The commanding position works in a couple of ways. First, it puts you in a position to be able to see the door. If you cannot see the door, you are in a vulnerable position where you can be startled or without a defense. Second, metaphorically, when you’re in command you can see all the good opportunities that are coming your way. You’re situated facing forward and open to the widest view of life. A solid and stable headboard for your bed will ground and stabilize you in your life. If you are in a partnership, it also connects and secures your relationship to each other. The headboard can offer support as well as offer a balance of yin and yang energies. If you have to have storage under the bed, stick to soft sleep related items like linens, pillows, and towels. You definitely want to avoid anything that is emotionally charged. But it’s also helpful to find a new home for active items like shoes, luggage, and books. Store that stuff somewhere else! The type of bed is also helpful to look at in this case. Make sure there’s actually some space under the bed, and the frame is not all the way to the ground. Again, we want the energy to be able to flow around you freely. Another feng shui challenge with king size beds is that they often have two separate box springs. The split can create a split in a partnership. If you and your partner really want a king-sized bed, be sure to find a bed frame that does not need a split box spring. Color-wise, you can tap into the five elements to see what colors support you at the moment. And have fun with it, change it up as you change. Earth element colors like brown, neutrals, and beige are soothing and promote self-care. Metal element colors are white, off-white, and gray convey purity and cleanliness. Water element colors are black, charcoal, and dark blue to invite in wisdom. Wood element colors like blues, greens, and teals are support growth. Fire element colors like red and fiery orange invoke passion and romance.
