7 Feng Shui mirror mistakes

7 Feng Shui mirror mistakes

There are many ways in Feng Shui that you can use mirrors to your advantage.

Some of the most popular ways are to reflect a beautiful view, bring more light into your space, or make the space appear larger. But equally important are the ways of not using mirrors, or the Feng Shui mirror is not.

The following tips address some of the ways mirrors are displayed that are considered bad Feng Shui and could create more problems for your home and life.

1. Never reflect the door.

A mirror should never be placed opposite a door or entrance. When this is the case, health and wealth can be sapped and opportunities crowded out.

This applies to a residence or a business.

Mirrors placed at the back of a store attract more business, but they should not be seen from the front of the store.

There was once a bakery with mirrors on the back walls of the store that went out of business. Passersby on the street in front of the bakery could see the cars and passersby in the walls behind the store.

This was followed by other bakeries and restaurants, which also ceased operations. Eventually the mirrors on the back wall were removed and the new bakery has moved in there for over five years.

Check reflections from multiple directions.

Mirrors shouldn’t reflect a bathroom or a front door, but you might not even know they are unless you take in all the views.

For example, one house had a mirror above the fireplace opposite the front door, but it was only when you went to the second floor, which was open to the living area, that you could see the mirror reflecting the door.

Be sure to check your mirrors from different spots to make sure they’re not reflecting off the door, bathroom, or kitchen.

2. Never reflect the bed.

When a bed is reflected in a mirror, it can cause insomnia and restlessness. It can also double the number of people in the room, and in Feng Shui thinking this could mean unrest in the relationship and lead to infidelity.

3. Do not reflect a chimney or stove.

Fire is the element of joy and helps us stay warm and cook our food. However, reflected fire can bring in too much fire energy, which can cause fear, fatigue, and anger.

For this reason, it’s best not to install mirrors that reflect the stove (a common Feng Shui recommendation that can cause problems), the kitchen, or a fireplace.

4. Avoid using mirror tiles or sets.

A solid mirror is great Feng Shui, but mirror sets that are hung with gaps look like the image of what is being reflected is being cropped, so these are best avoided.

5. Never place mirrors at the end of a hallway.

Mirrors hung on a wall in a hallway are positive for slowing energy and brightening a dark room, but they should not be placed at the end of a hallway.

Placed at the end of a hallway, mirrors often distort from afar, adding a spooky feel. You can also be disarming when you see a person’s reflection in the mirror, when you’re walking from one room to another, or when you see your image at night.

6. Avoid installing mirrors at the top or bottom of the stairs.

Whether placed at the top or bottom of the stair, mirrors at either end of a stair cut off a person’s image and can be confusing. Below they crop the image of the person coming down the stairs. At the top of the stairs, a mirror can push energy down the stairs.

7. Never use Feng Shui mirrors.

Pa kua, bagua or Feng Shui mirrors are often sold in Feng Shui shops. However, these mirrors radiate powerful energy and should not be displayed without the guidance of a qualified Feng Shui professional, and even then only in very specific cases. Displaying these mirrors can often spell bad luck for those who put them up, so it’s best to avoid them.

What lucky colours should you wear in 2022?

What lucky colours should you wear in 2022?

According to Chinese metaphysical science, colours are made up of certain frequencies and have different strengths and affinities from year to year. Different houses have different colour affinities, and different zodiac signs are luckier when certain colours are enhanced. Using colour to improve happiness is a fascinating study in itself, but creating happiness requires a basic understanding of colour compatibilities, as well as their response to the elements of the year.

There are five main colours representing the five elements earth, metal, water, wood and fire and the eight cardinal points – north, northeast, northwest, south, southeast, southwest, east and west. Depending on the direction in which your house is looking, different colours bring different effects to the happiness of your home. Likewise, depending on the zodiac, different colours have different effects on you in different years.

We need to look at the Paht Chee Chart of the Year to determine what each element represents and what lucky colours the year is. According to the graph 2022 will be an unbalanced year in terms of the 5 elements. That’s because wood is in abundance, while both metal and fire are MISSING from the charts.

The dominant element of happiness for 2022 is METAL, represented by white, purple, gold or silver, and the secondary element of happiness is FIRE, represented by oranges, red and maroon.

BLUES & BLACKS improve the potential for BIG WEALTH

Blue and black symbolize flowing water, which always has good potential for prosperity. In addition, the element WASSER will also stand for WEALTH in 2022 according to Paht Chee’s analysis. Wearing black and blue tones in 2022 thus strengthens happiness and improves profits.

It should be noted that most of prosperity happiness in 2022 manifests itself in “direct form”, that is, money from doing business or wages from work done. “Indirect wealth”, such as that which arises from investments, speculation and lotteries, will occur significantly less in the course of the year.

However, since there is a lot of water in the chart, it is best not to use these colours too often as it can actually lead to financial loss. This is especially true of those born in the years of the boar, rat, ox, and tiger. If you’re wearing an all-black outfit, always compensate for this by carrying a brightly coloured bag of a different colour or wearing an auspicious scarf in red or another bright colour.

Wear the Four Friends Friendship amulet to protect yourself from friends becoming enemies. If you work in a competitive environment, you should also be careful with too much yellow. Don’t wear a completely yellow outfit to work!

WHITE, GOLD and SILVER brings TALENT AND INTELLIGENCE

White, gold and silver are the colours associated with the element metal, which in 2022 will be the element that will represent talent and fresh ideas. Since metal is completely absent from the table of 2022, it suggests that wearing more of the colours white, gold, or silver will help improve skills and creativity. You can also wear gold or silver jewellery; even better if the jewellery comes in the form of auspicious symbols or sacred syllables.

Anyone working in an environment that requires creative thinking will benefit greatly from wearing white, gold, and silver. This colour in 2022 also brings with it an original way of thinking that allows one to think outside the box and find inspired solutions to tough problems that otherwise seem difficult to solve.

A good colour to wear when you don’t have new ideas or when you need to keep your feet on your feet like when you are walking. B. at job interviews or at important meetings and presentations.

GREEN brings LUCKY RECOGNITION

In 2022, the colour green will represent recognition and power. Hence, wood is the element that influences career advancement.

Since there is an excess of wood element in the table 2022, as well as the fact that the year before Lap Chun (first day of spring – February 4th) begins, it is advisable to pay attention to how much wood element chi you have in your home. This is especially important for houses that face east or with the main entrance on the east. Creating an excess of wood chi in the east in 2022 will bring disharmony and worsen interpersonal relationships both at work and at home.

Since there is already so much wood around, it is advisable not to use too much of this paint. The wooden element in the annual chart also represents the tiger, which, although auspicious, can also be dangerous.

Green is best used as an accent this year by wearing jade, emerald, or other green stones; or by adding a green scarf if you want to use the colour to activate the luck of recognition.

THE COLOUR RED brings RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

For 2022, the colour red is extremely happy as it is absent from the Paht-Chee card of the year and only shows up as hidden elements. Note that red is the colour associated with the planet MARS and in 2022 it is the colour that will bring you support and resources.

While red is widely recognized as an auspicious colour, it is important not to overuse this colour. While wearing red brings a lot of luck, painting the whole house red is a whole different thing! If the fire energy gets too much it can become destructive, especially if it is used in excess in the centre and southwest of your home in 2022. This is because fire chi can strengthen unfortunate annual stars here who visit the house in these two sectors.

Red is always preferred to usher in Chinese New Year, weddings and other celebrations of happy events such as the full moon of a new-born baby and birthdays of patriarchs and matriarchs. During such events, the Yang-Chi of the colour red is activated and attracts luck!

YELLOW stands for FRIENDSHIP & ALLIANCES in 2022

Yellow has always been a noble colour that is associated with the mandarins at court. The Chinese have always revered this colour and associated it with imperial authority as yellow is the colour of the Son of Heaven. Yellow is the emperor’s colour. It is also the colour of the Yellow River that brings much-needed life-giving water to the rice and grain fields in China.

In 2022, the colour yellow will stand for friendships and social networks. This is the colour of the earth that symbolizes stability and makes one more grounded and realistic. In 2022, the earth represents allies and friends. So activating the colour yellow this year will bring people to your side. However, be careful not to accidentally overpower the Earth’s crowd, as the other side of yellow’s meaning in 2022 is hidden rivals and competition. While there is no earth in the main map, there are three units of hidden earth, suggesting the possibility that hidden rivalries will arise if allowed to germinate.

6 Ways Pets Increase our Home

6 Ways Pets Increase our Home

The Feng Shui Energy with Pets 

When it comes to our furry friends, we love them like family, but did you know that they enrich our feng shui life? Yes, they make our lives better and anyone who has ever owned a pet knows this. As with most living things, a pet’s energy affects us and vice versa. Stagnant energy is one of the most damaging components in Feng Shui and animals greatly reduce it. Here are 6 ways animals can improve our homes and lives:

Love

There is no love like that of an animal. It is the purest form of love and worship that one can experience. They love you in good times and bad, are always happy to see and feel you when you are down, and make your day a little brighter. Even on the worst of days, your pet is there for you to lift your spirits and give you much-needed love.

Security

Harley the cat doesn’t really apply here … he would much rather love you, because no one is an enemy in his eyes, but dogs and cats offer security in every form. Have you recently seen a dog harm a child in its own driveway? The family cat jumped into action to save the day. Animals are extremely loyal creatures and when their owners are in danger, they often step on the plate in unexpected ways.

Yang energy

Animals are active. They bark, meow, swim, run and poke around the house when they are happy. Nothing arouses energy better than an animal. And nothing lifts your spirits than seeing your pet hopping around happily. When Harley tosses his mouse in the air or brings it upstairs to share with us, nothing makes us laugh anymore.

Maintain

Animals take care of us in several ways. They make us happy, laugh and share our tears. They tend to us as we tend to them. Caring for an animal is one of the best feng shui tools in a home. If you take care of them, they will take care of you, a great lesson as you learn goals and intentions. For clarity, you need to focus on your goals.

Friendly and welcoming

Nothing welcomes a guest to your home or office more than an animal. When I had my retail studio a few years ago, Harley was a quick addition. I adopted him from the local animal shelter and was amazed at how he boosted morale and eased everyone in the office. The postman, UPS girls, and other tenants quickly became our friends. I’ve even had customers drop by to give him toys and say hello. Everyone, including me, loves Harley.

Feng Shui lucky charms

Pets are known in Feng Shui for not only symbolizing good energy, but cats are considered good for financial happiness and dogs help increase and penetrate the energy in a home.
Whatever the argument, pets are undoubtedly a great way to add strength to a home. They are great for both kids and adults. I live on a two acre farm and have grown up with animals all my life. We had horses, cats, guinea pigs, fish and more. Over the years I’ve learned that animals in my life not only make me happier, they also make me softer. They help put our lives into perspective and teach us what is most important, love and family.

The Five Shapes in Feng Shui

The Five Shapes in Feng Shui

Rectangle  Wood –

The first element of the important 5 elements in Feng Shui

Wood is related to flexibility, kindness, and healing. It represents growth and progress. You might need to bring in more wood energy if you want to create more growth or a new beginning in some area of your life.

Wood is connected to green, blue, and teal. These can all be beautiful and healing color choices for walls as well as curtains. Another great way to introduce the wood element is through healthy green plants.

This shape represents the full energy of wood and of upward growth and the number three and four, with the number three being more auspicious. The rectangle represents movement. Add this shape when you have too much metal or earth energy or when you desire more growth and protection. This is the shape of success for the 9 and 1 kua.

Qualities :        Expansive

Vitality :           upward

Shape :            Colunar, rectangular

Colours:           Green and Blue

Season :           Spring

Areas:              Family, wealth

 

Square – Earth

Earth is related to overall well-being, self-nourishment, and boundaries. It is stable, grounding, and reliable. You may need more earth if you are feeling ungrounded or anxious, or if you want to focus on self care or creating stronger boundaries. Adding more earth is also helpful if you want to work on being more caring and generous towards others.

To enhance the earth element with color, add earth tones, like yellow, orange, or brown. There are many ways to do this, depending on your decor and style preferences. It can be as subtle as adding a brown rug in your bedroom to ground your space, or as bold as an earthy yellow statement couch in your living room. You can also start with something smaller, like a brown terracotta flower pot.

This is the element of earth and the number two. Squares are solid and grounding. They are beneficial for adding the energy that benefits relationships and the family. Add this energy when you are feeling like there is too much movement in your life. This is the wealth and success shape for the 8, 2 and 5 kua.

Qualities :        Grounded, Self-care, stable

Shape :            Flat, square

Colours:           Brown, yellow and orange

Season :           Transitions between the seasons

Areas:              Health, knowledge, partnerships

 

Triangle – Fire

Fire represents fame, inspiration, and our visibility. It’s also related to our passion and emotional expression. Keeping your emotions inside and swallowing your feelings may be signs that you need more fire energy.

To add fire through color, go for reds and fiery oranges. If you’re comfortable with these colors (or if you’re not, and you want to challenge yourself!), you can look for a red chair or table for a bold pop of color. For something a little more subdued, try a throw blanket on your couch, or artwork with fiery colors. You may want to keep these colors out of any rooms where you intend to relax and be refreshed, though, as they can be very intense and stimulating!

This is the shape of the element of fire and the number nine. This shape should be used sparingly, but it signifies success and upward movement – especially when the points are up. Look for this shape to add more success and increased energy, but use this sparingly as it is the element of fire and too much fire can burn down the house! This is the shape of success for the 3 kua.

Qualities :        Passion, illuminating, brilliant

Shape :            triangular, pointy

Colours:           Red

Season :           Summer

Areas:              Fame

 

Wave – Water

Water is associated with wisdom, social life, and career. It is both deep and still, like the ocean, and dynamic and flowing, like a river. Water helps us make connections with others, and can also deepen our wisdom, insight, and intuition. You may want to add more water to your home if you want to increase your social connections, or enhance your intuition.

Water element colors are black and midnight blue. While such dark colors might be overwhelming in some spaces, they can be beautiful and impactful as an accent wall. You can also introduce them in smaller ways in throw pillows, artwork, or picture frames.

The wave shape signifies water and is very auspicious! It’s represented by the number one. The curvilinear shape symbolizes the fluidity of the water element and its ability to transport and transform. This is one of the shapes least seen in home and office settings. Too much wavy shapes can create depression and too little can create a lack of opportunity and growth. This is the shape of success for the 4 kua.

 Qualities :        Downward, flowing, shifting

Shape :            wavy, curvy

Colours:           Black

Season :           Winter

Areas:              Carrier

 

Round – Metal

Metal is related to beauty, joy, and efficiency. It is cold, rational, rigid, and unwavering. Metal is also connected to speech, and how we are able to speak up for ourselves and what is right. If you don’t have enough metal, you may have a hard time articulating your thoughts or finding your voice.

To activate metal qualities through color, bring in white, grays, and metallic colors. White or light gray walls are an effective way to introduce the metal element, and they are also a great neutral backdrop for artwork and other decor. There are also a lot of fun metallic decor options, like chairs for your kitchen or office, that can be a stylish way to add more metal to your home. If you want to add metal on a smaller scale, look for metallic planters or bookends, or small metal sculptures.

This shape is considered the most auspicious as it is the shape of heaven and the element of gold, or metal, and the numbers six and seven, with six being the most auspicious. Metal shapes help to keep too much wood (often found in homes) from overtaking the energy of a home. Many homes have wood floors and wood furniture. Employing round shapes helps to control excess wood – which can increase tensions in the family. A small round table or round objects can help keep wood from becoming oppressive. This is the shape of success for the 6 and 7 kua.

 

Qualities :        Efficient, precise, beauty

Shape :            Circular, spherical

Colours:           White, metallics

Season :           Autumn

Areas:              Helpful people, children