Part of the magic behind Feng Shui is to send the right message to your subconscious, so that you can attract the life (and love) that you want. It's difficult to foster a long lasting committed relationship when one of you is hogging the closet, or your bed is pushed against the corner - signaling that one of you is cornered and has to go through the other person's space to access sanctuary. If you are looking to improve your romantic relationship with your partner, or perhaps you desire to find "the one", focus your attention on two main areas of your home: The bedroom, and the Relationship section of your home. This section of the home is the extreme right corner, as found by standing in the front door, facing in.
 
In the Bedroom:
The Room: No TV! Keep the focus on rest and intimacy by keeping the electronics out. Even if it is just you, watching a TV in your bedroom kills the feelings of romance - try swapping it for some juicy novels or poetry, and don't be surprised at the shift in your love life. Additionally, make some space in the dresser and closet, and keep family pictures out of the bedroom.  As much as you love your children, there are times and places that their photos are not suitable.

The Bed:  A queen size bed promotes more intimacy, by making you a bit closer - which is great on those chilly nights! Add some sensual and attractive bedding, as sleeping on Grandma's old sheets does not foster a feeling for the romantic! Satin sheets, velvet pillows, and cozy blankets are all luscious additions to the bed. If you're single try these two tricks: keep your bed centered on a wall and sleep only on one side of the bed. Before you know it, you won't be sleeping alone.
 
The Relationship Area:
Seating: Cozy seating arrangements that foster connections, such as love seats and comfortable seating facing each other are essential to attracting romance, or boosting levels of intimacy in an existing relationship. Single chairs say "there's only room for one!" - so move those to a different area of the home.

Décor: Replace figurines, paintings, and photographs of singular people with happy couples or romantic scenery. You also want the lighting to be soft and inviting, staying away from harsh overhead lighting. Bring some wood elements in, as wood symbolizes connecting.
 
One last tip: When you are trying to boost your romantic karma, the easiest way is to bring in the right colors. From baby pink, through the spectrum of reds, and into refined burgundy, there is a surely one or two that are right for your home. Paint a wall or two, and find accent colors that complement your selections. A rich burgundy is accented well with a soft baby pink - or you might opt for a striking combination of fuchsia and crimson.
 
Inviting romance into your life, or strengthening an existing relationship, is something that takes time, as well as a change of attitude towards life. Following these simple steps will help you open your awareness about your love life, and will set the stage for the next level. Enjoy it!
 

The practice of Form Feng Shui is not common today, however, it was once one of the most revered disciplines of Feng Shui, and is respected as one of the oldest practices in the Feng Shui tradition. As the name may suggest, Form School Feng Shui uses shapes and forms of the surrounding environment as an indication of how energy will affect the inhabitants of a particular location. Form School Feng Shui was often used to locate appropriate palace, temple, or village sites based on the surroundings. Landscapes, buildings, roadways, and water features are all considered, with the aim to have the four elements represented in a specific, balanced way.
 
The four elements are represented by four animals: The Black Turtle of the North, The Red Phoenix of the South, The White Tiger of the West, and the Green Dragon of the East. The placement of the door would typically be to the south, with a path, road, or low-line of hedges or fencing that crosses perpendicular to the home, to represent the red Phoenix. Behind the home, a cozy secure feature, representing the black turtle would be found - this could be a large hill, a mound of trees, a fence, or a larger building. The White Tiger of the West and the Green Dragon of the East might be represented with small outlying buildings, low-lying hills, trees, shrubs, or other homes -with the Tiger being lower than the Dragon.
 
Form School Feng Shui is both an intricate and ancient practice, and is not always practical to apply in our modern times. You might consider talking to your Feng Shui specialist about incorporating some of these features in your home, or, if you plan on building a home, discuss your options with your Feng Shui consultant and home builder, if this type of Feng Shui appeals to your sensibilities.

• Wealth: boost the positive flow of income, accumulate wealth, and increase sound financial management.
• Family: Strengthen family ties, attract or extend your current family, and bring more harmony into the family.
• Children: increase their self-confidence, soothe troubled kids, or reduce sibling rivalry.
• Romance: Attract new romance, enliven current romantic relationships, and increase intimacy.
• Relationships: Non-romantic relationships need love too! Boost friendships, improve your network, and strengthen relationships in all aspects of your life.
• Career: Get recognition, move up the career ladder, and find the career that fulfills you.
• Education: Improve academic success, study more efficiently, or increase education opportunities.
• Fame: Get recognized, become well known, or develop extra charm and charisma.
• Health: Boost your health, increase longevity, lose weight, eradicate bad habits, and ward off illness and disease.
• Self: Reduce stress, improve inner harmony, find more time, and quell fears and insecurities.