Feng Shui Taboos: Common Items That Should Not Be Placed in Your Home

Table of Contents:

1. The Basics of Feng Shui
- What Feng Shui is and how it affects room layout
- How to improve energy flow and fortune with Feng Shui

2. Things not to do in Feng Shui
- Broken or stopped clocks
- Artwork with negative or bad messages
- Improperly placed mirrors
- Televisions and water elements in the bedroom

3. Feng Shui taboos in the kitchen
- Expired food and spices
- Broken kitchenware and faucets

4. Sharp objects and thorny plants
- Sharp furniture, corners and sharp objects
- Thorny plants such as cacti and their effects

5. Taboos on special items
- Open umbrellas indoors
- Items with negative associations
- Stuffed animals

6. Other things not to do in the room
- Outdated calendars
- Illegal and prohibited items

7. Keep your entrance clean and flowing
- Clear clutter from your front door
- Decorate to keep positive energy flowing

8. Feng Shui taboos in the bathroom
- Importance of keeping toilet lid closed
- How to prevent good luck from slipping away

9. Removing clutter and broken items
- Importance of clearing clutter and repairing broken items
- Positive energy from repairing broken items

10. Keeping the air fresh and odor-free
- Importance of regular ventilation
- Removing odors to improve Feng Shui quality

11. Conclusion
- Overall impact of Feng Shui in the home environment
- Ways to improve life energy and happiness through Feng Shui

Feng Shui is the art of arranging objects in a room to maximize the flow of good energy, or chi. According to this ancient Chinese philosophy, the right layout of a space harmonizes with nature, boosting energy, inspiring happiness, and bringing you good luck. As such, Feng Shui has been a vital guide for generations of homeowners when planning and decorating their homes.

However, Feng Shui is a meticulous craft, and the slightest mistake can interrupt the flow of chi, leading to adverse consequences. Therefore, knowing what items should not be in your home is essential to maintaining good Feng Shui.

Next, let's take a look at the items that are considered unsuitable in the home according to Feng Shui.

Broken or stalled clock

Feng Shui emphasizes that broken items will bring clutter and instability in life, and a damaged clock is particularly unlucky. The timing device symbolizes the flow of time and the progress of life. If it stops functioning, it symbolizes energy stagnation or even distress. Especially if the old clock is stopped or broken, it is considered to be a bad omen. What's more, if an old clock suddenly rings, folk believe it may indicate that something will happen to a family member.

In addition, a watch that has lost its battery is not suitable to be left at home, because a ticking clock symbolizes the vitality and power of life, and once it stops, it symbolizes the stagnation of Qi. Therefore, always keep an eye on these items in your home to keep them functioning properly and avoid hidden energy blockages.

Remove inappropriate artwork

Artworks convey people's desires and self-expression. Therefore, it’s especially important to choose pieces that enhance the energy and overall ambience of the room. For example, if you want to create a family atmosphere, you can choose paintings depicting family life or children.

In addition, avoid works with negative symbolism, such as artwork depicting themes such as storms, wars, etc., which may trigger negative energy. A painting depicting a shipwreck should not be placed in the home, as it symbolizes the breakdown or deterioration of family relationships.

Finally, avoid placing water-themed art above your bed. The element of water in the bedroom can bring about a feeling of unrest, which can make people feel emotionally unstable or stressed, as if they are "struggling to maintain balance." When choosing artwork, be sure to pay attention to the energy conveyed by the work, so that the home space always maintains a positive and harmonious atmosphere.

Improper mirror placement

According to Feng Shui, the placement of mirrors is crucial. Mirrors reflect positive energy, and if placed opposite the front door, they may reflect and "push out" the positive energy that is trying to enter. Therefore, mirrors are best placed on the side or far wall to guide energy into the home. The front door is a passageway to the outside world, and should not be directly illuminated by a mirror to avoid affecting the flow of positive energy.

TV and water elements in the bedroom

Although television is used for relaxation, it can have a negative impact in the bedroom. The bedroom is a healing and intimate space, and the TV will reflect like a mirror when turned off, affecting emotional stability. It is recommended to cover the TV with a cloth before going to bed to reduce distractions. In addition, water elements (such as fish tanks, perfume bottles, paintings of the sea, etc.) should not be placed in the bedroom. Water symbolizes the loss of vitality, so avoiding introducing water elements in this space will help keep the energy abundant.

Throw away expired food

The kitchen is a symbol of health and wealth, so pay special attention to keeping it clean and fresh. Clearing out expired food, spices, etc. in the pantry will help to enhance the vitality of the space. Especially for spices, long-term storage may affect the aura, so it is particularly important to replace fresh spices regularly.

Avoid sharp objects

Sharp objects will disrupt the energy balance in Feng Shui and cause the flow of qi to be blocked. Avoid sharp objects such as exposed blades, animal horns, spiked chandeliers and furniture with sharp edges. The corners in the room can also be blocked with objects or plants to prevent sharp corners from affecting the airflow and energy balance, and to protect yourself from being accidentally hurt.

Cacti and other thorny plants

According to Feng Shui, thorny plants bring negative energy. Even if they are small and stylish, such as cacti and acacias, they can still make the atmosphere in your home less peaceful. The only exception is the rose, which, despite its thorns, can balance out the negative energy with its flowers.

Avoid bonsai

Although bonsai is small and Zen, it symbolizes restricted growth. To attract positive energy, choose broad green plants, such as the fortune tree (“money tree”), which symbolizes wealth, to liven up the space.

Replace dead or dying plants

Healthy plants radiate vitality and enhance the aura. Dead plants drain the positive energy in your home. To keep plants alive, consider automatic watering devices or planting low-maintenance plants.

An open umbrella

In ancient times, it was believed that holding an umbrella indoors could offend guardian spirits and bring bad luck. Although this belief varies, carefully storing umbrellas at home can also help avoid accidental injuries.

Throw away items with negative associations

Feng Shui encourages keeping a happy atmosphere in your home by removing items that remind you of bad experiences. Instead, place items that hold happy memories in their own boxes to help elevate the energy of the space.

Stuffed animals

Like dead plants, stuffed animals are also seen as bringing negative energy. They can be uncomfortable and even put off visitors.

Outdated Calendars

Having an expired calendar in your home is believed to bring bad luck, just like a broken clock. Feng Shui says that if you use a timekeeping device incorrectly, it can bring you bad luck, prevent you from achieving success, or even shorten your life. If you want to be safe, make sure your home calendar is up to date.

Prohibited Items.

This is important. If you have stolen or illegal items in your home, such as drugs or pornography, then your good Feng Shui is threatened. These items generate a lot of bad energy and are not suitable for a house with good Feng Shui. Make sure you don't have anything illegal, immoral, or negative in your house that will damage the good energy in the house.

Also, keep the following in mind

Keep the entrance clear

The doorway should be kept clean and tidy, and miscellaneous items such as shoes, jackets, suitcases, backpacks, etc. should be stored properly. Placing these items in a decorative cabinet can not only keep the energy flowing, but also improve the cleanliness and beauty of the home, and have a positive impact on income and relationships.

Keep the toilet lid closed

The simple way is to close the toilet lid whenever you can. Because the opening of the toilet is similar to a drain, leaving it open may cause good luck to leak out. Closing the lid will not only help maintain your luck, but also make the bathroom neater and more attractive.

Eliminate clutter

Removing unnecessary clutter is the key to keeping positive energy flowing. Too much clutter will hinder the flow of chi. Organizing the space and discarding items that are no longer needed can make your home look new and energetic, and create a better Feng Shui environment.

Remove Broken Kitchenware

Using broken utensils can affect your health and wealth. Chipped cups, plates, bowls, or dented silverware and cooking tools can weaken the overall energy of your home, so these broken kitchenware should be replaced as soon as possible.

Repair Anything Broken

From a Feng Shui perspective, broken items bring bad energy, and broken items symbolize the decline of wealth. Therefore, damaged items should be repaired as soon as possible. Frequently seeing broken things can make people feel negative and even affect their self-confidence.

Repair Faucets

A dripping faucet symbolizes the loss of wealth. Fix leaking faucets as soon as possible to avoid wasting water resources while retaining symbols of wealth and prosperity.

Remove Odors

Fresh air contributes to good Feng Shui, while odors affect the aura of your home. Find the source of odors and remove them promptly to keep the air flowing. Leaks, sewage, pet odors, old filters, etc. are all possible sources of odors. Every home should be ventilated regularly and thoroughly. Houses that are never ventilated will retain a musty smell, and regular ventilation and cleaning are key to ensuring good feng shui.

The purpose of feng shui is to create an environment that promotes the balance of yin and yang energies and the circulation of chi. But if you have these things in your home, the negative energy they give off can never be too much to handle. With these adjustments, you can remove the negative energy in your home and create a good feng shui environment that promotes the balance of yin and yang, bringing in positive energy.