Feng Shui Decorating Tips for Bachelors

A bachelor life is full of fun, aspirations and dreams. This is the best phase of life when there is so much to look forward for. You are looking for a good career, for achieving your academic aspirations and above all you are in search of your love of life with whom you can have a long lasting emotional relation. The practice of Feng Shui has it's origin from China and is as old as 3,000 years. The word Feng Shui means "wind- water" ( 'Feng' means 'wind' and 'Shui' means 'water'). There is a debate over its scientific basis but this art (or science as claimed by many) has been quite popular for over 3,000 years in China and has gained popularity across the Globe with passing time.

In the practice of Feng Shui, gentle wind and clear water which are symbol of 'good Feng Shui' accompany good fortune and livelihood whereas 'bad Feng Shui' comes with ill fortune and hardship. The practice is based on the belief that land is alive and filled with energy. This art basically deals with manipulating that energy at home or at workplace in a way which brings maximum fortune and prosperity to one's life.

There are a numerous feng shui cures from the simple feng shui steps which can be followed by a layman to feng shui uses of colors, clocks.crystals, aquariums and fountains which need an expert hand help. If done in appropriate way, they cause a powerful positive effect on prosperity and health. If not done in right way. It might lead to adverse situations. So seek an expert advice beforehand and do keep in mind that different schools of Feng Shui art exist with their different views.

Following Feng Shui Tips can do wonders in a Bachelor's life and can make his dreams for success in academics, career and love life come true. Most of the bachelors live in small apartments or studio apartments. There comes the challenge of applying Feng shui because of less space and lack of demarcation of space in case of a studio apartment. There is no wall in a studio apartment to demarcate the living space, kitchen and the sleeping space so there is nothing to actually separate the different feng shui energies. But some simple tips can make this easy for a bachelor life.

- Clean the clutter: Well, that sounds like the toughest job for any bachelor. But it is the first and must step for good feng shui. A neat and clean house attracts guests and so it does attract good energy too. This will invite prosperity and luck to stay in your house. Light and air are two most important elements of energy and so your house should always welcome them. Open your windows regularly for fresh air to come in. Use natural light as much as possible and use the full spectrum light. Opening windows allows fresh air and light to enter, so the fresh energy (or 'chi') enters your house regularly. Try to keep things well organized in your house. So your house should not look like a bachelor's house.

- Keep the entrance clean and clear: The entrance of the house is most important point in the house as it is through the entrance that the good energy enters your house. No footwear at the entrances. If you have shoes or slippers at your doorsteps, simply remove them. The chi rides the wind and carries the bad smell of all those footwear in to your house. It is a common sight in a bachelors house that footwear and cloths are cluttered around the main door. Simply remove them to welcome the good energy inside.

- Separate and demarcate the different spaces in your house: Bachelors generally live in small apartments or studio houses where there is no demarcation between living space, kitchen and sleeping space. It is important to separate the different feng shui energies. So use space dividers like curtains, screens, a tall plant or a bookshelf. Mirrored screens are not suggested. You can use these space dividers as per the area. For example, some good choices for South Feng shui area would be tall plant, wood screen, wooden bookshelf or red curtains. Blue and black colors are strictly prohibited.

- For your love life: The colors of furniture are very important. Say no to red couches as they symbolize fire and may lead to often arguments with your partner.Avoid mirrors opposite to beds as they weaken the intimate relation. No TV in bedroom is the feng shui rule for a better relation. If you are not into any relation and would like to invite one, place some water in an open glass bowl and place soft colored flowers to float in them. Keep the bowl in a place that is visible from entrance of the house. The flowers should be fresh and so you need to change them regularly. This brings new relation in your life and improves the romance if you already have one.

- Placement of Mirrors: Mirrors are important part of feng shui. They expand the space, attract light and bring water feng shui energy. Positions of mirrors in the house attract good and bad energy. Never have mirrors in the bed room. You should have mirrors at a position which bring maximum light and reflect something beautiful.

- For Academic and Career aspirations: Always have a support system. There should be a wall behind your bed, your work chair and your study chair to provide a strong support. This support builds the confidence and so follows the success. Keep your workplace neat and organized. Placing a turtle on workplace gives you tenacity and brings success. Replace the marble top of your table with wooden top to relieve stress and pressure.

- Water Bodies in house: Many bachelors keep aquarium in their apartments. Indoor water fountain and fish tanks placed at an appropriate place attract all good things. Chi rides on wind to enter your house and stays on the water. So be cautious about the positioning of fountain and aquariums. A wrong place for water bodies can have adverse effect on your health and wealth.

- Making your Bedroom Perfect: Most of the bachelors do not have a well defined sleeping area. This is a big challenge for good feng shui practice. When designing a bedroom that gives a feel and function of real sleeping area, make sure that the first thing that you see in the morning or the last one before you go to bed are not mirror, laundry basket or TV. If you can not avoid keeping a TV in your bed room, cover it with plastic table cloth after use.No mattress on floor for sleeping. There is no space beneath for energy or chi to flow. This might lead to ill health. If you have lack of space and you can not put a proper bed, place 6 rod wind chime or crystal sphere. No beam above bed. This cause chi to be pressured. If you want to have a beam, have it at an appropriate height to allow chi to have enough space to flow.

So if you want to bring good Feng Shui in your home, bring it in your lifestyle. Be committed to keep your house neat, comfortable and well organized to attract good energy to bring prosperity and luck with it.

Sources:

www.fengshui.about.com

www.fengshuitips.co.uk

www.zimbio.com