Good afternoon, dear readers and blog subscribers! Recently I became interested in studying Feng Shui and this science interests me more and more. I try to describe in my blog the different rules of this intricate science, and today I will tell you what a bedroom means according to Feng Shui. These simple rules will help you find good sleep, complete harmony of soul and body, and even improve your health!
In the teachings of Feng Shui, great attention is paid to the energy flows of the bedroom. After all, it is in it that the masculine and feminine principles intersect and then unite. If you want your nightmares not torment you and your sleep to be healthy and peaceful, then first you need to balance the energies of Yin and Yang and find out what the right bedroom means according to Feng Shui.
Bedroom location
The ideal location for a bedroom is considered to be deep in the apartment; this room should be located as far as possible from the front door so that the owners do not feel causeless anxiety. The toilet and bathroom should also be located further from the bedroom.
Bagua of eight life aspirations. This theory is taught in modern feng shui, which was created relatively recently and whose goal is to simplify and adapt Chinese metaphysics to the Western mentality as much as possible.
Zoning a one-room apartment using a screen or partition, which we are drawn to intuitively, is a favorable or even necessary action from the point of view of Feng Shui
One of the most effective Feng Shui accessories are different crystals. Therefore, a salt lamp is very suitable as an additional source of lighting in the bedroom.
Location by cardinal directions
Feng Shui of the bedroom implies orientation to the cardinal directions; their choice depends on the character of the owners and the desired goals:
- The northern location of the room is ideal for lovers. This place promotes relaxation and sleep.
- The eastern bedroom is suitable for newly formed couples. It is filled with the energy of creation, promoting development, learning, and the formation of new things. In such a room you can place a children's bedroom.
The bedroom located in the east is filled with the energy of creation, youth and creation.
South is the side of active sexual energy. It is difficult to sleep in such a bedroom, but you can improve your personal life.
A bedroom without unnecessary accessories, located in the south, is the best place for lovers or those who are actively working on reviving intimacy in a relationship.
- The West is favorable for people who put pleasure first. The bedroom is suitable for romantic people who do not need to get up early for work.
- The North-West direction is optimal for stable married couples, parents, and elderly couples.
A spacious bedroom decorated in metallic colors is the best choice for established couples
- The southeast is the direction of active people, careerists and businessmen. Relaxing in such a bedroom, a person will achieve success in creativity and negotiations.
- It is better not to place a bedroom in the north-eastern part of the apartment for those who want to get some sleep. In such a room, Qi energy is formed with a motivating guide, restless sleep, with a lot of dreams.
- The southwestern direction is considered the most unfavorable; a feeling of anxiety often arises in such a bedroom.
A very important topic in Feng Shui is home lighting and bedroom lighting in particular. In the latter, it should be two or three layers for different times of the day. A must-have accessory is real candles.
Metal
The element symbolizes intellectual activity, creativity, entrepreneurship, business success, and financial prosperity. The range of colors includes metallic (gold, silver, copper, bronze, etc.), as well as grey, white and black. Metal rules in the northwest direction in the sector of Helpers and Travel, as well as in the west in the zone of Children and Creativity.
Metallic in these sectors goes well with yellow tones. In the north, metallic shades can be combined with blue and light blue, in the west - with red. White elements may be present in the Love zone and in the Knowledge sector, but it is not recommended to abuse them. In the Career zone it is useful to use black decor, but in moderation: it is important not to overdo it with black.
Bedroom location according to feng shui
According to the teachings of Feng Shui, the location of the bedroom determines the aura of the room and the influence of favorable Qi on your life.
For the bedroom, choose a room located as far as possible from the front door. It is not allowed to border the kitchen, bathroom or toilet. The room itself should be square or rectangular in shape and under no circumstances should the bedroom be placed in a walk-through room.
The northern part of the house will provide a good restful sleep, allow you to relax and fully restore your strength. The northeast generates very active energy, so placing a bedroom in this sector will adversely affect the health of people suffering from insomnia and mental disorders. Sleeping in such a room can provoke nightmares and aggravate nervous system problems. The northwestern side is suitable for the bedroom of people of a more mature age who have determined their place in life and have achieved stability and harmony in family life.
Placing a bedroom in the south is recommended for those who strive for passion in intimate relationships. The energy of the southeast is calm and creative. The location of the bedroom in the southeast will have a beneficial effect on business and will ensure good relationships with colleagues and business partners. The most undesirable place for a bedroom is the southwest direction.
The unbalanced energy of this sector will take away a restful sleep and can cause anxiety and self-doubt.
The east is suitable for the newlyweds' bedroom. The exciting and seductive energy of the East is very important on the threshold of life together; it will help you achieve your goals and make joint plans and dreams come true.
For those who love pleasure and who lack romance in family relationships, the bedroom should be placed in the west. This direction does not contribute to success at work or in business, but will have a beneficial effect on building relationships in the family or with a partner.
In case of redevelopment or cosmetic repairs
If the apartment is going to be renovated and the layout can be slightly changed, it is recommended to make sure that the bedroom doors do not open:
- on the stairs;
- on sharp objects;
- on the stove or stove;
- on the refrigerator;
- to the toilet;
- to the main entrance door;
- at a protruding angle;
- on a pole without support.
If you are setting up a bedroom for a child, you should make sure that Yang energy predominates in it. This is due to the fact that children grow quickly and are characterized by increased activity. The design of a children's bedroom should be more cheerful and bright. Therefore, if a teenager listens to loud music and covers the walls with posters of his favorite artists, this fact indicates good Feng Shui, which increases luck and has a positive effect on health.
A large amount of negative energy is brought into the children's bedroom by toys for boys: tanks, soldiers, military equipment. It is better to play “war” in another room, outside the bedroom. All other rules regarding the master bedroom also apply to the child's room.
Arrows, corners or bends
It is desirable that interior items and furniture in the bedroom have soft lines and outlines that are not rectangular, but curved. One of the postulates of the teachings of Feng Shui states that if objects are located in relation to each other in such a way that their constructive lines form something like poisonous arrows (straight and sharp angles), then they direct a mass of negative energy towards a person.
Right angles “sharpen” the atmosphere of the room and have a negative effect on the sleeping inhabitants of the rest room. They feel subconsciously anxious and restless for no reason. This influence is softened by furniture with rounded lines and all kinds of draperies made of soft fabrics.
Those who want to change their personal life without a partner need to include more paired interior items in their bedroom decoration, for example, two bedside tables, two pillows, two beds. If you choose the right place for the bedroom, choose the right color of the walls or wallpaper, remove indoor flowers and household appliances from it, you can count on the fact that this approach will harmonize the life of the owners of this home.
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Favorable indoor plants
According to Feng Shui, it is not advisable to place potted flowers in the bedroom. One plant with positive energy will not interfere with the peace of vacationers.
Spathiphyllum
A plant with white flowers reminiscent of calla lilies, does not smell and does not interfere with sleep. At night, green leaves release oxygen, and during the day they purify the air of harmful impurities.
Geranium
The flower also cleanses the air of germs and repels insects. The leaves exude a spicy aroma. The plant can cause allergies. Geraniums should be placed at a distance from the bed.
Aloe
The jagged, crunchy leaves are full of healing juice. A natural antiseptic, aloe ennobles the aura of the room, but loves peace. Therefore, it needs to be placed in an inconspicuous place - in the corner of the window sill, behind the curtain.
Kalanchoe
The ozonator plant intensively releases oxygen at night. It is useful to place it in a room that is difficult to ventilate due to the exhaust fumes of a noisy highway.
Violet
The flower regulates the mood of residents: white calms, purple helps to reach mutual understanding, and red helps to feel satisfaction from work. Pink violets in the southwestern sector of the room will strengthen the feelings of the spouses.
Golden mustache
The leaves are used in folk medicine to treat joints and heal wounds. The plant has a beneficial effect on well-being, as it shares energy with humans. The golden mustache must be placed in the health zone in the eastern part of the room.
Ficus
The large leaves of the tropical plant secrete phytoncides that destroy bacteria and viruses. The flower purifies the air in the room from benzene.
Crassula
The succulent is considered an indicator of health. If a plant sheds its leaves and withers, it means that it has absorbed the Sha energy of an unhealthy person. Crassula, known as the money tree, will enhance the wealth zone in the southeast zone of the room.
Begonia
Bright flowers emit a delicate aroma and disperse depression. The plant improves health and attracts wealth into the home.
Color scheme in the interior according to Feng Shui
The abundance of dark tones disrupts the Yin-Yang balance. Black color is not recommended as it symbolizes gloomy events and failure. Avoid carpets that are dark in color. Dark furniture should not be placed in small rooms; dark curtains and carpets are not suitable here.
Bed placement in the bedroom
Use only light and cheerful colors in the living room interior - yellow, white, blue, green and red.
Red is a favorable color for the Chinese - it is a symbol of happiness, warmth, and strength. All shades of red (purple, vermilion, lilac) also mean vitality.
Green is the color of spring nature and means peace and freshness.
Yellow is the color of the sun, representing optimism and symbolizing long life.
Bright colors should not be dominant, but used as accents in details. When choosing the color of a room, it is necessary to take into account the orientation of the apartment to the cardinal points. For a south-facing room, choose cool tones, and for a north-facing room, choose warm tones.
The ceiling will be visually higher if you paint it lighter. A small room can be visually expanded if you use light and cool shades (for example, light blue, light green and silver gray), and it is better to choose ivory or white doors. And remember that it is not advisable to use more than 5 colors in the interior of a room.
Fire
The element symbolizes a rapid flow of energy directed in all directions. It gives passion, liveliness and drive, business acumen and a tendency to dominate. The main colors are red-orange, as well as their variations: burgundy, coral, scarlet, pink, orange, etc. The southern side of the world and the Glory sector are subject to fire.
Red and orange shades in this zone go well with yellow. Negative combinations for the south are with blue and black. In winter, green can be added to this sector. You should not make hot red and orange shades the main ones for the room: this will lead to rapid fatigue, irritability, and the danger of quickly burning out.
Patterns and drawings in the bedroom
Choosing an ornament that will decorate the bedroom is important and difficult at the same time.
It is important not to make a mistake and not turn the room into a motley hodgepodge of colors, which is not suitable for a complete and relaxing rest. It is best if the walls and floor are decorated with a plain material or canvas with simple patterns.
Ornaments that are too small are not suitable for the bedroom; they are recommended to be used only for upholstery of furniture, for example, chairs, ottoman. Large patterns will look good on curtains and bedspreads.
When choosing a material, you need to focus on the size of the bedroom. In a small room, experts recommend not using large patterned materials and fabrics, but too small a pattern will only dazzle the eyes, causing poor health. It is necessary to choose in such a way that all materials are combined with each other
This is very important for creating harmony and peace.
Options for combining different colors for the bedroom
Successfully choosing color combinations is not that difficult. It is recommended to focus on natural combinations. The best choice will be the picture that is most pleasing to the eye.
The overall color palette of the bedroom interior should set you up for a good rest
If difficulties arise with independent selection, turn to proven combinations. There are universal colors that are easy to combine with different shades. The following colors are perfect for the base of a rest room: white, beige.
White and beige bedroom in a modern style
Not only the advice of wise men will help you correctly determine the shades for your bedroom. Designers use a color wheel based on the preferences of residents.
Decor
When furnishing and decorating a relaxation room, you should be guided by the word - do no harm. In the bedroom you can place frescoes with a beautiful and calm landscape, trees, flowers, but it is absolutely not recommended to hang paintings with water, drawings depicting emotional experiences, movement.
Water is a dangerous and unpredictable element. It is contraindicated for the bedroom - sleeping in such a room will be uncomfortable and restless.
Aquariums also cannot be installed in the bedroom; experts warn that it will negatively affect the health of sleeping people. Massive ceramic figurines with wild animals should also be avoided.
To ensure that there is always harmony in the life of the wife and husband, you can hang a picture of a loving couple above or next to the bed. It is better to choose a wooden frame for the image, where butterflies can be engraved. These insects are a symbol of love and joy. Also, bedside lamps can have floor lamps with their image or ornament.
The mirror in the room should be large and not split into pieces the image of the person looking at it. It is desirable if it is solid, rectangular with rounded ends, and covers the entire height of the owner. And as mentioned above, it should not reflect the bed and the people resting on it.
To decorate your bedroom, you can use a protective Feng Shui fan. According to legend, it is considered an amulet. A fan laid out and hung on the wall can create powerful protection against negative energy and attract positive Qi energy.
In the bedrooms of private houses you can find a fireplace - a symbol of the element of fire, so it is best if it is in the southern part of the room. A living fire will provide the necessary positive energy and comfort. It will be very comfortable to sleep in such an environment.
As for small decorative elements, such as figurines, souvenirs, etc., they will fit well into the interior on bedside tables. There shouldn't be many of them. For example, for family people you can put a figurine of two doves. They can be made of ceramic or crystal. The ensemble of the room will be beautifully complemented by small red candles with candlesticks; they will bring romance and the energy of love to the bedroom.
Furniture placement in Feng Shui
The bedroom set includes two bedside tables (on both sides of the bed), and the key point here is symmetry: all decorative items should be in pairs (for example, identical lamps). Choose bedside tables that are durable and not overwhelming, which means with rounded shapes and lower than the head of the bed. It is better to avoid tall vertical cabinets. They give rise to a depressed feeling when you are in bed.
According to Feng Shui, a too spacious bedroom creates a feeling of uncertainty about the future, and to reduce its size visually, add small pieces of furniture (dressing table), and, if necessary, a seating area.
Mirrors
There are many misconceptions about mirrors in the bedroom. It is believed that if placed opposite the bed (reflecting a person), it not only interferes with sleep, but can cause failures in family life. In fact, this position does not create a negative effect in itself. The problem is due to incompatibility with the bagua zone. The object represents the element of Water and serves as a medium for expanding space.
The mirror in the east and southeast is Water in the Fire zone and a state of internal conflict. Expansion of the area (due to reflection) will lead to adverse consequences. It will cause increased suspicion, mistrust and disagreements between partners, as a result - frequent quarrels.
The southwest zone is responsible for relationship problems in the bedroom, and they can arise due to the effect of expanding space. Symptoms include excessive expectations from a partner. Another problem is that, despite the correct use of cosmetics, a woman will not look the way she wants.
Dressing table
Dressing table is one of the feng shui heavenly medicines available to enhance fame and recognition. It usually has a mirror, and the best directions to place it would be the north, northeast, northwest or south wall.
Paintings and photographs
Gloomy, sad, hopeless, aggressive images or shocking modernist motifs symbolize negative energy and can weaken or completely cancel out the good qi needed to heal the soul and body
It is important, when going to bed or waking up in the morning, to see that everything in the bedroom is connected with flows of good energy, and the walls in sight demonstrate this
Photographs and paintings should be calm. This could be an inspiring photograph of a favorite vacation spot, images associated with the emotions of love, a happy relationship, perhaps intimacy. In fact, any art object or decorative element in the bedroom directly depends on the state of health, relationships between partners and general well-being.
To attract romantic relationships, paintings or photographs of the couple are chosen to convey the message of a strong relationship. You should not choose a piece of art, even if it is Picasso's masterpiece "Blue Nude", which depicts a lonely woman with her head down and her back to the viewer. Preference is given to views of nature, but not to snowy landscapes.
In any painting, in addition to symbolism, the quality of the colors is important. An abundance of dark shades is not recommended, as they are associated with low and heavy energies, leading to suffering and sadness
Erratic and chaotic strokes or abstract paintings that have “neither head nor tail” give rise to vague mental and emotional states.
Aquarium in the bedroom
The water element can bring harmony to the bedroom, but aquariums have the exact opposite effect for the feng shui of that room. They take on a life of their own, distracting from the possibility of romance.
Fan in the bedroom
In Feng Shui, the fan is one of the nine heavenly medicines. It symbolizes the beneficial flow of qi and helps disperse negative energy. The preferred choice for the bedroom is a classic wall fan made from bamboo, hand painted and varnished. Since it represents the element of Fire, it should be used only in appropriate places that are tolerant to it. The best Feng Shui fan images that will bring good luck and positive energy are dragons, cranes, flowers and landscapes.
Fireplace in the bedroom
The placement of a fireplace is of great importance to the health and vitality of the occupants. It represents the element of Fire, which has a volatile nature and can signal destructive relationships. Favorable places for a fireplace are the south, southwest and northeast walls. These zones love Fire and enhance its qualities.
Shape, size and position of the bed
Feng Shui masters of the traditional school say that placing the bed in line with the door resembles a coffin. Not the most attractive image, called the position of death. If it is not possible to rearrange the bed, then one solution would be to block the flow of energy from the footboard. To do this, use high solid footrests or place a piece of furniture (for example, an ottoman, a small shelving unit with a solid back) between the bed and the door.
Expert opinion
Melnik Dmitry
feng shui master
It is not recommended to place the bed under a window, which deprives one of the sense of security: personal qi will dissipate through the window, and the person will feel tired when waking up. Every effort should be made to place it where there is a solid wall, but it should not be shared with the kitchen or bathroom. Another way to achieve comfort and harmony is to place the bed in a “commanding position” and see the front door when you are in bed.
The bed is chosen to be spacious, preferably square in shape, with a solid headboard made of a single piece of wood or material, with rounded corners, an optimal frame height (qi will circulate freely between the base and the floor). The space surrounding the bed needs good organization.
Energy flow
Energy at home
The influx of cosmic energy is ensured in a room in which nothing interferes with the flow and circulation of a constant supply of fresh air. It is no secret that the cause of serious problems and illnesses for residents is often rooms deprived of the flow of energy and air.
So, ideally, your rooms should be bright. They should not have many walls blocking the necessary vital energy. At least one wall must have windows. What to do if the room is in the center of the building? The person will suffer from a lack of vital energy. However, if such a room has no more than 2 solid walls, blocking will not occur. Remember that the center of your home should also be the center of energy movement. Do not allow stagnation, make sure that there is no completely enclosed space. This is one of the fundamental rules of Feng Shui
Compliance with this rule is especially important in houses that remain empty most of the day.
Walls of the first importance. The wall opposite the bed. The wall located next to the door leading into the house. Opposite wall. The wall opposite the kitchen table. The wall behind you when you work. Wall in the living room.
Organic bedding
Organic bedding is the best option for the bedroom, fully complying with the principles of Feng Shui. There are many ethical standards that go into the production of conventional bedding. Therefore, it is better to go the extra mile and buy the most ethical, non-toxic materials a person can afford because it will directly impact their quality of life.
Among the fabrics recommended for bed linen are: cotton, linen, hemp and others made from raw materials of plant origin.
Handmade woven products with soul are valued.
General rules for growing house plants according to Feng Shui
What rules should you follow when choosing and growing indoor plants?
At the stage of selecting plants, you need to pay attention to the sprouts: it’s good if they are directed upwards. Such plants are perfect if you want a positive atmosphere to reign in your home. It is believed that plants with drooping sprouts, on the contrary, attract negative events and are a kind of “energy vampires”; if we talk about the shape of the plant, then round leaves are preferable, sharp ones bring negativity; In Feng Shui it is believed that plants are divided into male and female
Therefore, it is especially important to place plants that are suitable for the owner of the room based on gender; It is not recommended to place dry plants in the house. If you like ikebana, give it a separate space in your summer cottage; Do not place too many plants in the bedroom, in particular, near the bed; Feng Shui experts believe that large plants have more powerful energy than small ones
Therefore, in cases where you urgently need to change the atmosphere in the house, it is recommended to choose large flowers; Most often, negative energy accumulates in hard-to-reach places: corners, shelves, storage rooms. This is where it is recommended to place plants to restore a harmonious atmosphere; Especially moisture-loving plants should be planted in red pots.
Chandelier and other interior items
As for lighting, according to Feng Shui, the light of the sun should not fall on the bed, because the active sun charges it with its energy. In such an activated sleep place, it will be very difficult to fall asleep later. This is only good when new relationships loom on the horizon, then activity is only welcome.
A chandelier in the bedroom is not a necessary item; it is better to get by with lamps with soft light; in addition to them, you can add a place to relax with night lights. Although according to Feng Shui, a lamp is the personification of income, and the brighter it is, the more finances the flow of beneficial Qi energy will attract into the house. Paintings and posters placed in the bedroom should not depict scenes that breathe energy: a raging sea, cars, wind, running people, animals, sports competitions.
It is not recommended to have in the bedroom:
- Houseplants, especially thorny ones or those with large leaves, have aromatic scents;
- TV, computer, telephone;
- Watches, especially bulky ones, are also not welcome in the bedroom. The only exception is for the alarm clock.
- Aquariums, fountains, images of water in all its forms will make luck flow away along with the water.
Choosing a color palette
To find out which shades are suitable for a bedroom, you need to determine, using the Ba Gua octagon, in which part of the apartment or house the room is located.
Southeast
The green color and energy of Wood corresponds to the southeast and east sides of the house. Dark and light shades are diluted with colors that harmonize with them, so that the atmosphere in the room is conducive to relaxation. Light olive, light green tones and aquamarine colors are pleasant to the eye. Swamp, gray-green, emerald and deep leafy shades look gloomy, so they should not be overused.
Northeast and southwest
The direction is subject to the elements of the Earth. According to Feng Shui, it corresponds to yellow and brown shades that are close to those found in nature: sand, clay. Light and dark colors can be combined.
South
The element of Fire, which patronizes the southern side, corresponds to a palette of red shades. The scarlet walls of the room are not conducive to rest. The best solution would be a neutral background, and furniture and accessories in red, scarlet, pink shades. If red is an unpleasant color in the bedroom, you can replace it with a calmer peach shade.
North or northwest
The bedroom, located in the northern and northwestern parts of the home, is decorated in cool blue and blue tones. To avoid freezing and drowning in a deep abyss, they need to be combined with neutral colors. It is better if the base is a basic shade - white, beige, light gray. It will be diluted by furniture upholstery, bed linen, and wall decor in blue tones.
West
Metal is an element into which the high-tech style fits harmoniously. White, gray shades, chrome and silver are suitable for a western bedroom.
Ceiling
The space above your head in the bedroom should be bright, so it is better to use white finishing materials. The basic rule for decorating a ceiling according to Feng Shui is a flat surface, without beams, cracks or crumbling plaster.
Floor
According to Feng Shui, the dark color of the coating absorbs Sha energy. In combination with a light ceiling in the bedroom, a natural cycle of energy is created that circulates in the human body. In such a room, fatigue quickly disappears and strength is restored.
