Use Your Front Door Daily
Walking through the front door each day brings fresh chi (or energy) into your home and life. Using side and back doors regularly can cause stagnant and blocked energy since these entries don’t face the approaching road.
Make a habit of walking through your formal front door daily, even if just for a few moments. Using this main entry regularly allows vital energy to flow in and prevents stagnation. It also signals opportunity that you are open and ready to invite more into your life.
Even if you have a garage entry or prefer the back door, take a moment to walk through the front. The simple act of opening the front door can shake up the energy in your home and refresh the opportunities coming your way. Avoid having the front door remain ignored or unused for days at a time.
Keep Your Entryway Clean
A clean entryway allows energy to flow smoothly into your home. Make it a habit to regularly tidy up this space. Sweep doorsteps and wipe down the door and knobs to remove dirt and grease that can create drag on opportunities entering your life. Dust window frames, corners of the ceiling, and other nooks that can accumulate dust and debris over time. Vacuum entryway mats and rugs frequently to prevent clutter from building up. A neat, fresh, and hygienic entry sets the tone for positivity to permeate your home.
Remove Clutter
Clutter can block positive chi energy from freely entering your home through the front door. Make sure to frequently clear any clutter from your entryway so that chi can flow in unobstructed.
Ensure that your front door is able to open fully without being blocked by shoes, umbrellas, coats or any other items. Coats, bags, and shoes should be neatly organized and put away, not left in a pile that blocks the entry.
Keep coat racks, shelves, and any storage furniture organized and free of clutter. Only keep essential items in your entryway like keys, umbrellas, mail, etc. Boxes, paperwork, and other clutter should be removed and stored elsewhere.
Pay special attention to keeping floor space open around the front door. Do not allow piles of shoes, bags, boxes or other items to accumulate here as this is one of the main areas that can block incoming chi. By removing clutter regularly, your entryway will feel more open, inviting and free-flowing.
Update with Paint, Lighting, Plants
Fresh paint energizes and transforms the energy of your entryway. Consider uplifting colors like light blue, green, or yellow that evoke renewal. Dark or bright reds can also bring luck and passion. Use matte finishes to ground the energy.
Adding live plants brings nourishing life force to your entry. Opt for hearty species that thrive near doors like orchids, lucky bamboo, ferns, or small evergreens. Place on either side to embrace guests.
Proper lighting illuminates your entry while chasing away shadows. Install bright overhead lighting and accent lighting on architectural details. Illuminate doorways and house numbers. Consider lighting that offers a warm glow to make it more welcoming.
Decorate to give guests a warm welcome. Add a fresh wreath, wall art, mirrors, or an entryway table with a vase, books, or decorations. Just take care not to clutter the space. Simple, clean decor allows energy to flow.
Make Your House Number Clearly Visible
Your home’s address should be clearly displayed to help guide positive energy to your front door. The numbers should be sufficiently large and noticeable so that they are easily seen from the street both day and night.
Consider installing well-lit, reflective or illuminated numbers that will stand out after dark. Proper signage also makes it easier for visitors to locate your home. In feng shui, this allows good chi energy to freely flow to you rather than become lost or dispersed.
Position the house numbers somewhere obvious alongside the main walkway leading up to your door. Avoid placing them too far from the entrance or in a spot that could be obscured by trees, bushes or architectural elements. The ideal location is where the numbers can be seen at a glance to help chi find its way to your front door.
With clear home address signage, you support free-flowing energy and opportunities while also making your house easy to find.
Hang a Faceted Crystal
Hanging a faceted crystal between the front door and any blocking walls or stairs is an excellent feng shui cure. Crystals have the ability to refract energy in a way that can disperse stagnation and invite fresh chi into the space.
Opt for a faceted crystal shape rather than a smooth spherical one, as the many facets will scatter the energy powerfully in all directions. Clear quartz, citrine, and amethyst are all good choices that have positive energy.
Hang the crystal so it can catch both the incoming energy from the front door, as well as any blocked energy trying to come down the stairs or around corners. This will activate the crystal to keep energy circulating rather than getting stuck. For best results, choose a substantial crystal at least 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Welcome with Auspicious Doormat
An auspicious doormat can help attract positive chi and opportunities into your home. Choose a doormat with uplifting words like “Hello” or “Welcome” to bring in good energy. Avoid any doormats with negative phrases, even if they are meant to be humorous. The entryway sets the tone for the home’s energy, so make sure your doormat has an affirming message.
According to feng shui principles, the doormat is the mouth of qi for your home. As people wipe their feet and enter, the doormat’s message imprints on their minds. An auspicious doormat primes visitors to expect positive experiences inside. It also signals to the universe that you are open to welcoming in good fortune.
Select a doormat made from natural fibers like coir, cotton, or seagrass. These materials allow qi to flow better than synthetic fabrics. Choose a simple design without overly intricate patterns that could trap energy. Keep your doormat clean and replace it when worn to maintain a fresh first impression. Follow feng shui advice for doormat placement and avoid blocking inward energy flow.
With an uplifting doormat greeting, you can set the tone for prosperity to follow visitors inside. This simple feng shui cure welcomes luck and abundance right across your threshold.
Define the Entryway
According to feng shui principles, it’s important to clearly define the entryway space so that energy doesn’t rush through an open floor plan. Create a transitional area between the outside and inside of your home using furniture and design elements.
Console tables, benches, or shelving units are useful for delineating the entrance and providing storage space. Hang artwork on the surrounding walls to further distinguish the entryway. Area rugs are also recommended to help ground the energy as it enters your home. The rug can be placed directly inside the front door, under console tables or in front of a bench.
Use lighting, plants, decorative objects and wall colors to make the entryway feel like a separate space from the adjoining rooms. This allows the energy to settle before flowing into the rest of your home. Defining the boundaries of the entry sets the tone for a warm welcome.
Fix Broken/Squeaky Doors
Sticking or broken doors block communication and opportunities from easily flowing into your home. A good feng shui fix is to repair any doors in your entryway that stick, squeak, or don’t easily open or close.
Start by oiling sticky hinges to help doors move smoothly and silently again. Tighten any loose screws in the hinges as well. If the door is sagging or scrapes the floor, the hinge mortises may need to be deepened so the door hangs straight.
Check the door’s frame too – if it is warped, the door can’t close properly. Consider shaving down any swollen spots in the frame so the door can shut. Alternatively, the entire door frame may need to be replaced if it is severely warped.
In some cases, the doors themselves may be warped or damaged beyond repair. Installing new, solid entry doors is an excellent feng shui enhancement that ensures positive energy can flow in unobstructed. A high-quality door that opens silently and closes completely helps the entry’s chi circulate.
Conclusion
Inviting positive energy into your home begins at the front door. As discussed, the entryway sets the tone for the rest of the home. Following feng shui principles allows energy to smoothly flow into your space. Simple steps like using the front door daily, removing clutter, and defining the entry can make a big difference. When you take time to create good feng shui in your main entryway, it welcomes positivity, opportunities, and abundance into your life. The entryway is just the start – apply these principles throughout your home for full feng shui alignment. With an open door policy energized by feng shui, your home can become a sanctuary filled with the blessings you seek.
