Experts give practical advice to prepare your home for the holidays and start 2025 with renewed energy
The end of the year brings with it a climate of renewal and, with it, the opportunity to prepare your home to receive good energy. For those who want to experience the Christmas and New Year holidays with more harmony, the techniques of Feng Shui can make a difference. Therefore, architects Belisa Mitsuse and Estefânia Gamez, from BTliê Arquitetura, share tips to attract good vibes and start 2025 with everything in order.
Prepare the house for Christmas
The colors of the bagua, one of the most important Feng Shui tools, can be used to personalize Christmas decorations and activate good energy in every area of the house. The baguá divides the environment into areas called guás, each associated with an aspect of life, such as health, prosperity, success and relationships.
To use it, simply place the baguá, which you can easily find online, on the floor plan of your home. “Each area of the baguá represents an aspect of life and can be activated through specific colors. This helps attract the energies we want to strengthen in each environment,” explains Bel.
Once you have identified the guas, you can use the corresponding colors in your Christmas decoration, activating the energy you wish to enhance. For example, if your Christmas tree is in your relationship guide, adding decorations in shades of pink strengthens family harmony. If it is in the area of success, the elements in red are ideal for attracting prosperity. In the health guide, green is the ideal color to bring vitality and balance to the environment.
Prepare the house for the new year
To start the year with renewed energy, architects recommend a complete cleaning and organization ritual. In addition to being an essential Feng Shui practice, this special cleansing helps remove stagnant energy and allows new cycles to flow more lightly and clearly. See step by step below:
1. Physical cleanliness
The first step is a thorough cleaning, eliminating accumulations of dust and dirt that can block the flow of energy. “This cleaning must be done calmly and carefully, going through every corner of the house to ensure that energy is free to circulate,” advises Tef.
2. Detox Items
One of the principles of Feng Shui is that broken or unused objects trap the energy of the past. The architects therefore suggest doing a real “detox” at home: separating what can be repaired (if it is actually used), discarding what is no longer useful and donating what is in good condition, but no longer needed.
3. Smoking to renew subtle energies
After physical cleansing, it’s time to take care of the more subtle energies. Smoking with sage or another herb of your choice is a great way to dispel any trace of negative energy, bringing lightness and well-being to the environment.
4. Home Feng Shui Review
According to Bel, this is the ideal time to apply Feng Shui cures that have been pending throughout the year, such as installing a mirror, hanging a picture or making a new painting. This extra care helps prepare the space to receive the good energy of the new year.
5. Plan your 2025
Another important principle of Feng Shui is intention. So, once you’ve set the stage, take some time to plan your goals for the coming year. Write down your goals and intentions, visualizing how each area of your home can help you achieve your goals.
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
