Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that teaches how to live in harmony with the world. For centuries, it has been actively practiced in various parts of the world. Many followers of this philosophy note that the energy of Chi is so powerful that no opportunity to invite it into your life should be missed. Moreover, it’s not necessary to delve deeply into the religious aspect of Feng Shui; you can start with small changes. For example, adding the following five items to your interior and placing them in specific sectors of your home can make a significant difference.
Money Tree
This beautiful green plant has long been considered a symbol of prosperity, wealth, and luck. If you place it in the southeast corner of a room or near the entrance (preferably far from the bed), Feng Shui experts assure that financial success won’t be long in coming. The money tree is considered one of the most powerful plants for creating well-being, as it activates the flow of vital Chi energy responsible for abundance and prosperity.
Laughing Buddha Statue
Even if you are not a follower of Buddhism, a figurine of Hotei (Laughing Buddha) can still be beneficial in your home. The Laughing Buddha is one of the most powerful talismans, symbolizing carefreeness, joy, and pleasant communication. It fills the hearts of the household with positive energy and attracts success into their lives. Hotei will radiate Chi energy if placed in the living room, facing the entrance door.
Red Envelope
According to Feng Shui, this monetary symbol is one of the strongest of its kind. In China, red envelopes are often given to loved ones as talismans and are also used as decorative items in the home to accumulate significant sums of money. These envelopes usually feature auspicious symbols that attract finances and a combination of yellow and red colors that invite desired prosperity. It’s best to place it in the wealth sector of your home – the southeast – and regularly add coins or banknotes to it, ensuring it is never empty.
Wind Chimes or Chinese Bells
Chinese bells are an ancient musical talisman that helps cleanse the space of negative energy. They consist of several thin tubes and a pendulum, which move with slight air currents, filling the space with a pleasant melodic sound. Wind chimes should ideally be placed near a window or entrance, so they can disperse negative energy with the wind.
Bamboo
Bamboo symbolizes luck and vitality and also helps calm the nervous system. This plant attracts happiness, well-being, love, money, and harmony into the home, offering protection against the evil eye and negative influences. Many experts recommend placing it above the entrance door or near a window, but incorporating bamboo items into the interior—such as vases, screens, curtain rods, room dividers, lampshades, or picture frames—can also be beneficial. If you decide to grow bamboo, it is preferable to keep it in a transparent container and grow it in water.
By incorporating these five items into your home decor, you can start to harness the power of Feng Shui to bring prosperity, happiness, and positive energy into your life.