In the study of feng shui, the main entrance is considered the mouth through which external qi enters and flows out to the rest of the house. The front, design, shape, and size of the front door are believed to have a significant impact on the luck, wealth, and general well-being of the family.
In the selection of the iron gate for the main gate, the use of arrow or spear designs should be avoided. Sharp structures will create destructive energy that will bring health problems to the family.
Based on the principle of good feng shui design, the size and layout of the front door should match the perspective and floor area of your home. Ideally, the front door should also have an auspicious measurement as dictated by the feng shui rule. For example, a large house with a small entrance will restrict qi from entering the house, which will affect the luck and wealth of the occupants.
The front door should open to a bright, open area to invite yang qi (life force) to enter the house. The front door that opens into a wall will restrict sunlight and will not provide a smooth passage for qi to enter the house.
The front door should not form a straight path with the back door. The Qi that enters the house will be channeled through the back door without having enough time to circulate through the house. A quick outflow of qi will hurt the finances of the occupants. They tend to have difficulty accumulating wealth or saving their income.
Avoid cluttering your entryway with obtrusive objects (such as old newspapers, toys, or large closets). Unnecessary objects or furniture will block the flow of qi into the house, thus affecting the luck of the occupants.
It is unfavorable to see the bathroom door when entering the house. Bad vibes from the bathroom will rush towards the front door causing health problems and bad luck.
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Living room
The living room is both a leisure area and a place for the family to entertain their guests. The living room should provide a warm, relaxing and cozy feeling for one to calm down after a day at work to read newspapers or watch TV. Good furniture arrangement, proper lighting and color scheme will improve the flow of qi and create a cozy atmosphere in the house. This, in turn, will bring a stream of good fortune and opportunity from friends, colleagues, bosses, or business associates.
It is unfavorable to sit under the downward pressure of the ceiling columns and to place the sofa without the support of a wall.
Overcrowding the living room with unnecessary furniture or possessions (such as toys, cabinets, old newspapers, and documents) will restrict the circulation of qi.
Ideally, the sofa seating arrangement should be supported by a solid wall and should have a clear view of the front door.
Decorating the house with antique figurines will increase the Yin qi of your home. Ancient figurines unearthed from ancient sites tend to carry the energy of their previous owners and can attract spirits.
Avoid placing too many empty vases around the house. The empty vase is known as kong ping in Chinese, which sounds like poverty.
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bedroom
On average, a person spends about a third of their time resting in bed. As the bedroom is a sanctuary where one rejuvenates and nurtures the body’s energy, the location and front of the bed will affect the quality of sleep, which in turn will affect the health and luck of those who sleep there.
Allowing a bit of morning sun in bed will energize your qi, which in turn promotes good health and relationships.
Avoid bedrooms that have an irregular shape. Missing corners or pillars with sharp edges that tend to create destructive energy.
The bed should always be placed against a solid wall or use a headboard for support.
Avoid having too many open shelves in the bedroom. Open shelves resemble the edge of a knife and should be covered with doors
Sleeping under a spinning ceiling fan or pointed ceiling light tends to radiate negative vibrations that will affect your health.
Place your bed carefully, as it is unfavorable to overlook the toilet bowl. The bad smell and the water vapor rushing towards the direction of the bed would bring health problems and bad luck.
Sleeping under exposed beams or overhanging cabinets should be avoided. Exerting downward pressure on the head will cause nightmares and headaches.
Placing sharp objects (such as swords or scissors) under the bed is a feng shui taboo, which will bring about a series of misfortunes.
Avoid sleeping with your head in line with the bedroom door. The rushing qi from the gate will disrupt your sleep causing restlessness.
The human body is most vulnerable when one is asleep. Sleeping next to a full-length mirror will siphon off human qi. At night, one can also be frightened by one’s own reflection.
Avoid placing a TV or computer in the bedroom. Prolonged exposure to the electromagnetic field emitted by electrical appliances is harmful to health.
Avoid placing the bed directly behind the toilet, stove, and air conditioner compressor, which will generate negative energy that will disturb sleep and health.
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Kitchen
In feng shui, the kitchen is an important area that governs health, finances, and parenting. As food is normally prepared in the kitchen, the placement and front of the kitchen stove will directly impact the health of the family. “Health is wealth.”
It is a Chinese custom for the family to pray to the Stove God during the Chinese Lunar New Year season. The Chinese believed that by making offerings of sweet and sticky desserts to the God of the stove, he would not be able to talk about the misdeeds of the family in heaven.
Placing the stove without the wall support will cause its qi to scatter and looking at the stove directly in front of the faucet will result in a clash between the elements of water and fire.
The kitchen stove should not be visible from the front door or directly in front of the toilet, which means financial losses.
For safety reasons, it should be avoided to locate the sink in the vicinity of the kitchen. The conflicting elements of fire and water tend to cause frequent fights and financial problems.
The kitchen stove should not be installed under a raised beam, which tends to affect the health of female occupants.
It is not auspicious to chop food or drop kitchen utensils on the stove. Always keep kitchen stove burners clean and in good working order.