Feng Shui and Personal Finance. Do They Make Sense Together?

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Feng Shui, it’s something that is commonly associated with good luck. But what does it really mean? It literally means “wind and water” in the English language. This is the Chinese practice of keeping everything in balance or harmony.

According to this philosophical system, the arrangement of things around you have an impact on different areas of your life including personal finance. This is the reason why many people consult Feng Shui experts to determine what needs to be enhanced or changed with regards to the interior design of their homes and even furniture arrangements. For these believers, Feng Shui and personal finance definitely make sense together.

Even if you are skeptical, you can still follow some Feng Shui tips that are believed to improve personal finances. Most of these tips are actually things that you should do in general to improve your home and life. Furthermore, there’s really nothing to lose but so much to gain, one way or another. Here are some of the Feng Shui tips that you can try at home to make finances or life better.

• Clean and Organize Home

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Feng Shui is about keeping the energy flowing to keep the harmony in your environment. A cluttered home is believed to stop the flow of energy, thus affecting your life’s balance, including your finances. Take time to clean up and keep your home organized.

The back left part of your home is considered the area that determines wealth. If you want to specifically improve your personal finances, this is the area that you should focus on the most. It would also help to place flowers and plants or something that would make it look livelier and more inviting.

• Keep Toilet Lid Closed

This is a common courtesy that we should all do out of respect to the other people in our house. This lessens the odor, as well as keeps the other parts of the bathroom more pleasant for everyone. And according to Feng Shui, the toilet pulls energy down, which is why keeping it closed would prevent the positive energy from being taken away.

• Have Leaks Repaired

Water is a symbol of money and emotion. Water leaks could mean wasting money. And this is true even without basing it on Feng Shui since your water bill could go up.

Furthermore, the water could reach the surrounding areas, which could cause accident. It may also damage things around the house like for instance, your expensive carpet. All of these would cost you money and inconvenience. So fix the leak as soon as you see one.

• Make the Entrance of Your Home Attractive

Feng Shui experts believe that it’s important to keep the entrance of the house inviting and presentable. This is to attract more opportunities to come into your life and home, and that of course include in the area of finance.

If your front door or gate looks old and boring, get a livelier color and start painting. Replace or fix things that are broken including gates, fences, door knobs and door bells. Aside from pulling great opportunities towards your path, this would also improve the overall look of your home, which is something that would make you feel good.

• Remove Dead Leaves, Flowers and Branches

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The dead leaves, flowers and branches cause clutter in your surroundings, which can cause stress on your part. You will feel more relaxed and you’ll have a clearer mind if everything is clean and in order. Moreover, it is believed that these things have dead “chi” or energy, which could be unlucky.

Aside from keeping the inside of your house clean, it’s also important to keep the surrounding area clutter free as well. Remove those dead flowers, branches and leaves to keep the good energy flowing around.

 You don’t need to be a Feng Shui expert and you don’t need to hire one either to follow these tips. As you may have noticed, these are practical things that you can do and you must do in your home. Plus, it wouldn’t hurt to try them and maybe, really improve your personal finances.

 Do you believe in Feng Shui? Has it impacted your finances or other areas in your life? We would love to hear from you!