Fengshui and the home

Niu Yi Qiao, Barcelona, November 20th 2005

Fengshui affects the life of Chinese people to such an extent that even furniture is arranged according to Fengshui theory. Most Fengshui models have no scientific proof. Indeed Fengshui scholars provide little explanation as to why, for example, the bathroom door should not be in line with the front gate, and a lot of these models are simply superstition, perhaps over-emphasized by home designers in order to protect their profession. Below are some examples of how Fengshui affects housing location and planning.

If the walls around a house are higher than the buildings, then this will cause a loss of wealth.
The house and walls should be at least two feet apart, or the owner may never succeed in life.
A willow tree in front of the house will take away any luck that the owner has.
Pine trees to the west of the house bring wealth. Owners tend to succeed at work.
Dead trees around a house are bad for the mental health of its occupants.
When the doors and windows of two buildings are face to face, a tree in the middle will dissolve the feeling of hostility.
A house taller than others around it has bad Fengshui and brings bad luck to its owners.
Homes located at the end of an alleyway have extremely poor Fengshui.
A meandering road in front of a house brings peace and comfort.
A road bending towards the front door brings bad luck. The occupants tend to suffer from accidents and violence.
The first room one sees upon entering a house should not be the kitchen or bathroom, otherwise the family will suffer from the loss of fortune.
A living room in the centre brings prosperity.
A bedroom should not have too many corners, or peace within the family will breakdown.
The bedroom should not be in line with the front door, as this may lead to a breakdown of trust within the family.
The bedroom should not be filled with flowers, as these will dominate the atmosphere.
A hallway cutting the house in half will lead to family divisions.

 

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Sources:

http://www.southcn.com/estate/zhuanti/fengshui/200406030465.htm

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