Feng Shui bed - how to position it correctly and why it is important

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.

Unfavorable directions for sleep

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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.

Where to sleep with your head according to Feng Shui

So, the bedroom is decorated in light, pleasant colors, a suitable bed has been chosen, and everything unnecessary has been removed. Where to sleep with your head according to Feng Shui in order to always get enough sleep and feel a surge of strength in the morning?

There are several favorable directions, it all depends on the goal you are pursuing at this stage of life.

On North

To improve your general well-being, you should sleep with your head strictly north. This situation affects both physical and mental health. Life becomes calmer, more harmonious. North direction of the head for patients for a speedy recovery.

To the East

Those who want to find harmony in their souls and thoughts, raise their energy levels and become more productive should sleep to the east. The sun rises there and brings with its rays the fresh energy of a new day.

South

Which direction should people who dream of fame sleep in? South is ideal. But choose this position only if you are in a stable good mood. During a stressful period, the southern direction will only aggravate a precarious emotional state.

If the desired direction coincides with the line to the door or to the window, then you will have to choose something else.

To the west

If spouses want to improve their intimate life, then it is better for them to sleep with their heads facing west. The spark in the relationship quickly returns. Sleeping in this position is suitable for people of creative professions. They will always have plenty of inspiration.

The optimal directions are the main cardinal points. Intermediate ones are also used in feng shui:

1. South-West - for calming, harmonizing the space around you, gaining worldly wisdom.
2. Southeast - to attract material wealth, to find your own business, to unlock your potential.
3. The North West is suitable for older people.
4. The Northeast is for indecisive people who strive to find a stable position in life.

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.

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.

Properly arranging your sleeping area

In order for your life to be long, healthy, rich and happy, you need to take a responsible approach to arranging your sleeping place. To do this, follow a few rules:

• locate the sleeping area as far as possible from the entrance;
• the doors of the sleeping room and the bathroom should not mirror each other;
• When choosing colors, give preference to beige and coffee shades. These colors promote good energy flow;
• When choosing a tone for the floor, also give preference to light shades. Remember, dark colors absorb positive Qi energy, which negatively affects your well-being;
• a bedroom in bright colors will negatively affect your well-being, bring insomnia and nightmares;
• use a little red in your decor. This will strengthen the family unit and fill the relationship with passion and harmony;
• When decorating a bedroom, you should not clutter it with furniture. It is enough to install a comfortable bed and a good-quality wardrobe;
• It is advisable to purchase furniture for the room from natural wood.

And lastly, you should not sleep on furniture made of metal, since such objects have a negative electromagnetic effect on the human body.

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.

Favorable directions for sleep

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!

Feng Shui

Among the rich variety of oriental teachings, the famous Chinese Feng Shui is especially popular.
It is with him that they often consult when the need arises to decide how to sleep correctly. According to Feng Shui, all people can be divided into 2 groups:

• western;
• eastern

For each group there is a very specific direction in which you need to sleep with your head. You can find out which group a person belongs to by calculating his ideal Gua number. It is calculated using a special formula.

So, you will need to add the 3rd and 4th digits from the year of your birth (for example, you were born in 1985 - add 8 and 5). If the result of this arithmetic operation is a 2-digit number (13 in our example), you need to add it again (1+3 = 4). Then the man needs to subtract this last digit from 10 (it turns out 6). And the woman must add the number 5 to it (it comes out to 9).

Now the most interesting part:

• the eastern group includes those whose Gua number is 1, 3, 4 or 9;
• The Western group includes people who received a score of 2, 5, 6, 7 or 8.

Thus, the man born in 1985 from our example is enrolled in the Western group, and the woman is in the Eastern group.

Easterners should go to bed with their head facing north, south, east or southeast. And Westerners can go to bed with their heads only in the West, North-West, South-West or North-East. It is highly undesirable to confuse these directions. After all, if, in accordance with ancient teachings, the north heals one, then it may present an unpleasant surprise to another.

An ordinary compass purchased in a store will help you not to miss the cardinal directions in a city apartment. If you don’t have time for shopping, you can install a special program on your smartphone (tablet) and use it.