Feng Shui 2017 tips for home: Year of the Fire Rooster

RTX2AE75 — Grace Chee, 4, poses for photographs in front of Chinese New Year decorations in one of Kuala Lumpur's largest shopping malls, in this January 28, 2015. Reuters/Olivia Harris

Feng Shui 2017 tips in this Year of the Fire Rooster will help to keep negative energy away and bring good luck and fortune in life. Know which part of the home or office may be decorated using which colour, shape and element in order to keep the positive energy flowing. Here are some Feng Shui tips for your home as well as office.

Entrance

Since the luck will enter your home through the door, it is important to keep the entrance clean and attractive. Clean the area; wash and sweep the porch, stairs, lobby and entrance hall, among other areas. Decorate it and place a new door mat. Fresh coat of paint would also make it look inviting.

Living room

The next part of your house that you may concentrate on is the living room, which is considered to be the element of Fire. Since 2017 is the Year of the Rooster, living room Feng Shui plays an important role in this Year of the Fire Rooster.

Stand at the entrance of the living room and start with the first thing that is seen. Clean it and decorate it, and make sure it remains clean and tidy always. The first thing seen in the living room sets a pleasant tone for the entire room. Hence, it should be inspiring and not messy.

Feng Shui 2017 - Good Feng Shui areas

East – Wealth energy

For 2017, this area is dominant with the element of Earth. Avoid the element of Fire in the eastern part of your home. However, you may use the element of Wood. Make sure that the colours of Fire - red, pink, purple, orange and yellow are used in moderation in here.

Southeast - Wealth and prosperity

Move to the wealth and prosperity area (southeast) next. Since, the dominant element of the year is Fire, avoid the presence of strong Earth Feng Shui things such as stones, pottery, crystals or images of earthy landscapes. Instead, use the elements that support Fire such as Wood. Include candles, fresh flowers, wooden decorations and happy images in that area. Multiply the decorative items by number nine as that would multiply the benefits as well, according to Fengshui.about.com.

Northeast - Romance and relationship

Move to the northeast area of the house, which represents romance and relationship. The element dominant in this zone in 2017 is Wood. Hence, avoid Fire decorations as well as Metal Feng Shui as that would destroy the element of Wood.

Since colours blue and black nourish the element of Wood. The northeast area of the home may be decorated with these colours. Furthermore, green plants, pictures of travel destinations or about romance may be a great idea.

North – Career

Element Metal is dominant in this area. Hence, use colours such as white and grey. Hanging a wind chime at this area is perfect for good luck and fortune for career in the year of the Fire Rooster. Earth Feng Shui elements can also be used. Chinese coins and Metal statues may also be placed here.

Centre – Overall success

This area of the house is responsible for bringing good luck in all areas of life. Metal as well as Water elements are good for the area this year. Avoid Fire colours and elements. Instead use colours such as black, blue, charcoal gray and white. Fountains and dragon turtles may be placed here. You may also keep your vision board here, showing what your goals are for 2017.

Feng Shui 2017 - Bad Feng Shui areas

South – Avoid bad luck

Pay special attention to this area of your home as it may be responsible for bringing in bad luck. Keep this area as quiet as possible. Hence, avoid construction work, renovations and usage of noise-making machinery here.

Place Metal Feng Shui to neutralise the bad luck. For instance, six Chinese coins may be placed somewhere. Weaken the Earth element and use Metal decorations for that.

West – Guard relationships

This area of your home may be responsible for hurdles in your relationship. Use Fire elements to neutralise the negative energy here. Avoid Water Feng Shui such as mirror as well as Wooden and Metal Feng Shui here. Use red, purple, yellow and orange colours. Triangular shape is good to go for. Disturbing elements and renovations may be avoided.

Northwest – Neutralise sickness energy

To neutralise the sickness energy, use Metal elements in this part of your home and avoid Fire. Water element may be used moderately. However, avoid using Fire colours such as red, purple, yellow, pink and orange. Also, avoid triangular shapes in the area.

Southwest – Protect home

For protection of your home, use the element of Water here and avoid Earth as well as Fire elements. Decorations of blue elephant and rhinoceros may be of great help here.

Another Feng Shui 2017 tip for the Year of the Fire Rooster is to keep the home and office space clean and tidy before leaving. This ensures positive energy when you come back. Also, if possible, paint your home as it will transform the energy of the environment, according to Susan Levitt. Use the colours keeping in mind the elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood) dominant in the area.