You may not feel this consciously, but in order to feel totally safe, you need to be in a command position where you know that no one is going to come and surprise you so make sure you’re never sitting with your back to the door for long periods of time.

Most of us are scared of throwing away something we’ll one day miss, so we dread the idea of decluttering. However, it is absolutely necessary to create a clean slate before you work feng shui into your home since clutter completely drains your Qi.

Hanging large, burdensome paintings and photos over your bed, couch, or chair is a no-no. Feng shui is all about feeling safe and secure in your space, and it’s hard to feel safe with something heavy hanging directly over your head.

It’s easy to be seduced by beautiful items that aren’t necessarily practical or comfortable, but sharp edges, wobbly furniture, and prickly cacti all mess with the energy of your space since we subconsciously react to threatening objects and situations.

Always question what the objects, art, and photography in your space are communicating to you. Everything around you should support your intentions in some way, so consider removing imagery of people who are sick, lonely, or unhappy.

Say you are worried about your wealth situation, don’t place all your attention on the rear left area of the home where the wealth gua resides. This is only part of the puzzle. To improve your overall life, you also need to enhance the other guas.

Some people have a very strong preference for one or two of the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. However, balanced homes showcase all of them. Too much metal and metallic shades can cause tension while earthy homes with lots of neutral tones and ceramics can start to feel stale and stuffy.

Feng shui works in mysterious ways, and you never know what’s going to happen when you renew the energy flow of an area. Don’t hold onto a specific outcome too tightly, for in doing so you might miss out on the opportunities being presented to you.

Avoid decorating with materials and furniture that are so precious and perfect that you feel anxious or guilty sitting with them. Your children, pets, and guests all carry wonderful life energy of their own, so let them run around and plop down anywhere they please.

If an object is not usable, it shouldn’t be in your home. Never write something off for later. If you don’t care enough to repair something right now, consider donating or selling it instead.

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