Your basement, if you have one, may contain all sorts of feng shui secrets. And that’s because everything under your feet resonates with your past. Then you could say, it is what it is, or it is what it has been, and it cannot be changed. However, what really matters is how you feel about it and how your memories affect your current state of mind. So here you are, organize your past and happily move forward into the present and future. But what if we don’t have a basement like most of us here in Florida? Then your storage space, your closet, your shed, or whatever you use to store your hidden treasures, is your next target for a thorough feng shui evaluation.

All of these pods and hiding places symbolize your past and your subconscious mind, as Karen Kingston points out in “Clean Up Your Clutter With Feng Shui.” A cluttered basement, she says, “symbolizes problems from the past that haven’t been addressed.” And incidentally, she asks “Is your heaviest trash in the basement? And how long has it been there?”

Now that you know what’s at stake, let’s create your script for organizing your abandoned junk to clear your path to the future.

• Make sure the door to your hideout opens fully and easily.

• If the door squeaks and creaks, lubricate the hinges.

• If the lock is rusty, replace it with a new one.

• Take everything out.

• Clean up cobwebs and dust and clean up the space.

• Spray with a 50/50 vinegar and water solution. Spiders hate vinegar.

• If the air is musty and damp, install a dehumidifier and empty it periodically.

• Think of the bagua as you review all that you cannot part with.

• Financial files and tax records that must be kept for seven years could go into the wealth corner, designated as wealth accumulation.

• The luggage, to facilitate access, can be in front, to the right, in the travel-related area of ​​the bagua.

• Transcripts or old textbooks should go to the wisdom/knowledge area.

• For preserving important treasures, plastic storage containers are best. They come in all sizes and are easily stackable.

• Label containers and boxes, clearly marking contents and dates.

• Make sure there is adequate light, if not, switch to a brighter bulb.

• Try to have a clear area in front, the bright room in feng shui, where beneficial qi can accumulate and bring good luck.

Since they are usually underground, basements resonate with the earth element. And in significant correlation, we find that people with a strong earth in their element profile are often pack rats or collectors. Therefore, to counteract the feeling of being stuck in the past, fire or wood can be added to create an ascending energy. Your storage boxes, for example, can be red or green.

When everything is done and organized with easy accessibility and visibility, some amazing ideas can arise that can only be solved with hindsight and proper distance. Looking back, you may have a better understanding of your personal history and how you got to your current position in life. And maybe you will find out how much there is to be proud of and how much you have achieved.