The 5 Things I Do to Welcome the Feng Shui New Year (And Why)

If you didn’t get everything you wanted in January—and you’re feeling all the feelings about New Year’s resolutions—take a deep breath. It’s not too late.

In Feng Shui, the year doesn’t truly begin on January 1. We follow the Solar (Chinese) New Year, which aligns with nature’s rhythms rather than the calendar. This is the moment when energy officially shifts, and it offers a powerful opportunity to reset your space and your life. And if you don’t get it all done by the Solar New Year (Around February 4th), you have a third chance with the Chinese or Lunar New Year sometime between Mid-January to Mid February.

Before the new year energy arrives, I focus on clearing and preparing, not perfecting. These are the five things I do every year to welcome the Feng Shui New Year—simple, intentional actions that create space for clarity, abundance, and forward movement.

You don’t need to do all of them. Even one makes a difference.

1. Sweep & Activate Your Entry

Clear the path for what you want to receive

Your front door is known as the “mouth of chi” in Feng Shui—it’s how opportunities, resources, and support enter your life.

Before the new year:

• Sweep the walkway, porch, or entry area

• Remove clutter, packages, or obstacles near the door

• Make sure the door opens fully and smoothly

This isn’t about decorating. It’s about function and flow. When the new year energy arrives, you want a clear, welcoming path for what you’re calling in.

2. Place 9 Oranges in the Kitchen

Symbol of wealth, good fortune, and vibrant health

Oranges are a classic Feng Shui symbol of abundance and vitality, and the number nine represents longevity and completion.

Place nine oranges in a bowl in your kitchen or dining area as a visual reminder of nourishment, prosperity, and life force. Replace them as needed so they stay fresh—this is about honoring living energy.

3. Refill the Sugar Jar

Sweetness, prosperity, and comfort

A full sugar jar represents sweetness in life, comfort in the home, and ease in daily living.

Before the new year:

• Refill your sugar jar (or honey, maple syrup, etc.)

• As you do, set the intention for more ease, sweetness, and support in the year ahead

This small ritual is about how life feels, not just what you accomplish.

4. Clean Your Stove

Wealth, nourishment, and personal power

In Feng Shui, the stove symbolizes:

• Financial stability

• Nourishment

• Your ability to provide for yourself

Clean the stovetop, burners, and knobs. Make sure all burners work properly—each burner represents a different opportunity or income stream. Using all burners regularly helps keep energy circulating.

A clean stove reflects respect for abundance and confidence in your ability to receive it.

5. Take Out the Trash the Night Before

Release what’s expired

Before the Lunar New Year arrives, take out:

• Trash

• Recycling

• Broken or unusable items

This is a symbolic act of letting go of what’s no longer serving you—old energy, old stories, old weight. You don’t need to drag the past into the new year.

Final Thoughts: Step Into the New Year With Intention

The Feng Shui New Year isn’t about doing everything “right.”
It’s about clearing what doesn’t belong so there’s room for what does.

What you physically and energetically carry into the new year shapes what you experience within it. These five practices are simple, doable, and powerful because they work with the season—not against it.

Choose one.
Set a timer.
Begin gently.

If you’d like support clearing your space, finishing what’s been lingering, or preparing for the new year in a deeper way, I’d love to support you.