Perfect the Chinese art of feng shui at home in time for Imlek.
Chinese New Year, is a big celebration across Asia, and the world. Many residents of Indonesia are of Chinese descendants so this event known locally as Imlek, it is a time for families and friends to gather to welcome in the new year. This year is the year of the rooster. Known for being kindhearted, those born in this year are timely and pride themselves on organised in the home.
To get your home ready for Imlek that falls on the 28 January, follow these simple feng shui tips to enhance the flow of energy.
1. Don’t let your front door cry out.
If your door squeaks when it is opened, in feng shui it believed that this sound is like it is crying. Relieve any moans with a drop of oil to improve the positive energy, not forgetting your internal doors too.
2. Look after your wealth.
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. Don’t invite in stale energy.
The gap between the top of your kitchen cabinets and the ceiling should not be left empty. This is because it is the ideal place for dust and stale energy to be stored so chi cannot escape. Fill the space with lighting, ornaments or even better green plants to boast the flow of energy.
4. Set your bed to the commanding position.
This is a lot easier to achieve than it sounds. As you lie down, your bed should be facing the door but not directly in line with it. For some this may be hard to achieve so use a mirror where needed.
5. Keep active energy at bay.
We live in a digital age where we love to have everything at our fingertips. Many of us try and switch off in the bedroom but if you cannot live without a television in your bedroom, then make sure you cover it up to avoid the television’s active energy being disruptive to a good night’s sleep.
6. Ensure your windows clean.
The eyes to our world, windows should be kept clean in order to help visualise what is going on around us. This is a simple tip and will immediately help improve your outlook.
