony, and prosperity in your life.

Choosing your Headboard

Security, support, and grounding are all Feng Shui elements that the right headboard can provide. Choosing a Feng Shui headboard helps to Manifest the right Energy while you’re sleeping. I always recommend a solid wood headboard with smooth edges rather than sharp and pointy. Sharp surfaces can direct negative Chi toward you while you sleep. Avoid a Metal headboard for its heavy and piercing Energy and avoid Glass for its fragile Energy.

Feng Shui Bed Position

One of the most important Feng Shui principles for better sleep is having your bed in the “command position.” This means your bed is in a position where you can see your door but not directly in line with Chi coming through the door. The Feng Shui command position enhances Positive Energy and promotes success. I recommend positioning the bed centered on a solid wall and never tucked in a corner.

Embrace Restfulness

To implement Feng Shui for better sleep, you must embrace your bedroom as a space for rest. TV’s are for an entertainment space, desks belong in an office, and treadmills should be found in a dedicated exercise space. You can create a Feng Shui Intention for sleep by eliminating distractions in your bedroom.

Choosing your Colours

Bedroom colours can have a powerful impact on your sleep. Feng Shui colours for bedrooms are always calming colours.  Soft, natural colours such as off-white, light brown, or clay yellow for bed sheets promote grounding Energy and peaceful sleep.  Bright colours can be too stimulating. In considering my own bedroom Feng Shui, I avoid reds that can bring up intense fiery Energy or blues that can stimulate waves of emotional Energy.

Harnessing Feng Shui Crystals

Amethyst is a powerful Feng Shui Crystal known for its soothing Energy. Amethyst brings peace to your mind and is a great choice addition to your bedroom for a harmonious sleep. To ease restlessness, I recommend placing Amethyst on your nightstand; or for deeper and more energizing sleep, you can place a small Amethyst under your pillow.

Avoid Mirrors

Feng Shui bedroom mirrors can reflect Energy around the bedroom while you’re sleeping, creating restlessness and even worry. In Classical Feng Shui, we do not endorse mirrors in the bedroom where you can either see yourself when in bed or get in and out of the bed. If you’re having difficulty sleeping or wake up tired, I recommend reconsidering mirrors in your bedroom altogether or keeping them covered while sleeping. While Feng Shui mirrors can be associated with luck and prosperity, they can create clashing and conflicting Energy in the bedroom.

Maintaining Positive Chi

One valuable Feng Shui principle for better sleep that helps you to keep the positive Chi from escaping your bedroom…If you have an ensuite bathroom or there is a bathroom near your bedroom, it’s always a good Feng Shui practice to keep the toilet seat down and the door closed so that Chi doesn’t escape down your drains.

Feng Shui Plants for a good night’s Sleep

The topic of Feng Shui plants for the bedroom is a debated topic among Feng Shui experts. In my experience, plants are always a welcome addition to your Home and your bedroom when chosen carefully. Snake plants filter indoor air and are one of the few plants that convert carbon dioxide into oxygen at night. Bamboo (one or three stalks) in the bedroom can bring balance and harmony to your life and relationships.

If you have more questions about Feng Shui for better sleep, I provide Residential Feng Shui Consultations to help you transform and optimize the Energy in your Home and your life.

Feng Shui Tips for Moving into your Newly Constructed Home

Moving into a newly constructed Home can be an exciting time in life.  You’re taking possession of a brand new Home and you have an unparalleled opportunity to make that Home your own.  From the earliest design phases to your final move in date, there are some Feng Shui basics for your Home that can help you cultivate powerful, positive energy that ultimately brings you and your family peace and prosperity.  Understanding Feng Shui and applying some simple tips can ensure that your Home is not just cozy and comfortable but also promotes free-flowing and energizing Chi.  Let’s take a closer look at Feng Shui to move into a new Home.

Whether you are considering exterior paint colours, landscaping, or other design elements, a Feng Shui Home study can be a great place to start.  As a Classical Feng Shui Consultant, I can provide a full-scale review of your Home (inside and out) to help you make decisions that invite healing energy into your Home while preventing heavy energy from entering.  Some of the key principles of house moving Feng Shui can be easily applied when you have built a new Home because you have total control over your Home’s construction and design.  So with that in mind, it is important to consider every detail of construction including landscaping, yard elements, and entryway design.

Easy Feng Shui Landscaping Tips

Plants are an important tool in Feng Shui, so you should not be surprised to learn that landscaping can have a big impact on your new Home Feng Shui.  When choosing plants for your yard, I always recommend that you plant small shrubs around your walkway.  Be mindful of the “power of 2s” and avoid having a single overwhelming plant or a single-potted plant at your entrance.  Create balance and promote Chi flow by pairing plants.  Also, a good Feng Shui tip is to plant shrubs that are green year round but be careful not to let them get overgrown and block your entryway or walkway.

Feng Shui Entrance Tips

According to Feng Shui Home design principles, you should carefully consider your walkway and entryway to your Home.  For example, it is not suggested to create a straight line to your front door; instead, Feng Shui Home Construction experts recommend a meandering walkway that is clear of clutter or obstacles.  Your front door should be easily visible from the street; and according to Feng Shui practice, it is also important that your house numbers are visible so you can easily invite positive energy into your Home to allow it to circulate.  Outside lighting is also important and should be balanced so that your entry is clearly illuminated, house numbers are visible, and energy moves easily. 

Exterior Home Feng Shui Elements

There are also Feng Shui Home ideas that can guide you when making decisions about the exterior element of your Home. I always recommend that homeowners consult with their Feng Shui expert to determine the ideal colour for their Home or front door. Depending on the direction your house is facing and that of the back of your house, you should choose your exterior element wisely. Grey or white colour represent metal, but there are also colours that reflect the other Feng Shui elements: fire, water, and wood. As an example, if your Feng Shui Consultant recommends the water element then outdoor features of the back, front, and sides of your house should incorporate blue and black colours – this may include colours of the lawn furniture, planters or the colour of the outdoor decor.

Indoor Feng Shui Tips

Finally, there are many ways Feng Shui can help inside your Home as well. In previous blogs, you may have learned that Feng Shui Experts recommend avoiding plants with sharp edges, but these recommendations include décor elements as well. For example, avoid tables and other furniture that have sharp corners as these may pierce the energy in your Home. Use mats in bathrooms, front entrances, and kitchens, but choose mats that represent Feng Shui grounding colours such as off-white, beige, light brown, or clay. When choosing an outdoor mat, avoid made with coir – a hay-like fibre that breaks down over time and can also fracture the qi entering your Home.

Feng Shui for your Home is a great way to create a warm, personal energy that serves you and your family today and for years to come.  But, I know there are many factors to consider when moving into a new Home which is why you may want to work with a Classical Feng Shui Master.  I have extensive Feng Shui training and I can give you personalized advice on how to prepare your new Home for joy and prosperity. Click here to book a complimentary Discovery Call.