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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.