Feng Shui (pronounced “fung shoy” or “fong shway” depending on region and dialect) is the ancient Oriental art of arranging one’s surroundings in order to harmonize energies related to health, love, luck, and prosperity. In recent years it has experienced a growing following in the Western world, especially as it relates to interior design. Here are a few easy tips to make your home more harmonious and to encourage positive chi (the life-giving force of the universe) :
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1. A grand entry door to your home welcomes prosperity and encourages positive chi to enter the house.
2. Never place family photographs directly facing the front door, the toilet door, the staircase, or in the basement.
3. Fix any plumbing leaks or drips to prevent good luck and prosperity from going down the drain.
4. Change your furniture arrangement periodically to keep energy from stagnating.
5. Place a small fountain, aquarium, or other water feature in the foyer to encourage prosperity and luck.
6. Try not to place a television facing toward the bed, and cover or conceal your bedroom television when it’s not in use.
7. Keep your toilet lid closed when it’s not in use to avoid flushing away prosperity.
8. Clear out the clutter underneath your bed to avoid negative energy accumulating beneath you while you sleep.
9. Sofas and chairs should have high backs and substantial arms and should be positioned so that all occupants can see the door into the room.
10. Hang a wall mirror in the dining room to reflect the food and the happiness of the people enjoying it.
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