Author: Shùmù

I'm a Feng Shui professional consultant and my goal is to inspire people to take action and transform their homes and businesses through Feng Shui methods and sustainability.
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How does light enter your space?

An important aspect of Feng Shui studies is how light and energy (Chi) enter each space, especially natural light coming from outside.

When a careful mapping of space and its directions is done, and depending on which side of the globe it is on, we can know exactly the quality and quantity of light we have in certain rooms.

For example, generally if a living room is facing south in Portugal, in the northern hemisphere it will certainly have light and heat throughout the day, from sunrise to sunset.

On the other hand, if that same space faces North, it will probably be dark and cold, with a lack of light.

In the east direction, we can benefit from the sunrise light, which is generally good for bedrooms.

To the west direction we are able to watch the sunset, so the living rooms are also great here.

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How can the refrigerator interfere with the good feng shui of your kitchen?

For the practice of Feng Shui, the kitchen is very important with all the energy it contains and consequently circulates through the other spaces. It is also directly linked to our health, what we eat and what our habits are, leading us to make good and bad decisions.

Therefore, the refrigerator is also something we should pay attention to, as an appliance used to cool food, this process has a water element, while food in general has a metal and earth element (due to its components).

So to ensure an overall clean and healthy environment in the kitchen, start with the refrigerator and check some of these important aspects that can instantly improve that energy:

  • Do not leave expired food inside the refrigerator or when you notice that the appearance of food is getting old, with odors, mold and fungus;
  • Arrange food in the refrigerator so you can see and access it easily, with those with the shortest shelf life at the front;
  • Avoid leaving it full, as well as consuming more energy you will probably end up wasting and eating more;
  • Finally clean it regularly with natural ingredients such as vinegar and baking soda to eliminate odors.
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Rosemary for the home.

Having several medicinal herbs at home is a great way to activate vital energy, called chi by the Chinese, whether in the space itself or in our body and mind.

In addition to the beauty and aroma they provide to the environment, they have properties capable of improving our health, helping to reinforce vitality, filtering negative energies and enhancing positive ones.

For Feng Shui practice, we can place Rosemary in the west direction of the house, also associated with the metal element, which is linked to the lungs and therefore helps in the recovery from respiratory problems and flu that are more frequent in winter time.

This healing plant can be used in many ways, whether for tea, infusion and cooking, or even for fumigating and clearing spaces, aromatherapy or phytotherapy.

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Light and happiness.

Natural light is one of the most important aspects people want when looking for a home or business besides location. Natural light has value indoors and sunny homes and offices tend to be more expensive.

Several studies have recently been carried out on the relationship between light and happiness, some researchers have shown that sunlight can play a fundamental role in our daily well-being and also in the quality of our night’s sleep.

For most feng shui scholars, light has also been studied for hundreds of years in Chinese culture, aspects such as knowing exactly where the sunniest environments are in a space and for what purpose they are most suitable (such as sleeping, socializing or working). ), all this and much more information that could be added.

Definitely having natural light is a huge benefit for more harmonious and balanced spaces, which consequently result in balanced people and environments, whether it is the place where we live, work, eat or study.

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Objects and Feng Shui.

The flow of energy and the way everything is connected within spaces is a combination of several different factors, which is why each object also emits a vibration on us, not just living beings, although we feel a much stronger impact with them, naturally.

Thus, objects can be characterized by material, color, shape and symbolism. Therefore, when we look at any object in our home, we should pay attention to the vibration we receive from it.

Look around your space and analyze your objects carefully , hold them and notice what sensations they bring, were they really meant to be part of your life? Sometimes just doing this simple exercise can help unblock stagnant energies, bringing a proper and harmonious flow of energy throughout the space and consequently, a better Feng Shui.