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Feng Shui: What is it and how to use it to bring balance to your home?

Experts believe that applying Feng Shui is essential to start the year with your home energized and free of negativity.

By Yeska Coelho

Updated at Jan 10, 2022, 9:24 AM - Submitted at Jan 10, 2022, 10:00 AM

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Melina Romano- Alma Duratex House, environment of CASACOR São Paulo 2021.

Melina Romano- Alma Duratex House, environment of CASACOR São Paulo 2021.(MCA Estudio/)

Melina Romano- Casa Alma Duratex, ambiente da CASACOR São Paulo 2021. Every beginning of the year requires renewal : whether it be of the home itself or of the energy of the house. In both cases, Feng Shui is a powerful tool to help achieve greater harmony in the home and also in what is around us. For Yara Vieira , an Astrocentro specialist, a good starting point is to eliminate everything that is obsolete in the house. " It is necessary to throw away everything that is old and no longer useful in your life , only then will you get rid of this stagnant energy. in your home", he explains. But what is Feng Shui? How do you apply it? Below, we have gathered all this information to help you!

What is Feng Shui?


Quarto Suna Reveev - Osvaldo Segundo & Arquitetos Associados. Projeto da CASACOR Santa Catarina 2021. Feng Shui is an ancient practice that aims to eliminate negative energy from environments to bring more balance and harmony to spaces. The philosophy originated in China, where it was believed that choosing the right place to live was synonymous with a healthy life. mild and healthy . Nature is one of the main allies of Feng Shui – which, literally translated, means "wind-water". In practice, it is done through decoration and interior design . It involves bringing in elements that balance energies. , and in this sense, count on the presence of materials such as wood, ceramics, crystals, glass – note that even Feng Shui images and shapes can also help. quarto branco com cama de casal no centro cinza claro At the end and beginning of each year, applying Feng Shui to your home is recommended to start the year with renewed energy . When we talk about this ancient practice, it is important to keep in mind that the home is like a "living organism" and that, just like the body, it needs care and sometimes a detox to recover. Considering the home as the space where we spend Most of the time – especially after the pandemic – this feeling of “breathing” at home is also reflected in the well-being of the residents .

How to apply Feng Shui at home?


Espelho D’Água Mini Pavilhão Cristina Menezes Minas Gerais 2021 modulo conteiner arquitetura decoração The first change to apply Feng Shui must come from within the homeowner . Emanating good energy, gratitude and satisfaction towards the home is certainly an important step that must be taken. Without this, even though the elements contribute to neutralizing negative energy, , the feeling of "breathing" is not so evident.
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What is Bagua in Feng Shui?


Leo Romano - Ateliê Deca, projeto para a CASACOR São Paulo 2021. For Yara, an Astrocentro specialist, the Baguá is an excellent tool because "it provides some tips on how to organize the houses in the direction of the Sun. This way, you will be able to organize the areas of your life so that they are all prosperous ." The Baguá provides guidance in colors, like an octagonal map, which is divided into nine sectors that influence anyone's life: family, health, prosperity, success, relationships, creativity, friends, work and spirituality . Next, check the Bagua map to apply the elements that best match the energy you want to attract to each corner of your home. Baguá Feng Shui In addition to the colors, it also indicates the shape and element that should be used . For example: for the family "guá", the recommended color is green, rectangular shape and wood as the material. Include a panel or a A board that follows these rules can be a good idea for socializing environments, such as living and dining rooms.

What is the relationship between the minimalist style and Feng Shui?


respiro mariana maisonnave casacor santa catarina florianopolis 2021 foto mariana boro Feng Shui and minimalism have a lot in common : starting with the philosophies of both, which preach that a simpler lifestyle and greater contact with nature can add a lot to a person's life. The minimalist style advocates the use of few resources in a well-distributed way , and Feng Shui advocates, precisely, that getting rid of what is not being used and unnecessary "extravagances" in the home helps to focus on what is essential. CASACOR ES:Galeria do Designer - Jader Almeida e Letícia Finamore. Com 50 m², o ambiente explora as máximas dos estilos clean, moderno e minimalista. Neste espaço, o designer expõe a sua nova linha de mobiliário e objetos, todos lançamentos, em uma composição única, trabalhada pela parceria exclusiva com a arquiteta Letícia Finamore. In this way, Feng Shui can become a powerful tool for those who follow minimalist decoration , offering guidance when prioritizing, organizing and better distributing elements with the aim of bringing even greater well-being.