People sprinkle rice around their houses: the important reason behind the fashionable ritual

Moving is one of the biggest changes you will go through in life, so it is inevitable that over time this process has attracted some superstitions.

Moving house has an unprecedented impact on your daily routine when you consider your new location and the decorating options you have in your new space. However, moving can also have psychological consequences.

There are many ways to encourage spiritual well-being in yourfeng shui home , whether it's learning what color is good for a front door or what color is unfortunate for a kitchen . Color aside, however, you can practice a ritual of scattering uncooked rice that's particularly popular with those who have just moved. However, you don't necessarily have to be a new owner to take advantage of its power.

Here's what the process involves and how the practice can bring you happiness in your home.

Why bring rice to a new house?

Licia Morelli, spiritual expert and co-founder of Hey Clair (opens in a new tab) explains that rice is the ancient symbol of wealth, fertility and good health. "Scattering rice around a new home is considered a protective practice — it keeps the good energy in and wards off any negative energy that might linger from previous owners," she says.

The tradition began with the Romans planting wheat and (later rice) in their new homes. Thousands of years later, the storyline is growing in popularity around the world.

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How do you dispose of rice in your home?

Just like blowing cinnamon at your front door , tossing rice around your house is quick and easy.

"The first thing you want to do is find a good bowl to put your rice in. Then, before crossing the threshold of the house, hold the bowl in your hands and ask it to support you in bringing protection, prosperity and fertility. and abundance in the room of the house," says Licia.

"As you cross the front doorstep, keep that intention in mind and start tossing handfuls of rice into every room of the house."

With the ritual complete, it's time to put your favorite household chores into action and thank the room for their service while you sweep up the rice.

What makes rice happy in the spirit world?

"When you move into a new home, it's important to honor the space and connect the energy as your own," says Licia. "It is also important to set the intention for the home to be happy, prosperous and rich and to remove any negative vibrations or energies from the home beforehand."

The expert suggests that the procedure is more common among new owners. However, anyone can experience its cleansing properties, new or not.

When sprinkling rice into your new home or when purifying your current home, set the intention for prosperity, abundance, clarity, and tranquility as you sprinkling the rice," Licia explains.

The process is also most effective when completed around a full moon as it coincides with the lunar energy. "Because sprinkling rice cleanses any unnecessary energy in your home and welcomes the energy of your hopes, desires, and intentions, it goes well with the full moon's energy of release, recovery, impact, and visibility."

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In addition to its cleansing benefits, famed psychic and esoteric expert Inbaal Honigman (opens in a new tab) explains that the ritualwill create good feng shui in your home .

"The symbolism of uncooked rice varies between traditions, sometimes it symbolizes patience as rice needs care and attention to cook well and sometimes it represents abundance because if you have rice you will not go hungry," the medium said .

"When moving into a new house, there is a feng shui tradition of sprinkling uncooked rice on top. This is said to transform negative energy into positive energy and move "chi" energy throughout the home. It can be done inside and outside the home.

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