As we prepare for December, we are getting Christmas decor up and making the transition from fall to a little more festive. In feng shui, we use techniques to improve the flow and energy within a space and that includes the holidays especially since they are traditionally more fast-paced.

If December is anything like the rest of 2021, it will pass quickly so it’s important we incorporate feng shui practices to enhance the spaces around us and allow for better flow in our lives. By implementing these feng shui tips, we are allowing ourselves to be more mindful of our surroundings and how everyday items can impact our wellbeing. We know that a clean space translates to a clear mind so we want to practice good feng shui to keep the holidays free from chaos and clutter.

Good Feng Shui Starts with the Neighborhood

We see it in festive classics, but the holidays are very much surrounded by family and neighbors. This is the season of sharing, caring and thinking of others so naturally the feeling of your neighborhood can affect the energy surrounding your home. You can share a batch of cookies or loaf of bread and can even invite a neighbor to a holiday dinner to extend a neighborly hand and ensure that you are forming healthy relationships and, more importantly, creating healthy energy this holiday.

The Flow of the Front Door

We touched this in previous blog posts, but the flow of the front door is one of the most important and impactful areas to spotlight. Clear any obstacles from your front door and clear clutter to allow for better flow to enter and exit the home. The ease of flow here is especially important when thinking about visitors since this will allow energy to move as needed when other being come into play. You can also choose to brighten up this space by placing lights inside in the foyer and outside with Christmas warm lights to create an inviting entrance and positive energy. If you are unsure of how to decorate, you can contact me for feng shui decorating services.

Brighten with Crystal Balls

In feng shui, crystal balls are excellent tools to brighten a room and uplift the energy in a space. The wonderful thing about these is that it’s typically on a string of some kind which makes it easy to place on a Christmas tree as an ornament or hang in a social quarters where you might expect company. You can even hang this in an entry area to help prevent blockages and improve flow! This invites more opportunities, brightens the front door area and prevents an entry way from feeling dark or cramped.

Clean Windows for a Clear Home This Holiday

In feng shui, windows are the eyes of the people.  Want to see clearly?  Make you’re your windows are clean so you can see out of them. When you think of it, clear windows allow more light in and create a more inviting space – hence more flow. This is an excellent tip when planning for a gathering or dinner this holiday so that we can naturally energize a space and make our minds feel more awake and ready for the day and the season.

Space Clearings are the Key to the Season

One of the best things you can do this season is to incorporate a space clearing after hosting a holiday event. A space clearing acts as a reset to a space and removes stagnant energy and energies that are of no benefit to you this season. If you’ve never had a space cleaning, you can contact me for the service and questions on how this can create better flow in your home or office. With events comes the entrance of different energies so tools like Palo Santo and sage can prove to be essential in balancing flow. You can contact me at 512-740-1251 to learn more.

Scents That Create Zen

An easy way to enhance our space over the holiday is with the use of scents. I love essential oils like peppermint, eucalyptus, and lavender. Cinnamon is calming and cooling, cloves and berries create harmony and aromas of orange can encourage abundance and joy. You can even create a Cinnamon and Orange Slow Cooker Potpourri like this one for days at home to create a natural homemade scent that promotes positive energy and chi that’s both festive and effective.

As you are implementing these tips, keep in mind what you want to accomplish this holiday and how you can create a flow that benefits your lifestyle and end of year plans.

In the meantime, have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!