3 Simple Energy Changes to Energize Your Home This Fall

As summer's vibrant energy transitions into the calming essence of fall, it's an opportune moment to adjust your home's energy for the coming seasons.

By refreshing your wealth, career, and health corners, you can foster an environment ripe for new opportunities and prosperity as the year winds down.

Here's how holistic designers and Feng Shui specialists are transforming their spaces this season, providing inspiration for your own adjustments.

Adjusting Your Wealth, Career, and Health Corners for Fall

While quick decor changes can effortlessly transition a home into fall, being mindful of the Feng Shui energy map can enhance these seasonal updates, potentially impacting your luck and wellness during the colder months.

Gala Magriñá, a knowledgeable Feng Shui consultant and holistic interior designer, shares, 'Seasonal resets are essential, especially in the fall and winter, as they shift our internal rhythms in distinctive ways.'

'These seasonal adjustments invite new energy into our homes, which supports mental clarity and emotional wellness when external light and warmth are limited.'

'Aligning these spaces with the season enhances prosperity, stability, and motivation during times when mood and energy levels typically drop.'

1. Wealth

This fall, it's essential to refresh the Feng Shui wealth corner to usher in new opportunities.

Feng Shui consultant Max McKenzie emphasizes enhancing the beauty of your entryway while addressing clutter.

She notes, 'In Feng Shui, your front door serves as the 'mouth of chi,' where fresh energy and opportunities flow in. Clean it, sweep the steps, polish the mailbox, and consider replacing old mats or withering plants with seasonal evergreens.'

'Dust some cinnamon powder by the front door or wipe the frame with cinnamon oil [available at Walmart]. The scent promotes abundance and refreshes stagnant energy, fitting for the season.' Proceed to the far-left corner of your home (as viewed from the entrance) to ensure it's not overwhelmed with clutter. 'If this area is packed, clear out a drawer or cupboard with micro-resets. This isn't just tidying; in Feng Shui, full cupboards indicate no room for more. Create space to welcome abundance.'

For a tailored Feng Shui approach, consider exploring Flying Star Feng Shui and collaborating with a specialist to align with your property's existing energy.

2. Career

As our energy and motivation may decline, feelings of stagnation can set in.

To counter this, Gala recommends incorporating water elements into your career corner, which occupies the front center of your home. 'Integrating a small water feature, a water-themed image, or adding black or deep blue accents in this area encourages movement and growth in your professional life,' she explains. 'Combine this with an item that represents your career aspirations, like a meaningful book or award, to reinforce focus and resilience during the months ahead.'

Don't overlook your home office space, Max advises. 'For those working from home, your desk setup significantly influences how you feel, particularly in the gloomy months.'

'Invest in a wellness spectrum desk lamp, incorporate one of the best Feng Shui plants for growth, and place something inspiring within your line of sight, such as a photo, quote, or representation of past successes.' These simple Feng Shui adjustments enhance your focus in the workspace.

We adore the Philips Hue Smart Bulbs, from Amazon, which allow you to adjust the tone, color, and brightness of your lighting remotely, all from your phone or via a voice assistant.

3. Health

Organizing your home with health and wellness in mind is crucial as cold and flu season approaches.

In addition to practicing good hygiene and adhering to the golden rules of disinfecting, consider refreshing the health center of your home to enhance wellness, as Gala suggests.

'Clearing surfaces and updating bedding or rugs in warm earth tones helps restore equilibrium. This reduces stress, grounds your energy, and fosters stability, which is particularly essential for countering seasonal affective disorder.'

For Max, this also includes enhancing your sleep environment, utilizing fall Feng Shui essentials for a cozier home. She highlights, 'Pay special attention to your bedroom. We spend a significant part of our lives here, and in winter, it becomes even more critical. A circadian lamp [like the Hatch Restore 3, from Amazon] can help with those dark mornings and support your sleep cycle.'

'Replace crisp white cottons with warmer brushed cotton [like the Brooklinen bedsheet sets] or linen in earthy or skin tones.'

Shopping Suggestions

The Restore alarm clock uses light to mimic the natural rising and setting of the sun, allowing you to sleep and wake more naturally, which can help combat seasonal affective disorder.

Artwork featuring blue hues, sweeping textures, and water imagery can enhance prosperity in your home without the maintenance of a water feature.

This brushed cotton flannel bedding set includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases. It's perfect for warming up your bedroom space in fall, available in five colors and four sizes to fit any room.

Attitude products are certified as non-toxic by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), meaning they contain no harsh chemicals or artificial substances, making them perfect for holistic home refreshes.

These 8x10x11 inch handwoven water hyacinth baskets are perfect for organizing drop zones, shelves, and cabinets while keeping clutter under control.

These small stacking bins are ideal for maintaining organized storage, preventing clutter that could disrupt energy flow in your home.

Meet the Experts

Gala began her creative journey in 2008 with the launch of M Crown Productions, an award-winning design agency. She is now an acclaimed interior designer specializing in holistic design and mindfulness practices, with her work featured in numerous publications.

Max McKenzie is a dual-certified Feng Shui practitioner and a member of the International Feng Shui Guild. With a 30-year background in brand and marketing, much of which was spent at the Royal Institute of British Architects, Max understands how design influences behavior and improves lives.

With the spiritual aspects addressed, focus on practical ways to prepare your home for fall, ensuring a smooth transition into the season and setting the stage for success and happiness ahead.