According to Feng Shui, the bed is considered the most important detail with which you can create a space that promotes personal growth and harmony with the outside world. Also, according to Feng Shui, proper bed placement can help develop a sense of security, stability and balance.
Correct position of the bed
Think about how many hours you spend in bed. You probably spend more time there than anywhere else. And when you lie in bed, you are usually asleep. When you sleep, you are in a passive "Yin" state and are more receptive to the energies around you. Thus, the placement of the bed affects your conscious and unconscious state.
Command bed position in the bedroom
Command position of the bed
The best position of the bed according to Feng Shui is considered to be the “command position” position. That is, the bed should be positioned so that, while lying in it, you can control the door to the bedroom, but not in line with the door, which is called “feet first” (more on this later).
A good rule of thumb is to position the bed diagonally from the door. See the picture above for the most ideal locations.
Mirror and bed
It is clear that this may not always be impossible. There is still hope! If you can't take a commanding position, you can adjust the bed using a mirror. Place the mirror so that the reflection of the door can be seen in the bed.
Tip: for the bedroom, a free-standing mirror is recommended, rather than one built into the closet or, especially, into the ceiling, which can be easily installed in the right place and at the right angle.
Calculation of gua number
The teaching of Feng Shui states that each person has favorable and unfavorable directions for him, which can be determined by the number of gua. Its meaning depends on the year of birth. To get the desired figure, you need to make simple calculations. Let's say a person was born in 1993. Having first added 1 + 9 + 9 + 3, we get 22. But the gua number is single-digit, so we continue the calculations: 2 + 2 = 4. If they are made for a man, then the resulting amount is subtracted from 10, for a woman they add 5. Five cannot be a Gua number, so it is replaced by two for the stronger sex, or eight for ladies.
Gua numbers meanings in Feng Shui (correspondence):
- unit: north, south, east and southeast;
- two: southwest, northwest, northeast;
- three: southeast, east, north, south;
- four: north, south, southeast or east;
- six: west, southwest, northwest, northeast;
- seven: west, northwest, northeast, southwest;
- number eight: southwest, northeast, west and northwest;
- nine: south, southeast, north, east.
Position of the coffin
Feet towards the exit - bad feng shui!
As mentioned above, your bed should not be in line with the door. That is, stand with your feet pointing towards the door. This is bad feng shui! Some even call this position the “coffin position.” However, there is no need to panic and imagine imminent death! This position only means that you are an easy target for failure, since you sleep “in the open air” and you will not have confidence and support in life.
Advice: if it happens that you cannot change the location of the bed in the bedroom in relation to the door, then to minimize the influence of negative energy, you can hang Feng Shui crystals between the door and the bed.
Rules of ancient eastern teaching
In short, Feng Shui is the harmonization of the surrounding space and the direction of positive energy flows in the right direction to improve living conditions. The circulation of energy occurs continuously and everywhere; it is capable of penetrating into any place, since it is not something material, tangible. In places where it stagnates, negative centers are formed that can worsen the situation of people living within these centers.
This is why it is very important to study the science of Feng Shui, because with the help of correctly arranged furniture, good placement of doors and windows, and placement of special activator talismans in the right places, you can neutralize negativity and trigger positive energy that brings good luck
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This is not magic at all. The fact is that Feng Shui appeals to two concepts such as space and time. Space is measured using a compass, time - a calendar and a clock. Each compass direction corresponds to one of the natural elements - Earth, Metal, Water, Fire and Wood. Each time period has an animal from the eastern calendar (12 in total). The correct combination of these two coordinates and proper arrangement of the surrounding space helps to attract success, good luck, love, health, and prosperity.
Headboard and walls
Wardrobe as a support for the headboard
According to Feng Shui, the headboard of the bed should always fit snugly against the wall, otherwise you will not feel supported and supported and, accordingly, will not be able to relax and get a good night's sleep.
Sometimes they place the bed sideways to the wall - this is not a very good location option for a marital bed, since it is best for adults to leave open space to the left and right of the bed.
The space on either side provides balance to your Yin and Yang, your feminine and masculine, and space for each partner (or future partner). If this is not possible, try to leave space against the wall.
Sideways to the wall
However, in a children's room this position of the bed will be normal. You can place the bed here against the wall, either sideways or with the headboard - this will provide support for the child in any case.
Or, if the bed is not for spouses, but for one person, then you can also place it sideways against the wall. Preferably on the left side, so you will have protection from the heart.
Tip: try not to place the head of the bed against the wall behind which your toilet is located.
Choosing the best color when choosing a bedroom design according to Feng Shui
There is a widespread belief that only muted, pastel colors should prevail in the bedroom, and all other shades are not even considered.
Before choosing a color scheme, you need to try to answer a few simple questions:
- How quickly do you fall asleep?
- Do you get up easily or more often with difficulty?
- Do you wake up at night for unknown reasons?
- How good do you feel when you wake up?
Since the bed is the main piece of furniture in the bedroom, it should become a kind of center of attraction
Bedroom in Yin style
This style is optimal for people with deep sleep, who get enough sleep, fall asleep quickly and do not get up during the night from rustling noises and other reasons. This style involves the use of pastel colors in the color of the walls and bed linen:
- peach,
- light pink,
- muted golden,
- beige.
Interestingly, it is better to choose a round bed (especially the shape of the head of the bed), rather than an angular shape. This advice is universal, since negative energy accumulates in right angles.
A Yin-style bedroom is optimal for people with sound sleep, who get enough sleep, fall asleep quickly and do not get up during the night from rustling noises and other reasons.
Yang style bedroom
And this option is optimal for emotional people who sleep rather restlessly at night, toss and turn for a long time before going to bed and can wake up even from faint sounds. In this case, choose the tones:
- burgundy,
- muted reds,
- rich greens,
- blue - all shades.
NOTE
This classification should not be taken too categorically.
A Yang-style bedroom is optimal for emotional people who sleep rather restlessly at night, toss and turn for a long time before going to bed and can wake up even from faint sounds.
Bed in the middle of the room
Bed in the middle of the room
According to Feng Shui, the worst placement of a bed in a bedroom is a “floating” bed in the middle of the room, which is not adjacent to any of the walls.
However, more and more often in modern bedroom designs this bed arrangement is used. In this case, you need to make artificial support for the headboard.
Tip: Place a chest of drawers, a screen or a closet in such a way as to create protection for the head of the bed.
How to install a children's bed?
In Feng Shui, two-level beds are not welcome, since a person sleeping on the lower tier will feel energetic and psychological pressure from above. This can lead to behavioral changes and sudden mood swings. Therefore, it is recommended to place children's beds in the same room in one row, and not on top of each other. Single beds can also be installed in the corners of the room.
Often, for a children's room, parents buy bedding with bright patterns or favorite characters. A rich palette relates more to Yang energy, so you shouldn’t overdo it with such colors.
Mirror and bed in the bedroom
Mobile mirror
You need to be very careful when placing mirrors in the bedroom, as they contribute to poor sleep, take energy from the sleeping person and can cause anxiety.
It is especially important not to hang a mirror on the wall opposite the bed. Feng Shui consultants say this could encourage third party interference in the couple's relationship and possibly lead to infidelity.
Tip: place the mirror in the bedroom so that it does not reflect sleeping people. It was mobile (this was discussed above) and could be used for space correction purposes, among other things.
Bedroom according to Feng Shui - location of the room in the house
The position of the bedroom in the house influences which properties of qi energy will prevail in it.
Bedroom position according to cardinal directions
Sound sleep is typical for bedrooms on the north side of the house, as this direction corresponds to a calm type of energy that promotes deep spiritual reflection. But such a room is not suitable for those who experience feelings of loneliness, since in this room they will feel even more disconnected from the world. Young or energetic people, as well as those who are experiencing rapid professional growth, may also find this place too calm. Since the north is associated with sex life, from this point of view it is a very suitable place for a bedroom.
The sharp, exciting, fast-paced energy of the northeast can be too powerful for the bedroom. This place is completely unsuitable for people with poor health and poor sleep, as it can even cause nightmares. Children sleeping in the northeast part of the house may have an undue influence on their parents' lives. It is also better not to allow children to sleep in the northwestern sector of the house, since in this case their influence may be too strong. The North West is a classic place for a parent's bedroom, as well as for those who are at a stable period in their lives when responsibility is primarily required of a person.
Features of the location of the room depending on temperament
The active and purposeful energy of the East is most suitable for young people, especially at the beginning of their professional career. The eastern position of the room will help to fulfill ambitious aspirations and form an optimistic outlook on life. The southeast, being the second direction associated with wood, is also suitable for those who are starting a business or striving for professional success, but in this sector energy is less characterized by activity and more by creativity. This energy is primarily aimed at establishing contacts, as well as expanding the sphere of influence.
For ardent people, it is best to allocate the southern part of the house for the bedroom, as this sector activates sex life
But this is not the best place for a sound sleep and a relaxing holiday! If there is too much red color and fire symbols in the room, it can cause insomnia and stress, so be careful
If you are looking for pleasure and romance in life, then the bedroom should be located in the western sector of the house. The disadvantage of this location is that this part of the house does not contribute to determination or success in business. However, the choice is yours.
The southwest position of the bedroom is not suitable for most people, as in this part of the house, with its characteristic balanced energy, a person can develop excessive caution. In any case, this is not the best place for children and young people
If, after all, your room ends up in the southwest, you should carefully study the layout of the room and activate those parts of it that best suit you.
Unfavorable places for the bedroom
Those whose bedroom is located above the garage may feel the lack of reliable support in their lives. In such a room, the influence of the soil should be strengthened so that all endeavors have a more solid foundation. The location of the bedroom above the kitchen is also considered unsuccessful. If this cannot be avoided, you should at least ensure that the bed is not located above the stove.
The basement bedroom is characterized by an excess of yin, which is associated with the soil, as well as death. Here you need to provide more yang influence than is usually required in bedrooms.
If there is a staircase directly opposite the bedroom door, then musical pendants should be hung at the meeting point of energy flows to prevent the energy from flowing too quickly into the bedroom. If the bedroom door is opposite the front door, then from the point of view of Feng Shui such a location is considered unlucky and can cause problems with the law. You can moderate the movement of qi energy with the help of jewelry or musical pendants.
Beams, paintings and everything that can be above the bed
Beams Above the Bed
For the best Feng Shui placement, you want to have no beams, sloped ceilings or bulky chandeliers above the bed. These architectural features above the bed can create unnecessary pressure.
Paintings and large photographs also create a “heavy” and threatening energy, like beams and windows.
Chandelier over the bed
Tip: cover unsightly elements of the ceiling with fabric (it’s great if it’s a light flowing tapestry with an attractive pattern). If it is not a large beam or a slanted ceiling, paint it the same color as the entire ceiling. This will make them less stiff. If it is a chandelier, remove it immediately.
Follow all the listed tips for placing a bed according to Feng Shui in your bedroom and be healthy and confident!
The right bed
To avoid disagreements in the family, you should not make a bed from 2 separate parts of the mattress and move single beds together. The matrimonial bed is a single space of classic symmetrical proportions. The size of the bed is determined by the height and weight of the owners.
- in the form of a pearl shell, it harmoniously distributes energy and renews the feelings of the spouses;
- with a double bend has a beneficial effect on the sleeping couple. The energy of each, flowing, unites in one place, connecting lovers;
- curved in the middle, meets the requirements of Feng Shui, because energy, moving on the convex side, is distributed evenly among sleeping people.
How to properly arrange a place to sleep
For a healthy and sound sleep, it is advisable to follow the rules for positioning the bed. It is undesirable to sleep near a window to avoid direct sunlight and drafts; feet towards the door.
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Exclude:
- proximity of toilet, bathroom and kitchen;
- presence of useless things nearby;
- objects above your head - arches, beams, shelves, chandeliers, etc.;
- live house plants;
- aquariums, decorative fountains, fireplaces;
- reflection in the mirror;
- sharp corners of cabinets, bedside tables, chests of drawers, etc.
General recommendations for the interior
The decorative solution for the bedroom interior should be made in colors inherent in Yin energy. These should be calm shades, not too bright. It is worth refraining from sharp corners - furniture should have the smoothest possible shapes.
It is best to do without mirrors. Of course, small apartments are not the most suitable place to practice Feng Shui, but there is a solution here too. The mirror can be on a movable bar, and it can be pushed somewhere, or attached to the inside door of the closet. You will have to give up your erotic fantasy with a mirror ceiling - unfortunately, this has an extremely negative impact on family and sexual life.
You should also refrain from sources of Yang energy - you should not place a TV or player in the bedroom. The bedroom should be a calm, comfortable place. There is also no need to overload it with furniture - let there be only the most necessary things.
Some people think that light, calm shades are not for young people. If you follow Feng Shui, then bright colors can only be used to decorate the sleeping area itself; there can be any number of red and burgundy shades - such a range will have a positive effect on intimate life.
Can I place it by the window?
Powerful flows of “qi” and “sha” pass through the windows. A sleeping person does not need “energetic passions”. Therefore, you should not place the bed with the head of the window. If rearranging is not possible, at least cover the opening with thick curtains or curtains. It's better to move the bed to the side.
You should not place the bed with the head of the window.
Shapes, sizes and colors
It is undesirable to choose a round-shaped bed; it is believed that it carries negative energy. Also, water mattresses should be replaced with classic ones. The optimal choice for Feng Shui would be a bed measuring 150x220 cm, 220x220 cm, 220x240 cm or 190x220 cm. And a high soft back at the head will be an additional symbol of protection and tranquility. The color scheme in the recreation area plays an important role.
- The color purple symbolizes financial well-being.
- The pink palette helps to improve relationships in the family.
- Red color promotes quick and balanced decision-making in complex issues. But it is not recommended to often sleep on red bedding; too much bright color can cause aggression and quarrels.
- A green palette will add tranquility to the bedroom interior.
- Orange tones will promote a good mood.
- You should not use dark or saturated blue colors in the bedroom interior.
Any elements associated with the sea should not be present in the bedroom. These could be paintings with water, figurines, fountains or an aquarium with fish.
Laws of comfortable sleep
Changing your bed position can have a big impact on the quality of your sleep. If you constantly feel tired, wake up at night, have difficulty falling asleep, so look at what is around your sleeping area:
- Do not hang shelves, chandeliers, clocks or other bulky items above the bed. So your sleep will be restless, even if all the fasteners are intact. It is better to place the paintings on an adjacent wall. It’s bad when the sleeping place is under a sloping ceiling.
- Make sure that the sharp edges of other furniture do not point towards the bed. Negative Sha energy emanates from them. Ideally, the bedroom should have a minimum of objects, sharp corners should be draped or covered with plants. Choose furniture below bed level.
- A large number of plants absorb the dreamer's energy. Only safe flowers are selected for the bedroom, without a pronounced aroma that can cause a headache. Sick plants also harm sleep, do not forget to keep them healthy.
- Feng Shui does not recommend placing mirrors in the bedroom. Mirrored ceilings are contraindicated.
- Avoid aggressive symbols: these are images of wild animals, a powerful element.
Orientation by cardinal directions
Centuries-old observations have led Feng Shui followers to the conclusion that placing the bed in the direction enhances or improves the following qualities:
- north – intuition;
- south – reputation and health;
- east - calm and wisdom;
- West – financial well-being;
- northeast - ability to science;
- southeast - perseverance and perseverance;
- southwest - charm;
- North-West – communication skills.
To avoid energy stagnation, you should periodically rearrange the situation.
