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FENG SHUI: The bedroom If you had to pick one room in your home to feng shui, you’d definitely want it to be your bedroom. Samantha Wong reveals why
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eng shui says that your bedroom is the space that symbolises you the most, which means the way it’s decorated has a direct impact on your wellbeing. Besides that, you spend many hours in this room, and when you’re asleep you’re in a passive state so you’re really affected by all the energies surrounding you. The bedroom should be a place of rest, relaxation and love-making – nothing else – so it’s essential that you get the sheng chi (beneficial energy) flowing. First step to maximising your bedroom’s potential is to get your bed in the ‘command position.’ This means placing it so you can see the entry door (anyone coming
in) when you are lying in bed. But don’t place your bed so that it directly faces the door, do this and you’ll be lying in the position of the dead – you’ll be ready ‘to go feet first.’ Your headboard represents stability and support in your life, so choose one that is solid, without any perforations, and place it against a solid wall. If possible, don’t place your bed under any low beams, soffits or sloped ceilings. If the bedroom is big enough, leave a space on both sides of the bed. This means you’ve made room for your partner or future partner. Healing energy needs to flow all around you when you’re
sleeping, so keep the space under your bed clutter-free too. Know that whatever you store under your bed may represent or create subconscious blockages in your life. Letters from an ex may keep you from moving forward. Shoes or luggage can prevent you from getting a good night’s rest – you feel like you’re constantly in motion. If you must utilise the space under your bed for some kind of storage, stick to soft, sleep-related items like linens, blankets and pillows. You need to limit the yang (male) energy and go big on nurturing ying (female) energy in your bedroom. Swap out tall, overpowering wardrobes, and choose nightstands and headboards that are discreet and
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