Get Lucky With Feng Shui

by Stephanie Dempsey

Who couldn't use an extra dose of luck? Especially with Mercury Retrograde as it is right now, creating potential problems for St. Patrick's Day and Spring Equinox. Feng Shui practitioners have perfected many techniques for attracting good fortune, and now's the time you need the most help improving your luck. 

The more of these tips you implement, the easier it will be to attract love, money and radiant health. Give them a try and see!

Plant a lucky seed

Thriving plants represent growth. If you'd like to expand your good fortune, place a healthy plant in the far left corner of your home, and then seal the deal by placing three shiny coins beneath the pot. There's no better way to boost your financial luck. Housing your plant in a blue pot will cultivate your fortune even further.

Reach for the sky

Tall, columnar shapes lift your spirits, thanks to their ability to draw energy upward. If you feel pessimistic about your prospects, place some tall bookcases, vertical artwork and high backed chairs throughout your living space. Displaying your paintings a little higher than eye level can also improve your fortune.

How green is your valley?

Feng Shui practitioners have often associated the color green with luck, because it represents upward movement. If you want to reach your full potential, surround yourself with this lucky color. Use pale green to make a fresh start, leaf green to continue moving in a good direction and dark green to bring projects to maturity.

Knock on wood

Items made of wood can attract good fortune. That's because they embody nature's growth potential. Replacing synthetic materials and metals with wood can make a tremendous difference to your prospects. Even the addition of bamboo window shades, reed rugs and wicker chairs can increase your luck.

Win stars for stripes

Striped patterns are lucky because they move energy along smoothly and efficiently. Vertical stripes are particularly auspicious because they connect heaven and earth. The next time you need an added dose of luck, wear a striped sweater or scarf. Even a pair of corduroy pants can do the trick!