The Dragon is a bright and unusual creature, so decorating the house this year should be approached with creativity and imagination, following certain rules.
The first and most important thing to do in the house is to conduct a thorough cleaning. Oosodji in Japan and Da sao chu in China are important attributes of New Year preparation and a mandatory ritual. To invite joy, happiness, and new positive energy into your life, it is necessary to free and cleanse the space.
It is believed that paper decorations on windows are a good sign. In the East, they are called festive amulets that protect the home from ill-wishers. You can cut out a Dragon figure (stencils are available on many websites) or simple snowflakes from napkins and decorate the largest window in the house with them.
The element of the upcoming 2024 year is wood. Therefore, among the accessories that will decorate your home, there should be wooden figurines. It is best if they are made or at least painted by the hosts themselves, as the positive energy of the year's element will be enhanced.
The center of the New Year celebration is the Christmas tree. It is believed that it activates the energy of the coming year. Bright balls, garlands, and especially lights attract good luck into the home. It is important that the Christmas tree is located in a favorable direction. These directions change every year. In 2024, the favorable directions are north, northwest, and west. If possible, place the tree in one of these locations (you can determine it using a compass). However, even if this is difficult to achieve, do not worry. When setting up the tree in another part of the house, some rules should be followed: for example, it is not recommended to use flashing garlands and hang red balls.
The Dragon values luxury and wealth, as well as a creative approach. Be sure to create some New Year accessory with your own hands. Even better, if the New Year composition is made by the whole family. In this case, the family's energy will accumulate and strengthen, attracting positive changes into the home.
The entrance to the house in many world teachings is seen as a connecting line between the energies of the external world and the internal space. To prevent negative energy from “entering” the house, it is advisable to place a protective item on the doorstep. This can be an ordinary doormat. For the New Year, it is recommended to place a new rug in front of the door, preferably in green or red color.
One of the most powerful activators of positive energy in the house is aroma. The Dragon prefers woody scents with citrus notes. Fill your home on New Year's Eve with the aromas of hazelnut, mint, orange, grapefruit, moss, pine, oregano, or chamomile. For this, drop a few drops of essential oil into an aroma lamp and walk around the apartment, filling the space with a favorable scent.
The Dragon is a fire-breathing creature, so don’t forget about candles. They can be placed in the corners of the room (where negativity accumulates, and the flame of the candle burns off negative energy) and set on the festive table. In honor of the host of the year, at least one of the candles should be green.
The Dragon loves sparkle. Be sure to decorate the rooms and doorways with tinsel, bright garlands, large glass balls, and turn on the lighting. The more light there is on New Year's Eve, the brighter your path will be in the coming year.
