6 Secrets for Transforming Home Feng Shui Luck in 2024
Renovating homes or businesses, many friends have overlooked the basic feng shui knowledge in decoration, violating many feng shui requirements, resulting in difficult improvements in luck after living or operating for many years. The feng shui of home decoration mainly focuses on the three major areas of the door, house, and stove. If the decoration and feng shui layout are not based on the owner’s destiny, it is not a proper home feng shui. The result will inevitably lead to repeated difficult luck.
Therefore, after determining the correct location for the home, proper home decoration is equally important. How can we decorate correctly? In addition to modern interior design, the layout of feng shui is also crucial.
First, the feng shui of the front door
The feng shui of a house depends largely on the orientation and position of the front door because it is the main entrance for the whole family and the primary passageway connecting the external space. The feng shui of the front door directly affects the career, academic success, and financial luck of the entire family. With the development of society, people’s feng shui awareness has become increasingly weak, especially now when modern home entrances are fixed by developers for practical purposes. Generally, it is difficult to change them according to traditional methods or personal preferences. Therefore, feng shui adjustments should be made with the spirit of following nature’s course, incorporating feng shui viewpoints in the decorative design to turn harm into benefit and achieve the purpose of seeking good luck and avoiding bad luck.
Feng shui advocates that the front door should be “seen three times”: 1. Seeing red as soon as the door is opened. This means that as soon as the front door is opened, red screens, totems, or partitions should be visible. In China, red symbolizes joy, giving people a feeling of warmth and joy. 2. Seeing green as soon as the door is opened. This refers to seeing red flowers and green leaves immediately upon entering the front door. Scientifically, green has the widest field of vision and can instantly fill the entire space with vitality, providing people with a feeling of liveliness and relieving stress. 3. Seeing “福” (happiness) as soon as the door is opened. This means that an elegant “福” character or a pleasing painting or craftwork can be seen immediately upon entering the door. It mainly reflects the cultural taste of the homeowner and helps to adjust the tense and weary state of mind. It is also advisable to avoid seeing five things upon entry: 1. Avoid seeing the stove as soon as the door is opened, as it is believed in feng shui that seeing the stove immediately upon entering is like “burning the door to the sky,” which is said to lead to excessive spending of money. 2. Avoid seeing the toilet as soon as the door is opened, as the toilet is a filthy place, and if the stench greets people, it is not conducive to the health of the family. 3. Avoid seeing mirrors as soon as the door is opened, as mirrors have the function of gathering light, transforming negative energy, and warding off evil. Reflecting one’s auspicious energy for a long time will invite evil spirits, which is not conducive to career, financial luck, and academic success. 4. Avoid seeing beams pressing on the door, as seeing a beam pressing on the door will make it difficult for the homeowner to stand out and lead to a feeling of suppression. 5. Avoid creating a ghost gate, which refers to creating an arched door, resembling a tombstone, similar to a Yin residence, which will bring misfortune to the family.
Second, the feng shui of corridors and staircases (referring to duplexes or villas)
Corridors and staircases are the places where family members move around and also bear the family’s energy field. In feng shui, dynamic places are closely related to financial luck. (1) The design of the corridor should not be too long. If it exceeds two-thirds of the length of the entire residence, it will generate yin magnetic energy. If it is also in an unfavorable position, it will often cause disturbances, more illnesses for the elderly and children, and poor financial luck for the homeowner. (2) The color tone of the corridor should be simple and bright, without beams above. Otherwise, it will cause rheumatism or headaches. (3) Avoid hanging chandeliers, sharp angles, and colorful lights above the corridor, as this will make family members feel emotionally unstable. Serious cases can cause damage to heart function. (4) Avoid artistic pits in the corridor, which will make family members feel anxious and restless.
Staircases and front doors are interrelated and are also dynamic energy fields that connect the living space. They should not be set on the central axis of the residence but should be set in the auspicious direction, following the natural flow of the universe’s spiral energy field (i.e., in a clockwise direction). It is not advisable to see the staircase upon entry, as it implies retreat and decline. The staircase should not be directly opposite the door, as it can cause accidents and injuries. The design should not incorporate pitfalls.
Third, the entranceway of the home
The entranceway of the home is the first barrier after entering the front door. Its importance is second only to the front door, and it plays a role in visual aesthetics, soothing the indoor and outdoor energy fields, and gathering auspicious energy. When setting up the entranceway, it should not be too narrow, and reflective mirrors, beams, perforated structures, or aggressive decorations should be avoided. If a shoe cabinet is needed, it should not be too high, ideally between 60-80 cm. When setting up a dynamic entranceway, it must be noted that if the entranceway is set in the north, horse imagery should not be used. If the entranceway is set in the northeast, sheep imagery should not be used. If the entranceway is set in the southwest, tiger imagery and decorations should not be used. If the entranceway is set in the west, rabbit imagery should not be used. If the entranceway is set in the northwest, dragon imagery should not be used. In summary, the entranceway’s feng shui prefers circular patterns and avoids direct confrontation, to truly fulfill the role of transforming negative energy, gathering auspicious energy, and welcoming good fortune.
Additionally, a too small house should not have an entranceway, as it will make the space feel even smaller and oppressive. When choosing auspicious ornaments and decorations, it is also important to avoid items that clash with one’s zodiac animal, such as avoiding horse ornaments for those born in the Year of the Rat, or avoiding sheep ornaments for those born in the Year of the Ox.
Fourth, the feng shui of the living room
The living room is the center of the residence, and its location should be in front of the house rather than at the back. The living room should have good lighting according to feng shui requirements, and the lighting should be balanced to accommodate guests while also maintaining privacy for the family. In terms of color selection, it should be based on the owner’s Four Pillars of Destiny and their feng shui direction. The predominant colors can be matched according to the sitting direction. Generally, for an east-facing living room, the main color tone should be beige, as beige represents earth, and earth is the source of wealth. For a south-facing living room, white should be the main color tone, as white can reduce the intensity of fire and bring good financial luck to the home. For a west-facing living room, green and light blue should be the main color tones, or the room can be decorated with lush plants or wooden furniture to bring good financial, career, and academic luck to the residents. For a north-facing living room, light red and yellow should be the main color tones. The other four directions’ color configurations are: yellow for southeast, blue for southwest, green for northwest, and light red and light blue for northeast.
Fifth, the feng shui of the master bedroom
The feng shui of the master bedroom directly affects the owner’s financial luck, career, future, and family. The position, lighting, ventilation, colors, décor, lighting, and flowers are all crucial, as the bedroom is where individuals spend one-third of their time each day, including intimate moments between spouses. Generally, the master bedroom should be located in the southeast or northwest, as the northwest represents initiative, maturity, stability, and responsibility, while the southeast represents fame, culture, and upward mobility. The selection of colors should be based on the main occupant’s Four Pillars of Destiny, aiming for simplicity, brightness, and warmth. The color tones can generally be determined based on the orientation. For an east or southeast-facing bedroom, green, blue, and black can be used as the main color tones. For a south-facing bedroom, purple, yellow, and black can be used. For a west-facing bedroom, light red, beige, and white can be used, while a north-facing bedroom can use red, yellow, and beige. Other directions’ color configurations are as follows: gray, red, and yellow for the northwest, light yellow, orange-yellow, and brown for the northeast, and light red and brown for the southwest.
The bed should be placed with the following points in mind: 1. The head of the bed should not be against a window, as it will make people feel insecure and seriously affect sleep quality. 2. Objects should not be hung above the head of the bed, including photos of couples or artworks, as it will make people feel a sense of danger and, in severe cases, lead to migraines. 3. The head of the bed should not be against the toilet, as the moisture from the bathroom can cause gynecological problems. 4. A dressing table mirror should not be placed in front of the bed, as reflective glass can disperse energy and, when exposed to it for a long time, can cause shock or mental confusion, and in severe cases can cause irregular heart function. 5. The bed should not be directly opposite the door or placed near the door, as it is difficult to accumulate wealth and maintain privacy and a sense of security. 6. A chandelier and beams should not be hung above the bed, as these can bring misfortune to the homeowner. 7. The master bedroom should not have statues of gods, Buddhas, or weapons, as they can bring danger to the homeowner.
Sixth, the feng shui of the kitchen
According to the three essentials of home feng shui, the stove is the source of peace and longevity. All illnesses are caused by diet; all wealth is created from the stove. It is evident that the feng shui of the stove is second only to the front door and the master bedroom. The orientation, lighting, ventilation, colors, decorations, lighting, and flowers are particularly important, as the kitchen is the place where the family’s financial luck and health are determined. In geographically authentic feng shui, the stove should be placed in the auspicious directions of vitality, longevity, and medical treatment. As the stove is crucial to the family’s financial prosperity and health, caution must be exercised in its selection. In general, the stove should be placed in the east or southeast, as the east belongs to wood, and the southeast also belongs to wood. Wood can consume water and produce fire, making it especially suitable for use as a stove. The south belongs to fire, and the stove also belongs to fire, so placing the stove in the south will result in an excess of fire, leading to digestive and cardiovascular diseases. When designing the feng shui of the kitchen, it is important to note the nine major taboos of kitchen feng shui: 1. Avoid placing the stove opposite the door. 2. Avoid placing the stove opposite the toilet. 3. Avoid placing the kitchen and toilet near the same door. 4. Avoid high platforms in the kitchen. 5. Avoid having a corridor that directly faces the fire door. 6. Avoid having the sink directly opposite the stove. 7. Avoid beams pressing down on the stove. 8. Avoid windows behind the stove. 9. Avoid placing the kitchen under the bedroom. In feng shui, water represents wealth, and the position of the water outlet should be set in the lower right corner of the kitchen. In terms of color coordination, it should be based on personal preferences, but black should be avoided.
It is also important to avoid completely enclosing the kitchen within the house. The kitchen should have at least one side facing an open space, such as a balcony, courtyard, or backyard, to avoid hindering hygiene and affecting family luck.
The kitchen should not be set between two bedrooms, as this will be detrimental to the residents on either side.
Washing dirty clothes in the kitchen is also a taboo, as the kitchen is considered a sacred place, and washing unclean clothes in it can affect one’s luck.
A stove with its fire directed outward can lead to a decline in family luck and should be avoided. Friends, the above points are based on the theory of the Five Elements of the Book of Changes and various feng shui viewpoints on decorative design, ornaments, orientation, and other interior settings and shapes. These factors have an impact on people’s psychological and physiological health and are the most fundamental theories in feng shui. Feng shui is a comprehensive discipline that combines environmental studies, aesthetics, and natural sciences. Feng shui cannot be ignored! The traditional Chinese culture that has been passed down for thousands of years cannot be abandoned!