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    Feng shui (/ ˈ f ʌ ŋ ˌ ʃ uː i / or / ˌ f ʌ ŋ ˈ ʃ w eɪ /), sometimes called Chinese geomancy, is a traditional practice that originated in Ancient China and claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. The term feng shui means, literally, "wind-water" (i.e., fluid).

  2. Mar 4, 2024 · The five elements of feng shuiearth, metal, water, wood, and firecome from the Taoist tradition. The elements are interrelated life phases that work together to create a complete system. Typically, when you feng shui your home, you balance these five elements.

    • Never Hang Mirrors Across from the Front Door. The reason? Any good energy that comes across your threshold will immediately get bounced back outside. “While it is true that mirrors reflect energy away, they also expand, move and pull energy.
    • Never Put a Bedroom Over a Garage. Garages have heavy, chaotic energies. And that is the last thing you want to feel when it comes to rest. “In feng shui, a garage is beneficial because it represents bringing resources into the home, but it is not ideal to have a bedroom over a garage.
    • Treat Your Stove Like Your Most Prized Possession. Stoves are money makers in feng shui—they bring good fortune and attract abundance. “The stove is super important and represents household wealth,” Morris explains.
    • Ban Electronics in the Bedroom. Electronics prime the brain to buzz. Plus, actually think about what it is that you last read or watched. (You do not want your boss’s manic demands infiltrating your dreams.)
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    • What exactly is feng shui? It's a practice based on the idea that our homes are a mirror of what's happening inside us, says Brophy. The purpose of feng shui is to get your environment in alignment with who you are and where you want to go—to harmonize your energy with your home's energy.
    • On Seating, Shapes, and Spatial Relations. Where should the sofa be? Against a solid wall—ideally, the wall farthest from the entry—with a clear view of the door.
    • On Windows, Color, and Clutter. Do you have to cover the living room windows? That's up to you. Some people love looking outside and seeing life go by; others feel invaded.
    • On Dining Room Tables, Chandeliers, and More. What are some common feng shui issues? Having a dinky table in a cavernous space. Or too big a table in a tiny space, so once guests are seated, they feel locked in.
  3. Oct 20, 2023 · Feng shui is all about designing the details of your environment to help you feel happier and better supported in your life. In practice, feng shui can look like painting your bedroom a soothing color to promote relaxation or clearing out dead houseplants to remove stagnant energy in your space.

  4. Sep 18, 2017 · Learn the basics of feng shui, an ancient Chinese practice that helps align your energies with your surroundings. Find out how to balance the five elements, yin and yang, and the Bagua map in your apartment.

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