Chinese New Year Intentions

By Jessica Hoelzel

In practicing feng shui, it’s important to have special rituals and set intentions for the new year. This is similar to what we do in the West (but we call them new year’s resolutions). What’s the difference?

The difference between New Year’s “Resolutions” and New Year’s “Intentions”:

1. A resolution implies that something is wrong and needs to change (you “resolve” to change it). An intention simply identifies something you intend – to do, be or happen. There is less negativity, such as wrong-doing, guilt, shame and inadequacy involved.