The prospect of the warmer months might be putting a spring in your step – but why not put one in your home, too by harnessing the power of spring Feng Shui.
Spring is synonymous with new beginnings, so now is the perfect time to revitalize your space to encourage its flow throughout your home, and channel its unique energy for balance and harmony.
Here, our Feng Shui consultants share how to create good Feng Shui to boost prosperity and good fortune in the new season, from taking care of your houseplants to acing your spring cleaning.
How to use spring Feng Shui like a pro this spring
1. Makeover your front door
If you know anything about the meaning of Feng Shui, you will be aware that your front door and harnessing entryway Feng Shui is essential for welcoming positive energy into your home. Therefore, you should always start here, says Amanda Gibby Peters, Feng Shui expert and owner of Simple Shui.
‘A little quick shui explanation first – the architecturally intended front door is referred to as the “mouth of chi”. This is where all energy, such as opportunities, possibilities, and luck, enters our homes and lives,’ Amanda explains. ‘So, anytime we want to give the energy in our lives an upgrade, this is such a brilliant starting spot – as this is your point of influence for what “enters” your life.'
Start by fixing your drafty door, using caulk or weatherstripping tape, or fix your door that sticks, before taking steps to make a front door look expensive. Then, turn your attention to organizing your entryway, removing any things making your entryway look cluttered.
‘If this space feels more like an obstacle course, say, the “everyday busyness” of your life piles up here, consider that it might be blocking opportunities from coming “into” your life,' continues Amanda. 'Evaluate the outside of your door as well as inside your front entry, and strive to make both welcoming.’
You might also want to add a Maneki Neko, or beckoning cat, for good Feng Shui, to welcome good fortune through the door and into your home.
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2. Take care of your houseplants
If you don't already have some Feng Shui house plants around your home, now is the time to add them, suggests Hannah Yang, Psy.D, licensed psychologist and Founder of Balanced Awakening.
If you already have plants, the start of spring is a time to focus on their upkeep, or get rid of any that didn't do so well over winter, she adds.
‘Make sure you get rid of dead leaves, as these promote negative energy – the opposite of what you want in spring, then fertilize as needed. It’s also a good time to rotate plants or move them around in your home. A bit of rearranging goes a long way to refresh the energy.’
Don't forget about your fake plants, either, says Suzanne Roynon, interiors therapist at Interiors Therapy, Feng Shui consultant, and author of Welcome Home: How stuff makes or breaks your relationship, available at Amazon.
'If you have fake flowers or foilage, they will attract dust and cobwebs,' she explains. 'Give them a thorough cleaning to freshen them up,' using a small duster, such as the OXO Good Grips Microfiber Delicate Duster available at Amazon.
'Although Feng Shui doesn't recommend fake plants, and they don't contain any positive energy, there are times and spaces when they are useful, so it pays to take good care of them,' adds Suzanne.
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3. Clean windows and mirrors
As the days get longer each day throughout spring, it is the perfect time to increase natural light in your home to encourage positive energy and growth in your space. The simplest way to do this is to clean your windows, suggests Feng Shui expert Amanda.
She says, ‘In Feng Shui, windows represent the “eyes” of a home, symbolic of our ability to see things. They are also symbolic of the outside world and our ability to consider “outside perspectives.” So, when weather grime coats them, we aren’t “seeing” the whole picture or even what is right in front of us.’
Similarly, cleaning mirrors to remove dust and streaks can help the flow of light through your space. ‘Mirrors “double” everything they reflect, so keeping them streak-free is an excellent habit to pick up,’ Amanda says.
To do so, you can use glass cleaner, such as the Method Glass Cleaner + Surface Cleaner available at Amazon, or try making the best homemade window cleaner, by combining Castile soap (available at Walmart) and distilled water.
You can also use a dish soap solution for streak free windows, or invest in a magnetic window cleaning tool to practically do the work for you. The options are endless, so there's no excuses!
Then, once your windows are clean, remember to open them regularly throughout spring, says licensed psychologist Hannah.
‘Open windows whenever you have the opportunity,' she recommends. 'Even if it’s just for 10 minutes. This helps to get the winter air out and bring in the new spring air of opportunity. You can also cleanse a house with sage or similar if you feel inspired.’
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4. Declutter
According to Feng Shui expert Suzanne, spring is the best time of year to declutter.
She advises, 'Always use the new, positive energy which comes with spring to undertake a massive declutter, one which really gets into all the closets, cupboards and crannies.
'Many people don't realize the detrimental impact of their clutter on their lifestyle, health, relationships, wealth and wellbeing,' but it's true – there are many benefits of a tidy home.
Suzanne continues, 'If you find clutter creeps back a couple of weeks after a big clear out, then sorry, but you aren't doing it effectively! It’s important to notice and understand the unsupported and negative elements within a home which act like magnets to draw more clutter in, almost without you realizing it happening.'
With so many decluttering methods out there, it's all about finding what works for you, and your space. If you're struggling to get started, why not put areas to work on onto a wheel of chores, to remove ambiguity and banish chore procrastination.
'The Interiors Therapy method puts the emotional impact of your ‘stuff’ front and center,' adds Suzanne. 'By dealing with clutter this way, it’s often a permanent solution as you’ll have zero tolerance for clutter and wonder why you wasted so much money buying it. You’ll be happier, healthier and wealthier too.'
5. Ace your spring cleaning
It is not just your windows that need cleaning for positive spring Feng Shui. Tackling the rest of your spring cleaning checklist is just as important.
Whether you organize a closet without buying anything, remove dust in your home or clean your kitchen, you'll be removing dead, wasted energy from the space, and giving fresh, rejuvenating energy more space to flow.
In particular, taking time to organize your home office, clean your entryway and clean your bedroom will promote wellness and allow personal growth.
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FAQs
What is the spiritual meaning of the spring equinox?
The spring equinox is seen as a time of rebirth, which is why it's considered perfect for performing spring home cleaning rituals. It is celebrated by several spiritual practices as a time to flush out old, stagnant energy, usher in positive energy, and encourage renewal in the new season.
This can be done by cleansing your home, practicing Feng Shui spring cleaning, or starting a new hobby or wellness practice.
Did you know that Feng Shui and fragrance also have a hugely beneficial relationship, with positive scents having a huge impact on your home's 'chi'? Banish odors and try fragrance layering to feel the positive effects.
