Feng Shui 101
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Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese practice used to determine the optimal orientation and layout of spaces, such as homes and offices. Elements like direction, pathways, and desk placement all influence one’s fortune and energy.
The three essentials for success are “timing, location, and harmony,” with location—meaning Feng Shui—being a key factor. Poor Feng Shui in the workplace can negatively affect wealth and interpersonal relationships.
If you want to thrive at work, don’t ignore office Feng Shui. Everything from the location of the office to how your desk is arranged can have an impact.
Sitting in the wrong spot or facing the wrong direction could result in a lack of helpful connections or increased stress and unease. Below is a Feng Shui checklist to help you turn your office into a prosperity hub. Get started now and attract positive work energy!
Feng Shui Layout for 2024
New year, new luck!
As we enter a new year, we also enter a new Feng Shui cycle. What can you do to boost good energy and ward off negativity in 2024? Which areas are lucky spots?
► The North is the wealth position in 2024. Place a treasure bowl or Pixiu (mythical beast) to attract wealth and fortune. The East is the romance position—add gold, silver, or pink items or fresh flowers to amplify positive vibes.
► Good and bad actions don’t cancel each other out, so it’s important to speak kindly and do good deeds. Doing so benefits both you and your loved ones by building good karma and balancing energy.
► 2024 carries fiery energy. Bright colors and gemstone accessories are recommended. Use red, orange-red, or pink around the eyes and eyebrows for a lucky glow.
Office Feng Shui Setup Tips
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Good Feng Shui starts with the right location:
► Choose a location with convenient transportation, but avoid offices right next to elevated roads. Constant movement symbolizes unstable energy and can make it hard to retain wealth. It’s best to be a short distance away from such roads.
► Avoid having a straight road directly hitting the front entrance, such as a T-junction, as it can cause financial instability. However, such locations may suit certain businesses like hardware stores, banks, or repair shops.
► The entrance is like a pocket for wealth. A wide and grand lobby not only impresses clients but also symbolizes prosperity and fortune in Feng Shui.
Office layout also plays a key role in overall business operations:
► The wealth spot is usually diagonally across from the entrance. This spot gathers prosperity and is ideal for the business owner or leader. Place a sofa or evergreen plant here, such as golden pothos or dracaena, to boost energy.
► If relocating to a new office, place a salt lamp, money tree, or crystal lamp within a 45° angle inside the entrance. This helps purify the space and enhance the energy flow.
► Wall colors and decorations should be kept minimal. Use simple and neutral tones like black, gray, or white to avoid visual fatigue and improve focus.
Can’t change the office layout? Your desk setup still matters.
When the environment can’t change, change your approach. Desk Feng Shui tips:
Your desk is your personal Feng Shui zone. The four directions are left green dragon, right white tiger, front vermilion bird, rear black tortoise. Here are some tips for better luck at work:
► Dragons dislike stillness; Tigers dislike noise—put the phone on the left and documents on the right. Keep the left side slightly higher than the right to boost career growth.
► Choose a chair with armrests—it symbolizes support. If the backrest is low, place a jacket or cushion on it for added “backing.”
► Place a red envelope or lucky coin in your drawer for wealth. Just don’t put it in a dirty spot or it could bring the opposite effect! Replace damaged envelopes to prevent money loss.
► Want help from mentors at work? Add a lucky charm—white or purple crystals, fresh flowers, or a scholar’s pen (Wenchang pen). But don’t overdo it—no more than three items, or it could have the opposite effect.
