You don't need to believe in the effectiveness of Feng Shui to agree with it. What may feel like principles based on woo woo theories actually begin to make
a whole lot of sense, once you understand the very straightforward line of logic behind it. Feng Shui expert Kimberley Gallhager highlights a list of some fairly simple home refreshing principles to ensure that the energies you want in your home, can actually make their way in - something especially worth looking into, when you're knee-deep in Diwali cleaning. No photos over the fireplace: This might be the most obvious decor hack out there, but the principles of Feng Shui strongly warn against putting photos of family, or honestly anything that's sacred to you, over a fireplace - it is literally akin to setting something on fire. No 'lonely' artwork: This holds true, especially for those looking to find a partner - romantic or even from the perspective of business. The principle at work here is simple; the things you use to decorate your home should reflect the energies you want to call in and in this regard, single subjects or solitary artwork works against the effort, no matter how aesthetic or beautiful they might look. Singles in particular should only be looking at pieces with exactly two subjects - even three is one too many! No estranged people on display: You could love a photo to death but if it carries a person whose no longer in your life, you're letting the negative energy from that end linger in your orbit which blocks fresher energies from settling in properly. Clear your bedroom floor: Particularly the space under your bed. It is without a doubt a great organisational hack, but from the perspective of Feng Shui, this is akin to sleeping over old energies which then settle into your. Diwali is all about new beginnings so do consider necessarily incorporating this principle in your Diwali cleanse. Clear old clothes from dead seasons of your life: This Feng Shui principle is all about throwing out clothes that simply don't reflect the person you are anymore, particularly from the tougher seasons of life as it too creates a sense of stagnancy. Also Read: November 2026 Lunar Haircut Calendar: Best Days to Cut Your Hair for Health, Wealth and Beauty Get rid of all broken things: Broken things, no matter how long you may have harboured the idea of fixing them, represent something unfinished. Either fix them right away or simply discard. Also Read: Declutter Before Diwali 2026: Things You Must Get Rid Of this Week, According to Vastu and Astrology Don't block doors in any capacity: It doesn't matter if you're not using the door - after all, energies don't literally need a gaping wide door to float in through. However, any object in front of a door is essentially an energetic obstacle for the incoming energies you've been manifesting - so clear the way. Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.
