{"id":1238,"date":"2016-02-03T12:05:59","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T04:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/?p=1238"},"modified":"2016-02-03T12:05:59","modified_gmt":"2016-02-03T04:05:59","slug":"how-to-feng-shui-your-home-in-the-year-of-the-monkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/2016\/02\/03\/how-to-feng-shui-your-home-in-the-year-of-the-monkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweeping the dust: How to Feng Shui your home for the new year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you\u00a0busy cleaning in preparation for the Chinese New year celebrations next week? Find out how best to align the energy in your home, plus tips to on how to Feng Shui your home\u00a0from Feng Shui master, Andelina Pang<\/em><\/strong>
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How to Feng Shui your home for the new year<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nCleaning your home before the new year begins is a Chinese custom that’s been practiced for many years. The tradition, also knows as “sweeping the dust,” helps to put the last year to rest and welcome a fresh new year with a clear mind and a\u00a0clutter-free home.
\nFamilies will usually begin this task from the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, 31st January 2016, up until the day before New Year’s Eve. Incorporating Feng Shui into this process can not only help to keep a positive flow throughout your home, but also improve your life and well-being\u00a0in 2016 – the challenging year of the fire monkey.
\nRead more: What does giving birth in 2016 mean for your little fire monkey<\/a>
\n“Fengshui is a practical discipline. It’s essentially about understanding your environment and directions to activate an energy flow that benefits you.” says Adelina Pang, who owns and runs the\u00a0Adelina Pang Feng Shui Consultancy <\/a>in Singapore.\u00a0“The study of Fengshui identifies the best way to harness qi to improve your health, prosperity, relationships and well-being.”
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Feng Shui your home for 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nHow does Feng Shui work?<\/strong>
\nFeng Shui is based upon the connection between an individual and their environment and because this is always changing, the Feng Shui will never be the same for everyone.
\n“Fengshui must be personalised in order for it to be effective,” says Adelina. “A typical consultation involves an on-site inspection of the landscape (environment), an analysis of the occupants\u2019 birth data and observation of the energy flow at the premises.”
\nThere are many things that will come under the spotlight at a home inspection – anything from where the windows and doors are positioned, to the location of the stove, and even the way the bed is facing in the bedroom! Most of the furnishings and decor in a room can be adjusted to allow a more positive energy flow, which will go towards improving your overall well-being.
\n“Being wealthy isn’t just about having lots of money, continues Adelina, it also means having abundance in happiness, good health and quality of life. Good Fengshui can enhance your family\u2019s health, peace and harmony.”
\nRead more: 10 inspirational parenting quotes to live by\u00a0<\/a>
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Fire crackers are often used to welcome the new year<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nWelcoming Chinese New Year<\/strong>
\nUsing\u00a0the basic principles of Feng Shui during our\u00a0celebrations can also help us to welcome the new year properly and set us on our way to better living in 2016.
\nFor instance, the use of firecrackers. Traditionally, firecrackers are\u00a0used on New Year’s Eve to ward off unwelcome spirits and herald the incoming year with lots of noise, but, says, Adelina: “use the judas belt type of crackers, which are loud enough to do the job, but do avoid firecrackers that are extremely loud.”
\nToo much noise can affect the energy in a home and disturb garden spirits. Plus, the shock waves\u00a0felt from loud firecrackers can be harmful to the energy of young children ,\u00a0the elderly and your pets too! In addition, it is important for Pregnant women to\u00a0avoid the noise and pollution from fireworks.
\nHere is Adelina’s top tips for starting the year right:<\/p>\n
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  1. Cumquat and plum blossom trees should decorate the entrance hall or living room as these are symbols of wealth, endurance and renewal<\/li>\n
  2. Do all the major cooking the day before, so that on New Year’s Day you don’t have to use a sharp knife or a chopper<\/li>\n
  3. Resolve all quarrels and misunderstandings, so that families can renew their ties with peace in their minds<\/li>\n
  4. Have lots of good food in the house , for example dishes of golden fruit, gold wrapped chocolate and round shaped sweets and goodies<\/li>\n
  5. Wear new clothes in cheerful colours on New Year’s Day<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Read more: What to wear in 2016<\/a>
    \nFeng Shui your home in 2016\u00a0<\/strong>
    \nAlthough the most effective Feng Shui would adopt a personalised approach, we asked Adelina to give us some\u00a0useful tips that everyone can incorporate in their home during the sweeping the dust period for a better and more prosperous year in 2016.
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    2016 flying star analysis<\/figcaption><\/figure>
    \nUsing the flying star analysis above, you can identify where\u00a0the good and bad stars are positioned and how you can activate or suppress with elemental cures.
    \nHere is her advice!<\/p>\n
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