Feng Shui: What is it and how to use it to bring balance to the home? traduzido por: OPENROUTER

Melina Romano- Casa Alma Duratex, ambiente da CASACOR São Paulo 2021. (MCA Estudio/CASACOR)

Every beginning of the year requires a renewal: whether of the residence itself or of the home's energy. In both cases, Feng Shui is a powerful tool to help achieve more harmony at home and also in what is around us. For Yara Vieira, a specialist at Astrocentro, a good starting point is to eliminate everything that is obsolete in the house. "It is necessary to throw away everything that is old and is no longer useful for your life, only then will you get rid of this stagnant energy in your home", she explains. But after all, what is Feng Shui? How to apply it? Below, we have gathered all this information to help you!

What is Feng Shui?

Quarto Suna Reveev - Osvaldo Segundo & Arquitetos Associados. Projeto da CASACOR Santa Catarina 2021. (Lio Simas/CASACOR)

Feng Shui is an ancient practice that aims to eliminate negative energies from projects to bring more balance and harmony to spaces. The philosophy arose in China, where it was believed that choosing the right place to live was synonymous with a mild and healthy life. Nature is one of the main allies of Feng Shui – which, in literal translation, means "wind-water". In practice, it is done through decoration and interior design. It is about bringing in elements that balance the energies, and in this sense, counting on the presence of materials such as wood, ceramics, crystals, glass – note that even images and shapes of Feng Shui can help.

Projeto: Marília Pellegrini (Projeto: Marília Pellegrini/CASACOR)

At every end and beginning of the year, applying Feng Shui at home is recommended to start the year with renewed energies. When we talk about this ancient practice, it is important to keep in mind that the house is like a "living organism" and that, just like the body, it needs care and sometimes a detox to recover. Considering the house as the space where we spend most of our time – especially after the pandemic –, this sense of "breathing" at home is also reflected in the well-being of the residents.

How to apply Feng Shui at home?

Espelho D’Água e Mini Pavilhão, projeto de Cristina Menezes para a CASACOR Minas Gerais 2021. (Jomar Bragança/CASACOR)

The first change to apply Feng Shui must come from within the resident themselves. Emanating good energies, gratitude and satisfaction for the home is certainly an important step to be followed. Without this, no matter how much the elements contribute to neutralizing negative energy, the feeling of "breathing" is not so evident. After that, you can follow some simple practices that already contribute to greater harmony, such as including plants in the project, including flows of running water, leaving free spaces for circulation – especially at the entrance of the house –, and always keeping the bathroom door closed. Also read: Decoration with plants: growing tips for your home!

What is Bagua in Feng Shui?

Leo Romano - Ateliê Deca, projeto para a CASACOR São Paulo 2021. (MCA Estudio/CASACOR)

For Yara, a specialist at Astrocentro, the Bagua is an excellent tool because "it brings some tips on how to organize houses in relation to the Sun. In this way, you will be able to organize the areas of your life so that all are prosperous". The Bagua provides guidance in colors, like a map in an octagonal shape, which is divided into nine sectors that influence anyone's life: family, health, prosperity, success, relationship, creativity, friends, work and spirituality. Below, check out the Bagua map to apply the elements that best match the energy you want to attract to each corner of your home.

In addition to colors, it also indicates the shape and the element that should be used. E.g.: for the "gua" of the family, the color green is recommended, along with a rectangular shape and wood as the material. Including a panel or a painting that follows these little rules can be a good idea for social projects, such as living and dining rooms.

What is the relationship between the minimalist style and Feng Shui?

Respiro. Mariana Maisonnave - CASACOR Santa Catarina 2021 (Mariana Boro/CASACOR)

Feng Shui and minimalism have a lot in common: starting with the philosophies of both, which preach that a simpler lifestyle in greater contact with nature can greatly add to a person's life. The minimalist style preaches precisely the use of few resources in a well-distributed way, and Feng Shui defends, precisely, that getting rid of what is not being used and of unnecessary "extravagances" in the home helps to focus on what is essential.

CASACOR ES:Galeria do Designer - Jader Almeida e Letícia Finamore. (Felipe Araújo/CASACOR)

In this way, Feng Shui can become a powerful tool for followers of minimalist decor, offering guidance when prioritizing, organizing and better distributing elements with the goal of bringing even more well-being.

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traduzido por: OPENROUTER