| What if someone could give you a formula to ignite | | | | Art is very important in Feng Shui. Having pictures in |
| your love life? A way in which you could realistically | | | | your bedroom that instill visions of romance are a |
| put your romantic intentions to work, and see the fruits | | | | perfect addition to your bedroom. Please avoid any |
| of your labor: a wonderful, new person entering your | | | | pictures or paintings of single men or women. You are |
| life. Well, Feng Shui may be your answer. | | | | looking to attract a mate, not stay solo. Remove any |
| Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of placement that | | | | pictures of turbulent weather, single boats, or places |
| brings balance and harmony into our lives. According to | | | | that look lonely or destitute. Make sure everything in |
| Feng Shui theory, there are certain environmental | | | | this room is calm, and serene. If you have not already |
| areas that affect you, and what you want to | | | | done so, take down, and store photographs of old |
| accomplish in your life. They are, in order of decreasing | | | | boyfriends or girlfriends. Photos of children, and other |
| importance: 1.You, 2.Your Bed, 3.Your Bedroom, 4.Your | | | | family members are also discouraged in your bedroom. |
| Home, ... the list goes on until you reach 10.Your | | | | They are fine anywhere else in the house, but this is |
| Universe. To help you 'Feng Shui Your Way To | | | | your inner sanctum, and you want to invite in love, not |
| Romance', we will only be concentrating on: You, Your | | | | a family reunion. |
| Bed, and Your Bedroom. | | | | Color is another tool that Feng Shui employs to set the |
| The first rule is to only address your intension, and | | | | tone, and mood of what you want to accomplish. To |
| desire to bring in a new soul mate. Unless you are a | | | | attract love and romance, pink or red sheets will do |
| Feng Shui practitioner, it is not advisable to start | | | | the trick. |
| counseling friends or family members on their way to | | | | The most important item in your bedroom is your bed. |
| a new love life. The next item is: CLUTTER. | | | | Remember, it is the second most influential item in your |
| Objectively look at your bedroom, and remove every | | | | life according to Feng Shui. There are many Feng Shui |
| bit of unwanted clutter. The less stuff you have on the | | | | principles for the most auspicious (favorable) positioning |
| floor, and under your bed the better. Boxes, | | | | of your bed. They are as follows: |
| magazines, newspapers, cloths, etc., should all be | | | | |
| picked up, and removed so that the Chi', or life force | | | | 1. The bed should not be in direct line with the path of |
| energy, can circulate freely around your bedroom. | | | | the doorway. This is called 'The Coffin Position", and |
| Your bedroom should be able to breath. It needs to | | | | should be avoided at all costs. |
| look, and feel fresh, clean, and uncluttered. | | | | 2. The bed should be placed as far from the doorway |
| While you are cleaning, and clearing up your bedroom, | | | | as possible. |
| visualize what characteristics you would like in your | | | | 3. The bed should never be placed under or against a |
| future partner. Everything in our world is started by a | | | | window, door or closet. Instead, it should have a strong, |
| thought. So be positive, happy, and energetic while | | | | solid headboard, and be securely positioned against a |
| preparing your space, and think of only the wonderful | | | | wall. |
| person that will soon enter your life. Then, write the | | | | 4. A slanted ceiling or beam over the bed, or a ceiling |
| attributes of your new love on a piece of paper. Be | | | | fan will 'cut' into your relationship. You may need the |
| very specific. Focus on the traits you would like in a | | | | help of a Feng Shui professional to remedy any of |
| mate, not on surface qualities, such as hair color. When | | | | these situations. |
| you are done fold the paper and place it in a beautiful | | | | The next Feng Shui rule is exigent for most people to |
| box and put it on your nightstand. Remember, where | | | | implement. All electrical, and distracting items need to |
| your intension goes, a relationship will grow. | | | | be removed from your bedroom. No exceptions! You |
| The number Two is very important when inviting | | | | want to create a tranquil, amorous atmosphere that is |
| romance into your life. Make sure you have two | | | | conducive to only sleep, and romance. Multimedia |
| matching nightstands on either side of your bed. You | | | | centers are welcome elsewhere in the house. Here is |
| should set up the room as though this special person is | | | | the list of all items that need to be removed from your |
| already living with you. By doing this, you are making it | | | | bedroom: |
| extremely easy for them to step into your world. | | | | 1. All phones, faxes, answering machines |
| Matching lamps on each side of the bed is also very | | | | 2. Televisions, stereos and entertainment centers |
| important. Having a set of small or large statues, | | | | 3. Bookshelves, piles of newspapers and magazines' |
| depicting romance is a wonderful, and powerful visual | | | | 4. Bills and paperwork |
| reminder of the type of energy you want to surround | | | | 5. Computers, printers |
| yourself with. Classic Feng Shui symbols of romance | | | | Finally, if your bed has had a good life, but is ready to |
| are: a pair of lovebirds, two dolphins, two hearts, or a | | | | retire, let it do so. As a matter of fact, a great way to |
| pair ofMandarin Ducks. Mandarin Ducks form a strong | | | | jump start a new relationship, is to buy a new bed that |
| attachment to their partners and are said to pine away | | | | does not have any negative past history. |
| and die, hence, they are also an emblem of conjugal | | | | By clearing out the old, unwanted items in your |
| fidelity. You can also use a beautiful pair of | | | | bedroom, you are making space for that special |
| candlesticks with white, pink or red candles to help | | | | person to enter your life. Remember to do so with |
| cultivate romance. You get the picture, anything in a | | | | love in your heart. |
| pair of 'two's' is perfect for your bedroom. | | | | |