How to Use Feng Shui to Set Up Your Bedroom

When setting up your bedroom according to the Chinese principles of feng shui, use the Five Animal template. The tiger is crouched to your right, the dragon is high in the sky and to your left, the phoenix flies far out ahead, the tortoise brings up the rear, and the snake - you and the bed - are in the center.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Beds
• Dressers
• Lamps
• Nightstands
• Other Bedroom Furniture

1. Place a low nightstand or low table to the right of the bed. The tiger is low to the ground and represents our readiness to spring into action when threatened.
2. Place taller items such as shelves or tall dressers to the left of the bed. The dragon is high above the ground and symbolizes our wisdom and ability to reflect upon information.
3. Keep the area at the foot of your bed clear. The phoenix, which represents our vision and inspiration, needs space to fly out ahead in order to examine the land and gather information.
4. Place the head of the bed against a wall. The tortoise provides us with stability and security and ensures protection at our back.
5. Place the bed so that you have clear sight of the door. However, avoid placing the bed directly opposite or against the same wall as the door. The idea is that you should be able to clearly see who is entering, but without being in the path of incoming energy.
6. Try to avoid placing your bed right next to a window. The position of windows and doors governs the flow of energy throughout the room; therefore it is essential that you do not place yourself in its direct path.
7. Avoid placing a mirror directly opposite the door, the window or your bed. A mirror placed in the path of energy will bounce back the energy with more intensity.
8. Avoid placing the bed under beams in the ceiling. Beams will push down on the flow of energy, which creates a downward force that consequently puts pressure on your chest, head and body.
9. Avoid situating a light directly over the bed. Instead, place the light beside the bed.

Tips & Warnings

• There are no set rules when using feng shui. Each situation is unique and special. Keep this in mind as you apply feng shui to the arrangement of furniture in your bedroom.

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