| Bathrooms are an interesting challenge for Feng Shui | | | | purifying aspect of the room. |
| enthusiasts. As rooms devoted to cleansing, | | | | 5. Use only natural products on your fixtures, floor |
| elimination and waste, your wash rooms with their | | | | and countertops to keep the chi fresh. |
| typical combination of water elements (sinks, tubs, | | | | 6. Open your window blinds a little or install sheer |
| showers, toilets, etc.) contain contradictory energies | | | | curtains to allow as much natural light as possible, |
| or chis. On the plus side, the incoming water | | | | while maintaining some privacy. The natural light |
| represents healthy cash flow, wealth, and career chi. | | | | provides warmth and balance. |
| Unfortunately, the corresponding, negative energy of | | | | 7. Maintain the plumbing for the sink, tub, shower and |
| sink, shower and tub drains can translate to money | | | | toilet in good working order to prevent clogging |
| spiraling down the drain. | | | | which can translate to cash flow blockages. |
| But, don't fret. There are some simple ways to | | | | 8. Have as large a mirror as possible on the wall |
| increase the positive energies in these rooms: | | | | above the sink or vanity. It will expand the space and |
| | | | reflect any natural light. The mirror will also help chi |
| 1. Close the door separating the room from the rest | | | | move smoothly around the room. |
| of the house and any separate toilet doors when not | | | | 9. Put fresh flowers and plants on the counter, |
| in use. This will prevent the negative energy in the | | | | shelves or vanity to cleanse the chi and keep it |
| bathroom from circulating throughout your home. | | | | vibrant. |
| 2. Keep the toilet lid down and tub, shower and sink | | | | 10. To increase your luck, place a bamboo plant on |
| drains closed or covered when not in use to further | | | | the vanity or counter. (Hint: If the bamboo is placed |
| reduce the flow of negative energy. | | | | so it is reflected in the mirror, your luck is doubled.) |
| 3. Eliminate the clutter inside and on top of your | | | | Following several or all of these Feng Shui tips should |
| counters, cabinets and shelves. Keep only essential | | | | boost your bathroom's positive energy, increasing |
| items in the bath and shower areas. An uncluttered, | | | | your luck and bringing more balance, prosperity and |
| organized lavatory promotes the free flow of chi. | | | | harmony to you and your family. |
| 4. Keep the floor, countertops, shelves and water | | | | Copyright (c) 2010 Linda R. |
| fixtures sparkling clean to reinforce the positive, | | | | |