Home Feng Shui Layout and Placement Taboos: Incorrect Placement Affects Family Luck and Fortune
There are many taboos to be aware of when it comes to home feng shui arrangements. Incorrect placement of items or furniture can affect the fortunes of the entire family. As the saying goes, "one's destiny, two's luck, three's feng shui," residential feng shui places great importance on home feng shui, and the "door," "master," and "stove" (i.e., the main door, master bedroom, and kitchen) are the central feng shui points of a residence. The family's relationships, wealth, career, and health can all be affected. Today, we will list the 16 best arrangements for these feng shui points, but they should also be tailored to individual horoscopes. You can first refer to feng shui books for more detailed decisions.
Home Feng Shui Taboos: Main Door Section
1. Main door should not face neighbor's door
In Hong Kong, many building corridors are designed with main doors facing each other. As the saying goes, "When two houses face each other, one must retreat." This can lead to declining family fortune and affect personal luck. To counteract this, you can place red auspicious objects at the main door, such as spring couplets, red cloth, etc., or enlarge the door frame to make the entrance wider.
2. Main door should not face the elevator
If your main door faces an elevator, the ups, downs, and opening and closing of the elevator when in use will suck away the good fortune from your home, which is detrimental to wealth and career. It is recommended to place a screen or set up an entryway in front of the main door to block and counteract this!
3. Avoid seeing a mirror upon opening the door
Mirrors can increase the sense of space and make a home appear larger, but because they have a "reflective" nature, placing a mirror at the main door will reflect wealth out of the home, leading to serious financial loss. The solution is to place a large potted plant in front of the mirror or apply a frosted glass film to block it.
Bedroom and Master Bedroom Taboos
1. Bed
The arrangement and feng shui of the master bedroom greatly affect marital harmony and relationships. Firstly, above the bed, one should be careful not to have a situation of "beams pressing down on the bed"; the direction of the light fixtures should also avoid being perpendicular to the bed, otherwise it will create a "sword hanging sha." In addition, many people place chandeliers or ceiling fans above their beds, but feng shui does not recommend placing these above the bed, because a bed is equivalent to a person's body, and placing these objects at the head of the bed will affect the functioning of the mind. Furthermore, in feng shui, it is not recommended for the bed to face a door or window directly.
2. Avoid placing calligraphy and paintings in the master bedroom
Calligraphy and paintings usually appear in formal settings and workplaces, so they should not be placed in the bedroom. A bedroom is a place for rest after a busy day and should have a relaxing and gentle atmosphere. Imagine seeing calligraphy and paintings while trying to sleep, reminding you of work, which creates invisible pressure and greatly affects sleep quality.
3. Avoid bright bedding and electronic devices in the bedroom
Generally, elegant bedding can provide a comfortable and relaxing feeling, while brightly colored bedding may affect sleep quality. In addition, the master bedroom should not have electrical appliances that do not belong in a bedroom, such as televisions, refrigerators, induction cookers, etc. These electronic devices can affect the room's magnetic field and disrupt sleep.
4. Suitable decorations for the master bedroom
Large-leafed and broad-leafed plants are very suitable for the master bedroom, as they can enhance marital harmony and help improve financial luck. However, be aware that placing plants and flowers can attract mosquitoes and insects, so weigh whether the room is suitable for plants. However, avoid placing fresh flowers and artificial flowers in the bedroom, as this can easily attract undesirable romantic relationships.
Study Room Taboos
1. Desk
Since study rooms and children's rooms are used by students or working individuals, and this area is related to one's thinking and fortune, a desk is necessary. The desk must be kept tidy, avoiding the placement of items unrelated to studying or work. For example, the desk should not be used as a dining table, as this can confuse energy.
2. Desk Orientation
The desk should face the door, not have its back to the door, nor should it directly face the door or the window. Otherwise, the airflow from opening and closing the door can easily affect concentration. In terms of orientation, it can face the east, where the sun rises. Additionally, like a bed, the desk should also avoid "beams pressing down." It is recommended to place the desk next to the window.
3. Study room colors
You can enhance the Wenchang (scholarly) energy by focusing on the color and layout of the study room. For example, brown, wood tones, and green are very suitable for a study room. Earth tones can promote stability, improving concentration and memory. However, avoid using colors like pink or purple, which are associated with attracting romance, as they can disrupt studying. Also, red should be avoided in the study room, as red belongs to the fire element, which can make people easily irritable and unable to concentrate on their studies.
4. Avoid conflicting directions for the study room door
Toilets and bedrooms should avoid facing the study room. If the study room faces a toilet, it can affect thinking and easily lead to discomfort during study. If it faces a bedroom, it can easily induce a sense of laziness, making it difficult to concentrate. Additionally, the study room should not accumulate trash, as odors can affect concentration and thought. It is also recommended to use a lidded trash can.
Children's Room Taboos
1. Children should not sleep in adult beds
Children should sleep in children's beds. If they sleep with adults, children are prone to rebellious tendencies. Scissors, sharp objects, and sword-shaped toys should not be placed in a child's room, as they can create a violent atmosphere. Additionally, televisions and computers should not be placed in a child's room, as radiation and electromagnetic waves can affect a child's growth and development, and may also lead to internet addiction.
2. Layout and Conflict
Children's beds should avoid bunk beds, as bunk beds can create a sense of oppression, giving children invisible pressure. If there are two children, it is recommended to use two single beds. In addition, the children's room should avoid being too close to or directly facing the toilet or kitchen, as this can create conflict.
Major Feng Shui Taboos in Decorations
Mirror-Door Sha (Evil Mirror Facing Door)
While placing mirrors in a room can increase its sense of space, it can also reflect negative energy. Large mirrors (half-body or larger) in a room should ideally avoid facing the room door or windows directly, as this forms a Mirror-Door Sha. This can lead to financial losses for the residents and easily cause arguments!
Mirror-Bed Sha (Evil Mirror Facing Bed)
Mirrors in the bedroom should not only avoid facing the room door and windows, but also must not face the bed directly. This creates a Mirror-Bed Sha, which is a very serious taboo in feng shui. Not only might you be startled by your own reflection when getting up in the middle of the night, but it can also lead to arguments between spouses, strained relationships, and even harm to health!
Floating Bed Headboard Sha (Empty Bed Headboard)
If the headboard of a bed in a bedroom is not against a wall, it creates a Floating Bed Headboard Sha. This can cause the resident to sleep restlessly, be indecisive in handling affairs, and over time, it can lead to depletion of vital energy, neurasthenia, and other physical problems!
