Now that the property market in Scotland has reopened, I see that a lot of us are planning to move houses. The lockdown has made us reconnect with our home, and prompted us to reexamine our relationship with our home, and undoubtedly come to review the interior design and decoration in our home.

These are some questions that people came to ponder during lockdown, whether you’re in a historical city like Edinburgh, or in a metropolitan city like New York.

When we view a property, we can feel the energy it embodies

Do I feel uplifted by my home, by this land?
What is missing in my home?
What energy would I like to invite to my home?
Where do I want to move to?
What environment would help me grow?

When we view a property, whether virtual viewing or physically present in that space, we can usually feel the energy it embodies. The energy left by the previous inhabitants, the energy by the land itself, the energy of the city it is in. Before you decide to curate your home and making purchases, it is always beneficial to connect with the wisdom, spirits, energies of the home. If you don’t know the design direction, the first thing you should do is not to mindlessly scroll on Pinterest, but to quietly hear the wisdom your home is telling you.

The way to hear the wisdom is to spend time with it. In Feng Shui and Chinese culture, we often select an auspicious date when we completed a purchase (rent) of the property, move into a property, or when we start to renovate, this is a respect for the beings in the land, as well as welcoming good fortune.

Simple home initiation ritual

I find that it is extra potent if we complete a simple ritual and ceremony to connect with the wisdom on our home on one of the auspicious day. When we receive the key to the property, take a look and notice any energy. How does your body feel? Is there a room where you don’t feel comfortable?

There are different kinds of incense. Pick whatever you feel drawn to. When I performed a ritual for others, I usually tune into the person’s energy. When I perform one for myself or family, I just use classic Chinese incense

The ceremony is really simple. In the 4 directions of your home, light up an incense, give offerings such as fruits, chocolate (whatever that represents abundance to you) say a prayer. I always find the best prayer is the one that comes from the heart. If you know your personal kua number, pay particular attention to those directions, and make a prayer according to what that direction represents

Give thanks to those who have previously lived in the property, the land

Whether you believe or not, the energy of the previous inhabitants of the house could linger for a longer time than you thought. Some would find a Feng shui master to perform a ceremony, but I find that acknowledging their presence, their experience is sufficient most of the time.

Give gratitude to the piece of land the building or the house is situated; for thousands years, countless spirits, human, and energies have been there. In a way, it is like you are a new employee, and it is just normal for you to introduce yourself to the other colleagues. It is the same concept

Engage in a conversation

This might push you out of your comfort zone especially if you are sceptical to spiritual practice. However I find it very helpful for us to get insights and guidance on interior design, where to place certain things. Just tune in to the energy, meditate and see if there are any messages come across. The spirits have wisdom for you to connect.

This is especially useful for those who have no clues or who are indecisive about how to create a soul space, the message always comes from the heart. And there’s no harm to ask for guidance.

Moving is exciting and can be quite overwhelming at the same time. I have moved 3 times in the last 2 years and every time when I connected with the wisdom, I feel protected, inspired, ultimately making the soul space curation a lot easier.

If you are moving and in needs of some Feng shui consultation or interior design package, send me a message! Would be lovely to know your soul space journey.