Feng Shui Q & A
Q:I’m tempted to rearrange my childrens’ bedroom and there are 2 twin size beds and 1 crib in their room (I have 3 young boys). I found this site http://www.fengshuidiva.com/compass.html which describes several different positions in which relate to birth years and such. Do you follow a similar guide? How do you feel about this guide? Should I follow these bed positioning directions for my children?
A: No, I don’t do this type of feng shui- this is black sect and its more “spiritual practice/astrology/numerology based”. What I do is Pyramid School, which is historically based, yet scientific and pragmatic. I gravitated toward this school beacuse 1. these older schools based on principles not adaptable to modern life without serious remodeling of cities! , 2. not everyone can relate to astrology and numerology 3. sometimes there is no wayto adapt these recommendations to a home even if you find them to be accurate.
A few things I would keep in mind for this room as a start:
- functionally, you need to keep space around the crib to allow for easy access to your baby and this space will create a greater sense of safety and sanctity for everyone.
- Installing infant-safe, child-safe window coverings (no blinds with pulleys, very safe, please research this carefully) to be able to control the light with an infant so close to the window is vital. If light control is difficult, move the crib furthest from the window.
- Make sure that NONE of the beds have their feet directly facing the doorway (as it, if you walk in you are directly facing a child’s feet) - this will necessitate moving beds.
- take those very high up “nameplates” down. Swap them for colorful and visible wall vinyl, perhaps, that can be custom made by tons of people online (etsy is a great resource) that are visible and identifiable by the kids. Its REALLY important that the room is set up for the kids to engage in it safely.
- Add SQUARES. Square pillows, artwork, patterns— all foster a sense of stability for young children
- And allow your young boys to chime in on their color preferences. Pastels are often preferred in this age bracket…Spashes of orange are fantastic for young children as well.
Those are a few basics! Good luck & please send me pictures !!!!!
