{"id":8268,"date":"2024-07-27T04:44:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T08:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-to-feng-shui-your-home-for-peace-abundance\/"},"modified":"2024-07-27T04:44:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T08:44:27","slug":"how-to-feng-shui-your-home-for-peace-abundance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/how-to-feng-shui-your-home-for-peace-abundance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Feng Shui Your Home for Peace &#038; Abundance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>There are some spaces you walk into and you feel as if you\u2019re \u201chome.\u201d (Think the warm house in <em>The Family Stone<\/em>.) Then, there are some spaces you walk into and you feel such unease, you want to immediately run away. (Think the creepy Neibolt house in Stephen King\u2019s <em>It<\/em>.)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You may not realize it, but one house has something that the other house doesn\u2019t\u2014and that\u2019s feng shui.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It may not have been intentional, but the use of this ancient Chinese practice allows for the flow of <em>qi<\/em>, also known as life force. And when there are no blockages of <em>qi<\/em> (or \u201cchi\u201d), then the space feels warm, welcoming, and wonderful.<\/p>\n<p>So if you have the desire to have such a calm, Zen space (rather than one that scares the bejeezus out of you), then feng shui it up.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-feng-shui-and-what-does-it-mean\">What is feng shui, and what does it mean?<\/h2>\n<p>This particular holistic practice focuses on harmonizing a person with their surrounding environment. As a matter of fact, the \u201cfeng shui\u201d meaning derives from two words\u2014<em>feng<\/em> meaning \u201cwind\u201d and <em>shui<\/em> meaning \u201cwater.\u201d (Pretty apt considering these two elements are known for their flow.)<\/p>\n<p>Feng shui is literally an energy system. It\u2019s an energy system that affects you constantly, and it is because it\u2019s your home. It\u2019s where you live, where you sleep, and when you work.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Marie Diamond, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s Feng Shui for Life Quest<\/p>\n<p>The thing is, where you live, sleep, and work impacts the four major areas of your life\u2014success, relationships, health, and spiritual growth, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/marie-diamond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Marie Diamond<\/strong><\/a>, a feng shui master and the trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Feng Shui for Life<\/em> Quest.<\/p>\n<p>So manipulating your space with the proper placement of physical elements can promote more positive energy flow. This can, then, lead to incredible benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improved well-being,<\/li>\n<li>Greater focus and productivity,<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced relationships, and<\/li>\n<li>Increased prosperity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Though there are people out there who consider this practice pseudoscience, there is research that has shown how advantageous feng shui can be. For instance, one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0360132321003966\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> found that their subjects had better heart rate variability and mood when they were exposed to interior designs using feng shui.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>All the images, the colors, your furniture, the positioning of yourself in that space affect your mindset<\/em>,\u201d says Marie. And manipulating them so that there\u2019s a better <em>qi<\/em> flow can help bring you from the beta state (where your mind is highly active) into the alpha state (where your mind is relaxed, calm, and meditative).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-history\">The history<\/h3>\n<p>Feng shui was developed over thousands of years through careful experimentation and observation. It came about as a way to balance physical environments, promote harmony, instill a sense of well-being, and improve every aspect of your life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Historically, feng shui was one of the five Chinese metaphysical arts classified as physiognomy, which involves the observation of appearances through formulas and calculations. Its purpose was to favorably align or position buildings, structures, and spaces influenced by heavenly time and earthly space.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>The original Feng shui masters<\/em>,\u201d Marie explains, \u201c<em>they were looking for the place where the wind and the water were positive for somebody to build a building<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, today, the concept of feng shui is more contemporary and practical. The approach is to simply arrange objects within a particular environment to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/remove-negative-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remove negative energy<\/a> and promote harmony, balance, and good <em>qi<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contemporary-feng-shui\">Contemporary feng shui<\/h3>\n<p>Contemporary feng shui grew from two very different but authentic schools: the form school and the compass school. Here\u2019s a closer look at both:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-form-school\">The form school<\/h4>\n<p>An older and more traditional approach, the form school analyzes the shape of the environment, the land, and the flow of wind and water to find a place with ideal <em>qi<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>It takes into consideration:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yin-yang concept,<\/li>\n<li>The five celestial animals (phoenix, green dragon, white tiger, black turtle, and yellow snake),<\/li>\n<li>The five elements (wood, fire, earth, water, and metal), and<\/li>\n<li>Important events, such as the birth of a certain space or structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In today\u2019s world, form school feng shui can be used in urban planning, architecture, interior design, and real estate. You can use it to find the optimal placement and design of buildings, homes, and landscapes so that there is harmony and well-being.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-compass-school\">The compass school<\/h4>\n<p>As the name suggests, this approach uses a compass to show which direction is most favorable to maximize positive energy flow.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s not just any compass; it\u2019s called luopan, and it\u2019s used to determine the precise orientation of a building or space. This compass includes numerous rings that provide the exact directions of the building or space.<\/p>\n<p>Once that\u2019s known, it\u2019s time to bring out the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/feng-shui-bagua-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bagua map<\/a>. Once it\u2019s laid over the floor plan of the building or space, you can see which areas correspond to which specific life aspects.<\/p>\n<p>To take it a step further, the Flying Stars system is used. This analyzes how the energies in each area of the bagua map change over time, and from there, you can see how to make the appropriate adjustments so that you can continually optimize the flow of positive energy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"feng shui bagua map in octagon shape\" class=\"wp-image-73308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/02\/f7f89ced-bagua-map-octagon-mindvalley.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/02\/f7f89ced-bagua-map-octagon-mindvalley-768x768.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/02\/f7f89ced-bagua-map-octagon-mindvalley.jpg\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/02\/f7f89ced-bagua-map-octagon-mindvalley.jpg\" alt=\"feng shui bagua map in octagon shape\" class=\"wp-image-73308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/02\/f7f89ced-bagua-map-octagon-mindvalley.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/02\/f7f89ced-bagua-map-octagon-mindvalley-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A feng shui bagua map in octagon shape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-principles-of-feng-shui\">4 principles of feng shui<\/h2>\n<p>Without rules and principles in place, chaos can ensue, and that goes the same with feng shui. They help ensure the flow of positive energy and promote harmony and balance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Feng shui is literally an energy system<\/em>,\u201d Marie explains. \u201c<em>It\u2019s an energy system that affects you constantly, and it is because it\u2019s your home. It\u2019s where you live, where you sleep, and when you work<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are four core ones to follow:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qi\">Qi<\/h3>\n<p>The always-moving and changing life force. The goal is to keep <em>qi<\/em> flowing gently throughout the environment rather than running straight through it. However, if it gets stuck or blocked, it hurts the surroundings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So if you ever find yourself in need of unblocking or optimizing the flow of <em>qi<\/em>, consider rearranging your furniture, clearing up any clutter, and introducing natural elements like plants and water features. Additionally, proper lighting and using mirrors strategically can also help redirect <em>qi<\/em> for a more harmonious flow.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bagua\">Bagua<\/h3>\n<p>The bagua map translates to a grid-shaped chart to map nine areas of your life:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wealth and prosperity<\/li>\n<li>Fame and reputation<\/li>\n<li>Love and relationships<\/li>\n<li>Family<\/li>\n<li>Health<\/li>\n<li>Creativity and children<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge and self-cultivation<\/li>\n<li>Career and life path<\/li>\n<li>Helpful people and travel<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Each one lines up with a cardinal direction (north, south, east, west, and intermediate directions), and each direction has its own unique elements and energies.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you want to know the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/feng-shui-bed-placement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bed placement<\/a> for wisdom, health, or romance that relates to <em>your <\/em>personal energy number, a bagua map can point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a powerful tool for manifesting your dreams and goals because of the energy centers that correspond to specific areas of your life. Thus, it can be improved and strengthened to help you succeed.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-five-elements\">The five elements<\/h3>\n<p>Wood, fire, earth, metal, and water\u2014these five elements are fundamental to feng shui.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because each one has specific characteristics and influences. Furthermore, they interact in cycles of creation (where one element supports and enhances the next) and destruction (where one element restricts or diminishes the next).<\/p>\n<p>An example of creation would be how wood feeds fire. On the other hand, for destruction, water extinguishes fire.<\/p>\n<p>So to maintain harmony in your space, it\u2019s important to balance these elements.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-yin-and-yang\">Yin and yang<\/h3>\n<p>Chances are, you\u2019ve heard of yin and yang. They\u2019re complementary forces that represent balance.<\/p>\n<p>Yin is passive, dark, and soft. How does that translate into your surrounding space? Shaded areas, soft furnishings, and cool colors like blue and green. These elements are best used in bedrooms or meditation rooms where rest and relaxation are the goals.<\/p>\n<p>Yang, on the other hand, is active, bright, and hard. Space-wise, it might include bright lighting, lively colors like red and yellow, and angular or sturdy furniture. Active areas, such as living rooms and offices, would be best incorporated with yang elements.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1456\" height=\"816\" alt=\"A bedroom designed with feng shui basics\" class=\"wp-image-73086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2019\/01\/6e2f7f74-feng-shui-basics-mindvalley-blog-02-midjourney-seo-team.webp 1456w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2019\/01\/6e2f7f74-feng-shui-basics-mindvalley-blog-02-midjourney-seo-team-768x430.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2019\/01\/6e2f7f74-feng-shui-basics-mindvalley-blog-02-midjourney-seo-team.webp\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1456\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2019\/01\/6e2f7f74-feng-shui-basics-mindvalley-blog-02-midjourney-seo-team.webp\" alt=\"A bedroom designed with feng shui basics\" class=\"wp-image-73086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2019\/01\/6e2f7f74-feng-shui-basics-mindvalley-blog-02-midjourney-seo-team.webp 1456w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2019\/01\/6e2f7f74-feng-shui-basics-mindvalley-blog-02-midjourney-seo-team-768x430.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1456px) 100vw, 1456px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-tips-on-how-to-feng-shui-your-home\">5 tips on how to feng shui your home<\/h2>\n<p>No doubt, feng shui goes beyond rearranging furniture. But what are the basics you can start off with for energy balancing in your home?<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips from Marie:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-clear-the-clutter\">1. Clear the clutter<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that clutter is a representation of our mindset. The thing is, our brains love order, and visual disorganization can stress it out.<\/p>\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21228167\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> found that tidying up the home and work spaces leads to better focus, the ability to process information, and increased productivity. Another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0272494421000062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> suggests that cleanliness habits in the home impact overall happiness and life satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to feng shui, decluttering can clear up that stuck energy. For instance, when Marie was working with best-selling author Jack Canfield, she noticed there were books littered everywhere in his office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>I asked him, first of all, to pick up all the books and to let go of the books he did not longer need anymore<\/em>,\u201d she explains. This was the start of allowing energy to move more freely.<\/p>\n<p>So start by checking your home for things you don\u2019t love, use, or need. Look for too many things in too small a space, things that are untidy or disorganized, and unfinished projects.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Then clear, repair, and clean so that the <em>qi<\/em> can do what it does best\u2014flow with abundance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-enhance-the-space-with-elements-colors-and-symbols\">2. Enhance the space with elements, colors, and symbols<\/h3>\n<p>The bagua map can show you how to feature elements, colors, and symbols in different areas of your home. Use this to your advantage to have a better flow of energy going through your living space.<\/p>\n<p>For example, at the center of your home, you can place a picture of yourself in a gold frame. Or for deeper love and stronger relationships, perhaps incorporate <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/rose-quartz-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rose quartz<\/a> or pink home decor in the southwest corner.<\/p>\n<p>Marie herself, after identifying the areas, put her <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/feng-shui-vision-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vision board<\/a> in her success corner. She then proceeded to \u201c<em>hang a small yellow Post-It note on it that said, \u2018I\u2019m going to be in a movie seen by millions of people that will transform the world\u2019.<\/em>\u201d And <em>that<\/em> led to her being featured in <em>The Secret<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-optimize-lighting\">3. Optimize lighting<\/h3>\n<p>\u201c<em>Natural light is essential for uplifting and energizing your space<\/em>,\u201d Marie explains. She advises you to open your curtains and windows during the day so you can let in as much natural light as possible. \u201c<em>This helps to invigorate your home with positive energy<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, mirrors can help reflect light into darker areas, so place them strategically around your house. And where it\u2019s needed, supplement spaces with artificial lighting so that you can ensure all parts of your home are well-lit.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-enhance-the-entryway\">4. Enhance the entryway<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that <em>qi<\/em> enters a room through doors and windows. So when it comes to the entryway of your home, look at it this way: it\u2019s the mouth of <em>qi<\/em>\u2014where energy enters. That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to keep this area clean, well-lit, and inviting.<\/p>\n<p>Marie suggests placing a carpet or image to \u201c<em>stabilize the energy, that grounds it<\/em>.\u201d She adds that earth colors also help calm the energy before it enters your home.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, oftentimes, shoes and coats in the entryway are the first visible things when one walks through the door. \u201c<em>It shows poverty when you do that<\/em>,\u201d she says, advising that these items should be tucked away.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s in these details that you can create a more welcoming and positive experience, starting from the moment you enter your front door.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-mindful-placement-of-items\">5. Mindful placement of items<\/h3>\n<p>\u201c<em>Everything that is around you affects your subconscious mind<\/em>,\u201d says Marie. That\u2019s why she emphasizes having a place for everything and everything in its place.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, position your bed and desk in such a way that you\u2019re facing the door without directly being in line with it. It\u2019s what Marie calls \u201cthe power position\u201d that creates a sense of security and control.<\/p>\n<p>She also encourages to put something warm and inviting as the first thing you see when you walk into each room.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>When you come in, you want to have a feeling of lushness, of abundance<\/em>,\u201d she adds. This could be a beautiful bouquet of flowers, beautiful plants, a picture of you and your loved one(s), or \u201ccures\u201d that would welcome the universe into your space.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-sample-feng-shui-layouts\">3 sample feng shui layouts<\/h2>\n<p>There may be instances where you can\u2019t control the direction your house or office is facing. Despite this, you can still manipulate your surrounding environment for better <em>qi<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Like how <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.mindvalley.com\/show\/feng-shui-for-life\/now-after-short-lessons-every-week-i-transformed-my-office-bedroom-and-living-room\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cinta<\/a>, a teacher and Mindvalley Member in London, Canada, did. \u201c<em>I transformed my office, bedroom, and living room<\/em>,\u201d she explains on Mindvalley Stories. \u201c<em> The impact on our feelings, mood, and relations is astonishing<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you can do with the three main spaces people spend most of their time in:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedroom\">Bedroom<\/h3>\n<p>Did you know that the average American spends around <a href=\"https:\/\/swnsdigital.com\/us\/2019\/03\/the-average-american-spends-36-years-in-bed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">11 hours a day lying on their beds<\/a>? That comes up to about nearly half of their lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no wonder Marie says it\u2019s an important place. As she points out, \u201c<em>it\u2019s a place that is important for your health; it\u2019s important for your romance; and it\u2019s also even important for your abundance<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So what tips does she have on how to feng shui your bedroom? Here are a few:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Position your bed so you can see the door from where you sleep (but not directly in line with it).<\/li>\n<li>A sturdy headboard, nightstands on both sides of the bed, and an area rug can help make the place feel grounded.<\/li>\n<li>For balanced energy, place a dresser against the wall near the foot of the bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that <em>qi <\/em>enters the room through doors and windows. So in order to avoid any obstruction, don\u2019t position your bed under the window or in line with the door.<\/p>\n<p>After all, a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/feng-shui-bedroom-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feng shui bedroom<\/a> is a harmonious bedroom.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-living-room\">Living room<\/h3>\n<p>According to Marie, the main thing to keep in mind for a feng shui living room is that it should feel as spacious as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what she suggests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove unnecessary items and avoid overstuffed furniture.<\/li>\n<li>As with the bed, the sofa and other key pieces of furniture should be placed where you can see the door without being directly in line with it.<\/li>\n<li>Decorate the space with images and things that are of nature, family, warm colors, and positive symbols. Avoid items with sharp edges or negative connotations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201c<em>Put the sofa, the cabinets against the walls so that there\u2019s an open flow in the center of the living room<\/em>,\u201d says Marie. \u201c<em>You will see there will be much more harmony and peace in the family<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-office\">Office<\/h3>\n<p>Chances are, intuitively, you already know what good feng shui is. These, as Marie points out, are the places where you love to sit and work. And not good feng shui? Those are places where you don\u2019t like to hang out.<\/p>\n<p>So how does that look in an office setting? Here\u2019s what she advises:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decluttering is a huge part of a good feng shui office. It helps your brain concentrate instead of focusing on the mess around you. Like Jack Canfield, remove piles of books. Or paper. Or other clutter that brings down the energy of your work space.<\/li>\n<li>Place your desk so that you\u2019re back isn\u2019t facing the door. You can either place it in front of the entrance to your office or on the side.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure there\u2019s space in front of your desk for people to sit. This encourages better interaction and opens you up to opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Implementing these simple changes can make a tremendous difference in your success and connections.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-bad-feng-shui-for-a-house\">What is bad feng shui for a house?<\/h3>\n<p>\u201c<em>Every space has an energy field<\/em>,\u201d says Marie. \u201c<em>Like you have an energy field, and when you come into that energy field and it doesn\u2019t align with you, then you have, like in yourself, a little reaction<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That reaction is due to the disruption in the flow of <em>qi<\/em> in that space. Here are a few things that can cause it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clutter and mess<\/li>\n<li>A front door that aligns directly with the back door<\/li>\n<li>Sharp corners or exposed beams<\/li>\n<li>Poor lighting<\/li>\n<li>Mirrors that are hung directly opposite of doors<\/li>\n<li>Broken or malfunctioning items around the house<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201c<em>When there\u2019s good feng shui, the energy will be harmonious, joyful, open<\/em>,\u201d Marie adds.<em> <\/em>\u201c<em>And when there\u2019s not such a good feng shui, the energy will feel stalled and stagnant and not in harmony<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-using-feng-shui\">What are the benefits of using feng shui?<\/h3>\n<p>Making your space more harmonious and strategically organized can be beneficial. Here are some pros for using feng shui:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduces stress<\/li>\n<li>Increases feelings of well-being<\/li>\n<li>Enhances productivity and creativity<\/li>\n<li>Encourages better communication and connections<\/li>\n<li>Attracts prosperity and abundance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For Marie herself, feng shui-ing her space during her younger days\u2014painting her room, placing images of friends and loved ones, sitting in the right direction for studying, etc.\u2014created a shift in her life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>I was still the same person; I was still having a positive mindset; I was still praying and meditating, but my environment had changed<\/em>,\u201d she recalls. She started dating the popular guy in town, the bullies stopped bullying, and she had more friends.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever it is you yourself are looking for, feng shui-ing your environment may just open up the gates for your desires to come in.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-get-started-with-feng-shui\">How do I get started with feng shui?<\/h3>\n<p>Getting started with this ancient Chinese practice doesn\u2019t require major changes. You can start off with easy and simple things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Declutter your things. <\/strong>Remove any unnecessary items and organize your belongings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sure your entryway is inviting.<\/strong> As this is where energy enters, make sure to keep this area well lit, clean, and inviting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorporate natural components<\/strong>, like plants, and try to balance the five elements throughout your home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategically position key furniture<\/strong> so that you see the door but aren\u2019t directly in line with it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep spaces well-lit.<\/strong> Identify places in your home or office that could use better lighting, and place a lamp or mirror there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unlock-your-brilliance-within\">Unlock your brilliance within<\/h2>\n<p>\u201c<em>Perhaps you have envisioned what your goals or what you want in your life,<\/em>\u201d Marie explains. \u201c<em>And it\u2019s possible that your home is telling a different story<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sure, you can do the basics. But if you\u2019d like to go deeper into feng shui, you can always get guidance from Marie in her Mindvalley Quest, <strong><em>Feng Shui for Life<\/em><\/strong>. The four-week program will provide you with how to\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Optimize positive energy with simple, practical steps,<\/li>\n<li>Turn your living spaces into 3D \u201cvision boards\u201d to live your greatest life,<\/li>\n<li>Rapidly dissolve blockages that have held you back for years,<\/li>\n<li>Make your space a conduit for abundance, success, productivity, love, and well-being, and<\/li>\n<li>So much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/signup?utm_source=blog_inline_link&amp;utm_campaign=blog_freemium_fsl&amp;utm_medium=end_of_article&amp;otag=mv_blog_freemium_fsl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sign up for a Mindvalley account<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> and you can get a sneak peek at the first few Quest lessons <em>for free<\/em>. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll be able to experience why feng shui is such a powerful tool for your personal growth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" alt=\"Greta Hass-Baccifava shares her success story after completing the Feng Shui for Life program at Mindvalley\" class=\"wp-image-73319\" style=\"width:160px\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2019\/01\/c6f143db-greta-hass-baccifava-feng-shui-for-life-story.webp\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2019\/01\/c6f143db-greta-hass-baccifava-feng-shui-for-life-story.webp\" alt=\"Greta Hass-Baccifava shares her success story after completing the Feng Shui for Life program at Mindvalley\" class=\"wp-image-73319\" style=\"width:160px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Much like <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.mindvalley.com\/show\/feng-shui-for-life\/everything-clicked-and-my-anxiety-eased\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greta Hass-Baccifava<\/a>, an opera singer from Houston, the United States, who testifies, \u201c<em>Before this program I had a very severe PTSD and I was always anxious. (\u2026) I started the program and little by little as I moved with it and cleaning and organizing my space my life got better and better. (\u2026) Everything clicked and my anxiety eased.<\/em> (\u2026) <em>After the program I felt like a new person and looked at everything as it is in harmony and peace.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After all, life\u2019s too short for bad feng shui.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome in.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are some spaces you walk into and you feel as if you\u2019re \u201chome.\u201d (Think the warm house in The Family Stone.) 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