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As you probably know, it's impossible to learn how to feng shui the home in the space of a single article. However, you can get a great idea about where to start and how to get going on your projects. So without further ado, here are five simple steps to get you feng shui-ing like a pro.

1. Map out the ba gua.

Learn everything you can about feng shui, especially the ba gua. The ba gua is a special kind of compass you apply to your home, allowing you to break it into areas (for example, the wealth sector, the marriage sector, and so on).

Understanding the sectors of your house is the first step in learning how to feng shui the home. The more effort you put into creating a detailed, accurate map of your home, the more likely you are to attain a better understanding of feng shui.

2. Seek out anything harboring negative chi.

Negative chi, or energy, occurs in anything that has negative associations. So if you're holding onto, say , an expensive gift from an ex-boyfriend you're no longer on friendly terms with? Mega sha chi (negative energy). Get id of anything you have simply out of a sense of obligation. If you feel guilty throwing it out or selling it, donate it to charity. Just get it out of your house.

3. Clear out the clutter

If you want to feng shui the home, you have to be prepared to make a few sacrifices. And one of those is the pile of clutter we all seem to live within contemporary societies. How many of us are holding onto all sorts of junk "just in case we need it" someday? Get rid of it. Too much stuff prevents energy from flowing properly through your house and can lead to blocked, stuffy, or stagnant energy.

4. Pay attention to your decor.

Are you decorating with a lot of black? Beware -- too much black creates sha chi. Do you have dried flowers hanging around the house? No way -- death never creates positive energy. Be aware of little things like this, but more importantly, notice how you've done your home up and how it makes you feel. Do you have a sense of welcome and happiness in your house? If not, it's time to get redecorating.

5. Learn all you can about feng shui.

If you're really serious about learning how to feng shui the home, you're going to have to learn more. The tips in this article will get you started, but let's face it: the real meat of feng shui lies elsewhere. Learn absolutely everything you can, and most of all, have fun! That's the real key when you take on a task like learning to feng shui the home.

Lisa Chang is a feng shui consultant, spiritual trainer, and author of the popular book "Feng Shui Secrets for a Fulfilled Life." Learn more about feng shui at her website: mywork.name/loans/go/go.php?sid=1.fengshuidecoratingonline].