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Welcome Home
Make Your House a Healthy, Wealthy, and Happy Place to Live
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This luxe little gift book holds the key to making a home harmonious. From the front door to the bedroom, every square inch of a dwelling can bring its occupants luck, and Welcome Home shows readers how. Compiled with vintage appeal, easy-to-peruse entries explain how to ward off negativity with dill, boost health with green accents in the kitchen, and more. This illustrated collection of superstitions and rituals gathered from across the globe and throughout the ages will help newlyweds, new home owners, feng shui fans, decorators, or those simply feeling down on their luck to conjure the health, wealth, and happiness they so richly deserve.
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CHAPTER 1
Finding a New Home
MANY PEOPLE SPEAK OF HAVING A
sixth sense when it comes to selecting a new place to live. Whether it is feeling pulled by some intangible force upon seeing a âFor Saleâ sign, or finding yourself on the same remote block during your morning walk over and over again, itâs difficult to dispute that some places exert a powerful draw on us.
sixth sense when it comes to selecting a new place to live. Whether it is feeling pulled by some intangible force upon seeing a âFor Saleâ sign, or finding yourself on the same remote block during your morning walk over and over again, itâs difficult to dispute that some places exert a powerful draw on us.
Itâs not surprising, then, that almost every culture has a long list of guidelines and warnings when it comes to choosing the location of a home. Here are some things to consider when youâre pounding the pavement trying to decide where to put down your roots.
CHOOSING A SITE
THE IRISH BELIEVE THAT FAIRIES
are everywhere, and that the fairies use special paths to travel from place to place. Therefore, itâs important not to build a house on top of one of these paths. To make sure your building site is in the clear, stake it out with four posts, then leave them standing overnight. If, come morning, any or all of the posts have been knocked over, youâre trespassing on fairy territory, and proceeding with construction could guarantee you and yours a lifetime of annoyance. If the posts are still in place, youâre free to break ground.
are everywhere, and that the fairies use special paths to travel from place to place. Therefore, itâs important not to build a house on top of one of these paths. To make sure your building site is in the clear, stake it out with four posts, then leave them standing overnight. If, come morning, any or all of the posts have been knocked over, youâre trespassing on fairy territory, and proceeding with construction could guarantee you and yours a lifetime of annoyance. If the posts are still in place, youâre free to break ground.
POTENTIAL HEALTH CONCERNS
are not the only reason that you should think twice before purchasing land near a power plant. Feng shui devotees believe that the energy generated by the plant can actually disrupt the flow of energy in the home.
are not the only reason that you should think twice before purchasing land near a power plant. Feng shui devotees believe that the energy generated by the plant can actually disrupt the flow of energy in the home.
MANY IRISH PEOPLE ALSO BELIEVE
that a familyâs new house should not be built directly across the street from the old one, in order to avoid repeating negative patterns and to ensure that the lives of everyone in the family continue moving safely forward. Who wants to look upon their old life when beginning anew?
that a familyâs new house should not be built directly across the street from the old one, in order to avoid repeating negative patterns and to ensure that the lives of everyone in the family continue moving safely forward. Who wants to look upon their old life when beginning anew?
WHILE MANY YOUNG FAMILIES SEEK OUT HOUSES
located in cul-de-sacs for privacy and a safe place for their children to play, some cultures maintain that such locations can lead to stagnationâa metaphorical dead endâin the dwellersâ lives. If you fall in love with a house on a dead- end street, just be sure that the backyard offers lots of open space for bodies and minds to roam.
located in cul-de-sacs for privacy and a safe place for their children to play, some cultures maintain that such locations can lead to stagnationâa metaphorical dead endâin the dwellersâ lives. If you fall in love with a house on a dead- end street, just be sure that the backyard offers lots of open space for bodies and minds to roam.
DESIGNING A HOME
Should you be lucky enough to participate in the process of building your new abode from the ground up, consider these beliefs before signing off on those blueprints.
VASTU SHASTRA RECOMMENDS
that the entrance of a house always be placed on its northeast side. The east side of a home is ruled by the god Indra, who brings pleasure. The east is also where the sun rises, and the sunrise symbolizes new beginnings.
that the entrance of a house always be placed on its northeast side. The east side of a home is ruled by the god Indra, who brings pleasure. The east is also where the sun rises, and the sunrise symbolizes new beginnings.
WHEN YOU ARE LAYING OUT THE KITCHEN,
the stove should never be visible from outside the home and should sit in the southeastern section of the kitchen. Water elements, such as the dishwasher and sink, should be in the northeastern part.
the stove should never be visible from outside the home and should sit in the southeastern section of the kitchen. Water elements, such as the dishwasher and sink, should be in the northeastern part.
WHEN PLANNING THE LOCATION OF THE BEDROOMS
in your new home, consider that, in Filipino culture, the master bedroom ideally has a window facing east. Filipinos believe that this allows Godâs grace to come in.
in your new home, consider that, in Filipino culture, the master bedroom ideally has a window facing east. Filipinos believe that this allows Godâs grace to come in.
SOME FENG SHUI MASTERS MAINTAIN
that a master bedroom with an adjoining bathroom can cause digestion problems in the occupants. Should this be the case for you, at least thereâs a bathroom close by!
that a master bedroom with an adjoining bathroom can cause digestion problems in the occupants. Should this be the case for you, at least thereâs a bathroom close by!
BATHROOMS SHOULD FACE EAST,
because the morning light is believed to promote health, says the Vastu Shastra doctrine.
because the morning light is believed to promote health, says the Vastu Shastra doctrine.
ACCORDING TO INDONESIAN TRADITION
the construction of an indoor pool can lead to illness.
the construction of an indoor pool can lead to illness.
FENG SHUI PRACTICE ESPOUSES
a number of specifications regarding a new home, such as:
a number of specifications regarding a new home, such as:
No home should face north.
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Bedrooms should not be placed over a garage.
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Bathrooms should not be situated over dining rooms.
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Two doors should not face one another.
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The color red brings nothing but luck, prosperity, and happiness everywhere you put it.
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Every staircase should have an even number of steps.
BUT VASTU SHASTRA, A HINDU BELIEF SYSTEM
similar to feng shui, maintains that staircases should always have an odd number of steps, so that one can both start and finish on the right foot. Luckily, thereâs a tradition to validate your staircase, however many steps it has!
similar to feng shui, maintains that staircases should always have an odd number of steps, so that one can both start and finish on the right foot. Luckily, thereâs a tradition to validate your staircase, however many steps it has!
BUYING A HOME
ACCORDING TO FENG SHUI,
itâs never a good idea to choose a home site below street level, as the placement of the entrance can make it difficult for chi to enter the house.
itâs never a good idea to choose a home site below street level, as the placement of the entrance can make it difficult for chi to enter the house.
AVOID MOVING TO A LOWER FLOOR
in an apartment building, as some believe this downward mobility could portend a decrease in earnings.
in an apartment building, as some believe this downward mobility could portend a decrease in earnings.
LOOK FOR A HOME WITH A PATH
that winds gently from the street to the entrance instead of in a harsh straight line. A more meandering path gives the houseâs occupant more time to linger and discover all that life has to offer.
that winds gently from the street to the entrance instead of in a harsh straight line. A more meandering path gives the houseâs occupant more time to linger and discover all that life has to offer.
A STRONG FOUNDATION
If you are fortunate enough to build your home from your own specifications, here are some tips to heed when breaking ground.
Some eastern cultures believe it is best to begin construction when the moon is full, but devotees of astrology say the time to start is during the new moon, since it symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings.
In Turkey, during the pouring of the foundation, a sheep is sometimes sacrificed as a gesture of thanks to the Almighty. If you are able to attend the foundation pouring but have no sheep to sacrifice, toss a few coins in with the concrete, and your life in the home will be prosperous as long as the coins remain under the house.
In Thailand, it is traditional to wrap gold or money in the leaves of a water lily, then place it at the base of the foundation before the concrete is poured. This ensures that the occupants of the house will be prosperous.
In Ireland, the custom is to bury in the foundation coin that was minted in the same year that the home is built, to encourage prosperity. The Irish have also been known to throw in a few religious totems, such as vials of holy water, religious pictures, or saintsâ medals.
MOST FILIPINOS WILL NOT BUY
even the most spectacular home if it has a staircase that leads out the front door, believing that all the wealth will flow directly out of the house. They will also not buy a home located on a T-shaped intersection, one whose metal address numbers are hung on a downward slope, or one sold in the aftermath of a divorce. These things could lead to bad luck for the occupants.
even the most spectacular home if it has a staircase that leads out the front door, believing that all the wealth will flow directly out of the house. They will also not buy a home located on a T-shaped intersection, one whose metal address numbers are hung on a downward slope, or one sold in the aftermath of a divorce. These things could lead to bad luck for the occupants.
THINK TWICE ABOUT BUYING A HOME
with visible cracks through the doorstep, since this can be a sign of instability (both figuratively and literally!).
with visible cracks through the doorstep, since this can be a sign of instability (both figuratively and literally!).
DONâT OPT FOR A HOUSE
that has a bathroom at its center, since in feng shui the center of a house represents its health and, by extension, the health of the family. All that flushing isnât exactlyâŚserene.
that has a bathroom at its center, since in feng shui the center of a house represents its health and, by extension, the health of the family. All that flushing isnât exactlyâŚserene.
SELLING A HOME
Chances are, if youâre in the process of selecting a new home, youâre likely looking to rid yourself of an old one. Here are some ways to be sure you have the proceeds in hand from your old house in time to shell out a down payment on the new one.
MAKE SURE THE STOVE BURNERS ARE CLEAN.
Besides the obvious sanitary turn-off, food remnants will remind potential buyers of who used to live in the home. Subconsciously they may find it difficult to imagine their own family in a kitchen that seems to belong to someone else.
Besides the obvious sanitary turn-off, food remnants will remind potential buyers of who used to live in the home. Subconsciously they may find it difficult to imagine their own family in a kitchen that seems to belong to someone else.
PUT VIBRANT, THRIVING PLANTS
in the back left corner of as many rooms as possible. This will energize the space and create a feeling of vitality.
in the back left corner of as many rooms as possible. This will energize the space and create a feeling of vitality.
If you have a cat, bring it to visit the property youâre considering. Many believe that your cat knows your tastes better than you doâand that he or she may be able to sense the presence of unsavory spirits.
ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER,
and open up tight furniture arrangements. This will maximize the channels through which energy can flow unfettered through the home.
and open up tight furniture arrangements. This will maximize the channels through which energy can flow unfettered through the home.
BURY A SMALL STATUE OF ST. JOSEPH
facing the street, near your âFor Saleâ sign. Situate him so heâs upside-down and facing the front of your home. No one seems to be sure why the statue must be St. Joseph, but he is the patron saint of carpenters, so perhaps his presence will ensure that your old house doesnât fall apart before it sells!
facing the street, near your âFor Saleâ sign. Situate him so heâs upside-down and facing the front of your home. No one seems to be sure why the statue must be St. Joseph, but he is the patron saint of carpenters, so perhaps his presence will ensure that your old house doesnât fall apart before it sells!
WRITE THE WORD âSOLDâ ACROSS A PHOTOGRAPH
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER 1 Finding a New Home
- CHAPTER 2 Moving into a New Home
- CHAPTER 3 Protecting and Maintaining Your Home
- CHAPTER 4 Bringing Love and Family into Your Home
- CHAPTER 5 Promoting Health in Your Home
- CHAPTER 6 Bringing Friendship and Joy into Your Home
- CHAPTER 7 Generating Wealth in Your Home
- CHAPTER 8 Attracting Luck to Your Home
- Index
- Copyright