Feng Shui is an ancient practice that approaches space and energy for emotional as well as mental comfort. Though a lot of us may be a little skeptical about the effectiveness of feng shui, but there is obviously logic behind the practice that actually makes a lot of sense. No matter how huge or small your space may be, feng shui is something that works for practically any space. The whole point of this ancient method of interior design is to eliminate any negative and bad energy from your house so that you have a happier and more comfortable life.

Here are 8 Feng Shui tips we at Ghardesigner recommend to attract prosperity into your life.

1. Good Air Quality Indoors –

Fresh air fights toxicity in the home. Imagine stepping out and breathing in, deeply taking clean natural air. You want to replicate that same feeling inside the house too. It is therefore, the number one rule of feng shui to keep your windows open even if it is just for a couple of hours every day so that fresh air can constantly flow through the home. One other way of achieving this is to add house plants that act as excellent air purifiers. Plants like Bamboo Palm, Barberton Daisy, English Ivy, Snake Plant etc. not only help control temperature in your house, but also make any space look beautiful giving a special touch to your décor. Just be careful not to place them too close to your bed.

• Bed Placement: Location –

According to traditional feng shui, ascertaining the position of your bed is the most important rule. Ideally, the bed should be placed such that your feet are not pointing towards the door directly. Doing so would make your energy flow away instead of keeping it focused and stable. Also, traditional Indian culture suggests that the bodies of the deceased leave the morgue through the feet first. Therefore, sleeping with your feet pointing towards the door not only brings bad luck but bad health as well. Though this logic may sound horrifying, but many feng shui aspects suggest such rules that are based on ancient but a proven approach. Having your head facing towards the east is believed to bring in good energy and health.

• Gold Coins: The Wealth Component –

Feng Shui believes that in order to attract more money and wealth, you need to be able to see more money visually. Feng Shui gold coins when kept near your money storage or in your wallet represents actual cash thus bringing in wealth in abundance. This is one of the most widely accepted feng shui practices in the world today because, well, who doesn’t want money? Another way to use the gold coin is to place a few of them in the southeastern most corner of your home or the main living area to activate the wealth energy. It is also advised to always carry a red wallet with you wherever you go because red is the colour of fortune.

• Placement of Mirrors –

Mirrors are believed to be the smartest attractors of desired energy in your home. They not only make your space look bigger and brighter but also correct any design mistakes that you may have made. Randomly placed mirrors though visually appealing are not always a good idea as they may often create bad energy in the house thus contributing to bad relationship between couples and bad mental health. The best way to bring luck is to have a mirror placed at the main entry but not facing towards the main door because mirrors so placed are bad feng shui. Another bad feng shui is two mirrors facing towards each other as they bounce energy constantly causing chaos in the house. Mirrors facing towards the bed such that the reflection of the bed falls on the mirror is another bad feng shui that should be avoided at all cost because this again causes conflict between couples.

• Flowing Water –

Flowing water in the form of a fountain symbolizes the flow of finances and abundance, according to feng shui. A fountain placed at your home’s exterior in the direction of the Southeast or east proves to be an excellent energy purifier thus giving support towards achievement of prosperity. The key is to place 27 coins in the fountain to activate the water energy with the help of the metal element. The fountain should be set up in such a manner that the water is always flowing without any leaks. Be sure to always keep the fountain clean and the flow of water directed towards the front door of the house to reap maximum benefits.

• An Inviting Front Door or Entry –

They say ‘first impression is the last impression’. And, the entrance of your home is the creator of the first impression of the experience one is going to have in your home. Therefore, it is very important to add inviting elements to the entry like potted plants, beautiful doormats and clean and functional doors that do not jam. This helps welcome positive energy, and eliminates negativity from your home. However, do not overcrowd the entrance with too many elements. The front door is often known as the ‘mouth of chi’ in feng shui lingo which means universal energy and therefore a good front door has tremendous power to attract a lot of goodness into your life.

• De-cluttered House –

Any broken object or dysfunctional stuff that requires plumbing, especially, is the biggest contributor towards a financial clog in the house. Therefore, it is very important that such objects be either disposed off or be replaced or fixed to keep the good and positive energy flowing in the house. If there are any objects in the house that are no longer useful, they should be removed immediately in order to have a clutter free home or office space. It not only promotes the flow of energies but also attracts prosperity, opportunities and money. It may surprise you to learn that clutter is actually linked with depression and increased stress which means it greatly affects the quality of life of the residents of that house. The key is to start by de-cluttering anything that is expired, empty, dirty or wilted and cannot be fixed immediately.

• Well Organized Kitchen –

A kitchen is the most important part of a home. It not only provides for food, but also nourishes life. According to feng shui, it is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. One of the most vital rules of feng shui is to not have your kitchen anywhere close to either the front door or the back door because that would cause energy to escape easily. The food we eat gives us energy and therefore, it is very important that the food be prepared in a well organized and harmonious kitchen for it to provide healing qualities. A good feng shui kitchen should be simple and not overloaded with gadgets. It should have proper lighting, be airy and spacious as well as clean and welcoming. A good feng shui kitchen is an excellent investment for your health and wel-being.