Feng Shui for Home Buyers
 By Linda
Binns
An ancient practice is
enjoying a renaissance in Western culture. Feng Shui
(pronounced “fung schway”) has its roots in Chinese
culture and has been used for centuries by people seeking to
improve their lives through the use of color, materials and
object placement in order to invite positive energy, or “Chi,”
into their homes.
“In Feng Shui, the primary goal is to create an optimal
flow of energy, which will improve all aspects of one's life
- relationships, finances, health and career,” says Linda
Binns, executive director of the Feng Shui Success Institute
and a certified Feng Shui practitioner based in St. Charles.
“More and more people are discovering how powerful these
principles can be in bringing about real changes. It's
amazing to see how creating balance and harmony can affect
people in a positive way.”
But Feng Shui isn't just something you do to a house once
you own it. Binns says that these powerful principles should
be considered in the search for a new home. In fact, Binns
offers Feng Shui classes specifically for realtors who want
to guide their clients to Feng Shui-friendly homes and
advise sellers on how to best prepare their home for sale.
She offers the tips below to help ensure that buyers don't
end up with a “house of horrors.”
•Location, location, location... Do not buy a house that
is located at the end of a T-junction. Roads are energy
channels and a house in this location will be constantly
bombarded with energy, or “Chi, which can cause numerous
problems for its inhabitants. If your dream house happens to
be in this unlucky position, protect it as much as possible
with attractive landscaping.
•While too much energy can be problematic, a stagnant pool
of energy can be just as unpleasant. These “energy pools”
often occur at dead-ends or at the end of a cul-de-sac. Chi
that has no movement can result in frustrating obstacles to
goals and desires. Again, landscaping can be used to improve
this bad situation: plant trees and brightly colored
flowers, and use flags, windchimes or banners to help add
movement to the area.
•Inside the house, be
wary of stairs immediately opposite the front door. A
staircase in this position allows energy to rush out of the
house, negatively impacting new opportunities, health and
wealth. If the house is perfect for you in all but this
respect, then hang a crystal between the door and the
stairway, hang a mirror at the top of the stairs, display
artwork in the stairwell (keeping picture groupings level
instead of staggered) and place a pretty swag of flowers or
greenery above the inside of the front door.
•Bathrooms located in the middle of the house can cause
your energy to drain away, leaving you feeling tired and
lethargic. If you choose a house with a bathroom in the
center, incorporate the earth element into the space by
decorating it with yellow or earthtones, installing ceramic
tile and hanging a landscape picture. Real or silk plants
and pictures of trees, flowers or gardens are also helpful.
•Avoid buying a home with an entrance that is below street
level. It is difficult for beneficial Chi to enter this type
of building. If you absolutely must have this house, install
accent lighting to illuminate the front from the ground up,
which can help “lift” the Chi.
Linda Binns shows you how to be more successful in all areas
of your life by working with your environment. Get FREE Feng
Shui Success Secrets. These powerful and practical secrets
can help you transform your life. Go to
www.fengshuiexplained.com now.
Linda Binns is author of Feng Shui for Your Relationships:
Changing Your Environment to Create Better Relationships.
She has been a Feng Shui Practitioner, Author, Speaker and
teacher for over 10 years. She has appeared internationally
on television and radio and in local publications. Linda is
also the founder of The Feng Shui Success Institute "
which teaches in-depth Feng Shui training and practitioner
certification.
About the
author:
Linda Binns is author of Feng Shui for Your Relationships:
Changing Your Environment to Create Better Relationships.
She has been a Feng Shui Practitioner, Author, Speaker and
teacher for over 10 years. She has appeared internationally
on television and radio and in local publications. Linda is
also the founder of The Feng Shui Success Institute "
which teaches in-depth Feng Shui training and practitioner
certification.
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Best wishes,
Thomas T :)
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