Finding the perfect home for you, using Numerology

Exciting news.

After years and years of being a renter, I have finally purchased my very first home, all on my own.

This is the most incredible manifestation I have created for myself and I was very, very intentional about it happening this year. And I am beyond excited about it.

I will tell the story of how I manifested my dream home on the podcast so that I can really get in to the specifics of it. I feel like I am able to express more effectively through my voice. However, I will say, I use my home to manifest pretty much everything in life and I teach it all inside my course, High Vibe Home…

When I started my search for homes, I had my eye on one property in particular. The images of the space were incredible and I wanted that place! Days later, the owner pulled it off of the market and another one a few doors down popped up. Even though, I didn’t love the images on the website, I fell in LOVE with this place the minute I walked in.

Also, the front door was black and a black door will enhance your career in feng shui, so for me it was a MUST. ( you can check out my e-book MANIFEST MONEY : 25 PRACTICAL WAYS TO ATTRACT MONEY USING FENG SHUI )

And naturally, being an interior designer with a background in Feng Shui, I ALWAYS scope out the layout and the energy of the space to see how it flows. Energy flow in a home can make or break your life because of the correlation of our mindset and our environment. So, I look at the flow, the feng shui layout and also the numerology.

Why? You might be asking.

Because the numerology of the home can affect your well being. Since numbers are vibrations ( like everything else ) , your address energetically sets the tone for your entire living space. Making sure that your house or apartment number is compatible with you and the others living there can be super helpful for your day to day life. Knowing this can help you create an energy that is conducive to your lifestyle.

And after I talked about this on my instagram account, I got such an amazing response to the topic, I decided to write a full blog post on it for reference. I am going to share what the numerology of your home means and how you can work with your home’s numerology to enhance your life.

A 1 House:

A 1-House carries an energy of unity, oneness, and new beginnings. In fact, it is the perfect place to start anything new, such as a business, relationship, or a new self-improvement transition. It is also a great house where you would be supported in expressing your individuality and leadership skills in the world.

Other characteristics of a 1-House include being creative, original, and inventive.

With regard to businesses and creativity, it is a great space to bring people together because too much isolation could be experienced. It would be a great energy for an office or home office for a creative entrepreneur coming up with new ideas, just make sure to invite others to experience it with you.

How to make the most of this energy: These houses are best suited for those who are aspirational and want to follow their dream career, as the energy will make the house owner more self-reliant. It is also a great home for people looking for a fresh start. Make sure there is plenty of natural, bright sunlight so help ensure that the 1-house holds its optimal energy. Best colors for this space, whites, shades of oranges and gold.

A 2 house:

The energy of balance, harmony and a yin yang synergy are characteristic of the energy of the number 2. Those who live in a 2-House will be more agreeable and understanding, while also learning from each other. This home will have a peaceful and harmonic balance, especially for relationships and partnerships.

The challenge with a 2-House is the tendency to become too sensitive to the other partner to the point where they end up shutting down so it’s important to work on keeping your own emotional independence. For a single person living in a 2-house, the home will naturally attract a partner for the occupant. It is also a great office space or storefront for a business owned by business partners.

How to make the most of this energy: Dwellers of house number 2 get emotionally stressed out easily, I highly recommend you create a very cozy and soothing ambiance with soft patterns like florals, artistic paintings and fabric pieces. Think about using pastels, shades of silver/grey and pearly white.

A 3 house:

While the number 2 finds harmony and balance in twos, the number 3 finds balance and symmetry in threes, similar to that of a tripod. The number “3” is known for its fun, extroverted energy. In metaphysical terms, it is associated with the triangular balance of mind, body and spirit.

Three represents expression, expansion, passion, enthusiasm, extroverted, sexual energy, fun, and optimism. A 3-House is ideal for socializing, entertaining and hosting meetups. It will support those who reside in it, plenty of self-expression, in the home and also in the world. This is a great house for someone who wants to become more social, meet interesting people, and be visible.

The challenge in a 3-House is that it can be so much fun that not much work gets done. It would be a challenging home to work from for introverted work, such as a writer or bookkeeper. However, it would be a great space for a party planner or events coordinator.

How to make the most of this energy: This home should feel like one big creative expression. Avoid too much black or heavy dark colors . To enhance luck, add a touch of gold in the home décor, such as a golden vase, golden embroidered cushions or metallic accent wallpaper. You can also use plants, to improve the positive vibe of the home. Instead of heavy wooden furniture, opt for light wicker furniture when designing the house number 3. This house’s energy can make one distracted. So, to focus on the work, play soothing music or Hang a wind chime in the north-west area, to keep negative energy away.

A 4 house:

The number 4 has the energy of being stable, reliable, sturdy, grounded, organized, and productive. A 4-House will often be shaped like a sturdy box, very strong and stable. It is a great home or office space to start a new business or relationship. It provides a solid foundation on which to build. A 4-House will also have the energy of Mother Earth and be very grounding for its occupants. It is a fantastic space for helping you stay grounded and manifesting dreams and ideas into reality.

The biggest challenge with a 4-House is that it you may feel like your daily routine is focused on work and very little play or enjoyment. It is important for the occupants to be very intentional about creating harmony and balance between personal and professional life.

How to make the most of this energy: With mother Earth being the grounding force, fill this home with lush, green plants. Also, use earthly tones such as caramel, brown or white. You can also use colors such as green and pink.

A 5 house:

A 5-House will embody the energy of change, travel, adventure, and action. It is a yang number that will always involve lots of movement and activity. The number 5 is the most energetic of all numbers and it represents the energy of change. When you see the angel numbers 555, it is an indication that change is coming. The number 5 also holds the energy of knowledge, communication and writing.

The high energy of a 5-space can be challenging to feel settled or grounded so you must focus on creating strong and healthy rituals and routines within the space. A 5-space can be very good for a storefront as it will attract lots of foot traffic and stay busy.

How to make the most of this energy: Your home should reflect your sense of adventure, decorate with maps, photography from your favorite places and collections you love. At the same time, you want your space to help you get the rest you need so using a variety of soft, muted colors can help you do that. You can also use buddha figures to create a zen like ambiance. The eclectic, bohemian style works well in this space.

A 6 house:

The number six holds the vibration of love, service, compassion, creativity, and artistry. A 6-House is truly a home with heart and often has a beautiful, creative look to it. A 6-House is a great home in which to raise a family, host intimate dinner parties and cook lavish meals. The people who live in a 6 house are madly in love with their home and tend to continually decorate and change the visual style due to flowing creative ideas. It’s a great home for healers, caretakers or nurturing people.

Inhabitants of a 6-House love their home so much that their biggest challenge is to not become reclusive. It would be perfect for someone who wants to be more in touch with their heart and passions in life, which of course can lead to much success. It is a great home in which to have a service-based business, particularly one that is heart-based. With regard to a business, it is best for office space with healing-based practitioners, such as psychotherapists, chiropractors, or other healers.

How to make the most of this energy: Think self care. Big cozy chairs and sofas, lots of throw blankets and pillows. Bathrooms should feel like a spa. Decorate with neutrals. Make designated spaces for yoga, meditation and gardening.

A 7 house:

The number 7 is the most spiritual of all numbers. It carries the energy of spirituality, mysticism, philosophy, introspection and solitude. A 7-House will come off like a sanctuary. It feels very calm, peaceful, relaxing, quiet, a perfect place to get zen. It holds the energy of deep, spiritual transformation. Because of its inward energy, the 7-House is going to be very supportive of honing in on your intuitive or psychic abilities. It holds a yin energy and can lend itself to a more inward lifestyle with few social connections with the exception of a few, deep friendships. It is a great space for someone focusing on their spiritual growth.

The challenge is getting out of the house and feeling a part of the material world. Those who live in a 7 house have the tendency to live within the religious or spiritual constructs, so ensure that you are creating a relationship with the outside world as well.

How to make the most of this energy: This home is perfect for anyone on a journey of spiritual growth so minimalism can be ideal in a space like this. Spiritual altars work well here as well as reading nooks and libraries.

An 8 house:

The 8-House will bring abundance in every area, whether in the form of love, success or money. Eight holds the vibration of success, power, infinity, fortune, and fame. Even the 8-House itself can bring wealth in the real estate market. The dwellers are prone to receive public recognition, or even fame when living in an 8-House.

In Chinese metaphysics, the number 8 is the most auspicious. In China, it is common for homes with the numerology of 8 to sell for considerably more money. The number eight, by virtue of its shape of the infinity symbol, is a special number. The challenge with the 8-House is to not become so caught up in the material world to where one would lose focus on matters of the heart.

How to make the most of this energy: This home should feel abundant and luxurious. If you can incorporate the color purple in this home, you will amplify your rewards.

A 9 house:

The number 9 holds the energy for completion. And, with any ending, there is also a new beginning. Nine holds the vibration of generosity, giving, loving, wisdom, compassion, and representative of light workers. The 9-House is a great house for someone who is wrapping up a major phase of life and who is wanting to open themselves up to a new path.

The 9-House is also associated with humanitarianism and service. The primary challenge of a 9-House is to not let others take advantage of your generosity. It is also important to take care of yourself while saving the world. A 9-space would be ideal for a shelter, a nonprofit, or other humanitarian-based business, especially if related to healing the past

How to make the most of this energy: While this home is represented by starting over, water elements in these homes help usher in the new phases and releasing the past. Decorate with soft and neutral colors like you would a beach house.

Side Note:

The number “11” is considered to be a master number with a special energy. In addition to the properties of a 2-house, an 11-House holds an almost magical energy. You can usually spot an 11-House walking down the street. It will sit naturally on its lot and have an irresistible charm. The number 11 holds the energy of intuition, psychic abilities, and perhaps creates a portal for angelic presence.

To learn more about feng shui and manifesting with your home, check out my workshop, High Vibe Home!

Moving into a new home...

I am no stranger to moving. Let’s just say I have probably moved more times than years I have been alive. I’ve lived in many cities (New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Fransisco, Austin, Dallas and Houston). I’ve moved across the country, across two of the largest states a few times over and I can remember every single home that I lived in. And exactly two weeks ago today, we moved into our new home. There is nothing more exciting for me than moving into a new home, a fresh slate, fresh sheets, a new start, not to mention, a new decorating project.
They say moving is one of the most stressful life changes that humans experience. However, unlike most people, I actually enjoy moving and I find that after every move, I feel more inspired, alive and ready for more in life.

Because this move has been a little bit of a different experience for me, I felt compelled to make some notes about what I experienced and learned from the process.

I’m typically the type that likes to move in and unpack quickly. I like to be set up and settled in my new home as soon as possible because I need my home to be very HIGH VIBE. I like to make sure the bed is fresh and new, kitchen is stocked and ready for guests and my bathtub is complete with candles and face masks. It usually feels like a whirlwind and I don’t pay much attention to what I’m bringing into my new space.

ELEVATING TO A NEW LEVEL

This move, we decided to be mindful, to take our time deciding what should stay, what should go, where things should get placed and what we want to create with the space. We decided to be intentional with how we set things up and what energy each piece brought into our home.

I will add that I’m very lucky that my love is open to my woo-woo ways. I think I hooked him with just one episode of Marie Kondo’s show on Netflix. Next thing I knew, he was the one pushing me to thank things for what they’ve given me in life and then give them away. He helped remind me that our new home is an opportunity to create our new life, to begin to create new habits, new structures in our life. For example in our new home, we have plenty of space for more dishware, so we could actually entertain a larger amount of people in our home. We have more space for an extra recycling trash in our kitchen. It’s the small everyday habits that lead to your lifestyle. We intentionally made decisions based on the people we want to be, not based on how we’ve done things in the past.

BE EASY TO LET GO OF THINGS THAT KEEP YOU TOO ATTACHED TO YOUR PAST.

So, we set the intention of using this move as a way to elevate to our next level. To intentionally create space for new memories, opportunities and habits for our family.

With each box I unpacked, I made more of an effort to connect with everything I allowed into the home and felt myself easily letting go of things that did not represent my best and highest self. We discussed and connected with the memories of where we’ve been and we allowed our home to help refine and edit our things and be the creator of where we are going.

The energy in our home is lighter and brighter than where we lived before. We can physically feel the way a cleansing of clutter feels. Even the smallest things feel more elevated in our new home, a high vibe for us and our little baby boy sleeps better in our new home than he had the week prior in our old space.

YOUR HOME TELLS THE STORY OF WHERE YOU ARE GOING

Looking back over the last 3.5 years of living in the same high rise building in 3 different apartments, I realized more than ever how each place carried along with it a different theme in my life. I was incredibly emotional thinking about how much that building had to do with so many of my life’s unforgettable memories…writing my book, creating new ideas, falling in love, becoming a mommy, etc. Each chapter is defined by the home in which the memory was created.

When I first moved into the building, see photos here , I had absolutely no idea where it would lead me to today. It makes that old saying really ring true…”it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. The home is such an important part of the journey, isn’t it?

When I experienced those huge life changes, my space was painted in all black, my home was curated with ornate, glamorous decor and it smelled of Sandalwood & Myrrh. I can transport to that place when I need to go back and remember those memories. My beautiful home helped with that. When I think back on the places I lived that I didn’t put much thought into decorating and curating, the memories within that space aren’t as clear and impactful.

In your new home, you get to create the signature of your space, the stamp / brand of that chapter in your life. Are you creating the backdrop of your life to support your dreams?

(Pink lights in our new kitchen)

MAKE THE MOST OF THE HOME YOU HAVE

I find that a lot of times people hold off on painting or making renovations to their home until they move in to their dream home or until they finally purchase a home. But it’s so important to remember that ANY space you live in WILL be permanently attached to the memories it holds.

You can get creative with the way you style your space. Paint and fabric go a long way! There’s a really cute book by my friend Chelsea, Rental Style that can give you some ideas if you’re not wanting to make permanent changes. Try to remember that setting up your home should be a process, not an all-at-once event. Here’s a few things you can think about when you are planning to move into a new home:

1. How does the natural light work in this space? Will you need to invest in some lighting. I personally love the HUE lightbulbs, you can choose from the rainbow of colors that you want to see in your space. Colors of light can heal, enhance and uplift you, instantly.

2. How does the wall color make me feel? Do I need to add some colors that comfort me? The fastest and easiest way to do this is fabrics. Work on getting drapery and window treatments done first. They make a huge difference in how cozy a home feels.
   
   3. How does the chi enter the home? Naturally, I like to asses the Feng Shui in the space before I even think about moving in. However, if you’re just getting started or have just moved in, the most important point is the entrance. It’s where the energy comes in the home Aka where new, exciting opportunities enter your home. If you make sure to clean up and decorate your entryway, you will ensure that only positive energy enters the space. I like to keep black tourmaline at the entrance of my home, it protects bad vibes from coming in. You can learn all about how to decorate your home with crystals here.

   4. Flowers will help you settle in more quickly. Flowers hold a lot of energy, really abundant, powerful energy. So, you’ll definitely want to bring in your favorite flowers with you when you move in. Moving can be stressful, daunting and draining. Flowers will help to combat those low level vibrations and pull you into your most abundant, beautiful energy.

Even if you are convinced you aren’t living in your dream home you might as well make the best of what you’re living with right now. I can promise you that when you do begin to do that, you’ll be amazed by how much faster you become a magnet to your desires & dreams! What is your home saying about your desires?

(pretty tulips on our dining table)

MAKE A PLAN FOR THE THINGS THAT YOU WANT NEXT

One of the things on our list is a bigger dining table. However, we have a list of several things we want for our new home. So, how are we supposed to not feel overwhelmed when the list feels so long? My favorite way to keep my mindset from experiencing anxiety and overwhelm when moving into a new home is to make an actual plan for the things that that I want to buy. I do all of my notes and lists in my bullet journal so that I keep it all in one place. I begin by making a big list of the experiences at home that are most important to me.

For example:

1. Comfortable sleep

2. Family dinners + entertaining

3. A place to focus when working at home

4. Organization for shoes

   …….you get the idea of the list.

   Then you can draw a line down the middle of page and on the right you can make a list of the items you want to purchase to fulfill your home priorities.

On our list, we put sleeping at the TOP of our list, so our first investment was in a brand new mattress, this incredibly beautiful bed, new sheets and pillows. Next on the list is family dinners at home with room to entertain more people so a dining table is the next priority on our list. When you make your list this way, you can really be mindful about your decisions, budget accordingly and estimate when you’ll be making the bigger purchases.

And then you can go down the list as each new month comes up to purchase the smaller things and scratch them off your list. It’s also very helpful so that you can make smarter purchases that all go together instead of buying things at random. Having a plan helps you to stay on budget, make smarter decisions and most importantly it keeps your mind organized and free or random stressful thinking.

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