If you feel like you've been exceptionally unlucky, your home decor choices could be to blame. Luckily, you may be able to turn your bad luck around by following the 3000-year-old Chinese philosophy of feng shui .
Leslie VanDerven, a certified feng shui professional and strategic interior design advisor at Real Estate Bees, explains that feng shui is the art of using elements, colors, and placement of items to boost and balance the energy (or chi) and harmony of an environment. "A home that is free of clutter, functional, organized, and arranged properly will invite harmony, balance, and creativity," she says.
However, certain things can have just the opposite effect. To learn which items can bring back luck into your home, read on to hear from feng shui experts.
5 Home Items That Are Bad Luck in Feng Shui
1. Anything dead or dying
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You'll want to get rid of that dying houseplant you've been trying to revive, as well as that bouquet of dead roses. Turns out, in feng shui, any dead or dying decor can "bring lifeless or destructive energy into a home," VanDerven warns. This includes taxidermy or anything that depicts "death or devastation," such as an art piece. So, it's best to keep such items out of your home.
2. Spikey plants
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Bad news for fans of desert decor: In feng shui, spikey plants like cacti are "thought to bring tension and confrontation into the home." Make sure any spikey items are placed facing away from your bed or doorway, as these things act as "poison arrows" that generate negative energy and cause conflict or agitation in the household. So, it's best to avoid having these items in your space.
3. Broken things
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According to feng shui, broken items "represent both internal and external clutter in your life," and should be disposed of. These items symbolize imperfection and can attract negative energy, which may manifest as difficulties or obstacles in various aspects of life. So, it's best to remove any broken items from your home.
4. Mirrors in the wrong place
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In feng shui, mirrors facing the wrong way are believed to bring bad luck. Mirrors should be placed toward beautiful and uplifting views and should not face a TV, toilet, or workspace. It's also not recommended to have a mirror in your bedroom, as it can have an unsettling effect and disrupt a good night's sleep. Instead, place your mirror opposite a window to expand and brighten a room or in your entryway where the front door isn't reflected. Mirrors can also be used in the dining room or living room to add festive energy. If you have a bagua mirror, it should always be placed outside your home to reflect negative energy.
5. Clutter
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You'll want to remove any items in your home that are creating clutter or making a space feel cramped. Cluttered countertops, unorganized bookshelves, and oversized furniture can hinder the flow of positive chi, creating an environment where chaos and stress can thrive. Make sure to allocate enough storage space and keep your space organized to allow good energy to flow freely.
By avoiding these unlucky items and incorporating feng shui principles into your home decor, you can create a harmonious and luck-attracting environment. So, make the necessary changes and invite positive energy into your living space.
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