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Bagua translates to eight areas in Chinese.

It was originally depicted as an octagon, but its been simplified into a square.

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If you have multiple levels, start with just the first level.

Ideally, Cerrano notes, its best to have a home with a rectangle or square floor plan.

Locate your front door

Next, locate the main entryway to your home on the floor plan.

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The front door should be along the bottom of the bagua map.

It may be helpful to use a different color pen or marker to differentiate the lines easily.

Note that not all floor plans will be a perfect square or rectangle.

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If its extended, youre in luck.

If youre feeling adventurous, spring for a fish tank.

Colors that enhance the energy here include black, indigo, and dark blues.

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This also makes a great space for your meditation practice.

Cerrano also advises using this area to display your favorite family photos.

Be sure these are of family members who are truly supportive of you, she says.

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Wealth

Want to attract more abundance and prosperity into your life?

Purples, blues, and metallics will also spice up this area.

Diamonds, triangles, and pyramids are also associated with this realm.

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And if it fits your vibe, so do animal prints and real or fake furs.

It focuses on your physical and emotional health.

Some chunks of rose quartz would fit right in.

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She also recommends keeping any items that symbolize intimate and balanced relationships for you here.

This area can help with that by bringing attention to the things that bring you joy in life.

So why go through the trouble?

In short, it can help you create your ideal life.

That said, the power of feng shui works hand in hand with the power of intention.

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