Feng
Shui for February, the month of love:
Written
by Shea Lynn
With
Valentine's Day to celebrate this month, this is an ideal
time to add a little feng shui to your bedroom, helping to
bring the energy of romance into your life.
In
addition to your bedroom providing a place to rest and revitalize,
it also offers a nourishing space to communicate and connect
with your companion. Follow these feng shui recommendations
to help create a bedroom that stirs your heart.
Treat
Yourself to Romantic Bedding:
Dull,
ratty sheets and an untidy bed do little to help with romance.
Go ahead and splurge on pillows, blankets and sheets that
invite you and your partner to linger in bed. Soft, natural
cottons and plush textures all work to accentuate a loving
environment.
The
Color of Love:
Consider
the energy of the colors you’re wrapping yourself up in on
a nightly basis. Warm colors like pink, peach, and creams
invite love and romance. Soft shades like rose, salmon and
coral can bring out the gentleness in your partner, while
bold colors like scarlet, crimson and burgundy may draw out
your adventurous side. Stay away from cool colors such as
blues, grays, whites and blacks.
Keep
the Family at Bay:
Bedroom
= romance. Since your bedroom is a haven for you and your
companion, the last images you should see on your bedside
table are photos of dear old Mom and Dad. Children's photos,
artwork and toys will also undermine your romantic life. Celebrate
these relationships in other areas of your household, but
keep your boudoir a private retreat. This is your relationship
space.
Keep
the Television Out of the Bedroom:
Nothing
kills romance like the presence of computers (hmmm… I wonder
if I won that item on ebay?), or the drone of late night television;
they have no place in the bedroom. Apart from diverting your
attention, it also acts as a third party in the room, which
is not conducive to a healthy relationship. A television will
not only affect your sleep, but your relationship. Television
and computers are vibrant yang energy, which make it less
relaxing for sleep, as well as taking attention away from
your partner.
Clutter
Clearing:
If
you’re storing things under the bed, remove them now. All
of the energy from the clothes that used to fit, and the shoes
that you wish you’d never bought (but hey, they were on sale!)
seep up into your mattress every single night. Get rid of
the junk, allowing for good, healthy energy to flow through
your bed unimpeded.
Lights
Out:
Use
a dimmer switch to adjust the energy accordingly. Candles
are the best feng shui bedroom lighting; be sure to buy candles
with no toxins and use similar color choices as recommended
for bedding. Arrange candles in pairs to create the aura of
a couple.
Mirrors:
Mirrors
are too stimulating for the bedroom, as they speed up and
energize spaces. If you must have a mirror in your room, make
sure that it does not directly reflect your bed as this can
cause unwelcome third-party involvement in your marriage,
leading to possible infidelity and unhappiness. It is also
advisable to cover mirrors with a scarf or other fabric while
sleeping.
Flower
Power:
The
peony is the queen of flowers and is excellent for creating
romance; it is also known as the Mou Tan flower, and is the
principal flower symbol for love and marriage. A vase of peonies
in your bedroom will help to bring about luck and romance
into your marriage.
A
good feng shui bedroom is one that promotes harmonious flow
of both nourishing and loving energy, working to renew your
spirit and create harmony at the beginning and end of each
day. It is a bedroom that invites you, lures you, excites
and calms you, all at the same time. It is both fun and pleasurable,
whether you are there for a quick nap, a good night sleep
or some Valentine romance.
