When placing these symbolic remedies, in their appropriate directions, they should be placed using conscious intention and using affirmations for their intended purpose. Having clear intention is a very powerful use of the mind. By using your mind to visualize that which you are choosing to experience in your life, along with speaking an affirmation that supports your intention and visualization, you empower the intent of the symbol. The symbol then continually works on both your conscious and unconscious mind. You are then energetically drawing to you that which you desire.
Energy follows thought.
It is a basic metaphysical principle. You may wish to express gratitude in advance for your intention. This process can be done in a spiritual context, but it will also work outside of a spiritual context. This is also not part of traditional feng shui. But when combined with traditional feng shui remedies, using symbols in this way is a very powerful catalyst for change.