We’ve been in the year of the Water Tiger for a few weeks now. How is it going with creating balance in your home?

It may seem complicated at first; I know that for many of my friends and clients who aren’t so used to this, they say, “Tasia, this is so complicated!”

Actually, yes, getting deep into Feng Shui is complex, and thankfully there are experts like me to help you when you need it.

In the meantime, we can use colour and other simple design elements to bring that balance and create zones within the home that are centred on different elements so that the home in its entirety is in balance.

Now I get to bring up yin and yang again. 

Different rooms in the home lend themselves to either yin or yang, depending on how they are typically used. Given that we’re entering a year of being bold and daring, there are some adjustments you may want to make to bring balance into your home and make the most of the incoming year’s energy.

Let’s start with “Yin.” The “yin” rooms, bathroom, bedroom, and dining room should be more “yin” for this year. The bedroom, bathroom, and dining room are meant to be spaces in your home to bring balance.

If you create a “yang” dining room, it could cause people to eat aggressively and eat a lot quickly. When eating mindfully, you take the time to appreciate your food, enjoy it, and feel balanced. 

Maintaining your dining room as a “yin” or calm space can support you with doing that. Think of small things you can do with the decor, such as placemats or artwork that can tip the energy balance toward yin.

And since we’re looking for balance, watch out for my next post, where I get into creating those “yang” spaces.