Feng Shui zones in the house: how to find and activate

The origins of Feng Shui are very ancient and can be traced back over several thousand years, but its roots extend much further back into the centuries and originate in the practice of the very first shamans of antiquity. These ancient mystics placed great importance on the powers of the four cardinal directions and used their magical prowess to activate the powers and energies of the four cardinal directions. They sought help and advice from the Guardians of the four cardinal directions using their meditative abilities. These shamanic traditions have survived centuries and over time received their development in the culture of many peoples, each of which called them differently. This is how Feng Shui appeared.

Symbolism of the four cardinal directions in feng shui

Each of the four cardinal directions has a special impact on the energy of your home and all its inhabitants. To activate the power of the four cardinal directions in your home, it is helpful to understand some of the symbolic meanings associated with each of the four cardinal directions. This is necessary because these symbolic meanings will activate their inherent properties in your life. The symbolic meanings inherent in each of the four cardinal directions may vary in the cultural traditions of different peoples. The colors, components, animals, and characteristics of the four cardinal directions may vary among different cultures. And although the various mystical teachings here differ in some details, they all recognize those aspects of the power of the four cardinal directions that are associated with the cycles of nature, the cycles of life and the changing seasons of the year.

In the northern hemisphere we associate the north with winter, while in the southern hemisphere we associate the south with winter. Thus, the characteristics of the four cardinal directions that are listed here will change depending on which hemisphere you live in. However, since the sun always rises in the east and sets in the west, west and east will be relevant (i.e., significant) for both hemispheres.

Qi Distribution

According to the basic canons of Feng Shui, energy is distributed in the house into separate sectors. But they can be viewed both on the plan of the whole room and on the plan of a separate room. Therefore, in order to fully determine which sector this or that corner of a particular room falls into, you can pay attention to how Qi is distributed within it.

To do this, all calculations for the location of sectors are carried out from the front door. It is generally accepted that:

Activation of the Glory Zone according to Feng Shui

Let's consider the existing activators of home zones according to Feng Shui:

South. Element – Fire. Color – red.

This sector of the house supports you as an individual and helps you achieve success and recognition in society. By working on it, you can achieve fame and success faster and more efficiently. The traditional activator of the Glory zone is your diplomas and awards, as well as all upward-moving items. Peacock feathers are considered especially auspicious - they attract potential opportunities. In the absence of peacock feathers, you can use pigeon feathers.

The color red dominates in the south, so if in your southern sector there is a painting of Niagara Falls, you are unlikely to achieve much in life - water extinguishes fire! That is, the element responsible for your success suffers in this case. Although, in fairness, I must add that a little water won’t hurt if you have a powerful source of fire, such as a fireplace, in the south. Fire and water give birth to steam - a moving type of energy. We must learn to operate with such abstract concepts to successfully apply Feng Shui in life.

How to define zones?

Why do you need to determine and know the Feng Shui zones of an apartment? Knowing the location of a certain sector makes it possible to activate it, that is, to influence the sphere of life it controls.

How to determine the zones of an apartment according to Feng Shui:

print out the apartment plan (you can find it in the documents for the apartment or draw it yourself, knowing the parameters of each room);
print an image of a Bagua grid or, in a simpler version, an image of sectors in the form of a square;
determine where north is in the apartment using a compass;
mark it on the apartment plan;
attach an image of the feng shui zones to the apartment diagram and combine the two directions;
determine the remaining zones according to the markings on the grid;
In the absence of a compass, it is easy to determine east or west by the sun. Where the sun rises in the morning is east, where it sets in the evening is west;
Another way is to determine the cardinal directions using online maps.

Some zones may be missing due to the fact that the apartment drawing has the shape of a polygon. What to do? In this case, you can hang a mirror on the wall in place of the missing zone. Another option is to define and activate zones only in the central part of the apartment, for example, in the living room.

Activation of the zone of Love and Marriage according to Feng Shui

Southwest. Element – Earth. Color – pink, red and all shades of earth.

This sector will help if you need to attract love into your life. For the harmony of your relationships, I recommend that you carefully ensure that the place is always clean. In the case of “stagnant” relationships, sort out this sector more often and never store photographs in this sector depicting you with lovers from the past! This prevents a new feeling from coming into your life.

It is best to place two red candles here. Paired items would be good: two vases, a pair of pillows, two candlesticks, etc. All symbols of love and romance are appropriate in this sector - hearts, chocolates, paintings depicting happy couples.

Attention women seeking to find a mate! Never hang pictures of single women here! Such paintings carry exclusively Yin energy and cause the opposite effect - the woman remains lonely. Bring romance into your life using the age-old wisdom of Feng Shui and hang pictures of a man and a woman together on your wall!

Universal ways to activate zones

The universal talismans in Feng Shui philosophy are:

crystals . Used in areas of health, love and wisdom. They attract an influx of positive chi energy and block negative energy. Crystal or glass pendants, balls, cones or pyramids can be used as crystals; natural stones in the form of leaves on a tree;
candles . They cleanse the house of negative energy and fill it with positive energy. Activate the element of fire;
mirror . Redistributes the flow of qi energy and recreates the missing zone. It is beneficial to place the mirror so that beautiful objects are reflected in it (a picturesque landscape, a lake, a richly served table). It is highly undesirable to hang a mirror opposite the front door or windows (positive energy will not enter the apartment). You should not place mirrors in the bedroom (in a dream a person is more susceptible to the influence of reflected energy);
paintings. Positive energy is carried by images of nature, happy people, as well as paintings with semi-precious stones. Pictures depicting grief, suffering, aggression have a negative impact; abstract paintings;
The music of wind . These are small bells that are suspended in the air flow. They make pleasant sounds when the wind blows. “Wind music” reduces the level of negative energy in the room and helps eliminate conflicts. Traditionally, they are hung above the front door, in corners (where energy stagnates), above windows;
singing bowl . It is a small bowl made of a metal alloy. When exposed to it with a wooden stick, it makes a sound similar to a bell. This sound transforms negative energy into positive energy. You can use it after quarrels, visits from guests, during illness and in a depressed state. In addition, the bowl is indispensable for meditation.

Singing bowls

Activation of the Travel Zone and Feng Shui Helpers

Northwest. Element – Metal. Color - white, metallic, gold and silver.

This is the sector of the patriarch in the house, influencing the owner of the house. Its proper activation helps to receive help from the most unexpected sources. This is a good place to place portraits of people you consider to be your mentors.

A metal bell can work miracles in this sector. It is often enough to call it with a request for help - and help will certainly come from where you did not expect it at all.

This sector of the house is also responsible for travel. If you have long dreamed of traveling around the world, hang here tempting views of distant exotic countries and you can be sure that you will find yourself there!

Correct layout

It all starts with drawings

According to Feng Shui, a successful layout begins with choosing the right shape of the house (square or rectangle).

Irregular shapes (in the form of zigzags, the letter P or G, etc.) significantly complicate the definition of zones; sometimes a house with such a layout clearly lacks one or another zone. In addition, the principles of symmetry, harmony and balance, which are key to the science of Feng Shui, are violated.

Entrance

The entrance to the home should be sufficiently (but not excessively) spacious. There should not be a tree or other obstacle in front of the front door. From the outside, the entrance should be well lit, and the door itself should be beautifully and efficiently decorated. It is better to make the path leading to the door winding.

Window

There should not be a shortage of windows, but they should not be abused either (there should be no more than 3 windows for each door). They cannot be placed opposite the entrance doors or opposite each other. Wooden frames are preferred for windows, but the main thing is that windows should always have intact glass and shine clean.

Roof

The shape of the roof should be symmetrical. Feng Shui has a negative attitude towards pitched roofs: it is believed that this form promises discord in the family. A good option would be a symmetrical gable or hip roof. In addition, the roof can be shaped like a pyramid or pagoda, round or oval.

Ladder

According to Feng Shui, the staircase should not be placed in the center of the home, or opposite the entrance. The best direction to climb the stairs is from the east side to the west or from the north side to the south. A successful staircase shape is a smooth curve (not straight or spiral).

Rooms

Having a ready-made house project, a Bagua grid consisting of squares or divided into triangles is applied to it. Next, the sectors are compared according to cardinal directions with the potential to place this or that room in them. If when planning rooms it is not always possible to correspond to Bagua, you can highlight the appropriate zone using color, symbols and talismans.

To arrange rooms, you can use your personal Gua number, which allows you to determine favorable and unfavorable directions using special tables. The rooms that are most often visited are placed in favorable directions: bedroom, children's room, living room, possibly kitchen. In unfavorable directions a storage room, bathroom, toilet, and utility rooms are placed.

Activation of the Career zone according to Feng Shui

North. Element – Water. Color – black, blue, light blue.

Everything that is related to your work, career - everything is presented in this sector. Clearing the rubble here will give you a clear vision of your life path and perspective. The traditional way to activate this area is to place a turtle and any water-related objects, such as a fountain or aquarium, here. Placing metal in this sector helps many. These could be Chinese coins, “Wind Chimes”, or a metal bowl of water. In the cycle of generation of elements, Metal generates Water, and thus the harmony of the elements is restored.

Room layout rules

Arrange the rooms correctly

The circulation of energies in a private house or apartment begins with the hallway. It should not be dark or cramped - it should be organized where there is no shortage of free space. (The wall to the left of the door can be decorated with an image of a waterfall - a symbol of increasing prosperity). The hallway can be connected to a hall or living room, and an office can be located nearby.

Living room

This room plays one of the leading roles: it is good if it is located in the center of the house. Starting from the entrance, Chi energy should flow freely into the central room and circulate in it, so the living room should have a minimum of furniture. The sofa, armchairs and chairs are placed against the wall and cleaning is done more often - accumulation of dust is unacceptable here.

Bedroom

Even at the planning stage, this room is located as far as possible from the entrance. The next rule: the bathroom and bedroom can be across the wall, but not opposite. In a two-story house, it is possible to place a bedroom on the second floor. It’s great if the windows from here face southeast or east, the western direction is undesirable.

Kitchen

Even at the design stage, it should be taken into account that the kitchen does not belong opposite the bedroom and office. The unfavorable option is to get here from the hallway: such a scheme is negative for financial well-being. The kitchen room should not be a walk-through room, and it is better to place the windows in it to the north. To avoid conflict between the elements, install the stove away from the sink and refrigerator.

Other rooms

The best place for a nursery would be next to the parents' bedroom - you can place them next to each other, but not opposite. As for the bathroom, Feng Shui recommends southern directions, and in addition, it is advisable to make a small window in this room for sunlight.

Studying the rules of Feng Shui, you can come to the conclusion that there is no place for a toilet in the house at all - it causes damage to almost all sectors. But since it will still have to be placed somewhere, this is done taking into account particularly disadvantageous options (bad - opposite the front door or bedroom, in the center of the room, in the money zone, in the family and marriage zone). The main rule is to keep the toilet clean, then the negative Sha energy will not reach you.

Activation of the Family zone according to Feng Shui

East. Element – Wood. Green color.

Family affairs, relationships between parents and children, grandmothers and grandchildren - everything is represented in this sector. By carefully caring for it, you can significantly improve the climate in the family and even help add to your family! For the symbolic prosperity of your family in the east, it is good to have a “family” tree. Keep it healthy and looking good as this plant truly represents a healthy family and its growth.

It is also believed that this sector “feeds” energy to the neighboring Wealth sector. The family zone is “responsible” for basic necessities: money for rent, food, education and clothing. Keep this area clean. Live plants and good lighting will bring essential vitality to your family.

We divide the apartment into zones

How do Feng Shui rules work in an apartment? In order to arrange your home in accordance with this practice, you should seek the help of a specialist, or study its basics yourself.

As a rule, every corner, every detail is important for the Feng Shui of an apartment - doors, pantry, hallway. All of them have a tendency to accumulate negative or positive energy, which, one way or another, affects the fate, health and mood of the owners.

First, housing must be divided into zones by an octagon called Ba Gua. You should end up with nine parts - one in the center, the other eight should be turned to the four cardinal directions and their intermediate values (northeast, northwest, etc.)

The Ba-Gua octagon must be placed on the house plan, oriented to the cardinal points. After this, they check which sector of it falls on a particular room or place in the room.

Feng Shui zones in an apartment have their own name, purpose and energy.

The center is a health zone. The element of the zone is Earth. This zone interacts and intersects with other zones and is responsible for the health of the home owners. Activating its positive energy is important for good health and mood; for this purpose, ceramic, porcelain, crystal and clay objects - figurines, dishes, souvenirs, a crystal chandelier - are placed in the health zone. Colors suitable for this zone are yellow, brown, terracotta. In the central zone you can hang wind chimes with red tubes or bells. Since all the energy in the house passes through the center, it needs to be cleaned with salt and water - place saucers with these substances for a while, and then pour them into the sink and rinse. A good way to energetically clean a room would be church or aromatic candles, incense sticks, and aroma lamps with any essential oil.
Southeast is a zone of wealth, the element of the zone is Wood. Wealth will be attracted to the house by images of water in motion - a waterfall, a fountain, a river, a mountain stream. In this area you need to place an indoor flower, a money tree, or a souvenir tree with coins. An aquarium with fish, 4 coins, would be appropriate. Here you can place a figurine of Hottei, wooden or glass figurines, a money tree, 4 apples or other fruits. Wind chimes made of bamboo or wood are another talisman of wealth, appropriate in this zone.
The East is the family zone, the elements of the zone are Water and Wood. If you want there to be love and mutual respect in your home, you need to place family photographs, albums, family heirlooms, and indoor plants in this area. Talismans and figurines containing the number 3 in any form would be appropriate - three turtles standing on top of each other, 3, 6, 9 or 12 family photographs, wind chimes made of wood, as well as 3 jade eggs or 3 crystal balls. In the family area, you can install a figurine of a dragon with a pearl for protection from evil, an image or figurine of a heron for perseverance and improvement of family relationships.
Northeast is a zone of knowledge and wisdom, the element of the zone is Earth. The room located in this part of the housing is ideal for those who love to study. Here you should place a study, put books, reference books and textbooks on the shelves. Put a globe, a computer, fiction. Hang a world map or a country map on the wall. In this zone, the family should gather to make important decisions. An excellent talisman for the zone will be glass or crystal balls and crystals, as well as a symbol of wisdom - figurines of a snake or an owl.
North is a career zone, element is Water. To make the career of the home owners successful, in this area it is worth hanging a picture or photo with flowing water, placing a small indoor fountain, an aquarium with fish or a live turtle. Install a desk, telephone, computer. The best mascot for the zone will be a metal turtle figurine. Other materials in this area will weaken the power of Water. For those involved in trade, a metal sailboat, in the form of coinage or a figurine, will help in business. A metal bowl with clean water, a metal horseshoe, figurines of fish, dolphins, and Feng Shui coins will help advance your career ladder.
North-West is a zone of travel and business, element is Air. Here you will also need your own paraphernalia - a globe, a geographical map, a photo or painting depicting countries that are attractive to you. Since it is impossible to travel without money, put a small piggy bank and put symbolic savings “for the trip” in it, in the form of several coins. This sector is also responsible for relationships with colleagues, friends, and business partners. An excellent talisman for this zone would be figurines of the god Ganesha and a turtle dragon. Business cards, a book with the necessary phone numbers, icons, photos of patrons and senior management are also kept here.
West is the zone of children, element is Metal. It should contain everything that a child needs to learn, or for which he has the ability - textbooks, fiction, games, sports equipment, items for creativity and handicrafts. If there are no children in the family, you can put a figurine of an elephant or rabbits in this zone; they will contribute to the appearance of heirs. An elephant figurine is necessary and simple for the development of a child’s creative abilities. Wind chimes in this area should be made of metal, figurines, bells and decorations too. If you want to hang a souvenir in the shape of a horseshoe, this area will be the best place for it. If there are no children in the family, here you can create a corner for creativity and hobbies.
The southwest is a zone of love, the elements are Earth and Fire. To live as a couple, in the love zone, the rules of Feng Shui require placing paired objects here - figurines of swans, mandarin ducks, dolphins, a painting or photo of a happy couple. Single objects and the image of a lonely person will destroy the love zone. Talismans in this zone should be made of porcelain, ceramics, and semi-precious stones. The area can be decorated with a photo or painting with peonies, symbolizing passion. However, after children appear in the family, peonies become symbols of adultery; you need to be careful with them.
South is a zone of luck, success, recognition, authority, the element of this zone is Fire. Here you can place things that remind you of the merits of family members - certificates, diplomas, awards. If there are not many of them, you can hang on the wall or put on a table or shelf other objects symbolizing glory, paintings or figurines of a pyramid, phoenix, eagle, horse, rooster, peacock, peacock feathers. In Feng Shui, twisted shells are a talisman that brings fame and glory. Feng Shui rules dictate that 9 peacock feathers or 9 shells be placed here - these items will bring wealth and prosperity to the owners, which will allow them to take their rightful place in society.