Feng Shui, once it is understood, is invisible but everywhere around us like air, whether we want it to be or not. The bedroom is the most important room in any house and is crucial to the flow of energy (chi) throughout the home. Beds have power positions as well. Did you know that the energy of anyone who ever slept in your bed leaves a residue? (Not just cracker crumbs, mind you, but energy!) For optimum Feng Hhui, the bed should be situated in the opposite corner from the door. There should be a clear view of the door from the sleeping position, and if there isn’t, place a mirror in such away so that it will reflect the door. This will restore feng shui.
Did you know that your bed has a power position? Did you also know that everyone who ever slept in your bed has left some of his or her energy there? (Not just cracker crumbs mind you, but energy. And what does this mean to all those places that claim that “George Washington slept here”?) Perhaps it’s all about t seeing what’s coming (like not closing the shower curtain all the way in order to catch the first glimpse of Norman Bates in gingham lurking somewhere nearby.
According to the principles of Feng Shui, the farther away the bed is from the door and the more of the room you can see while in bed, the more control you will have over your environment and your life. It should not be in a direct line with the doorway. It is said that a bed thus situated can create illness or break a relationship. (That’s difficult to deal with, considering how difficult relationships are on the tangible, non-Feng Shui plane alone.) By far, however, the very worst position for the bed is with your feet pointing directly towards the door. If this cannot be avoided, the rushing chi can be deflected by the sound of hanging a metal wind chime halfway between the door and the bed. A faceted crystal over the foot of the bed will work as well.
So if your house is anything like mine, we have a lot to do to create ultimate Feng Shui. I will return after I have had a serious discussion under the covers with chi, yin and yang.
Do YOU have Feng Shui in YOUR bedroom? Please share.
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