In life, there is a concern for feng shui everywhere we go. Do you know what taboos there are about feng shui? Let’s take a look at the following article! About Feng Shui Taboos
1. One should not have too many colors in the home decoration. Generally, milky white, ivory, and white are the main colors. These three colors are most suitable for the human visual nervous system. The colors in the home should be based on a certain theme. Try to avoid having one room in red, another in purple, and yet another in pink. Also, avoid overly luxurious decorations.
2. The lighting in the home should not be too dark. Excessive darkness can lead to a sense of depression. The brightness of the bedroom should be moderate, and the light should be soft. It is best to have sunlight entering the room. When choosing lamps, do not choose red lights or especially flickering neon lights, as this can cause agitation.
3. It is not advisable to see the kitchen or bathroom first when entering the main door. The living room should be visible upon entering the house. In modern architectural design, sometimes, in order to consider the configuration of space, one often sees the kitchen, dining room, or bathroom as soon as they enter the house. This is a major taboo in feng shui and is unreasonable. Living in such a space will lead to a decline in family fortune.
4. There should not be too many plants in the home. In order to increase the vitality of the indoor space, people often choose evergreen plants with strong vitality and not easily withering or shedding leaves. However, there should not be too many plants, as this can lead to an excess of yin energy over yang energy.
5. Items in the home should not be too cluttered. Items in the home should be neat and tidy. Too much clutter can easily lead to a chaotic mood, causing emotional disturbances and instability. Therefore, the bedroom should be well organized. 6. It is inadvisable for the living room to occupy a corner of the house. Typically, in residential settings, positioning the living room at the very heart of the house can foster prosperity within the household.
7. Rooms should not harbor irregular or peculiar items. Such irregularities can lead to erratic emotions, peculiar thoughts, and unpredictable occurrences.
8. The bed should not be left in emptiness. Placing the head of the bed away from the window leaves the sleeper without proper support, potentially resulting in feelings of unrest, emotional detachment, difficulties in marriage for women, and challenges in finding suitable partners for men. When the bed’s headboard rests against a wall, there is a sense of stability, making it easier for single individuals to find reliable partners and ensuring greater stability in romantic relationships for those already married.
9. Avoid placing beams directly overhead. Beams should particularly avoid being positioned above the head of a bed, desk, or dining table as they can affect the occupants’ emotions, health, career, and financial prospects.
10. The tips of shoes should not directly face individuals. Shoe cabinets are often placed near frequently used entryways. When arranging shoes within these cabinets, it is preferable not to have the tips of the shoes facing directly towards individuals, as this may invite negative energy that could be detrimental to the occupants’ health.
11. Avoid affixing nails to the back of doors. While many people find it convenient to hang items on the back of doors or walls, it is actually inauspicious. If necessary, purchase hooks for hanging items.
12. Large, heavy artwork should not be hung above the headboard. Oversized paintings create a sense of oppression and can lead to increased stress, thus affecting emotional well-being.
13. Excessive air circulation within living spaces is undesirable. Excessive airflow can result in a constant draft indoors, which is considered a drawback. The wind, streaming from the front entrance to the rear, akin to the layout known as “through-corridor syndrome,” may deplete the vital energy, resulting in an unstable magnetic field. Residing within, one may feel exposed to the elements, their emotions prone to instability, lacking a sense of security.
Chinese living taboos abound:
1. When dreaming of someone speaking to you, refrain from answering casually, as each utterance may invite calamity. Especially beware of requests to accompany them. Moreover, if someone inquires about the time during a dream at night, never divulge the hour; instead, profess ignorance. To reveal the time is to court disaster, while professing ignorance ensures longevity. This holds true in reality as well.
2. Similarly, if someone familiar calls your name at midnight or during foggy weather, wait until the third call before responding, a precaution emphasized by Dr. Zheng.
3. Avoid gazing into mirrors at midnight, hence why mirrors in ordinary households are often covered. Besides those in the entertainment industry, Dr. Zheng advises caution to all others.
4. Hang a mirror on the door of a new residence, believed to be a demon-reflecting mirror, though this practice has become rare. Dr. Zheng suggests hanging a Chinese knot at the entrance, regardless of size.
5. Refrain from casually boarding what you assume to be the last bus at night, as it’s rumored that many vehicles used by spirits to lure souls are buses.
6. After dark, upon returning home, it’s imperative to turn and close the door behind you; never shut it directly. #13. At the stroke of midnight, heed the cautionary note: refrain from uttering a word immediately upon answering the phone. Take a moment to discern the caller’s identity before engaging in conversation. For it is rumored that certain calls are destined solely for those attuned to the same wavelength, and they have a predilection for ringing precisely at the stroke of twelve. The first words you speak upon picking up the receiver shall be construed by them as a solemn pact. Moreover, exercise prudence in refraining from making any commitments or discussing matters pertaining to time during the call, as the time you mention might very well mark the onset of your fate.
#14. In the wilderness, encountering solitary women, the elderly, or children, refrain from casual discourse or indiscriminate assistance. Even if they weep, do not be swayed by compassion to approach and console them. Familiarize yourself with the sight of unsavory objects along the path without surprise.
#15. When the skies hold neither rain nor sun, and yet someone persists in sheltering beneath an umbrella, especially a black one, exercise caution. Such individuals are either troubled in mind or spirits, with the latter being the more likely scenario.
#16. Exercise caution in the collection of antiques. Each ancient artifact may harbor the extraordinary tales of its erstwhile owner. If you wish not to rise in the dead of night to assuage restless spirits or fulfill their unfulfilled desires, then it is advisable to curtail your collections. Toys for children are permissible, save for dolls—particularly those of Japanese origin, for they harbor sinister energies. Dr. Zheng has penned similar sentiments in his blog posts, which I encourage our friends to peruse. 17. Presently, the roads teem with vehicular mishaps. Should one chance upon an accident site and behold an anomalous vehicle, it is imperative to abstain from curiosity’s grasp. Proximity, likewise, should be avoided, lest one inadvertently attracts the attention of spectral entities lurking amidst the aftermath of tragedy.
18. When the heavens withhold their tears and the sun veils its radiance, beware those who persist with umbrellas, particularly of ebony hue. For such individuals are either afflicted with a troubled mind or are of a spectral nature, the latter being the more probable circumstance.
19. In bygone eras, amidst the tempest’s thunderous roar, it was customary to cast a blade or shears outward, a ward against malevolent forces seeking refuge within the confines of one’s abode. Yet, such precautions may inadvertently beckon peril, provoking the ire of unseen entities. Dr. Zheng cautions against engaging in disputes during thunderstorms.
20. It is ill-advised to escort young ones to funereal rites or graveyards, for the fontanelles of children remain unclosed, their spiritual sensitivity keen, capable of perceiving phenomena concealed from adult eyes. However, their vital energies being nascent, they are susceptible to malevolent influences, which may lead to affliction.
21. Venturing alone into an elevator at night, refrain from answering or initiating calls, especially within those adorned with reflective surfaces. For who can discern the unfathomable depths concealed within mirrors? To court such unknowns is to risk a lamentation that resonates neither in heaven nor earth.
22. The blood of the middle finger possesses an innate purity of Yang energy, an effective deterrent against malevolent forces. In moments of dire need, one may resort to pricking the middle finger, a practice whose wisdom transcends time. Dr. Zheng underscores the timeless veracity of this precept.
23. Objects of warding: official attire, inkstone, swaddling cloth, butcher’s cleaver, blood from the middle finger, willow branches, canine teeth, peach trees. These relics, handed down through antiquity to the present day, attest to their inherent efficacy. The people who are immune to evil spirits include warriors, butchers, middle-aged men with thick hair, scholars with achievements, monks with spiritual cultivation, octogenarians, and newborn babies.
It is advised to hang wind chimes cautiously near the bed. Wind chimes can easily attract ghosts, and sleeping is the most vulnerable time to be “invaded.” Therefore, if you hear the sound of wind chimes at midnight, it is not auspicious. Dr. Zheng reminds us to be cautious.
Many young people nowadays like to go out at night, but regardless of gender, those with weak fate should never go out at night, otherwise they will invite trouble and worsen their luck. Furthermore, Dr. Zheng suggests that when going out at night, try not to use your real name; you can use a code name instead to avoid ghosts remembering your name and bringing unforeseen events. Recommended reading: Taboos of Feng Shui in the Bathroom at Home.
Taboos of Feng Shui at Home:
Taboo One: Do not randomly install too many mirrors at home, especially plain mirrors, as this will disrupt the magnetic field of the home. Many people now put mirrors indoors to extend the space, as a decorative use. Decorative mirrors are fine, but it is taboo to use too many. Another taboo is to place plain mirrors in the bedroom, as it will cause disturbances in the magnetic field. Recommendation: If you really want to install mirrors in the house, it is suggested to only install them on one wall; if you install them on two walls, it will have a reflective effect. Alternatively, you can use one side for decoration and cover the other part with cloth. Forbidden II: If the balcony directly faces the entrance or the kitchen, it is advisable to obstruct with adornments such as curtains. The entrance should not directly face the balcony, for such alignment fosters a piercing energy, leading to a depletion of wealth luck within the household. It is recommended to create a vestibule between the balcony and the entrance, or place an aquarium between them. For those averse to water elements, a folding screen could serve as an alternative. Additionally, adorning the balcony with flowers, shrubs, or climbing vines is auspicious.
Forbidden III: The stove in the kitchen should not directly face the back door of the balcony or the entrance to the kitchen, as such positioning may detrimentally affect the health of those who dine regularly at home. It is advisable to install a barrier on the door of the balcony or the entrance to the kitchen.
Forbidden IV: It is ill-advised to place plants with sharp or slender leaves, such as cacti, indoors. Opt for plants with broad leaves instead. Poor plant selection may lead to conflicts among household members. Furthermore, avoid slender-leaved varieties for indoor cultivation, as they may provoke gossip among residents and attract undesirable energies. Ferns and vines are also unsuitable for indoor cultivation, being associated with yin energies. Overgrowth of such plants within the home may attract unclean forces. Suggestion: It is advisable to opt for broad-leaved plants or resilient flowers, as they are more suitable. Prohibition Five: Family bathrooms hold significant importance in household Feng Shui. When dividing the house plan into nine equal parts, the central segment is regarded as the central palace. Therefore, bathrooms should not occupy this central position. Feng Shui texts elaborate on this matter, warning that placing toilets in the central palace can adversely affect the family’s financial luck and health. Recommendation: If the toilet has already been positioned in the central palace during construction, keeping the bathtub filled with water for extended periods can mitigate the negative effects. Remember never to place the toilet in the central palace of the house. Prohibition Six: In addition to interior spaces, the exterior appearance of a house is equally crucial. Some individuals may adorn the exterior with various symbols, yet certain symbols can disrupt the overall harmony of the house’s appearance, which is to be avoided in household Feng Shui. Recommendation: Opt for a modest and harmonious exterior appearance for the house. Only resort to alterations when absolutely necessary to avoid disrupting the overall aesthetic. Recommended reading: Complete Guide to Staircase Feng Shui Taboos.
