A modern person can hardly imagine life without a watch. Using them, everyone schedules their working day, checks traffic schedules, makes appointments, and even measures speeds. For a business person, time is also money, which means every minute counts. People who want to succeed do not waste a single moment because they know that it is very difficult to make up for lost time.
According to Feng Shui, a clock is not just a mechanism that tells time, it is an object that is responsible for the energy flow in an office or living space. To attract the beneficial energy of Qi into the house and improve personal energy space, ancient Taoist practice recommends carefully studying the rules for placing interior clocks in a house, apartment or office.
Favorable and undesirable places for wall clocks
Clocks in a home or office always attract the attention of adults or children: some with their ticking, others with their striking, and others with their design. This confirms the theory of the Chinese philosophical teaching that chronometers have their own energy and are capable of combining or randomly distributing those energy flows that arise or are constantly present in the room.
It is believed that a stopped clock can change the atmosphere in the house: there is more negativity, a lack of energy is felt, life becomes boring or seems to stand still. Favorable times will come immediately after the broken mechanism is repaired. If repair is impossible, then such watches must be disposed of (even if they are antique or very expensive, or valuable as a memory).
But sometimes working clocks have a negative effect if the room for them in an apartment or house is chosen incorrectly. There should be a clock in the hallway, but a place for it must be chosen so that it does not end up opposite the front door. Otherwise, they, like mirrors, will impede new financial flows or lead to loss of money and conflicts.
Kitchen, children's room, living room, study - in these rooms Yang energy dominates, here a person is active, meets guests, works. And these rooms are considered optimal for placing clocks according to Feng Shui, and in the bedroom the atmosphere should be calming, conducive to rest and relaxation (Yin energy), so it is not advisable to even have an alarm clock here. If biological rhythms do not allow you to wake up on time, then you can use a mobile phone.
For the office
For your office, you can choose both wall and table clocks. The second ones are more compact and convenient. In addition, they often have additional functions such as an organizer, radio or holder for papers and photos, which is very convenient for the work area. Modern and technological or vintage in retro style - whatever watch you choose, it will always be a reflection of your character!
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Clock rules based on cardinal directions
According to the rules of ancient teaching, there are a few more points to consider before hanging your watch. To determine the flows that need to be strengthened, it is important to take into account the shape, color and material from which the interior items are made, as well as the cardinal directions, because each has its own natural element. The location in accordance with Taoist teachings will contribute to increased material wealth, health, as well as the conception and upbringing of children.
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Feng Shui experts do not have a clear opinion that it is forbidden to hang a clock above the door. If the chronometer fits into the overall interior and meets all other requirements, then flows of favorable energy can spread to neighboring spaces. Strict rules apply only to places where there are broken or stopped clocks: they should be repaired or thrown away in order to renew the emotional charge and get rid of negativity.
A conflict of elements should not be allowed indoors, i.e. You should not place metal objects in the eastern zone, and wooden ones in the northern zone.
East and southeast
Interior items made of wood are placed on the east and southeast sides. They can be round in shape or have wavy lines. Suitable colors: blue, black, green, purple. The east is responsible for strengthening family relationships, and the southeast is responsible for wealth.
Moreover, chronometers located in these zones will not only help strengthen the family and enhance mutual understanding, they will stimulate the influx of finances from the most unexpected sources (this could be winning the lottery or an offer of a high-paying job). In the northeast - they will contribute to the acquisition of new knowledge.
South
This is a zone of fame and recognition. Wall clocks placed in the southern part of the house should be made of wood (preferably handmade). Red or green, triangular or rectangular are acceptable.
Southwest and Northeast
For these zones, items that can most likely be classified as interior decoration are suitable: made of ceramics or porcelain, in pink, orange, yellow, square or triangular in shape.
The southwest is a love zone, the northeast will help those who want to gain wisdom and new knowledge.
West and northwest
These zones are considered the best for placing any chronometers (wall-mounted, floor-mounted, with a pendulum, with a striker, etc.). Round, oval or square, made of metal and silver color are preferred.
The West is a zone that helps the development of creative abilities in children, the North-West is responsible for attracting reliable partners and helps travelers realize their plans.
North
This area helps build a career and is an excellent choice for placing a watch. Here you can place round metal objects in suitable colors: black, blue, metallic.
Universal placement rules
In fact, these rules are simple enough to understand them once and for all.
- Consider the size and style of the room where you want to place the clock. If the room is made in one shade, then you can hang accent models - unusual shapes, bright contrasting colors, with a fancy design. For a classic interior style, antique ones are a good choice. If the room is overloaded with furniture, shelves, paintings, then it is better to choose a clock of a standard shape - oval, rectangle, circle - and a simple design.
- You need to hang the accessory just above eye level. However, larger models should still be placed higher. True, it is customary for us to hang them almost to the ceiling, but in this case, be sure to step back from it by at least 30–40 centimeters.
- Color and texture should be in harmony with the tone of the interior.
- If there are photo frames, posters, paintings or any other decor hanging on the wall, then the clock has no place here - they will simply get lost and, of course, will be superfluous.
- Several clocks can be used in one room, but on the condition that they will not be nearby.
Hourglass according to feng shui
In addition to chronometers that regularly perform their work every second, Feng Shui strongly recommends having an hourglass at home (on your work or student desk) as a talisman or amulet. Even the smallest ones will do.
They will not replace mechanical or electronic ones in functionality, but they should not be perceived as toys either. According to Chinese philosophy, the main purpose of the hourglass is to attract Qi energy. Moreover, it is believed that “living” sand, in perpetual motion, has a greater impact on the surrounding space than the endless movement of arrows. Life energy is always positive and active at the location of the hourglass. It’s good if they are decorated with wood, which has a beneficial effect on the atmosphere in the room and the mood of people.
Can I set an alarm?
Almost every one of us wakes up for work by an alarm clock. However, Chinese practice advises getting up without it. This is an excellent form of self-control that will help regulate the biological clock, which not everyone can do.
If you cannot do without an alarm clock, it is better to choose a small device that can be easily hidden in your nightstand. On weekends, it is preferable to put it away in a dresser drawer or closet. This will help you not to think about the upcoming work week. And, most importantly, not a single arrow in the house should stand still, otherwise life will stop along with time.
Can it be used as a gift?
You must purchase the watch yourself, and not receive it as a gift. This postulate is still indisputable for the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire. Any chronometer is considered a humiliating gift for the Chinese, especially for the older generation.
The sign of “giving a wristwatch” is considered bad by many other nations, but modern Europeans are less picky about gifts, so the coveted wrist, wall or floor watches received as a gift are not regarded as some kind of warning. Superstitious people can “buy off” evil fate by giving a small coin for a gift.
Opposite the front door
There is a sign that a clock located opposite the door promises misfortune. Believing in this or not is a personal matter for everyone. But even from a practical point of view, the device is inappropriate opposite the entrance to the apartment. It is not so important to know the exact time of your return home, and it is inconvenient to look around before leaving. Therefore, it is more logical to place the clock above the door itself. This way, the person leaving will always know the exact time. And there are no bad signs on this topic.
According to Feng Shui philosophy, clocks, especially wall clocks, are a powerful tool that promotes the flow of favorable energy in the home.
In the nursery
Children react sharply to external stimuli. One of these unpleasant factors can be the ticking of the clock. Kids don't need to know the exact time, so there's no point in placing a wall clock in your child's room. If you still want to hang the device in the nursery (for example, to teach the value of time from an early age), then it is recommended to choose round models with large contrasting arrows.
In a student’s room, the clock can be hung above the study area or placed on a shelf.
In the bedroom
Clocks are inappropriate in the bedroom primarily because they tick and interfere with sleep. Even if a person does not wake up in the middle of the night due to the monotonous sound of the clock, he will still feel tired in the morning.
An electronic alarm clock or cell phone is recommended in this room, and there is no use for a large wall clock next to the bed.
Feng Shui laws also do not recommend placing a clock in the bedroom. According to this spiritual practice, energy exchange between people takes place in the relaxation room; nothing should interrupt the process or distract from it.
