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As we step into 2025, the Year of the Snake offers a chance to embrace transformation and renewal. The Snake&rsquo;s energy reminds us of the importance of shedding the old to make way for the new&mdash;a powerful message for both our lives and our living spaces. But how do we channel this energy into our homes to create harmony and prosperity? To kick off our five-part Feng Shui series, we spoke with Master KK, a renowned Feng Shui expert, to bring you practical and meaningful tips that can help you realign your space and set the stage for success in the year ahead. From decluttering to balancing yin and yang, these insights are designed to bring both simplicity and impact to your home. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/sixides/uploads%2F1736153268638-Essential+Feng+Shui+Tips+2025_1.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">What is the overall energy of the Year of the Snake, and how can homeowners align their homes with it to promote harmony?The Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac carries an energy of transformation. It&rsquo;s a year that encourages adaptability and flexibility, as the Snake is known for its ability to shed its skin and embrace renewal. For homeowners, decluttering is key. Clearing out items that no longer serve you symbolises letting go of the old to make space for the new. This simple act aligns your home with the transformative energy of the Snake, promoting harmony and growth. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/sixides/uploads%2F1736153373077-Essential+Feng+Shui+Tips+2025_2.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">How can homeowners adjust their living spaces to support better physical and emotional health?Snakes are closely associated with the Wood element, which represents growth, vitality, and renewal. To create a calm and supportive atmosphere, incorporate grounding tones like greens and blues into your living spaces. These colours help reduce stress, promote balance, and support emotional and physical wellbeing. Consider adding plants, soft furnishings, or artwork in these shades to revitalise your home environment. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/sixides/uploads%2F1736153393466-Essential+Feng+Shui+Tips+2025_3.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Does the Year of the Snake bring specific challenges or opportunities that homeowners should address?The Snake&rsquo;s introspective nature can lead to overthinking, which might result in excessive analysis or decision paralysis. Homeowners could find it challenging to make clear decisions about renovations or significant purchases. To counter this, focus on setting clear priorities for your home projects and seek expert advice when needed. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/sixides/uploads%2F1736153408434-Essential+Feng+Shui+Tips+2025_4.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">What are the best practices to create a calm and harmonious environment for family members?Decluttering is essential for maintaining a harmonious environment. Start by incorporating effective storage solutions to ensure your space stays clean and organised. A clutter-free home promotes better communication and reduces stress among family members. <img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/sixides/uploads%2F1736153439023-Essential+Feng+Shui+Tips+2025_5.jpg" style="width: 100%;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">How can Singaporean homes balance yin (阴) and yang (阳) for optimal well-being?Balancing yin (阴) and yang (阳) is key to creating a harmonious home. Incorporating indoor plants is a simple yet effective way to achieve this balance. Plants bring in vibrant yang energy while also soothing yin qualities, promoting harmony and well-being. Choose plants like peace lilies or ferns for their air-purifying qualities and calming presence. Place them strategically in areas that need a refreshing or grounding touch. What simple, budget-friendly Feng Shui adjustments can bring significant benefits in 2025?Declutter, declutter, and declutter! This is the most impactful and budget-friendly Feng Shui adjustment anyone can make. By clearing out unnecessary items, you allow energy to flow freely, creating a positive and revitalised atmosphere. A tidy, organised space invites prosperity and wellbeing into your home without costing a cent. This is just the beginning of our Feng Shui journey for 2025. In the weeks ahead, we&rsquo;ll continue to share more insights and tips to help you transform your home and life. Don&rsquo;t miss out on the upcoming articles in this series, where we&rsquo;ll explore even more ways to invite harmony, abundance, and positive energy into your living space. Here&rsquo;s to a prosperous and balanced Year of the Snake for you and your loved ones! Where to find Master KK Siaw? Ready to transform your home and welcome prosperity in the Year of the Snake? Master KK offers expert guidance to help you align your space for harmony and abundance. Whether it&rsquo;s decluttering, arranging your living room, or designing a nursery, Master KK&rsquo;s Feng Shui insights can bring balance to every corner of your home. Social Media Platforms&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/siawyizhao" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Master KK Siaw</a>&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/master_kksiaw?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@master_kksiaw</a>&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Website: <a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://circle96.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://circle96.com/</a> Office AddressCIRCLE 96 LLPOne Raffles Quay, North Tower Level 49 Singapore 048583 Contact Details&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Phone: +65 8448 7416&bull;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Email: <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:contact@circle96.com">contact@circle96.com</a>&nbsp;

Discover practical Feng Shui tips to align your home with the transformative energy of the Year of the Snake in 2025. Learn how decluttering, balancing yin and yang, and other simple adjustments can bring harmony, prosperity, and well-being to your space

Essential Feng Shui Tips for Every Home to Welcome Prosperity in the Year of the Snake

1.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Yes I am a Feng Shui Practitioner! Before anyone flags me and call me a con-man, I am truly a certified Feng Shui practitioner and here is my certificate of practice that I graduated from since the Singapore Feng Shui Centre, under the tutelage and mentorship of Grandmaster Vincent Koh, (one of the few Grandmasters in the world!) in 2010. As such, I have more than a decade of experience and practice in combining this ancient wisdom with our modern interior design living. In fact, I had come up with a modern way to fuse modernity into the classical art of Feng Shui. In this &ldquo;WORD FROM THE NERD&rdquo;, let me share how you can &ldquo;Huat&rdquo; a little bit more with 3 simple ways to activate or find the wealth spots in your home! <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1673573492888-article74-1.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib froala-align-middle">Astley&rsquo;s Certificate of Practice for Feng Shui 2.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Huat is a wealth point? Simply put, in Feng Shui, a wealth point/location/spot/sector is an area of a home or shop or office that is associated with wealth , prosperity and abundance. You may be asking,&nbsp;&ldquo;How can a single location or spot in a space bring in luck or wealth? It does not make scientific sense at all!&rdquo;Let me try to explain this in the easiest and most modern way. Imagine you are a caveman now, and your residence is literally a cave. And in a cave, there are dark spots, dry spots, damp spots, airy spots and warm spots. Which means if you, the caveman, were to bring in firewood, would you place the woodpile at the dry spots or the damp spots? Would you start the fire at the dry spot or the damp spot?&nbsp;It is actually quite logical that if we want the best possible result for starting a fire, we would place the wood in the correct environment and yield the best possible outcome.&nbsp;Have you noticed that in restaurants, the cashier counters may have a tipping box for you to drop the spare coins in? If you just happen to not want to carry the coins, or you really want to tip the waiting crew, the tipping box will remind you to tip them. Or when you are making payment in Don Don Donki, they have a &ldquo;snaking&rdquo; pathway that they are lined with goods like titbits and snacks, for the purpose of making you do a last minute impulse purchase? <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1673573533110-article74-2.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib froala-align-middle">Payment at typical Don Don Donki stall So the idea of a tipping box, a bunch of impulse buying displays and a &ldquo;wealth spot&rdquo; acts in the same way. They are symbolic and are there to communicate a purpose like tipping or impulse buying. If used in an appropriate location, they can be very effective, for the same logic that you should start a fire on dry ground. The theory is similar.Hence in Feng Shui, many people take the symbolic aspects quite literally and place piggy banks or water features or even FU LU SHOU figurines at these wealth spots to activate the luck. Personally, I prefer that we take a modern approach and activate in the most subtle way like plants or decoration items to activate the wealth spots as opposed to putting figurines. It has to feel homogenous with the design and theme of the home. Remember that just like the wind, good Qi (luck energy) is not seen but felt. Therefore, it should be subtle and non-intrusive.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1673573555814-article74-3.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib froala-align-middle">Tips for a Scandinavian styled home: FU LU SHOU and a designer, Scandinavian design piggy bank. Ideally use elements or d&eacute;cor items that gel into your home design. If it sticks out like a sore thumb, then it is the wrong approach. 3.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;The 3 theories for locating the wealth points.There are many theories to locate your wealth points, but from this article, we&rsquo;ll be sharing 3 and they are:&nbsp; THEORY 1: HOME/SPACE BAGUA Simply locate the southeast location of your home. You do this by standing in the center of the home and using the compass to determine the location of the southeast. If it turns out that southeast happens to be a bathroom or a bedroom, then use the spot just before the bathroom or bedroom. However if the location is too crammed and not suitable to place any objects, move on to theory 2. <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1673587574164-article74-4.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib froala-align-middle">Location of Southeast is in the bedroom and the exterior of the bedroom is actually the entrance of the bathroom, therefore this is not suitable to use theory 1. THEORY 2 &ndash; SELF KUA&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1673574660127-article74-5.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib froala-align-middle">Self/life Kua number chart &ndash; find your name and note your Kua number. &nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1673574675346-article74-6.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib froala-align-middle">East and West House Group Chart This one is actually quite easy too. Just take reference to the 2 charts above. Find your personal Kua number. Assuming you are a female born in 1999, then your Kua number is &ldquo;8&rdquo; and for you, the wealth area is Southwest (SW). THEORY 3 &ndash; VISIBLE WEALTH POINT <img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1673587877282-article74-7.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib froala-align-middle">Visible wealth point (明财位) reference guide. For Visible wealth point, it is very straightforward too! If your entrance is on the left, the right most corner is your wealth spot. If it is center, then it is actually the 2 corners. If the entrance is to the right then the opposite left is the wealth spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1673615061312-article74-8.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib froala-align-middle">Wealth spot is opposite the main entrance. 4.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Simple and easy way to use Feng Shui. Of course, there is a whole lot more to Feng Shui than just these 3 theories. This is just a simplified explanation of how you can bring in more luck for the new year, especially since the GST got increased by another percent, we need all the wealth we can get!Keep in mind these are just general guidelines and the specific enhancements will depend on individual needs and circumstances. My advice is to still consult a professional Feng Shui practitioner if you want a comprehensive audit of your home. But if you just want to experiment and have some fun, you can try these theories out and who knows, maybe you will huat nonstop after deploying these enhancement techniques! Happy New Year to (兔) you! Huat ah! Astley NgThe DesignerdSixides Editorial Team

Before anyone flags me and call me a con-man, I am truly a certified Feng Shui practitioner and here is my certificate of practice that I graduated from since the Singapore Feng Shui Centre, under the tutelage and mentorship of Grandmaster Vincent Koh, (one of the few Grandmasters in the world!) in 2010.

Feng Shui Your Home For The CNY 2023!

Feng shui is a direct Mandarin translation of wind (&ldquo;feng&rdquo;) and water (&ldquo;shui&rdquo;). In Chinese culture, both elements are associated with energy. This energy, better known in feng shui as chi (&ldquo;气&rdquo;) can harnessed to our benefit, or act as a detrimental force. The difference comes down to our beliefs, practices and the chi in our lives. The flow of chi is therefore a critical part of feng shui.<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1666922423948-1666922423948.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;"><ol start="1" type="1"><li style='font-family: "Work Sans"; font-size: 24px; color: rgb(0, 85, 116); font-weight: 500;'>Door Facing Door</li></ol>According to feng shui theory, the openings of a house are where chi&nbsp;flows in and out. We call these openings chi kou (气口) in Chinese, which literally means &ldquo;the mouth of&nbsp;chi&rdquo;.&nbsp;When two &ldquo;mouths&rdquo; face each other, it can generate negative energy known as sha chi (煞气). This form of sha chi is termed dou kou sha (鬥口煞). Dou kou literally means &ldquo;arguing&rdquo;. This energy builds arguments or disharmony within the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;The logical explanation for two doors to not face each other is that when these doors swing open at the same time, the sudden simultaneous movement may cause alarm or fright. In a narrower hallway, two occupants of the opposing rooms could even walk into each other.&nbsp;&nbsp;<ol start="2" type="1"><li style='font-family: "Work Sans"; font-size: 24px; color: rgb(0, 85, 116); font-weight: 500;'>Door Facing Window or Rear Exit</li></ol>It is common knowledge in feng shui that if the front door aligns with the backdoor, all the chi&nbsp;that flows in from the front will go straight out the rear. Some superstitiously interpret this to mean wealth and opportunities will slip in through the front, and out the back, meaning a house is unable to retain wealth.&nbsp;Logical explanations, however, suggest that this draws the attention of guests to the rear of the house, and as such, deters them from fully appreciating other areas of the home.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1666922423971-1666922423971.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;"><ol start="3" type="1"><li style='font-family: "Work Sans"; font-size: 24px; color: rgb(0, 85, 116); font-weight: 500;'>Bed Facing Door</li></ol>When you lie on your bed as you normally would at night, if your feet face a door, feng shui practitioners would urge you to change your bed&rsquo;s position immediately. Known as the &ldquo;coffin position&rdquo; or &ldquo;dead man&rsquo;s position&rdquo;, it is deemed bad luck and bodes ill for your health because dead bodies traditionally are removed from a bedroom feet first. It is also believed that your bed facing a door (be it the main bedroom door or a balcony door) is imprudent as the door &ldquo;pulls&rdquo; your chi from you as you sleep, causing poor rest, and leaving you feeling restless and fretful in your own home. More chillingly, many cultures, even in Italy, have eerie superstitions about sleeping with your feet facing the door. Some believe evil spirits may drag you out the door while you slumber.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you live in a small space and you have no other place to put your bed, you can break the pull of chi by blocking the foot of your bed with a lounge chair or ottoman.&nbsp;Logically speaking, not having your bed face the door protects your modesty as you sleep. Sometimes people sleep in compromising positions, often with our clothes in disarray. It is much easier to catch an unwanted glimpse up your sleeping shorts or nightdress with the foot of your bed facing the bedroom door than in any other position.&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1666922423988-1666922423988.jpeg" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;"><ol start="4" type="1"><li style='font-family: "Work Sans"; font-size: 24px; color: rgb(0, 85, 116); font-weight: 500;'>Bed Facing Mirror</li></ol>According to feng shui, if you aren&#39;t sleeping well, a mirror in your bedroom could be the culprit. In&nbsp;feng shui, a mirror facing the bed depletes your chi and creates sleeplessness. As a mirror doubles and reflects all chi, including negative energies, it disrupts the serenity of a bedroom and rattles your peace. Hanging a mirror on the wall facing your bed can also invite third parties into a couple&rsquo;s relationship and result in infidelity.&nbsp;Speaking from logic, most people fall asleep and wake up feeling groggy and disoriented. If you have a mirror right next to you when you sleep, you will notice any movement from the mirror&rsquo;s reflection. This triggers in your brain a false sense of movement in that area, and may creep you out, especially in a dark or dimmed room. This makes for a fitful sleep, heightening your senses and making you unnecessarily alert.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sixides-us/uploads%2F1666922424015-1666922424015.png" class="fr-fil fr-dib" style="width: 100%;">Photo Credit :&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thespruce.com/tips-for-a-mirror-facing-the-front-door-1274597" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.thespruce.com/tips-for-a-mirror-facing-the-front-door-1274597" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thespruce</a> &nbsp;<ol start="5" type="1"><li style='font-family: "Work Sans"; font-size: 24px; color: rgb(0, 85, 116); font-weight: 500;'>Mirror Facing Front Door</li></ol>Placing a mirror on the opposite wall of the front door is said to cause both good and bad chi&nbsp;that is absorbed by this crucial chi kou&nbsp;to bounce around relentlessly, which could cause unsettling disturbances in the family. It is also believed a mirror &ldquo;pushes&rdquo; all good fortune or chi&nbsp;out of your home by reflecting it out upon entry.&nbsp;Scientifically speaking, our eyes are embedded with motion detectors, and unexpected movements in a mirror may be alarming. If a mirror is right in front of you when you enter the home, you may feel as if someone is walking towards you, and get a fright. This is a nasty experience for guests and homeowners alike.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ol start="6" type="1"><li style='font-family: "Work Sans"; font-size: 24px; color: rgb(0, 85, 116); font-weight: 500;'>Front Door Facing Stairs</li></ol>Some&nbsp;feng shui&nbsp;practitioners caution that if a stairway faces the front door, you may experience many &ldquo;ups and downs&rdquo; in your life. Some also believe wealth will roll down the stairway and straight out of the door.&nbsp;A logical explanation for avoiding this layout is that your attention will naturally be drawn to the stairway upon entering the house. The second floor is usually a private space out of bounds to guests, and this may cause awkwardness as guests may feel as if the staircase &ldquo;invites&rdquo; them up while social decorum forbids them from invading others&rsquo; privacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;In feng shui, besides &ldquo;blocking&rdquo; the chi, you can subtly divert it away. Using carpets or partitions that mimic a road or create a pathway that leads away from the stairs and to the living room area is one way to do it.&nbsp;As you can see, feng shui places heavy emphasis on the front door. In a typical caricature of a small landed house, a front door can be thought of as the &ldquo;mouth of the house&rdquo;, with adjacent windows posing as the eyes - you get the drift. The &ldquo;mouth&rdquo; is how the house absorbs good or bad energy. Good energy equates to a healthy diet, allowing occupants of a home a living space filled with positive vibes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Logically, the front door also creates a first impression for visitors, and impacts the mentality and mood of homecoming occupants. A well maintained door that swings inwards gives you a welcoming vibe, whereas a poorly maintained entrance that swings outwards not only dampens your mood but forces you to take a few steps back before you may enter; a subtle but powerful difference in the welcome you are given.&nbsp;Posted on 28 October 2022&nbsp;Rachael Sia,SiXiDES Writer

Feng shui is a direct Mandarin translation of wind (“feng”) and water (“shui”). In Chinese culture, both elements are associated with energy. 

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