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Since feng shui is about creating environments that are beneficial there are things you should and should not do. Here is a short check list of things to avoid.

Mirrors: Mirrors reflect anything within view that is good or bad. Make sure your mirrors always have something lovely to reflect. Too many mirrors can cause confusion and affect your mental health. The best place for a mirror is in your bathroom or dressing room. Avoid mirrors in the bedroom especially. They catch any light in the room. If you wake up in the night and see a reflection in the mirror you sleep can be ruined. No sleep = no health. Make sure your mirror is always clean. A dirty mirror and windows reflects your cloudy vision. We all like to have a clear path in life.

Doors or Staircase: There should never be anything to interfere with the pathway of the door or stored behind the door. Do you have a staircase that flows directly to your door or the entrance door facing the back door? This is not a situation we like to see in feng shui as it represents your money flowing away and out of your house. Hopefully your entry is large enough to place something to block the flow such as a plant or a screen. This will slow down or redirect the energy away from the door.

Beams: Heavy beams, open rafters or other heavy objects overhead (catwalks) cause problems. You must not place your bed, sofa or desk under a beam. This will create a feeling of pressure on your head or the part of the body it crosses. Result = illness and discomfort.

Plants: Healthy plants in moderation bring chi into your living area. Avoid putting them in your bedroom. Dead and dying plants are dead energy. If you have a green thumb you may be able to nurse them back to health but for most people a dying plant is best relegated to the compost bin. There is nothing sadder than entering a house with sick plants. You know the people who live there are sad, depressed or ill. Dried and preserved plants are also dead energy better to use silk plants if you have a brown thumb. But make sure to keep them dust free.

Beds: There should be nothing heavy overhead. This also includes ceiling fans which act like knives, heavy curtain valances, and art work which could fall off the wall onto you. Under your bed should be an open area. Your energy field surrounds you on all sides. You do not want to block the natural flow of energy by blocking it with heavy objects or clutter under your bed. If you walk into your bedroom and would run directly into your bed this is a feng shui no no. The door is where chi enters the rooms. As a door is a small opening it forces the chi to enter swiftly and will disturb your sleep. Think of a hose that you put your finger over. The water comes out very hard and fast. If you can not avoid this bed placement you should keep your bedroom door closed at night.

Bedrooms: Should not have TV’s, stereos or computers. The bedroom is a place of relaxation and adding electrical equipment adds to the pressure of working and the Electro Magnetic Fields may interfere with your quality of sleep. Although the equipment may appear to be off they are still producing EMF’s by powering the power light indicator.

Bedroom Locations: Should not be over a garage or utility room. When starting the vehicle or furnace the fumes will enter the bedroom making you feel ill. 

Bathrooms and Kitchens: Avoid allowing these two rooms to become stinky and dirty which creates “sha” (negative chi). The bad odor is the amount of bacteria multiplying which can cause you to become sick. A clean bathroom and kitchen ensures good health. Keeping the toilet lid down is aesthetically more appealing and doesn’t allow the water to collect as much chi.

Water fountains: Should stay clean flowing water.  Improper placement will cause problem in the home or business. North is the direction for the water element and is used to increase prosperity chi.