{"id":20776,"date":"2020-09-09T15:36:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T15:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=20776"},"modified":"2020-09-09T15:36:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T15:36:09","slug":"4-ways-feng-shui-will-improve-your-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/4-ways-feng-shui-will-improve-your-mental-health","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Feng Shui Will Improve Your Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"\/2017\/05\/5-feng-shui-rules-never-broken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feng Shui<\/a> is an ancient Chinese philosophy that aims to create balance and harmony, through the flow of clean, positive energy (or \u201cCh\u2019i\u201d). In the world of design, the principles of Feng Shui can be carefully incorporated into each room\u2019s decor, color scheme, furniture placements, and overall layout. When done properly, your home will truly become your place of serenity!\n\nIt shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise, then, for us to point out that Feng Shui is <em>proven <\/em>to have <a href=\"\/2018\/05\/can-feng-shui-courses-improve-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a positive affect<\/a> on your mental health. It\u2019s true! So, if you\u2019re transitioning into the upcoming autumn season and looking to make a fresh start in your home?\n\nAdd a little Feng Shui into your life! You may be more than a little surprised at how beneficial it is for your overall well-being.\n\n<em>Why <\/em>is it so good for your mental health? Well, let\u2019s take a look at 4 of the most common reasons![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20778&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/4-ways-feng-shui-will-improve-your-mental-health\/#Less_Clutter_Less_Stress\" >Less Clutter = Less Stress!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/4-ways-feng-shui-will-improve-your-mental-health\/#A_Better_Bedroom_A_Better_Nights_Sleep\" >A Better Bedroom = A Better Night\u2019s Sleep!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/4-ways-feng-shui-will-improve-your-mental-health\/#Calming_Colors_A_Calm_Mind\" >Calming Colors = A Calm Mind!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/4-ways-feng-shui-will-improve-your-mental-health\/#Nature_Nurture\" >Nature = Nurture!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Less_Clutter_Less_Stress\"><\/span>Less Clutter = Less Stress!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]It\u2019s hard to have a peaceful mind when you\u2019re surrounded by such noisy clutter. In this day and age, we\u2019re part of a toxic consumer society. Left and right, we\u2019re constantly being bombarded with the \u201cnewest\u201d and \u201chottest\u201d things to buy. Not participating in this societal trend can leave us with a serious case of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fear_of_missing_out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FOMO<\/a>. The result is that we buy, and buy, and buy\u2026 until many of us own <em>far <\/em>more than we actually <em>need<\/em>.\n\nThe major problem with clutter is that it leaves the home feeling claustrophobic. There\u2019s no room for clean, healthy energy to move in and out around the space. This causes stagnant, negative energy to breed in its place.\n\nIt\u2019s not a crazy leap to conclude that the less junk you have to deal with, the less stressed out you\u2019ll feel within your living space. There are medical studies that back up this belief, too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2013\/03\/10\/opinion\/sunday\/living-with-less-a-lot-less.html?pagewanted=2&amp;_r=0&amp;hp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One such study<\/a> &#8211; conducted by U.C.L.A back in 2012 \u2013 took a look at 32 middle-class families who all dealt with clutter in the home. Believe it or not, ALL of the mothers in these families experienced a drastic increase in their stress hormones when having to deal with their material belongings.\n\nBy sorting through your belongings and <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/how-to-use-feng-shui-in-your-spring-cleaning-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ridding yourself of any unnecessary items<\/a> you know you don\u2019t actually <em>need<\/em>, your home can regain order. Once it feels less chaotic, so will your mind![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20779&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Better_Bedroom_A_Better_Nights_Sleep\"><\/span>A Better Bedroom = A Better Night\u2019s Sleep!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]In order to function at our best, it\u2019s recommended that adults get at least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/expert-answers\/how-many-hours-of-sleep-are-enough\/faq-20057898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 to 9 hours\u2019<\/a> worth of sleep each night. The sad reality is, most of us don\u2019t get nearly that much. Sleeplessness is a very prevalent problem in today\u2019s modern world, and it\u2019s a direct contributing factor to poor mental health.\n\nWhile there are countless different factors that can prevent us from catching our Z\u2019s, you may be surprised to discover that the layout of your <em>bedroom <\/em>can be a culprit, too. Ask yourself the following questions:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Is the layout of my room symmetrical?<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Are the empty and occupied spaced in my bedroom balanced?<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Is my bed arranged in such a way that I can see the door (and thus have a commanding position over the room as a whole)?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you\u2019ve answered one or more of these questions with \u201cno\u201d, then there\u2019s your problem right there! Symmetry, equal balance, and a commanding position are <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/how-to-use-feng-shui-in-your-spring-cleaning-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">all extremely important<\/a> when it comes to achieving peace and tranquility within your bedroom.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20780&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calming_Colors_A_Calm_Mind\"><\/span>Calming Colors = A Calm Mind!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Your choice of colors is just as critical, too. Certain colors can provoke the wrong emotions and energies, such as red (which is said to incite feelings such as anger). Instead, do some research into colors that specifically evoke <em>positive<\/em>, calming vibes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/rooms\/bedrooms\/feng-shui-your-bedroom-pictures#:~:text=Feng%20shui%20practitioners%20recommend%20warm,vibe%20and%20invite%20healing%20energy.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feng Shui design experts recommend either<\/a>:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Warm, rich earth and skin tones<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Soft, natural colors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOn that note, your color schemes should be selected with just as much care <a href=\"\/2020\/06\/incorporating-color-in-feng-shui-room-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">throughout the rest of your home<\/a>, too. Each room corresponds to the five elements: wood, fire, earth, water, and metal. By understanding how to use the <a href=\"\/2020\/07\/understanding-the-feng-shui-bagua-map-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Feng Shui bagua map<\/a>, you can learn how to design each room with its respective element(s) and chromatic strengths in mind.\n\nDoing so will help you maximize each room\u2019s full potential, which will harmonize the flow of positive Ch\u2019i throughout the <em>entire <\/em>space as a whole. Before you know it, your home will become a beacon of equanimity![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nature_Nurture\"><\/span>Nature = Nurture!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]A home <a href=\"\/2017\/06\/6-feng-shui-disasters-will-make-cringe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">devoid of living, thriving greenery<\/a> is a home that cuts you off from the outside world. In Feng Shui, one of the most important concepts is the principle of Tao. This nature-based philosophy states that human beings are inherently connected to the world around them, and that we should honor this connection. If you cut yourself off from the planet, you\u2019re isolating yourself from a major, nurturing aspect of your being.\n\nNow, we get it that not everyone subscribes to <a href=\"http:\/\/chippit.tripod.com\/taoist_principles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taoism<\/a>. But even if you don\u2019t necessarily believe in the above, there are still plenty of <em>other <\/em>reasons why incorporating nature into your home is beneficial for your mental health.\n\nFor starters, they create fresh oxygen within your living space, which is always a plus! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/ca\/blog\/cravings\/201909\/11-ways-plants-enhance-your-mental-and-emotional-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In addition to this<\/a>, it\u2019s proven that immersing yourself in natural settings can:\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Combat mental fatigue<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Slow down heart rate<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Reduce anxiety<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Lower high blood pressure<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Make you feel less depressed<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Improve memory<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Increase concentration<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Promote higher levels of creativity<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>And so much more!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSo, don\u2019t be afraid to add a little green to your home! If you\u2019re the kind of person who\u2019s good at taking care of plants (a.k.a. not me), here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.ca\/green-living\/photos\/plants-stress-anxiety-depression-1934534\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a handy list of 15 plants<\/a> that are especially good at nurturing your mental health.\n\nIf you\u2019re <em>not <\/em>so good at maintaining plants (a.k.a. me), here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weloverentals.com.au\/5-low-maintenance-indoor-plants-to-improve-your-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 low-maintenance plants<\/a> instead that can help boost your mood![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20781&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>Become a Feng Shui expert! 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