Feng Shui Taboos For The Home

For the bedroom, avoid overly Yang colors such as red. Gold colors are also not good, since this can cause poor sleep. Try to incorporate relaxing and subtle colors instead. Dragon images are also not a good idea for the bedroom.

Don't install any water features (aquariums, fountains and the like) in bedrooms. This is considered unlucky. Spiky plants such as cacti in sleeping areas are also a feng Shui no-no. On second thought, keep cacti and bonsai plants away from your home entirely! These plants exude poison arrows and are not auspicious for you.

Wooden overhead beams on ceilings in the home are not good, especially if you sleep below them! If removing them is not an option, hang auspicious items such as a wooden flute, a wood-based windchime or a faceted crystal above you. This will ‘soften' the negative Qi and make it safe for you.

If your front door is right below the stairs in your home, this is deemed inauspicious since bad Qi can collect in this area. Try relocating your main door to another spot, or simply place a lovely potted plant at the stair area.

Miniature ships are wonderful symbols of wealth attainment. But, remember to point the mass towards the interior of your home and not facing a door or window. This may lead to your wealth ‘sailing' away! This goes the same for your chan chu, or Money Toad too. Don't direct its head towards a window or door – keep it nosed towards the home.

When you make a purchase of crystals for feng Shui or healing purposes, do not immediately put them to use – remember to cleanse them for the best usage. Cleansing a crystal is easy, simply submerge your crystals in a basin of distilled water overnight and you're set! I have found that this is infinitely easier (and more fuss-free) than procuring seawater or sea salts for this purpose.

Do not place your Buddha statues and figurines in the kitchen or bedroom. The best places are the dining room, lounge or living room – basically, areas where family or friends converge. Don't place your Buddha on the floor, but place it on an elevated area.

This one is for students and scholars – try not to step over your books! This is bad for your academic outcome. Always handle your tomes with care and caution.

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