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Can a house in the city have a good Feng Shui?

At first, we may think that a house with good Feng Shui is one that has great views, or big gardens and pools, but in fact, even a small home in an urban city can have the same beneficial energy as the others it only depends on the work and love you dedicate to it, including practicing Feng Shui principles of course.

At this time, small outdoor spaces are being upgraded to meet the growing demand of urban gardeners and so here’s just a few tips on how to keep your outdoor space sustainable and Feng Shui orientated even in the city:

  • If you are planning a small vegetable garden choose East or Southeast direction to place it, South would be also good but only for the plants who tolerate more sunlight;
  • Having your own compost bin is a great way to contribut for a greener future and you will notice that tree leafs,fruit and vegetables leftovers can be valuable for nurturing your plants, place it at Northeast;
  • At North, try to save water from the rain with any bucket and is also better to water plants with no chemicals from the pipes;
  • Southwest is great for creating a confy and relaxing corner with pillows, like this one handmade in Alentejo from @caravana_chic.
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How can stairs encourage a good energy flow?

In same cases, stairs are completely forgotten and neglected, but we must pay attention to it because they are also an important part of the house as they carry energy along with it to the other levels.

Also contemporary designs can be very appealing, but let’s enumerate some general tips about having stairs with a good energy flow:

  • If you are still planning your stair placement, they shouldn’t be right in front of the door or in the middle of the house;
  • Have solid steps with no holes;
  • Decorate with inviting items such as plants, photos or art;
  • Have a good lighting so that energy can flow positively;
  • Consider placing a mirror when the stairs are too narrow so that they appear wider.

Always remember to observe and try to incorporate these tips, this way you will be inviting beneficial energy to your home.

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Should we all sleep with our head towards North direction?

Many scholars indicate placing the bed in alignment with the Earth’s magnetic field, where the head of the bed would face North and the feet would face South, so that the person would receive the energies that circulate through the Earth’s poles.

This is definitely the most common myth I hear, and the North is certainly a great direction, but not for all us.

Did you know that, according to Feng Shui, the position of our bed can interfere with the quality of our sleep and consequently of our life? A badly positioned bed can cause us to have difficulty sleeping, insomnia, it can drain our energy and ultimately can attract difficulties in life.

Here are the years that indicate if we benefit with North direction in general ( remember if you are born in January until 4 February you are still in the previous year for Chinese calendar):

  • 1963;1969;1970;
  • 1972; 1978;1979;
  • 1981;1987;1988;
  • 1990; 1996;1997;
  • 1999; 2005; 2006;
  • 2008;2014; 2015;
  • 2017.
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How to bring a beneficial energy to our personal work desk?

A messy desk, it’s not a good Feng Shui, of course, while we are working we can certainly have materials around us, but when we finish we should keep it clean and clear.

A desk in disorder can bring a confusing state of mind as well as feeling overwhelmed, with no strength or will to work.

Also pay attention to some important details:

  • Any pointed corner around can create a bad energy flow;
  • Open shelves should be avoided or place the books so that they are aligned with the shelves;
  • Place flowers or a plant near the computer;
  • Benefit from natural light placing the desk near a window;
  • Don’t sit with your back to a door;
  • Avoid placing the desk directly in front of the door;
  • Have a comfortable chair and adjust your sitting in a proper position while at the computer.
  • For powerful results ask for professional help and place yourself towards one of your best directions.

And most important: “the only way to do great work is to love what you do” – Steve Jobs.

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Where’s the best place to sit around the table?

For happy social events and even on a daily basis, we can apply some easy Feng Shui advices about proper sitting:

  • Never sit nobody directly beneath a beam;
  • Placing women and men alternately is quite good for keeping a good balance between yin and yang;
  • Never sit anyone at the corner of the table if this square or rectangular;
  • If the number of guests exceeds the number of chairs available, maybe a walking dinner is the best option;
  • Finally, for best results calculate each person’s Ki astrology number and sit them according to at least one of the 4 more auspicious directions.