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The Feng Shui Guide to Designing Your Dream Bedroom for Rest and Romance

Did you know that in Feng Shui philosophy, your bedroom is basically the most significant room in your house and even in your existence? Do you want a great night's sleep? Perhaps you want someone to snuggle up with? Or maybe you just want to create a warm place for some sleep and affection? Some subtle changes in your bedroom might completely alter the atmosphere.


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Feng Shui Working Like Online Psychic for Rest and Romance

A widely practiced ancient Chinese tradition, Feng Shui is all about balancing the energy (chi) in your environment. When you apply these guidelines in your bedroom, you have a space that is safe and supportive of love.


Surprisingly, some individuals believe that in order to perceive positive energy, you must possess good psychic abilities, but that is not always true. Once you fix things based on Feng Shui principles, even you can observe that positive energy spreading around you.


But, if you're interested in the secret energy in your relationships, talking to an online psychic could also provide you with a new perspective, blending intuition with the practical recommendations from Feng Shui to get your space set up for romance.


The Commanding Position: How to Place Your Bed

Your bed is the most critical piece of furniture to place in the correct manner in your bedroom. According to Fen Shui, it must be put in a "commanding position". That is, put it against a solid wall, at a 45-degree angle opposite the door, but not in front of it. 


This position provides you with an open view of anyone entering the room, which psychologically makes you feel safe and relaxed - vital for good sex and sleep. You also require a solid headboard. It symbolizes stability and support in your love relationships and life. Steer clear of beds with open slats or no headboard at all, since these will make you feel unstable or restless.


Symmetry and Pairs: The Secret to Relationship Harmony

Feng Shui absolutely adores pairs. It encourages you to have two nightstands, lamps, pillows, and even two figures in a painting - it's all about that togetherness and harmonious vibe. It doesn't have to be all perfect matchy-matchy, but there definitely has to be a sense of equality and balance on either side of the bed.


If you're single and looking to attract a partner, decorating in pairs sends a pretty powerful message: this room is welcoming two. If you've only got one nightstand or one lamp, it can have the vibe that your bedroom is just for you. Bringing in some pairs stirs up the energy and makes it feel like there's room for someone to come and be with you, both physically and emotionally.


The Bagua Map and Activating the Love Area

The Bagua map is a Feng Shui map that separates your space into life areas. The southwest corner of your bedroom is the love and relationships area. Putting pairs of objects, coupley colors, or crystals such as rose quartz in the area can enhance love energy.


To apply the Bagua, you superimpose a three-by-three grid - similar to a tic-tac-toe board - over your floor plan, placing the bottom along your front door wall. Each section, or "gua," is assigned particular colors, elements, and areas of life, so you can deliberately turn on areas that help you achieve your ambitions, such as adding pairs in the love area or plants in the wealth area.


Art, Decor, and Personal Touches

Make sure to use the right art and decor in your bedroom. Remove the family photos or singles' pictures and miscellaneous objects - those energies will throw you off your vibe. Use artwork that is all about love, like photos of couples, cute bird couples, or abstract pieces in romantic hues.


Personal items that celebrate your relationship, like those happy photos of you and your partner, are a bonus. Just avoid using anything that reminds you of past heartbreak or drama. 


Mirrors, Electronics, and What to Avoid

 Mirrors have the power to reflect energy throughout the room, and that is not conducive to sleep. Never put a mirror opposite the bed - it can interfere with intimacy and even bring a third person into the relationship – at least as per the traditional Feng Shui beliefs. If you need mirrors, put them on the sides or in closets.

 

Items such as televisions, computers, and even your phone are a distraction from rest and romance. They radiate energy that can interrupt sleep and intimacy, so consider limiting them to another room if possible. And don't have anything under the bed except warm, loving items like extra sheets. It maintains the flow of the energy and prevents it from stagnating.


Conclusion

Designing your ideal bedroom with Feng Shui isn't so much about following hard rules; it's actually more about unlocking the secret to what makes you happy, what relaxes you, and what is going to attract those good love energies. After you implement these wonderful changes, you'll be sleeping all the better, and you'll have a room where love can really flourish.



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