Question: We have just moved to a new home and I am wondering about the placement of the bed. We have three options. The first is with our feet facing the door (but not in line with the doorway), which is, I believe, is optimal in terms of feng shui. The only problem here is that it requires us to use a radiator as a headboard, which I fear won’t be great in the winter.The second option is to move the bed to a side wall, so that when entering the room you would walk into one side of the bed. The third is to put our heads against a huge wonderful wall that looks out onto the windows. The problem with that placement, is that our backs are then to the door. Any advice on bed positioning?

–J.R. New York

Cheryl: Here’s my answer. You’re right, the first option is not good. Radiator as a headboard, no no. That translates to headaches and other possible health problems. The second option is also not preferable since the energy coming in through the door hits the side of the bed and that translates into restless sleeping patterns. The third option, in my opinion, is the best. You have a wall behind you for support. That feels safe and therefore allows your nervous system to relax while sleeping. The view out the window is also optimal. To remedy your back or peripheral view of the door, strategically place a small to medium mirror across the door so you can see who is coming in. You can also place bells around the knob of the door to the room and that way you will also be alerted when someone comes in. Try that and let me know how it feels.