A Tibetan Feng Shui Guide to Improving the Areas of Your Life
Feng Shui is the ancient art of aligning your environment with the natural flow of life-force energy, known as chi. Rooted in Chinese and Tibetan wisdom, Feng Shui teaches us that our surroundings are not separate from us, they are a living mirror of our inner world. When energy flows well in our home, it flows more easily in our life.
In Tibetan Feng Shui, the emphasis is not only on placement and direction, but on intention, awareness and conscious activation. Your home becomes a sacred space that supports your growth, wellbeing and purpose.
Understanding the Bagua Map
At the heart of Feng Shui is the Bagua, an energetic map that divides a space into nine life areas. Each section of the Bagua corresponds to a different aspect of your life, such as relationships, health, career, or abundance.
To use the Bagua, stand at the main entrance of your home (or a room) with your back to the door. Align the bottom edge of the Bagua with the wall that contains the entrance. The map will now overlay your space, showing which areas of your home relate to different areas of your life.
This is where Feng Shui becomes deeply empowering because when you consciously work with a space, you are also working with yourself.
The Nine Life Areas & How to Support Them
1. Career & Life Path
Located at the entrance area of your home, this space relates to flow, purpose, and direction.
Support it with:
Clear pathways and good lighting
Flowing shapes and water symbolism
A calm, welcoming energy
2. Knowledge & Inner Wisdom
This area supports learning, self-awareness, and spiritual growth.
Enhance it with:
Books, journals, or meaningful objects
Quiet, reflective energy
Earthy tones and grounding elements
3. Family & Ancestral Energy
This area reflects roots, support and emotional foundations. Activate it by:
Honouring family photos or heirlooms
Introducing healthy plants or wood elements
Clearing unresolved clutter linked to the past
4. Wealth & Abundance
More than money, this area reflects self-worth and prosperity flow.
Strengthen it with:
Symbols of abundance and gratitude
Healthy plants or the colour purple
Objects that make you feel supported and expansive
5. Health & Centre
The heart of the home, this area influences overall wellbeing.
Support it through:
Keeping this space open, balanced, and clutter-free
Earth elements such as ceramics or crystals
Calm, steady energy
6. Helpful People & Support
This area governs guidance, mentors and support systems.
Enhance it by:
Honouring those who support you
Using metal elements or neutral colours
Letting go of broken or unused items
7. Creativity & Joy
This space reflects pleasure, expression, and inner child energy.
Activate it with:
Creative tools, art, or joyful objects
Lightness, playfulness, and beauty
White or pastel tones8. Relationships & Love
8. Relationships & Love
This area represents connection, intimacy, and harmony.
Support it with:
Pairs of objects rather than singles
Soft lighting and warm colours
Removing items linked to old relationships
9. Fame, Purpose & Visibility
This area relates to self-expression and being seen.
Strengthen it by:
Good lighting and open space
Symbols of passion and inspiration
Honouring what you want to be known for
Intention Is Everything
In Tibetan Feng Shui, intention activates energy. You don’t need to redesign your entire home. Small, conscious shifts clearing a drawer, placing an object with purpose, or simply bringing awareness to a space can create profound changes.
Before making any adjustment, pause and ask: What do I want this space to support in my life?
When you work with your home in this way, it becomes a partner in your growth. As your space clears and aligns, your awareness lifts naturally and life begins to flow with more ease, clarity and magic.