Q&A Sunday: Space Clearing in Feng Shui

Guest User December 5, 2021

I’ve heard so much about sage. Is there a special way to sage a space?

Sage is traditionally used in cultures that are indigenous to the Americas, and is not traditional in Asia where feng shui is from. However, you can burn sage or other botanicals to clear a space. Burning plant material is a way to transmute the energies in a space and clear things out, and many herbs have antimicrobial properties that help to purify the space on a physical level as well.

A more traditional way to clear space in feng shui is with fresh oranges. Because you don’t have to burn anything, it’s much better for air quality. It’s also more travel-friendly, since you might not be able to burn things when you’re staying somewhere other than your own home.

Oranges represent yang energy in Asian culture, and they bring a lot of vitality. They’re also connected to the energy of abundance, because they are round like coins and are similar in color to gold. One great way to harness the clearing energy of oranges is to keep a bowl of them in your kitchen. It’s okay to eat them, too — the act of peeling each one will really uplift the energy of your space!

If you don’t want to use fresh oranges, or if you’re looking for something that’s even easier to travel with, you can use a mist with orange essential oil.

by Anjie Cho

If you’d like to learn more about feng shui, check out Mindful Design Feng Shui School at: www.mindfuldesignschool.com

Q&A Sunday: How to Clear the Energy in a New Home

Guest User November 7, 2021

Do you have any advice for clearing the energy in a new house?

I think it’s always a good idea to do a space clearing when you move into a new home. This is a way to ceremonially say goodbye to the energy that is there, and create a vacuum that can be filled by the new energy that you’re bringing in. It allows you to have the space for whatever it is that you want to welcome into your life in this new home.

The first thing I would recommend is to do a good deep clean. You might be surprised by how much that can do when it comes to clearing the energy of a home. Another thing that can be really powerful is changing the carpeting or painting the wall, since walls and floors can hold a lot of qi. This may sound straightforward, but it can make a big difference.

Then, choose any other space clearing methods that resonate with you. They can be really simple, like walking through your home and ringing a bell. You can also use a singing bowl or a crystal bowl, and let those vibrations resonate and purify the environment. If you love singing, you could walk through the space singing something beautiful that you love. You can also dance through the space to help clear out any stagnant qi.

Another way to clear space is to burn a purifying plant, like palo santo, rosemary, or lavender. Make sure you have a safe way to do this, and then guide the smoke around your home, making sure to include corners and closets. If you aren’t comfortable burning something, you might prefer a clearing mist with orange essential oil.

When deciding which space clearing method to use, listen to your heart. Trust that your first thought is your best thought!

by Anjie Cho

If you’d like to learn more about feng shui, check out Mindful Design Feng Shui School at: www.mindfuldesignschool.com

Q&A Sunday: Feng Shui for Bad Energy

Guest User October 31, 2021

What should I do about bad energy in my home?

Happy Halloween! I thought this would be a good question to answer during this time of year when the veil is thin.

First, I would encourage you not to look at things as purely good or bad. It’s very natural as humans to want to put things in categories, but I always like to look at situations with curiosity rather than fear.

When we say “bad” energy, what we often mean is that yin and yang are out of balance. When you have too much yin qi in your home, it can make you feel heavy and low. One thing to pay attention to when you’re looking at the feng shui of your home is what’s outside your home. People often think that feng shui just has to do with home interiors, but as practitioners, we also look at what’s around you. Do you have any cemeteries, funeral homes, or churches close to you? These all represent yin energy, so it’s helpful to notice whether you have any nearby. Other things that can affect your home’s energy are the other people in your neighborhood, as well as the previous inhabitants of your home and the land. All of that energy is programmed into buildings and places, and your space holds memories of those vibrations.

Something else that might indicate difficult energy is needing an abundance of home repairs. If your home is falling into great disrepair, that’s something to pay attention to. This can contribute to really challenging energy in all area of your life, so it’s important to start to make any necessary improvements. It’s okay to take this one step at a time, because this process can be overwhelming if your house seems to be falling apart. However, it is a good idea to address issues that come up when you can. Your house represents you and your body, so this could also be reflected in your health.

If you feel worried about bad energy in your home, it’s important to make some shifts so that you can feel more comfortable and at ease in your space. You could try doing a space clearing using a method that resonates with you. If you would like more support in shifting your home’s energy, you might want to work with a feng shui practitioner who can give you more tools to transmute the qi in your space.

by Anjie Cho