| Feng shui is a wonderful way to create improvements | | | | DO hang a lead crystal from the ceiling here, or place |
| in your life simply by aligning the items in your bedroom. | | | | rock crystals in this corner of the room and in the NE |
| These can include your bed, your desk or computer, | | | | corner of the desk for better study concentration |
| even your stereo. | | | | DO add a globe to this location to improve test scores |
| Feng shui is a wonderful way to create improvements | | | | and success in school |
| in your life simply by aligning the items in your bedroom. | | | | DRESSER |
| You might even find a new love as a result! Use these | | | | Place in East corner if wood |
| tips to get your room in harmony with your life. | | | | Place in West corner if metallic-colored, or if painted |
| Important Basic Feng Shui Bedroom Do's and Don'ts | | | | white, silver, or gold |
| DO use a compass | | | | Place in North if black or blue |
| Stand in the middle of the room and hold the compass | | | | Place in SE if green |
| level and waist-high. Then make a diagram of your | | | | Place in South or SW if red, orange, purple |
| room, creating nine squares. Put the correct direction | | | | COMPUTER, PHONE, & STEREO |
| on each square. Now you are ready to move the | | | | Place phone in the NW corner of room to bring more |
| items according to compass or your personal | | | | helpful people into your life. |
| auspicious directions. (A compass only costs about | | | | Keep stereo playing on low volume while you are |
| $2-$5 at Wal-Mart or Target.) | | | | away to keep energy active in your room and attract |
| Give yourself a mini-space clearing | | | | helpful people to you. |
| --If you decide to use feng shui in your room, then | | | | DECORATIONS, ETC. |
| clear out all unnecessary items and junk from your | | | | Mirrors: Not recommended in the bedroom. If used, |
| drawers, closet, and under the bed. | | | | make sure you cannot see yourself from the bed. |
| --Clean thoroughly by vacuuming, dusting and washing | | | | Lamps: Place one in the south (fame and recognition; a |
| windows, ceiling fans, etc. | | | | lava lamp is great here!), the NE (educational luck), and |
| --Now you're ready to feng shui your room, but follow | | | | the SW (to help you with your sweetie or bring one if |
| the DON'Ts below: | | | | you don't have one already -- lava lamps are also |
| DON'Ts | | | | great here,too!). The lamps will energize these areas. |
| Don't have open book shelves opposite your bed or | | | | Pictures: Make sure are these positive images that |
| behind you as you study. These act like knives and will | | | | make you happy. Violence, dark, or brooding-types of |
| encourage people "talking behind your back." | | | | pictures are not suitable for a place of rest and |
| Don't have water or pictures of water (this | | | | relaxation. |
| aggravates asthma, allergies, and can encourage | | | | Troubles with mom and dad? Place a happy picture of |
| respiratory or sinus problems). So take out the Zen | | | | your family in the East corner of your room to help |
| fountain or fish tank. | | | | these relationships become easier and more |
| Don't have plants in the bedroom. Plants use up body | | | | harmonious. |
| energy in your bedroom. | | | | Looking for a new love? Place a picture of your |
| BED DOs and DON'Ts | | | | heart's desire in the SW to help this relationship -- or to |
| DO make sure it has the widest view of the room and | | | | encourage a new one relationship, place a picture of |
| entryway so you can see the door easily | | | | your "ideal" person here. |
| DO try to sleep with the top of your head pointing in | | | | Bulletin boards: Hang these on the south wall of your |
| one of your personal feng shui directions (see below) | | | | room. Pin pictures of famous people, letters of |
| DO have a solid wall behind it (or at least curtains) vs. | | | | recognition, awards, ribbons, or certificates here for |
| a window | | | | more added recognition any kind of accomplishment is |
| DO make sure you cannot see a bathroom, toilet, or | | | | perfect for this location. |
| stairs from the bed | | | | A light that illuminates this area is especially helpful! |
| DON'T have the bed against a shared wall of a | | | | Place trophies on a shelf in this location for continued |
| bathroom or toilet | | | | success and recognition. Paint this board red for an |
| DON'T have a mirror or television that reflects the bed | | | | extra boost in recognition energy! |
| DON'T have your feet point out the door from your | | | | Ceiling fans: not recommended because they displace |
| bed | | | | body energy while sleeping; if used, place small red dot |
| Using personal feng shui: Having your head pointed in | | | | on each blade. |
| one of your auspicious directions (AD) is one of the | | | | Clutter: If you don't feel well or you're having troubles in |
| best ways to tap good luck. Click here to calculate | | | | your life, clear your space. Get a box and do a |
| your personal feng shui directions. This link will tell you | | | | thorough cleaning out. This doesn't mean you have to |
| what directions are the best for you. Even if your | | | | throw things away. |
| room is in the Southwest portion of the house and this | | | | Store them in the garage or attic. If after a while you |
| is not a good direction for you, you can still orient your | | | | don't use any of these things, then donate them to |
| bed so that your head points in one of your good | | | | charity. Do make note of how you feel once your |
| directions. | | | | room is clear. |
| DESK DOs and DON'Ts | | | | With a harmonious environment, you are sure to be |
| DO try to place your desk in NE corner of your room | | | | more comfortable, enjoy yourself more, and do better |
| DO always sit where you can see the door and | | | | in life. If, you have used any of these tips and found |
| anyone entering the room easily | | | | them helpful, I'd like to know about it! I'm always |
| DO try to face one of your AD | | | | interested in hearing from teens who have benefited |
| DO keep a bright light turned on here to enhance your | | | | from feng shui! Drop me a note here. |
| education luck | | | | |