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How to Infuse Good Feng Shui into Your Apartment (As Seen in Apartment Guide!)

Bringing good feng shui into your apartment involves more than just arranging furniture; it’s about creating an environment that enhances your well-being and invites positive energy into your home. By applying feng shui principles, you can transform your living space into a space that promotes balance, prosperity, and peace. In this ApartmentGuide article that I am featured in, we will explore expert tips and strategies for infusing your apartment with beneficial energy. So whether you are renting an apartment in Rochester, NY or a home in Palm Springs, CA, be sure to check out Creating Harmony: How to Infuse Good Feng Shui into Your Apartment.

 

 

Only bring in necessary items

Feng shui starts before you move into your new apartment, so make sure you prepare before you move into your new space.

“Declutter everything and only pack the items you truly want to bring with you,” recommends Sandra Mossman. “This process not only creates a fresh start but also ensures that positive energy (chi) can flow freely in your new space.”

Bring in items that you love from your previous space

Bringing in items you love from your previous space helps maintain a sense of continuity and comfort, making the new environment feel more familiar and welcoming.

“Moving into a new apartment is an exciting fresh start, and incorporating feng shui can help you to attract luck and prosperity into your life. Begin by keeping items that you love, are in good condition, and have a purpose,” shares Trish John of Magical Spaces.

Walk the perimeter of your new space

Walking the perimeter of your new space allows you to familiarize yourself with the layout and identify areas that may need special attention or improvement.

Feng Shui Practitioner Stacy Scott says, “Moving into a new apartment means you can create a space with excellent energy, just like any other home. To set a grounding tone, walk the perimeter of your new home, infusing it with your goals and dreams. Thank the space and let it know you will be a good caretaker, transforming it into a true sanctuary.”

Remove predecessor chi

When people move into apartments, they are also moving into what is known as “predecessor chi.” This is the energy that the previous occupants left behind.

“To call good luck and prosperity in, it is important to remove this energy,” states Alejandra G. Brady. “The simplest way to do this is to give the apartment a good cleaning, then use either palo santo or sage to clear the previous occupant’s energy. If burning is not possible, use a smudge spray. This will remove any negative chi, clear the space and bring the energy back to neutral.”

“Another key tip is to clean your windows inside and out. This allows sunlight to fill your space, inviting abundance and new opportunities. It feels amazing and helps you see your opportunities and the world with more clarity. For an extra lift, add Feng Shui prismatic crystals in your newly polished windows,” adds Lisa Alban of Cloud 9 Feng Shui.

Conduct a blessing ceremony

Conducting a blessing ceremony imbues your home with positive energy and sets a purposeful intention for your living space.

Talila Consulting remarks, “Anchor your energy in your new nest by performing a space clearing and a blessing ceremony. A great start to building an intimate relationship with your home, so you can be nurtured and supported in all areas of life.”

“To make your new space your own you need to cleanse the previous energy of the old occupants. Buy a small amount of cedar chips and a small amount of dried sage. Open all the windows and doors, play music that you love, put the mix of cedar and sage in a frying pan, light it on fire and blow out the flames so it emits smoke. Let the smoke flow through your new apartment into the closets, rooms, and hallways. This smoke combined with your music will cleanse the old energy and welcome your new energy into your new home,” adds Linda Cahan.

Focus on key areas

While finding an apartment with good feng shui is ideal, you can also correct the feng shui in your current space by accurately diagnosing and adjusting the energies specific to each occupant.

Feng Shui with Master Boon says that the key areas to focus on include:

  • Main door: Ensure it brings in strong, positive, and prosperous qi.
  • Kitchen: Suppress negative qi and enhance vitality.
  • Bedroom and office: Support health and wealth, respectively.

    Invest in your entranceway

    With feng shui, your entrance is of the utmost importance.

    Master Maša Zorn states, “First impressions are crucial, especially when it comes to your new apartment. The front door and entrance are the initial points of contact when you arrive home, so they need to feel particularly welcoming. This connection with your space helps establish a supportive relationship with your new home.”

    “Be sure to sweep your entranceway, wash the floor, and invest in a new welcome mat to bring attention to your front door,” suggests Catherine Dean Feng Shui based in Rochester, NY.

    “Hang a bell from the doorknob to welcome and ring in good chi, energy. Create a moment to pause as you enter your home with a small table, picture, mirror to the side of the door as this creates a sense of slowing down and gathering the good chi so that it flows throughout your home,” adds Sara Bird Nelson

    Place art in your entryway that resonates with your dreams

    Placing art in your entranceway that resonates with your dreams sets a positive and inspiring tone as you enter your home. This practice aligns with feng shui principles by attracting supportive energy and encouraging a mindset focused on your goals.

    Debra Duneier of EcoChi states, “The ming tang of your space is the entrance. It’s the perfect spot to make a statement to yourself and others. Intentionally place art in your entrance that represents your dreams and desires. Feng shui offers a recipe for transformation so use this opportunity to shape your future and share your story with all who enter.”

Add greenery and fresh flowers to your space

Adding greenery and fresh flowers to your space brings vibrant, natural energy that promotes a sense of tranquility.

“In feng shui, the element that is associated with prosperity is the wood element, the energy of growth and expansion,” notes Healing Homes Feng Shui. “How do you bring this energy into your home? Add plants. They help increase feelings of well-being and creativity, clean the air by releasing negative ions and in small spaces, and can make the room feel taller.”

Ai Matsui Johnson based in Brooklyn, NY adds, “Add life with colorful fresh flowers in a water vase and vibrant green plants. Mix these elements with art and a neutral color scheme to create a natural feel, using Feng Shui’s five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water). Always keep it warm and inviting for everyone and full of good energy.”

Introduce earth elements

Introducing earth elements into your space grounds the energy and fosters a sense of stability and balance.

“By introducing the earth element you’re able to find more peace and grounding. Feeling settled and connected to your new home is sure to bring luck and prosperity,” remarks  Pure Living with Lisa Morton.

Surround yourself with inspiration

Since we spend so much time in our homes, surround yourself with inspiration. What inspires you? Who inspires you?

“Bring elements like art, furniture, or nature into your home that spark success and dreams to be. Avoid, absolutely avoid, bringing in broken, missing pieces, not working appliances, furniture, or electronics into your “new” home (except mementos). Do not fill your home to the brim as it will block opportunities from entering,” shares Susan of One Peace Sanctuary.

Keep your stove clean

Cleaning your stove in feng shui is vital as it symbolizes wealth and prosperity. A clean stove also promotes good health and well-being, reinforcing the nurturing energy.

“Be sure to keep your stove clean and in good working order at all times. The stove represents feeding your family and nourishment. The stove is the epicenter of your finances,” states Mera Sona.

“In feng shui, the stove connects to the fire element and calls in more opportunities and abundance. It’s important to keep your stove tops clean. Use all of your burners. We all probably have a favorite one, but only using one limits the opportunities you’re calling into your home. The more burners you use, the more opportunities you’re calling in,” adds Honey Lune Hivery.

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When It’s Time For A Change

Changing a Room Color Changes the Balance of Energy. Feng Shui Brings it Back

 

WHEN IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE in your home, be it the family room, office or kitchen, there is a lot to consider.  From a design perspective, you want your home to be pretty, comfortable, cozy and welcoming. And from a Feng Shui perspective, you also want it to enable the best possible energy flow, so you get your best energetic support.

 

One way to promote energy balance in your home is with color.  In my home, our family room is located in our Partnership area of the Bagua.  It is the gathering place in our home and years ago I had it painted this beautiful coppery orange because I loved the color.  I did not know at the time that this was a great color for the partnership area of my home, because this orange-y color represents fire and promoted lively conversation.  Also, while the color for Partnership on the Bagua is pink, the color orange (as an extension of red) brings some fire to the space and fire always sparks up the Partnership area.  

 

Yet when you have something that works well but you want to change it, how do you replace that built-in gain when new colors negate that very advantage?

Here is a picture of our family room before I had it painted. We enjoyed this color for nearly 10 years. It was cozy and inviting and visitors always complimented us on it. But after being cooped up in the house during Covid for over a year, I felt it was time for a change.

One of the many wonderful things about Feng Shui is that it allows usnumerous, flexible remedies when we find ourselves at a disadvantage due to color, location, room size or shape.  In my case, yes, I was losing the energetic support of that color, but I knew I could balance all of that out by implementing Feng Shui principals and adjustments.

Going from a coppery orange to an off white brought in the metal element to the Partnership Area. The element associated with Partnership is the Earth element. Metal comes from Earth and here, does not cause a problem. However the black around the windows is the Water element. In Feng Shui (and in life) water extinguishes fire. Because we want lively conversation, I brought in the Fire element by placing votive candles on the bookshelf. Also, there are orange-y pots on the bookshelf and orange in the wall pictures. Read on to see how this whole space was ultimately balanced.

The bookshelf itself is where I finished the balancing of the Partnership corner. I placed a round yellow placemat, put a terra cotta decorative tile on it to enhance the Earth element which is really all I needed to do to enhance the Earth element.  However, because I like balance (who doesn’t?) I brought in all the Elements.  We have Wood (plants), Fire (as mentioned) Earth (as previously described,) Metal on the walls and the shelves and Water (the black around the windows.)

 

When a room has Feng Shui balance, along with good design, the energy is there to support you, not work against you.  Remember to keep your place clutter free and display possessions that represent your story or items that you love.  And don’t forget to display pairs in the Partnership area!   

 

If you find yourself unsure of how to proceed on your next design project, or if don’t know how Feng Shui can help you, give me a call!  I offer many packages to suit your situation and am ready to help you achieve Peace, Balance and Abundance!  

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The holiday season is over and it’s time to think about the new opportunities that are available to us with the coming of a new year. Here in Western New York, we always have the added challenge of the winter weather which can be so unpredictable, with the exception of the gray skies, winter snow and blustery cold. But in spite of the chal¬lenges of the weather,

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Well, it’s hard to believe but it’s December already and the holidays are upon us. And just like that, another year is drawing to a close and a new year is on the horizon. Have you given any thought to how you want to spend your holidays? Will you be continuing with your holiday traditions or will you start new ones? Are you overwhelmed or mov-ing along at an enjoyable pace? Do you feel like there’s too much on your plate or does everything feel just right?

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Feng Shui Sleep

Everyone is hoping to wake up feeling refreshed and renewed every day. The sad fact is however, that many wake up feeling like they don’t even want to get out of bed. Or that they’re not well rested. I have written about how Feng Shui is used to help us get a good night’s rest. This month, I’ll share some tips to set up the master bedroom so that positive energy can enter, negative energy can leave and you’re surrounded by the best energy possible to support you while you sleep. And a supportive master bedroom transfers into support for the whole household making for an overall better living environment and ultimately a better life.

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USING FENG SHUI TO PROMOTE
A GREAT NIGHT’S SLEEP

People long for a restful night’s sleep, yet unfortunately, for many, restful sleep can be elusive. You may sleep for awhile and wake up in a panic wondering if you overslept, or did you forget something for that presentation or did you remember to make that appointment? Or you slept through the night but sometimes wake up groggy and grumpy. If you suffer from a physical condition that robs you of restful sleep, it is advisable to seek medical attention for that. But if all is physically well and you just can’t get catch those Zzzs, then you need to look critically at your bedroom, for most likely, that is where the problem lies.

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What is Feng Shui and How Can It Help Me ?

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When it comes to feng shui, most people have a basic notion of what it is. Or so they say. Because when I ask people to describe feng shui, they start to falter. “Well, it’s uh…, well, you know…” When we speak of feng shui, we are referring to an ancient art and science dating back over 5,000 years. It literally means “wind and water.” Interestingly, feng shui used to be referred to as Kan Yu – as above, so below, meaning that as things occur in the cosmos, so too do they occur in our lives.

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