Perfect the art of feng shui at home in time for Chinese New Year.
Since 25 percent of Malaysia’s population are of Chinese heritage, the impending Chinese New Year on 28 January is a big event in the calendar. Also known as Spring Festival and Lunar New Year, this year welcomes the tenth zodiac animal, the rooster. Those born in the year in the rooster are known for their organisation at home. So start the new year of with improving the chi (flow of energy) in your home with these simple feng shui techniques.
1. Quieten your front door.
If your front door creaks and groans when you open it, this is believed to be the sound of it crying. It will influence your mood as you enter and leave your home so address these squeaks with some oil to improve this positive energy.
2. Close the bathroom door.
Water is related to wealth so the idea of water being washed away raises concerns as people don’t want their money to be thrown down the drain. So keep the bathroom door closed and even the toilet seat down to reduce the loss of water, but don’t worry, water also comes back as its being drained so not everything is lost.
3. Peer above your kitchen cabinets.
A gap between the top of your wall hung kitchen cabinets and the ceiling is a magnet for stake energy and dust. Good feng shui dictates that there should not be a gap here as chi is not able to escape this space. Fill the space with green plants, any ornaments or lighting that are all able to transform the energy.
4. Place your bed in the commanding position.
By this it is meant that your bed should be facing the door when you lie down. However be careful that your bed is not in line with the door. The position of your bed is particularly important as we spend nearly a third of our lives asleep so this is important time to replenish your energy stores.
5. Avoid a television in your bedroom.
The television’s active energy can disrupt a good night’s sleep so keep your television out of your bedroom. But if you really cannot live without one, then make sure the television is covered to keep the active energy at bay.
6. Keep the eyes to your world clean.
Windows are the eyes to our world so keep them clean in order to help you visualise the world around us. This is a simple tip and will immediately help improve your outlook.