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

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

Q&A Sunday: Auspicious Hours in Feng Shui

Anjie Cho January 17, 2021

is there a most auspicious time of day on Chinese New Year to open windows/doors for nine minutes? Or does time of day matter?

N L D., Lindale, TX

Hi! Thanks for your question!

Yes, there are more auspicious hours to perform feng shui adjustments. I think most of you are familiar with the Taoist concept of yin and yang, which is a philosophy that describes everything as a dance between two opposites. Some examples of yin and yang (in that order) are: dark and light, moon and sun, cold and hot, feminine and masculine, internal and external, passive and active and so on. Everything in our universe has both yin and yang; that’s why I say it’s a dance. The yin yang symbol represents this constantly moving relationship between the two opposites. Then the little dot of white in the black, and the little dot of black in the white…this means that with yin there is yang, and within yang there is yin. The darkness only exists in relationship to the light.

When we look at how a day progresses in time, there are hours that are more yin and hours that are more yang. 11am to 1pm are the most yang hours of the day and beneficial to activate and start new endeavors with a big push of energy. Similarly, the hours of 11pm to 1am are the most yin hours of the day and may be a more ideal time to unravel and/or clarify internal workings of the mind, or have a more subtle push forward (like a "slow and steady wins the race" type of attitude).

As you see, feng shui philosophy is layered and is interdependent on many Asian philosophies, which really makes it so rich and powerful. I hope this information helps you to apply some changes in your life in a more powerful way! Let us know if you made feng shui adjustments for the Chinese New Year and how they made you feel!

by Anjie Cho