This 2022, the Chinese New Year officially begins on February 1. This means there will be an impressive amount of Chinese New Year food to bring luck and prosperity this Year of the Tiger, as well as different traditions to observe pre-celebration.
Many Chinese and Filipino families observe these pre-traditions like applying Feng shui in their homes, wearing the lucky colors of the year, or reading Chinese zodiac forecasts. This year, the Water Tiger is the center of the Chinese zodiac, and those born in 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, and 2022 have all eyes on them, especially with opportunities and change coming their way.
But if you aren’t going to be as lucky this 2022 according to Chinese zodiac predictions, here are some tips for inviting that into your home and bringing you prosperity this Year of the Tiger.
6 Chinese New Year Home Improvement Tips:
1. Before we make any changes for the Year of the Water Tiger, it’s necessary to declutter your space to remove the existing blockages and negative energy. Think of it as an opportunity to do a general cleaning if you haven’t gotten to it yet.
According to Feng Shui, having a clean environment without broken things or dirty floors directs the flow of chi to your space. Better flow means better emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial standing.
2. If you’ve been planning to revamp your condo right before the Year of the Tiger, it’s always best to go along with the lucky colors for this year. For 2022, cerulean blue, fiery red, mint green, and imperial yellow are those lucky colors.
While Feng Shui emphasizes the importance of balancing energies to bring luck and wealth and ensure good health - not everyone has the luxury to choose more than two colors. So here’s an affordable luxury tip: purchase one color among the lucky colors of 2022 for the walls, and the rest of the colors could manifest through decor items. You can also add gold to signify wealth, luxury, and wisdom.
3. Speaking of animals in the Chinese zodiac, you can also put images of the Tiger around your home during the start of the Chinese New Year. But if you’re not a fan of this unique type of decor item, opt for photos of bodies of water like lakes, oceans, waterfalls, etc.
Some homeowners wouldn’t typically go for fountains at their homes to symbolize the water element, mainly if their condo units only have limited space. To practice Feng Shui and still have the element of water in your home, especially during the start of the Year of the Tiger, you can use pictures of water instead.
4. As condo owners, we’re sure your home isn’t short of any reflective materials to maximize the light and open up the space. This proves to be beneficial this Chinese New Year because having mirrors, crystals, and lights is told to bring good luck. It’s important to let the flow of chi ebb inside your home. Don’t hinder it with any blockages, so be sure to use sheer curtains as well.
5. Feng Shui literally translates to “wind” and “water,” so for the Year of the Water Tiger, put wind chimes and bells in an area where the wind can hit them. This will symbolize the element of wind. It will prove to be even more effective when it’s accompanied by an element of water, like images of lakes.
6. Finally, if you already have a pet or a plant at your home, make sure to include them in your festivities. Living organisms like plants, fish, and other pets are symbols of a vital life force, which you’ve already learned are key elements of Feng Shui. If you have a pet fish, decorate their aquarium with angpao or Chinese lanterns. Make your dog or cat wear a Qipao. Maybe even feed them some yummy dumplings.
While Feng Shui plays a part in bringing luck and prosperity to your home, your fate is up to you and your actions. Remember to be generous and kind to receive what you’ve always been praying for. Happy Chinese New Year! May 2022 bring you luxury and prosperity this Year of the Water Tiger!