If you are someone that is interested in the ancient art and science that is feng shui, there is no need to feel overwhelmed. Many people can tell you that you need to hire a so-called feng shui expert to come to your home and give you a reading as to where the positive energy is and what should be done in each room of the house, but this is usually unnecessary.

Anyone can encourage positive energy to flow, as well as get rid of negative energy, with a few simple feng shui tips that you can apply immediately.

Feng Shui Tip #1

The first thing to do when applying feng shui to your home is to de-clutter. Excessive clutter causes more energy draining in your home than anything else. Broken appliances which cannot be fixed and old clothes you don’t like any more are only reminders of unmet goals and unfinished projects. They drain you both emotionally and mentally.

This de-cluttering feng shui tip also applies to bigger things like car parts, furniture etc. if you have more than two large sofas in your living room, how come? If you have a garage full of useless car parts, why is that?

If you find yourself saying, “I’ll keep this just in case,” you know that it’s probably clutter. Get rid of it.

Feng Shui Tip 2

Take note of color in your home and in your place of employment. Color can affect both your mood and your emotional state. As an example, one good feng shui tip is that when you want to increase your energy, use bold, bright colors in rooms you spent time in before you head out for your day, such as in your breakfast nook or kitchen. Use darker, warmer colors if you want to quiet your mood, such as in the bedroom or living room. You may want to consider using warm brown or green shades in these rooms.

However, take care. This is not a case where “more is better.” If you use too much of any bright color, this can overpower you and make you tense instead of relaxed or uplifted. If you use too much of a dark color, your mood can be brought down, or this can even make you depressed.

It can be a good idea to take a step back from your room, stand at the entrance to it, and be honest about it. Is the color a bit much? If so, tone down the shade or use something neutral throughout with your other colors as an accent.

The above are two very quick, simple feng shui tips to use in your own home, so that you can begin to feel the positive and powerful effect of positive energy, once you welcome it into your surroundings.