Home Sweet Home

with Dara Kiely, Realtor®

Looking Glass Realty AVL

Feng Shui has always intrigued me, but I didn't understand it very well...so I recently spoke with Erin Ratliff, Founder of Synergetic Spaces. Thank you Erin for providing us with accurate and intriguing information on Feng Shui.

What is Feng Shui and why would someone want to practice it?

Feng Shui, (pronounced "fung schway”) translates to "wind and water" in Chinese. It is the ancient art and science of aligning people with their environments. arranging spaces to support one's well-being. It’s based on the flow of “chi,", "Qi" or vital life force energy - meant to replicate the balance and harmony of nature and the outdoors.

Feng Shui isn’t about following rigid rules or turning your home into a museum of lucky charms — it’s about creating a space that supports who you are and most importantly, who you want to become.

How does Feng Shui work?

Just as blockages and poor circulation in your body affect one's physical health, the energy resulting from stagnant Chi in your home can adversely affect your emotional and physical wellbeing. If you live with others or live in an older home, multiply that further. These blocks affect everyone and can fuel stress, friction, conflict, illness and disease without you ever realizing it.

For homeowners, Feng Shui can improve specific areas of your life by adjusting how energy flows through their space. For home buyers, it can help you choose a home that feels more supportive and aligned with your unique energetic frequency.

OPTIMIZE your S-P-A-C-E

Stable & Supportive

Purposeful & Planned

Accessible & Approachable

Clean & Clear

Elementally & Energetically Balanced

If you are new to Feng Shui, click the button below to go to Erin's blog post where she addresses the most common questions, myths and misconceptions of this timeless practice and show how it can be applied in a way practical way to modern homes and everyday living, including DIY, and how to book a consultation.