{"id":7099,"date":"2017-05-30T16:30:47","date_gmt":"2017-05-30T16:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testdesign.qccareerschool.com\/?p=7099"},"modified":"2024-12-03T14:35:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T19:35:26","slug":"5-feng-shui-rules-never-broken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/5-feng-shui-rules-never-broken","title":{"rendered":"5 Feng Shui Rules That Should Never Be Broken"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\r\n<p>Feng shui is literally defined as wind and water, as \u201cfeng\u201d means wind and \u201cshui\u201d means water. These elements are associated with good health and fortune, and using feng shui in your client\u2019s home will improve the flow of energy. However, this is an ancient Chinese practice, and there are specific rules to be followed!<\/p>\r\n<p>The goal of furniture placement is to attract strong \u201cchi\u201d. Keeping the home organized and helping your client understand their intent for feng shui are also important factors.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Read on for five feng shui rules that should never be broken!<\/h4>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; 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overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\r\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\/2017\/05\/5-feng-shui-rules-never-broken\/#1_Be_Organized_and_Tidy\" >1. Be Organized and Tidy<\/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\/2017\/05\/5-feng-shui-rules-never-broken\/#2_Keep_Your_Bed_Away_from_the_Window\" >2. Keep Your Bed Away from the Window<\/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\/2017\/05\/5-feng-shui-rules-never-broken\/#3_Separate_Work_and_Rest_Areas\" >3. Separate Work and Rest Areas<\/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\/2017\/05\/5-feng-shui-rules-never-broken\/#4_Use_the_Bagua_Map_Properly\" >4. Use the Bagua Map Properly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/5-feng-shui-rules-never-broken\/#5_Know_Your_Colors\" >5. Know Your Colors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Be_Organized_and_Tidy\"><\/span>1. Be Organized and Tidy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>This is first on the list for a reason! A disorganized home is a breeding ground for stress, depression, and unhappiness. This is well-known among designers, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2015\/01\/how-to-be-a-professional-organizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">professional organizers<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2015\/07\/job-description-interior-decorator-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interior decorators<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Chinese people defined \u201cchi\u201d as invisible energy that binds life together, and it is impossible for strong chi to exist in the home with clutter and dirt. When helping your client use feng shui, the first order of business should be to clear away any dust, dirt, or clutter that will get in the way of positive, healthy energy. Not sure where to start? Clean out a drawer or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/top-tips-for-organizing-closets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">closet that has been neglected<\/a>\u00a0and start putting systems in place to keep it organized.<\/p>\r\n<p>Can\u2019t you feel the positive energy already?<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Keep_Your_Bed_Away_from_the_Window\"><\/span>2. Keep Your Bed Away from the Window<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Feng shui is very strict about this rule! Your head should never be underneath a window while sleeping \u2013 the logic behind this is that both your mind and body need support, so beds should be placed against solid walls with no doors on either side.<\/p>\r\n<p>Furniture placement is extremely important when it comes to feng shui, and the bedroom is perhaps the most important space of all (it\u2019s where we rest and recharge). The energy in this space needs to be tranquil and harmonious, which leads us to our next rule\u2026.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Separate_Work_and_Rest_Areas\"><\/span>3. Separate Work and Rest Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Attracting (and maintaining) positive energy will require your client to be mindful of how they use that space. Setting up a desk in your client\u2019s bedroom goes against a strict rule of feng shui, which is to keep work and rest areas separate. It\u2019s tempting to keep a laptop next to the bed, as many people work demanding jobs (and some work from home), but this will destroy the tranquility in their life!<\/p>\r\n<p>Your client\u2019s bedroom cannot possibly be an oasis of calm if they associate it with work, so encourage them to find another area to set up their work station (like the kitchen or a spare room).<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;13764&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_the_Bagua_Map_Properly\"><\/span>4. Use the Bagua Map Properly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you plan on using feng shui in your client\u2019s home, familiarizing yourself with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/02\/use-bagua-map-feng-shui-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bagua map<\/a>\u00a0is absolutely vital.<\/p>\r\n<p>An eight-sided energy map, this tool uses your client\u2019s space to map out their life. It will help identify the areas where they should make positive changes.To give you a basic lesson, the Bagua map is most commonly aligned with the front door, as this is considered the \u201cmouth of chi\u201d, where all the energy enters into the home.<\/p>\r\n<p>Feng shui dictates that the Bagua map should be used with a birds-eye view and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/03\/feng-shui-course-sample-tips-drawing-the-bagua-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drawn over the floor plan<\/a>\u00a0of the home. Once it is in place, you can look at which areas of your clients\u2019 life they would most like to improve, and focus on those areas specifically.<\/p>\r\n<p>If the Bagua map is not used, you\u2019ll likely try to make all the changes at once, which can be detrimental to the home. Doing this can create more clutter and disorganization. Follow this rule to let energy flow easily.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Know_Your_Colors\"><\/span>5. Know Your Colors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Every home decorator knows the importance of color in the home. Colors improve quality of life by boosting moods, eliminating stress, and increasing confidence<\/p>\r\n<p>Think about the color red for a moment. We can bet that thoughts of passion and exuberance come to mind. When that color is on the walls of a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/11\/7-easy-ways-feng-shui-living-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">living space<\/a>, the energy in that environment becomes passionate, bold, and lively. Choosing the color green, in contrast, will create a sense of peace and calm. 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