They say that there are two secret places in the house - the kitchen and the bedroom. These rooms are opposite in essence and energy content. In the kitchen we work, creating an aura of family warmth and unity, while in the bedroom an atmosphere of love, calmness and tranquility should reign; in the kitchen we gather with the whole family, meet friends, practice the magic of cooking, in the bedroom we are used to relaxing, this is a place for solitude and some intimacy. Based on the ancient Chinese system of Feng Shui, the “right” bedroom, like the kitchen, can normalize the relationships of any family. The topic of the kitchen and its arrangement according to the Feng Shui system is extremely interesting, but today we will focus on the bedroom, or more precisely on the question of how to correctly place a bed in the bedroom according to Feng Shui.
But first let's note that:
- According to Feng Shui, the bedroom is located in the quietest corner of your home, so as not to be adjacent to the toilet, kitchen or near the front door.
- The “correct” shape of a sleeping room is a square or rectangle.
- You cannot place the bedroom in a walk-through room, or in a room whose door is opposite the second door. When it is not possible to change the layout, then you can hang a curtain made of beads or bamboo rings in the doorway.
- Pay attention to the ceiling; in the bedroom it should be level. Now it has become fashionable to place a bedroom in the attic or decorate it in an ethnic style, and so, according to Feng Shui, beams on the ceiling or its inclined plane should not be above the bed, this leads to ailments and material losses. Another taboo for the bedroom is a mirror on the ceiling, this leads to adultery.
The bed is the main piece of furniture in the bedroom; the rest of the space directly depends on its correct location.
Our well-being, health, intimate life, relationships with our other half, and even successful professional activities and, if you like, career growth directly depend on how the bed is positioned.
General rules for installing a bed according to Feng Shui
Having at least basic knowledge of the ancient science of Feng Shui, you can already make your existence more harmonious. And we recommend starting to change your life for the better from the bedroom, because according to Eastern practice, the bed plays an extremely important role in a person’s life. Therefore, you need to install it correctly so that you wake up cheerful and rested every morning, fall asleep quickly in the evenings, do not experience an unreasonable feeling of anxiety during the day, and do not endanger your health.
And here are some simple but very effective tips from recognized Feng Shui masters, following which you will significantly improve the quality of your life.
Place the bed with the head of the bed facing the wall. This will allow you to feel protected, not only while you sleep, but also while you are awake. If this is not possible, then use a trick by moving a large chest of drawers to the headboard or dividing the bedroom space with a screen.
Under no circumstances should you place a mirror opposite or on the side of the bed, or on the ceiling, so that a sleeping person is reflected in it. Firstly, this is a bad omen, and secondly, this is unacceptable according to Feng Shui, because the mirror increases the amount of negative SHA-QI energy, which accumulates more and more over time, and leads to discord with those closest to you.
The mirror is not positioned correctly
Also, do not place the bed under huge chandeliers, beams, arches and slopes that will hang over it. All this will lead to the fact that the flows of energy circulating in space will be repelled from them, go around them, and attack the sleeper. As a result, a person may experience unconscious fears, panic attacks, and a feeling of depression.
Don't clutter the space under your bed. Air flows should circulate there unhindered. If your sleeping place is equipped with special drawers for things, then make sure that they are not filled with various unnecessary items. The maximum that can be stored in them is clean bed linen. Ideally, the shelves should be empty.
But for a quick and successful marriage, you need to abandon the idea of moving the bed with one side to the wall. Let there be free access to it both on the right and on the left. But you shouldn’t place the bed in the center of the room. Remember about the presence of mandatory support. And yes, to attract love into your life, the place to relax should be a double bed.
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Choosing indoor plants
Plants also carry Yin or Yang. The first include species with upward-stretching flowers and rounded leaves. Such plants bring light and soften harsh masculine energy. It is better to place them in the nursery and kitchen to activate the feminine principle.
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Yang plants also pull sharp leaves upward, but they are more often placed in work rooms to aggravate aggression and the desire to make money.
According to Feng Shui rules, there is no need to place flowers in the bedroom. Choose one flower of different energy, so as not to upset the balance, and place it away from your place of sleep. The window sill will be an ideal place, since the earth also stabilizes the air.
Under no circumstances should you have vines, as they drain your strength. And also do not keep dried plants, as they are energy vampires.
Choosing a bed color according to Feng Shui
In a room for night rest, feminine yin energy should predominate, helping to relieve emotional stress and relaxation. It is characterized by natural and pastel shades, such as peach, lilac, light turquoise, beige, light green, brown, gray. They should dominate the bedroom interior. Metallic tones will successfully complement the color scheme: gold, silver, copper. It is not recommended to overuse shades that carry the energy of water: blue, cyan, turquoise - they are used in additions or decorative elements.
If we talk about what a bed should be like, then you should pay attention not only to the color, but also to the material of manufacture. The ideal solution would be natural wood
It carries positive energy and helps restore strength. People belonging to the element of metal will be closer to this material, although sleeping on a wooden bed will not cause harm.
Bed for a child
When the head is comfortable
You can't get a good night's sleep if your head is lying incorrectly. For proper rest you need a comfortable pillow. Tight highs will cause the head to be unnaturally bent. And this is fraught with problems with the spine and headaches. But you can’t sleep on thin ones either, because lying on your side will cause your neck to hurt, and lying on your back will cause your tongue to sink.
You need to select flat pillows with an individually selected thickness and a seal under the neck. It is necessary to lie so that the anatomically cervical spine maintains the correct position, without pinching the vessels, without impairing the blood supply to the brain.
A person is interested in everything related to sleep. After all, we spend half our lives sleeping, and how we do it affects our mood, mental state, and health. This is why it is important to correctly adjust the headrest of the bed to a certain side of the world at home. The choice of pillow for the headboard also plays an important role.
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. There is a lot of truth in this statement, but the main rule that Feng Shui advises you to listen to is your own feelings, as well as specific observations. 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?
The design of the bedroom according to Feng Shui - Yin or Yang - depends on the answers.
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 gold;
- beige.
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
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
What colors are best to decorate?
The color of a bedroom according to Feng Shui for a married couple depends on the quality of sleep and sex life of the family. The colors of the palette are male (Yang) and female (Yin). The first are rich and even dark shades - burgundy, blue, green, coffee, metallic. The second ones are delicate and light - beige, pink, peach, cocoa. In addition to the color of the furniture, they think about the color of the walls, ceiling and decor.
If the rest is disturbing, and during the night a person wakes up for unknown reasons, then the bedroom is decorated in the direction of Yang. To strengthen the quality, choose malachite shades, as well as red or brown curtains.
For people without sleep problems, pastel colors are chosen for bedroom decoration. They will not upset the balance of the state.
To improve your overall health, choose your bedding and wallpaper prints according to the rules of balance. A harmonious combination of bright Yang patterns on a gentle Yin background will create harmony and a pleasant atmosphere of mutual understanding and support for spouses.
Prohibited color combinations
For the bedroom, a design that is most suitable for the couple is selected. However, two colors are prohibited when selecting bed linen. The first is black, absorbs energy and gives nothing in return, characterizes a career. Those who sleep on black sheets risk losing their health and money without reason or reason. The second is scarlet, responsible for activity and glory. It can disrupt rest and bring constant anxiety.
Favorable directions
The question of where to sleep with your head is more complex. An individual approach is important here. Different directions cause different effects. To figure out which bed arrangement is right for you, check out the following list.
- North. Choose this direction of your head if there is a lack of calm and tranquility in your life. It is also recommended if a person is sick. The northern direction promotes recovery.
- Northeast. Suitable for indecisive people. If you find it difficult to make decisions, then place the bed so that the head of the bed faces northeast.
- East. We recommend it to those who feel a loss of strength.
- Southeast. Suitable for modest and uptight people. If you suffer from various complexes, then sleeping in this direction will help you become more self-confident.
- South. But the south promises material wealth. However, you will have to sleep alone at night.
- Southwest. This direction will help you become more practical.
- West. Attracts interesting events into life. Relevant for those who are tired of daily variety. Additionally, the West can help married couples increase their attraction to each other.
- Northwest. This direction awakens leadership qualities.
Naturally, natural wood is considered the best material for making a bed frame.
As a rule, children are much more susceptible to the influences of the outside world, so the choice of a crib must be more careful.
What do scientists think?
Scientists involved in occult sciences and astrological forecasts have their own opinion about which direction of the world it is better to sleep with your head. Some of them are of different religions. N. Levashov says that we must rely on the life routine of the ancient Slavs.
Pavel Globa created his theory about the influence of body position during sleep on a person’s internal state. Somnologists have expressed their views on whether it is possible to sleep as your inner voice tells you. In their opinion, each side of the world affects positively and negatively a particular person:
- The eastern direction acts to strengthen the organs in the upper body. A person who prefers to sleep with his head towards sunrise strengthens his mental abilities.
- A person sleeping with his head to the south has more opportunities to normalize the water, salt, and hormonal balance of the body.
- Position to the north will cure serious illnesses.
- The Western side of the world rarely brings positivity. But for lethargic people, incapable of action, direction will allow them to feel self-confidence. Sometimes it’s worth laying your head to the west in order to show the necessary aggression and fight back.
Intuitively, we ourselves choose where to lay our heads.
Location rules
There are several rules that can help organize a comfortable sleeping area:
- The distance between the bed and other interior items should be at least 50 cm, this ensures free access to the sleeping area.
- The sleeping area should be hidden from prying eyes, but the doorway should be clearly visible from the bed.
- If the bed is double, then access to it should be provided from both sides.
- In a narrow room, a sleeping place installed across the bed limits the space; it is better to place the bed against the wall.
- In a rectangular room, on the contrary, it is better to place the bed across.
- The functionality of the sleeping area must correspond to the individual characteristics of the owners. For example, for those who like to read, the bedroom should be equipped with high-quality multi-level lighting.
- For small bedrooms, a sofa bed with additional storage is an excellent solution. This is not advisable to do according to Feng Shui philosophy, but sometimes it is indispensable for saving space.
- It is better to highlight the beds as a central area in the bedroom.
In addition to the rules, there are several other tips that can help you decide on a place to place your bed:
- Owners of feline pets can observe where their pet sleeps. Cats are very sensitive to abnormal zones and do not sleep in those places where the harmful effects of energy on the body occur. If the animal loves to sleep on the bed, this is a good sign, although cats have lost some of their natural instincts due to domestication, they can still be trusted to find their comfort zone.
- It is not recommended for family people to place a bed near the door; active movement outside the door reduces the quality of sleep and generally interferes with sleep. Beds located next to a window opening create an atmosphere of uneasiness that is felt instinctively; in addition, during the cold season, cold air blows from the windows.
- Regarding other pieces of furniture. It is advisable to place the TV no closer than three meters from the sleeping area. It is not recommended to install mirrors opposite or next to the bed, this concept is not only dictated by Feng Shui, but in the dark, the reflection in the mirror inspires anxiety and does not allow you to sleep peacefully, the same applies to mirrored ceilings and other reflective surfaces.
How to create a love corner in a room
To normalize and improve your personal life, try creating a separate zone that will help accumulate flows and direct them towards romantic relationships. To do this, arrange a shelf with symbols of love in the southwest. In the classic version, these are angels or mandarin ducks, but the family also has its own attributes. The main rule is pairing. In this case, it is better if the place is hidden from prying eyes, for example, located behind the front door.
It is equally important to organize personal space in the bedroom for both spouses in order to get proper rest. Scented candles and oils located on the same shelf will help to facilitate this.
Correct location
A few centuries ago, the bed was placed in the place chosen by the cat. Over time, many theories have emerged, based on the opinions of psychologists, interior designers and feng shui specialists.
Optimal placement of the sleeping bed
Recommendations from professionals are not always applicable to existing realities. The shape of the rooms sometimes leaves no options for successful placement. For example, a room in which the doorway is located opposite a single window. In this situation, air flow will inevitably pass through the bed area. For a bedroom, such a situation is unacceptable.
Good accommodation option
Optimal bed position
The bed should be positioned so that the person lying down has the opportunity to see people entering the room. It is optimal to install the bed diagonally in relation to the door. It is in this position that the sleeper develops a feeling of security and comfort. This is in theory. In practice, these rules do not always work. The location of the bed is determined by the size of the room and its proportions. Accordingly, when choosing a location, a rational position is preferable. Aesthetic and psychological take second place.
In square rooms, the bed is installed along the central axis. Rectangular ones are zoned - bedroom furniture is placed in one part, and a coffee table and pouf in the other. In a studio with a large area, it is advisable to use an “island” layout. It will fill the voids.
From a Feng Shui perspective, the bed should be located near the main wall
According to Feng Shui, the bed should be placed near the main wall. At the same time, there should be no communication nodes or gas pipes behind it. This accommodation option is preferred by the majority of the population of Russia and Europe.
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.
Arrangement of other furniture in the bedroom according to Feng Shui
Often in studios and small apartments a workplace is installed in the bedroom
It is important to understand how often this space will be used. If only to check mail, then there is no problem.
But if the owner plans to spend most of his time at his desk and “earns money” by sitting at it, then it is important to follow the following recommendations. It is important to sit with your back to the wall and facing an open space
As is usually the case in the director’s office, the director will never sit at the table with his face to the wall and his back to the people entering.
It is important to sit with your back to the wall and facing an open space. As is usually the case in the director’s office, the director will never sit at the table with his face to the wall and his back to the people entering.
Which side of the world is better to sleep with your head according to Feng Shui theory?
Yogis believe that the energy field of people is directed from the head to the feet. They recommend sitting in bed with your head facing north, this way a person will get a good night's sleep, feel energetic, and gain financial wealth and mutual understanding in the family. If it is not possible to lie down to rest with your head facing north, the sleeping place should be placed with its back facing northeast or east.
Scientists of ancient India said the opposite. If you sleep with your head towards the northwest, northeast or north, you may not get enough sleep, wake up with a headache and feel like a vegetable all day. Ring fields also play an important role in the sleeping position. According to scientists:
- if you sleep with your head to the west, a person’s degree of selfishness increases;
- if you sleep with your head to the east, a person develops a spiritual world;
- if you sleep with your head to the north, a person’s excessive sensitivity goes away, and it is replaced by rational thinking;
- If you sleep with your head facing south, a person can live for a very long time.
The Orthodox Church does not give advice on where it is better to sleep with your head in order to get enough sleep. Some people believe that you should not lie down with your feet towards the door, however, this is just a superstition.
The Eastern teachings of Feng Shui recommend that everyone sleep with their head towards the wall, thereby protecting themselves. There are also a number of points that explain how to properly lie down in bed and where to place the sleeping place.
According to Feng Shui, you should not place your bed in front of a mirror. The ceiling above the bed should be flat and smooth, without overlaps. It is not recommended to place a bed between two doors, or between a window and a door. It’s good if the bed has a backrest. It is highly undesirable to lie with your head facing the window. You should avoid a body position in which your head and legs “rest” against the door.
The teachings of Feng Shui give the following recommendations:
- sleep with your head to the east - to get rid of nightmares, insomnia, an influx of energy and vitality;
- sleep with your head facing south - for quick career advancement;
- sleep with your head facing north - for good mental activity, harmony, financial stability;
- sleep with your head to the west - to improve family relationships, inspiration and a surge of emotions.
Chinese and Indian scientists recommend sleeping with their heads facing south for those who want to attract money, success, prosperity to the family, and also develop intelligence and mental abilities.
Spouses should go to bed with their heads facing north. This will allow them to revive their former love, refresh their feelings, and establish mutual understanding. This body position also improves health.
For a child and any adult, the ideal body position in sleep is one in which the head faces east. The East brings vigor, longevity, happiness and health. But for older people, it is best to sleep with their heads facing northeast. In this situation, they are not afraid of depression, fatigue and flabbiness.
In general, the Orthodox canons say nothing in which direction you should turn your head during rest or how to make your bed correctly. But it is known that a dead person is carried out feet first. Therefore, clergy recommend not to lie down with your feet pointing towards the door.
Feng Shui sets many requirements for a sleeping area. Experts believe that there should be no electrical appliances in the bedroom, and sharp furniture corners should not be directed towards the bed. In addition, the stock is best placed diagonally. This will allow visitors to the bedroom to be seen.
Rules:
- You should not install the bed so that your legs point towards the door. After all, in China this is how they take the dead out of their rooms.
- In addition, thick curtains should be hung on the windows. You need to sleep in the dark
- There should be free space under the bed to promote air circulation
- The headboard should be pressed tightly against the wall, and there should not be a high side at the feet
Vastu is an Indian teaching. According to this religion, sleep is a time for rest and replenishing energy. To get a good night's sleep, there are many factors to consider.
Sleep rules according to Vastu:
- You can't sleep with your head facing north. Representatives of Vastu believe that this destroys the subtle energy shell, which can cause illness.
- It is best to sleep with your head pointing towards the East. Thus, vital energy is restored the fastest.
- You should not sleep in the West, this can lead to increased selfishness.
The Vedas are not a religion at all, but ancient true knowledge. According to this teaching, you need to rest with your head to the South or East. This will cause saturation with vital energy. During sleep, you can cleanse yourself of dirty and bad thoughts.
Influence of cardinal directions
There is another method for arranging a bed in Feng Shui. All cardinal directions have different effects on a person’s physical and emotional state, his thinking and energy level. If a person wants to improve something specific in his own life, then the bed is placed on the side most suitable for this.
If you turn the head of the bed to the north, then the person will develop intuition and paranormal abilities. People who constantly make mistakes, succumb to emotional impulses and do rash acts are advised to sleep on the north side.
Those individuals who consider the material side of life very important do not sleep on the north side. When the bed is placed on the northeast side, one develops intellectual abilities and receives a good education. It is advisable to sleep with your head on this side for pupils, students and those individuals who are engaged in science, but have problems understanding information. Those people who constantly work with their heads should not sleep on this side; they need proper rest at night. If a person does not fall asleep from thoughts and ideas, then he should also give up the northeast. The eastern side is suitable for almost every person, especially if he has reached old age
People in the east sleep peacefully and well, fall asleep quickly and feel rested in the morning. However, newlyweds should not relax on this side: their sex life will decline, their relationships will deteriorate, people will rapidly move away from each other. The southeastern side is suitable for those individuals who are unable to achieve a certain result for a long time. This side develops determination, perseverance and willpower. It is advisable to place a bed in the southeast for those who want to climb the career ladder, entrepreneurs and losers. The south side allows you to establish communication with others, contacts, will help you make new and very useful acquaintances, communicate with relatives and friends. If it is difficult to find an approach to people, then place the bed with the head of the bed facing south. It is recommended to rest on the southwestern side for people who have problems in their personal lives and relationships with their chosen one. If a person has long dreamed of meeting his soulmate, then it’s time to go to bed on this side. It opens love chakras and activates energy flows. Married couples will also be able to mend long-discorded relationships. The west side is great for people who are concerned about health problems. Soon you will be able to achieve the long-awaited recovery and forget about many troubles. If a person often suffers from loneliness, is in a state of depression, or feels depressed, then they choose the northwestern side for sleep and rest. If you go to bed this way, you are guaranteed a great mood in the morning.
If you follow the rules of the great Chinese sages and the teachings of Feng Shui, then you take care not only of the correct location of the bed, but also of other factors in the room. It is valuable to choose the right color scheme for the room, correctly arrange other furniture in the bedroom, purchase special talismans and, first of all, enjoy life in any situation!
How to find a place for a bed? Part 2.
Last time we talked about what rules of the school of forms should be taken into account when installing a bed. But that's not all. Today we will look at what other energies of space affect us when we sleep. This article is intended rather for those who are interested in Feng Shui and have already learned a little. But even if you are just interested in Feng Shui as a user, you will also find interesting facts for yourself.
The school of forms always remains basic, the most important. This must be taken into account when applying other Feng Shui techniques. I often saw beds with their heads facing the window or in the corner, or even unimaginably blocking off rooms, because Flying Stars, Bazhai, or something else were “used.” Imagine that a person takes medicine for allergies, but does not follow the doctor’s instructions, and continues to eat those foods that cause this allergy in him. Will there be any effect from such treatment? Most likely - minimal. It’s the same with the school of forms - if a large beam hangs over the bed, then the beneficial effect of flying stars may not be as noticeable as we would like. It's always worth remembering this.
What can we say about the location of the bed from a feng shui point of view?
Room selection
If the apartment has several rooms, then you can choose where exactly the bedroom will be.
Firstly, we can look at this bedroom from the point of view of the distribution of Flying Stars energy - what combination will work in it. Secondly, from the point of view of a Bazhai house, this room may turn out to be more or less favorable - you should not use Jue Ming at home for the master bedroom (if we are considering a private house).
We haven't said a word about the tenants yet. There is no such thing as a “bad” room or a “good” room. We always choose a bedroom for specific people .
First of all, it is worth checking whether the mountain star of the bedroom is controlling the gua of the person who is going to sleep in it. Also (again, if we are talking about a private house) you should not sleep in the private sector of Jue Ming according to Bazhai . Moreover, since we are still at the level of choosing a room, we are talking specifically about the sector, and not about the direction of the headboard.
There is one more thing that is not often taken into account, but should be. The room can be south, north, west. The influences of the cardinal directions are real, and they do not depend on virtual systems, where the decision of the Master is important - the Flying Stars, for example. Whatever stars are located in the room, south will remain south and north will remain north. And the directions of the cardinal points are a certain energy: both the energy of the trigrams and, more subtle, the influence of the 24 mountains.
Trigrams are studied in the very first Feng Shui courses and then, in my opinion, they are remembered unreasonably little about them. But each trigram, each side of the world corresponds to many associations. And using even the simplest relationships - gua or a person’s position in the family (father, eldest son, youngest daughter, etc.) and the location of external sha - one can already draw very interesting conclusions. For example, if there are some unfavorable forms in the south direction of the house, then you should not arrange a bedroom for a person with gua number 9 in a room in the south.
It is also worth counting the bazi (four pillars or birth chart) of the residents. A weak fire with useful fire and wood will not be comfortable in a north room. An excess of an unfavorable element will affect the quality and events of life, and we will even be able to say specifically how exactly when we move to the level of the location of the bed and 24 mountains. This is why a feng shui consultant should know bazi at least at this level.
Of course, if the apartment is one-room, and choosing a room for the bedroom is impossible, then you should try to correct the situation by choosing the right place for the bed. But we must understand that we have already lost some of the positive factors. That is why it is worth contacting a Feng Shui consultant when choosing an apartment , especially if it is small. Even if the layouts seem to be the same, it is always important in which direction the front door faces and how the main room is located.
Choosing a place for the bed.
This is where the fun begins. Usually the shape of the room leaves us with only a few options for the location of the bed. With children's beds it is a little easier, with beds for adults it is more difficult, since, firstly, they are larger, and secondly, it is customary for us to place a double bed so that the approach is from both sides. Therefore, when choosing a location, it is worth weighing the pros and cons of different options.
It is indeed very difficult to combine all the feng shui techniques, especially if you do it mechanically. As a rule, each consultant has his own favorite, proven rules. Like many, I started with Bazhai, but practice has shown that Flying Stars is a more sensitive system that gives quick results. Therefore, now I practically don’t use Bazhai (4 good and 4 bad directions), in its common understanding. Especially when it comes to apartments. If you are used to using Bazhai, then you should do this only in combination with the Stars, and paying more attention to the location of the bed than to the direction of its head. In a previous article, I already wrote about the extended, 15-degree Bazhai, which helps well to resolve the doubts of those who are afraid to sleep in an unfavorable direction for themselves.
But the flying stars of San Yuan give us excellent landmarks for determining both the location of the bed and the direction of its head. A common misconception is that more attention is paid to the combination of stars of the entire room as a whole, rather than to the combinations that the bed itself receives (in small tai chi). Meanwhile, the bed activates three combinations - the combination on which it stands, the combination of the mountain star and the water star coming from the feet, and the combination of the mountain star and the door. This is not written in books and some training under the guidance of a competent teacher is required to learn how to correctly find these combinations and evaluate their influence.
Also, the bed will stand not just against some wall of the room, but on a certain mountain (15-degree sector). Mountains, as we have already said, are not just abstract hieroglyphs. Each mountain not only hides a certain energy of the cardinal direction. For a specific person, this energy (wood, earth, water, metal or fire) is also a certain sphere of life according to bazi, which may or may not be useful; it can also be seen as a symbolic star. This approach is not yet very widespread in Russia, but it provides very interesting food for analysis, and also allows us to explain some events in a person’s life that are difficult to explain using other feng shui systems.
And finally, if we have enough space and knowledge to maneuver, we can apply Xuankong Dagua Feng Shui by placing the bed in the exact degree of a certain hexagram (5.4 degree sector). This is done so that by receiving energy during sleep, a person can use it to solve a specific problem - get a promotion on the career ladder, find love, or find out about a long-awaited pregnancy.
At the same time, one should not forget about such an important key to success as time - the bed must be installed on a certain day and time, suitable for the given room and those who will sleep on it. This again can be done using Xuankong Dagua selecting dates.
Now you understand why a good consultant will not be able to answer the question asked at the beginning. Gua numbers alone are not enough to give advice on bed placement. We need an exact degree of the facade to count flying stars, dates of birth, to take into account the bazi of the residents. In general, it is advisable for the consultant to visit the site himself in order to assess the situation and recommend a solution that will give a really good result.
It may seem like there are too many rules and restrictions. (In fact, we do not know all the laws of space, so there are probably many more of them)). Don't try to take everything into account! I liked how one old Chinese Master answered when he was asked how to combine the school of forms, and stars, and bazhai, and so on. He said: “It’s almost impossible to achieve a perfect location. If you cannot take advantage of one system, use another and do not worry that you were unable to apply something. Just make sure that the influences of other systems are not very unfavorable. Try to tip the balance with positive factors.”
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Bright light
Large bright bedroom with a bed located near an unusually shaped window
Even if the room has blinds or blackout curtains, light from the window may shine through cracks or along the edges of the curtains.
You can get up at dawn, which is not bad, for example, on weekdays. On weekends, it will be difficult to fall back to sleep.
Spacious, large and bright bedroom with glass doors and narrow windows with roller blinds for a restful night's sleep
Light can influence the internal clock through the retina of the eyes. Light exposure can delay the body clock, which affects the sleep-wake cycle. Although getting up early is a good habit, bright lights at night will make it difficult to fall asleep. Closing your eyes is not enough; light can penetrate through your eyelids. If there are bright lights on the street. Bright light in the morning will help create a good habit of waking up early, but at the same time you may find it difficult to fall asleep at night. The consequence is fatigue and insomnia. It is advisable to wear a blindfold that is thick enough and comfortable to wear.
Beautiful blindfold for a restful and sound sleep
Let's listen to ourselves
Is it always necessary to adhere to blindly defined sleep rules, to lay down in the right direction, many people think. Dogmas are created by people. Therefore, you need to listen to yourself more often. An inner voice will tell you which direction to sleep with the head of the head. It is better to experiment for 7 days, going to bed with your head on different sides of the world. The body itself must tell you where to lie down. After all, one needs a strong supply of energy, while the other has enough of his own.
There is an opinion that people sleep with their heads on:
- north – married couples to maintain well-being in the home;
- east - for the purpose of charging with magical energy;
- West – people of creative professions;
- south – if you need to achieve career growth;
- southeast – notorious, timid;
- northeast - in old age.
You can take the right position only by listening to yourself. Sometimes we spontaneously turn over in our sleep, lying down in a way that is convenient and comfortable for us.
How to arrange a bed in a bedroom according to Feng Shui
The teaching recommends placing the head of the bed towards the north side, which helps a person who has a prosperous life sleep soundly. Energetic people, single people and teenagers experience relaxation or loneliness. The right position for temperamental sex.
A bed with the head towards the east promotes healthy sleep and gives vital energy to older people. The eastern direction is useful for young couples.
The southern direction of the bed according to Feng Shui is suitable for those seeking a passionate relationship. Not suitable for overly energetic people.
Sleeping with your head facing west is beneficial for improving logical thinking. Energy comes unevenly from the West, which is why a person becomes nervous. This direction is not suitable for children and women.
Where and how to place a bed in the bedroom according to Feng Shui:
1). An open ceiling beam above the bed foreshadows ruin, health problems or divorce.
2). For spouses, a one-piece double mattress is chosen, and free space is left around the bed for approaching.
3). When installing a bed in the bedroom according to Feng Shui, you must remember that you cannot:
- sleep with your head or feet towards the door, close to the window, wall, opposite the door and opposite the mirror;
- not seeing the front door;
- place the door - window on the line, otherwise protect the position with paired objects on the windowsill and an object between the entrance and the place of sleep;
- place the head of the head close to the window, otherwise anger and irritability will appear; curtains made of thick fabric, closed at night, will help;
- install a place to sleep against the wall behind which the bathroom is;
- Sleeping with your feet towards the other person’s head means career growth and success will not come.
4). To rearrange the bed, take into account the direction of movement of negative energy, taking into account the month, year, date and time.
5). Choose a stable bed design, without swaying or squeaking. It is advisable that there are no storage spaces in it. If with drawers, then not for clothes and shoes, and not for family archives.
6). The folding sofa is not folded up for the day.
7). It is unacceptable to sleep on the old bed of deceased relatives, so as not to repeat their fate.
8). If the bed is diagonal, then a bedside table or pouf with right angles is placed at the foot.
How to calculate an individual number to determine how to place a bed in a bedroom according to Feng Shui:
To do this, add up the numbers of the day, month and year of birth. Add until you get a single digit number.
Example: 04/23/1962.
2+3+4+1+9=6+2=17
1+7=8 is the Gua number.
Numbers 1, 3, 4 and 9 for people of the eastern group. It is recommended to sleep with your head facing east, southeast, south and north.
Numbers 2, 6, 7 and 8 are the Western group. It is useful to place the headboard in the west, southwest, northwest and northeast.
The number 5 for a man corresponds to the recommendations of the number 2, and for a woman - the number 8.
If the spouses belong to different groups, then the number of the owner in the family is more important, be it the husband or the wife.
Where should the bed be?
According to the rules of Feng Shui, the location of the sleeping place is organized near the main wall - load-bearing or solid. You shouldn’t move it too close; step back 10 cm to ensure sufficient energy circulation and ease of cleaning (cleanliness is a fundamental principle). A piece of furniture is located in the middle of the wall, dividing the space in half.
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You can place a bed according to Feng Shui according to the cardinal directions only taking into account the shape of the room. The square one is favorable, as it provides better concentration of energy. In this case, a bed located near the northern wall will bring career growth, on the southern wall - fame, on the eastern wall - health, and on the western wall - rich offspring. The latter concerns both financial, spiritual, and quantitative indicators.
The rectangular shape is less suitable for the bedroom, but arranging a wardrobe that will solve two problems at once will help correct the situation. The first is to reduce the space to a square, the second is to eliminate the need for a closet that will clutter the bedroom.
But in rooms of irregular shape, with additional windows or corners, there is no need to arrange a bedroom. Negative energy will quickly accumulate in unused corners like dust and lead to conflicts.
Choosing furniture and its arrangement in the room
The amount of furniture is selected to the minimum required; if necessary, even the closet is removed from the bedroom - it can be replaced with a wardrobe. There are bedside tables, soft poufs or upholstered chairs.
Wall shelves can be placed as decorative additional equipment, but only in the southwestern zone. She is responsible for love and harmony in the family, so paired objects are placed here - mandarin ducks or angels. Aromatic oils and candles in warm colors are also placed - yellow, red, orange.
Window decoration is done using dense soft fabric. Blinds are excluded by the rules of Feng Shui.
All furniture is chosen in tone or neutral colors so that there is no dissonance. Shape and design also matter, as does the position of the bed. Round shapes loop the flows, preventing it from moving along natural routes, so their purchase is not recommended. Especially if the position relative to the cardinal points is not satisfactory.
Too sharp corners are unacceptable, especially if they are used in the design of the headboard.
The headboard affects the quality of rest and intimate life:
- semicircular or with rounded corners - suitable for improving sex life and financial status;
- triangular - will give violent passion;
- wavy - on the contrary, will ensure healthy sleep;
- rectangular or square headboards guarantee fidelity and a vibrant sex life.
According to Feng Shui, the bed should be placed in the bedroom near the main wall, preferably a load-bearing one. However, in a small apartment, choose a position that is comfortable for both spouses. No bed is complete without a quality mattress; a mattress store will help you make the right choice.
Bed shape and color
These parameters, according to Feng Shui experts, are no less important for a restful sleep than the arrangement of furniture in the bedroom. Ancient Chinese science gives some advice on choosing the color and shape of a bed:
- The sleeping bed should not have corners, as they accumulate negative energy. It is especially not recommended for married couples to sleep on such a bed, as this provokes conflicts. Preference should be given to rounded shapes or beds with rounded edges.
- The sides of the sleeping place should be below the level of the mattress. Neglect of this rule leads to constant obstacles, trials and restrictions in travel in a person’s life.
- There must be a solid mattress on the spouses' bed. Two separate mattresses create a barrier between spouses and a loss of emotional and spiritual connection.
- The bed must have legs so that positive energy can move freely under it.
There are separate rules regarding the head of the sleeping bed. First you need to choose the right back shape in accordance with the personal qualities and aspirations of the owner:
Form | Meaning | Photo |
Oval or semicircular | Will bring good luck to officials or businessmen; corresponds to the element “Metal” | |
Square or rectangular | Recommended for people in working professions; symbolizes the element "Earth" | |
wavy | Develops creative abilities; corresponds to the element “Water” | |
Triangular | Recommended for active people who prefer short sleep; corresponds to the element “Fire” | |
Asymmetrical | Suitable for romantics and people of art; associated with the element "Air" |
Colors favorable for the bed are soft pastel colors: such shades help restore strength during sleep and do not overload it emotionally. To harmonize relationships, the color pink is recommended for married couples. It will add cheerfulness to those who are lonely. The same goes for orange and peach.
Red color should be avoided. It excites too much and drives even very calm people crazy. It is better not to use a blue tint. It destroys harmony in a married couple. To improve health, it would be correct to use sky blue, lavender and all shades of green.
Additional decorative elements
According to Feng Shui, a place to sleep can be equipped with an additional element - a dream catcher. It will provide deep and productive rest. You need to choose the one you like in the store and purchase it, and when you get home, hang it on your headboard. The bedside table is located 15-20 cm from the bed, so as not to interfere and at the same time be at hand. You should choose a round shape or a model with cut corners on wheels.
Paintings
Decorative paintings or panels will help normalize your daily routine. A composition in red tones hung on the southern wall of the bedroom will bring recognition, and if placed on the wall in front of your eyes, it will bring a restful sleep.
Correctly assembled paintings will also improve the family life of a lonely person if you place paired images or compositions in the bedroom demonstrating romantic couples.
Mirror
It’s hard to imagine a bedroom without a mirror, but according to the rules of Feng Shui, it’s better to get rid of the object. Especially if it reflects sleeping people. It’s even worse if the mirror is located opposite the door. An exception to the rule is a piece of furniture hanging on the wall, directed towards a blind corner or a small mirror on the bedside table.
Aquarium
The aquarium is located in the northern part of the bedroom. This helps in collecting cash flows. However, during sleep, all devices in it are turned off, and if there are devices that create current, they are turned on for several hours a day.
Fireplace
The fireplace, on the contrary, is located according to the rules in the south of the bedroom. Its placement is productive if you need to gain recognition and fame. Fire, even artificial, will create the desired field.
Bed and its choice
They note that it is impossible to ensure high-quality and comfortable sleep on an uncomfortable bed.
That is why they pay close attention to this piece of furniture. Chinese sages note that the ideal bed is chosen taking into account certain factors
- Corner furniture is great at accumulating negative and negative energy, so it is recommended to opt for a rounded bed or one with corners that are slightly rounded. If a married couple sleeps on a bed with sharp corners, then quarrels and constant conflicts for the family will definitely be guaranteed.
- The bed must have a headboard. It is not an ordinary piece of furniture decoration. The teachings of Feng Shui claim that it is the headboard that protects the sleeper from the effects of the negative energy of the surrounding space. It is better to give preference to a headboard that does not have bars or holes; it should be solid and very large.
- The bed does not have high sides, that is, the mattress must be higher than these devices. If you do not listen to the advice of experts, then obstacles and trials will constantly await you in a person’s life, and he will not be able to avoid difficulties. Also, a bed with sides will not allow you to travel or even go on vacation.
- The matrimonial bed only has a single mattress. If it is divided into two parts, then the spouses will not have mutual understanding, emotional and spiritual intimacy.
- The bed must have legs so that positive energy can circulate freely under it and give a person joy. At the same time, they do not forget about convenience and comfort.
Correct position of the bed
The teachings of Feng Shui categorically do not recommend placing a bed indoors in such a way that the feet of the sleeper are directed towards the doorway. This sign has been known not only in China, but also in many countries of the world since ancient times. In Russia, it is believed that only dead people are turned with their feet towards the door, so sleeping in this way is considered a very bad omen. If the bed is in this position, and rearranging the furniture is not possible, be sure to place something large and tall between the door and the sleeping area. In a pinch, even a screen or flower will do. After all, then this object will fence off the sleeping place from the door, and negative energy will not penetrate the sleeping person.
It is not suitable to hang or install overly large interior and decorative elements above the bed
Pay attention to large shelves, large chandeliers or lamps. Such objects will negatively affect a person during sleep, suppress his will, as a result he will not get enough sleep and will begin to feel a lack of energy for new achievements. It is strictly forbidden to place a sleeping place in front of mirrors
This arrangement will completely deprive a person of energy and strength, because during sleep the mirror will suck everything out of him. Married couples with this arrangement of the bed can provoke themselves and their chosen one to go to the side and completely break off the relationship.
Under no circumstances should the headboard be near the window. This allows positive energy to flow out. However, they change the situation if they cover the window with thick and light-proof curtains.
Do not place a bed near a wall if there is a restroom or bathroom directly behind it. The fact is that positive energy will flow away along with the water. If you have to place the bed near the wall, then the space on the other side is completely freed up
It is important to emphasize that if spouses are going to sleep on the bed, then under no circumstances should it be placed against the wall. There is free space on both sides so that the energy of love circulates as freely as possible.
Position of the bed according to cardinal directions
The teaching of Feng Shui attaches great importance to the position of a person during sleep. It is useful to know where his head is turned at night, because his emotional and physical state is directly dependent on this. How to understand in which direction your head should be positioned while sleeping? To determine the most favorable side of the world for sleep, you need to use one of two correct methods. Calculate your Gua number. It shows the personal energy map of a particular person and uses it to determine the most favorable side of the world.
Optimal location of the room according to the cardinal directions
Placed according to Feng Shui, the bedroom and its main areas will provide the flow that the family needs. Of course, organizing this in an apartment will be a problem, but in the case of a house, the solution will be acceptable. So, what location rules should a couple take into account when choosing a bedroom:
- Financial success will be ensured by the northern side.
- The south guarantees fame and popular recognition.
- The East will help to achieve peace and will contribute to the absence of quarrels.
- The West will help our descendants become famous.
At the same time, in order to achieve the goal with greater speed, a bed is placed in the main direction, with the head to the corresponding wall. In an apartment, it is more important to follow other recommendations.
Firstly, the bedroom should not be a walk-through. You need to choose the farthest one possible, and keep the door closed, especially when strangers are present. In addition, it is strictly forbidden to allow guests here, especially allowing them to sit or lie on the family bed.
At the same time, avoid rooms whose doors are located opposite each other, and if you have no choice, hang protective curtains on the bedroom doorway.
Secondly, the presence of earth and standing water will enhance energy flows, so add flowers and an aquarium to the interior.
Thirdly, choose a quiet room, far from the kitchen, toilet or shower. And most importantly, do not clutter the bedroom space, remove furniture other than what is necessary.
Unwanted items in the bedroom
It is advisable to enhance the correct placement of the bed with the overall harmonization of the interior. Many items weigh down the space and negate all the efforts spent.
Table 1. What to avoid when arranging a bedroom
Name | Description |
Massive things | This category includes bookshelves whose height is more than 1.8 m. Installing such structures above the heads of sleeping people is not acceptable. Any bulky piece of furniture in this area can cause insomnia. |
Volumetric chandeliers | Large chandeliers in the bedroom give the room an overly formal status and are considered a source of subconscious anxiety. They give off bright light. Such lighting intensity in a recreation area is not acceptable. |
Mirrors | There should be no mirrors opposite or above the sleeping area. In addition to the fact that they distract, according to Feng Shui, any psiche or dressing table is considered an energy reflector. Since during a night's rest a person is freed from negative emotions, the mirror will ricochet this negative energy in the morning. A person may wake up tired and depressed in the morning. |
Uncomfortable mattress | A poor-quality foundation will ruin your sleep even on a perfectly placed bed. |
TV or computer | The bed should not be located less than 3 m from electrical appliances. Harmful radiation negatively affects the physical well-being of the sleeper. |
Bunk bed | A dubious option from a feng shui perspective. It is believed that the person on the lower bunk will be under the psychological and energetic influence of the one sleeping on the top bunk. |
Water tanks | It is not advisable to install large water tanks in the sleeping area. It is preferable to place mini fountains and aquariums in the living room. |
Place and choice of bed
Of course, the quality of rest is affected not only by the position of the body, but also by the furniture on which a person rests.
The bed should not be round, nor should it have heavy solid pieces of wood.
The furniture should be positioned so that the headboard does not coincide with the window, and there should be a distance of at least 25 cm from the walls. The bed should not be reflected in mirrors or the ceiling.
When choosing bed linen, preference is given to soft colors and without obvious patterns.
The bed base or mattress does not have to be orthopedic. First of all, they should be comfortable. It is recommended to select a mattress from a hypoallergenic filler.
The most important thing is that after sleep a person should feel rested and full of energy.
How to place a bed relative to the door and cardinal directions according to Feng Shui
We spend a lot of time in the bedroom. We gain strength and recover after a hard day. I wanted nothing to interfere with a good rest. It is necessary to thoroughly weigh and think about how to place the bed, what pieces of furniture are needed and how to arrange them. Then it will be cozy, you will get up in the morning in a great mood.
Fans of mirrored ceilings should avoid this idea.
The bedroom should have a light, flat ceiling; no beams should be allowed to hang over the bed.
Now it has become fashionable to create an interior using the ancient Chinese teachings of Feng Shui. According to the rules, the home is divided into zones, they affect us, increase or decrease the flow of Qi energy. The Earth's magnetic field and atmospheric pressure play a significant role. The forces of nature can have a positive impact if we have certain knowledge. The correct position of the bed will contribute to a restful sleep, the body will rest as much as possible after a hard day.
It is necessary to thoroughly weigh and think about how to place the bed, what pieces of furniture are needed and how to arrange them.
Position furniture so that sharp corners do not point towards the bed.
The position of the direction of the headboard is interpreted differently, but most opinions agree. According to Feng Shui, it is better to place the head of the bed towards the east, following the movement of the sun. You sleep with your head towards this side of the world, you become wiser and stronger. The body is completely restored, peace and tranquility comes to the family. Position to the southeast - luck and prosperity will accompany you. Sleep with your head facing southwest - your union will be reliable and long-lasting. If you want to improve your health, choose a position in the south, you can achieve a lot in life.
Now it has become fashionable to create an interior using the ancient Chinese teachings of Feng Shui.
There should be a whole mattress on a double bed.
All the bad energy reflected from it will have a bad effect on sleep.
A position in the northeast will promote spiritual development. Those who want to stabilize their financial situation are advised to place their bed in the west or north, and your children or grandchildren may become famous. Anyone who feels weak and tired should sleep to the north. Sleep in the northwest and you will travel to distant lands. For Chi energy to flow correctly, the bedroom must be clean and comfortable, without debris under the bed or unnecessary objects in the room.
The correct position of the bed will contribute to a restful sleep, the body will rest as much as possible after a hard day.
The bed should not sit entirely on the floor; it must have legs so that energy can pass everywhere.
Among other things, you should adhere to some rules.
You need to position the bed so that your feet are not facing the door.
The bed should be placed diagonally to the doors.
The back of the furniture must be elevated, and the head of the bed must rest against the wall.
Access to the bed must be from both sides, so you will not be left alone
There should be only one approach to a teenager’s bedside so that he can devote all his attention to his studies.
The bedroom should have a light, flat ceiling; no beams should be allowed to hang over the bed.
Position furniture so that sharp corners do not point towards the bed.
Make sure that electrical outlets are mounted away from the headboard.
There should be a whole mattress on a double bed. If you put two, it will symbolize separation and the couple may get divorced.
The bed should not sit entirely on the floor; it must have legs so that energy can pass everywhere
Wash the floor as often as possible, and the space under the bed should not be turned into storage.
According to Chinese science, “odors” from the kitchen and toilet should not penetrate into the bedroom. They have a bad effect on the energy in the room.
There must be bedside tables near the bed, and there should be lamps on them. The rest will be comfortable; favorable Qi energy will be generated near the person.
The position of the direction of the headboard is interpreted differently, but most opinions agree.
There must be bedside tables near the bed, and there should be lamps on them.
If you follow these rules, your sleep will become restful and you will wake up in a great mood.
Room layout according to ancient teachings
The streams passing through every house, according to ancient teaching, do not penetrate, break off and are lost. To avoid this, it is enough to take into account the rules of organizing space according to Feng Shui.
The first speaks of maintaining cleanliness. Dirt, dust and broken things that cannot be repaired clog the space and prevent energy flows from breaking through. Therefore, you need to get rid of them immediately. If there is dirt on the floor, ceiling or walls that is not visible to others, but known to the owners, this does not remove the rule of negative influence - they must be removed.
The second rule is thoughtful arrangement of furniture. And her main attribute in the bedroom is the bed. Therefore, according to Feng Shui, the sleeping place is organized carefully.
First of all, pay attention to the appearance of the item. It symbolizes family relationships, so choose reliable and strong options.
Avoid complex ornate structures with many joints and fastenings. Buy a common mattress right away so that the family flow of happiness does not share. It is worth abandoning spring bases, thin legs and models without a headboard - protection of the crown is mandatory, since one of the most important flows passes through it.
The location for the sleeping place is also not chosen randomly. Five installation rules:
- the headboard is protected and installed against a wall behind which there is no flowing water (bathroom, shower, kitchen, toilet) - otherwise it provokes a leak of love;
- the element of air does not come into contact with the head during sleep - if a window or radiator is located nearby, cover the area with thick curtains;
- approach is possible from both sides;
- the sleeping place is located so that during sleep the legs are not facing the door;
- do not allow the outflow of energy during sleep - do not place mirrors or reflective surfaces near the bed.
The last point also applies to ceilings. After all, if spouses see a reflection of themselves, especially in full growth, this threatens betrayal. Stick with matte options without a reflective glossy effect.
The third rule concerns the concept of the Feng Shui approach to the ceiling. It is made straight and even, because slopes shift energy in the wrong direction. There should be no irregularities on it - cracks, chips, seams or beams. If they do exist, they are neutralized by covering them with a decorative piece of fabric.
And the fourth rule talks about the inadmissibility of strangers in the bedroom. There is no place for noisy devices powered by electricity - computers, televisions, tape recorders and even air conditioners should be removed. The energy of money contained in a safe or a work laptop cannot be here either. Move items to other rooms while you sleep.
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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.
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.
A round bed design is not acceptable. The absence of backrests that perform protective functions makes the aura of a sleeping person vulnerable, and has a negative impact on energy.
Recommended headboards:
- 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.
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.
Bedroom location
Organizing a harmonious sleeping area begins with choosing the location of the room itself.
Experts cite the following features of choosing a bedroom location depending on the compass direction:
- the north side is most suitable for a relaxed, quiet and peaceful environment. This arrangement is suitable for active people who get tired of constant communication. But for single people, it is better to opt for other options, since the energy of peace and silence will negatively affect thoughts. The north side is suitable for the younger generation. After all, what could be better than a peaceful sleep after a stormy and emotional act of love;
- the northeast has dynamic characteristics; people with sleep disorders should avoid this location;
- The northwestern side is highly active, so experts do not recommend setting up a bedroom for children in such a place, otherwise the child may become very rowdy and disobedient. But for adults this location is one of the most suitable;
- the eastern side is suitable for young spouses. The energy of the east is strong, so it helps the couple strengthen their feelings and bring their plans to life;
- The southern side is characterized by emotionality and strong energy. This side can interfere with proper rest;
- southeastern energy is suitable for those who are constantly in creative search or are entrepreneurs;
- the southwestern direction has disturbing energy and can cause anxiety and develop uncertainty;
- The western side is most suitable for those who are looking for romance in life and are dreamers. But it is categorically contraindicated for businessmen and those who want to achieve professional success.
Yin and Yang
Some people have a question about which energy should prevail: yin or yang. Everyone chooses for themselves, the feminine principle - yin, will make the atmosphere calm and relaxed, and the masculine principle - yang, will help ignite passion.
General location rules can be distinguished:
- the bedroom should be located in the back of the house;
- in a studio apartment, the bedroom should be separated by a partition in the form of a screen or curtain;
- The shape of the bedroom should be rectangular or square.
- there is no need to place the bed opposite the kitchen or toilet.
What does the Chinese philosophical doctrine of Feng Shui advise?
Experts in ancient Chinese philosophy claim that correct head position during sleep will definitely improve health and quality of life. A person is a small piece of the Universe, which must obey its laws in order to harmonize the space around and protect itself from troubles.
Each side of the world has its own energy, which affects the sleeper differently, although he does not realize it. Energy passes through a person and gives him health, success, well-being or brings illness and failure. If you've hit a rough patch in your life, try sleeping according to Feng Shui and directing the energy flow to restore your health and your own well-being. Adherents of Eastern teachings recommend that, before determining which way to sleep with your head, you should properly arrange the room for sleeping. To create a calm and peaceful environment in the bedroom, you need to create dim lighting, hang thick curtains and remove the computer and TV. Somnologists agree with these requirements.
In Chinese teaching, there are several general recommendations for where the head of the bed should be placed:
- North; It is recommended to choose for sick people in order to recover faster. The energy of the north will bring harmony, stability and regularity to life.
- Northeast; The direction is suitable for indecisive people who are slow to analyze the situation and make a decision.
- East; A good opportunity to recharge yourself with the energy of the sun and gain a surge of new strength.
- Southeast; People who are unsure of themselves should place the head of the bed in this direction in order to get rid of complexes and psychological problems.
- South. Helps improve your financial situation, become a leader, and climb the career ladder. Sleeping with your head to the south is not recommended for impressionable people.
- Southwest. A favorable direction for those who want to become more reasonable, wise, and practical.
- West. Not enough romance, new ideas, adventures? Try sleeping with your head facing west to fill your life with interesting events. The Slavs have an opinion that it is impossible to sleep with your feet facing east, because this is how they bury the dead. This has nothing to do with sleep and burial rituals differ among the peoples of the world.
- Northwest. Sleeping with your head in the northwest direction helps improve your financial condition and develop leadership qualities.
These are the general provisions of Eastern teaching. If you want to change your life, put your thoughts in order, and improve your well-being, Feng Shui experts advise choosing the direction of the cardinal direction based on your year of birth.
How to calculate the optimal place to sleep
To find out where to sleep with your head, you need to calculate your personal gua number. It will indicate a favorable direction. To determine your number, add the last two digits of your year of birth
But it is necessary to take into account an important circumstance. Those born in January or early February will have to use the Chinese calendar, which is based on the lunar months
The Eastern New Year begins from January 20 to February 20. The birthday may fall on the previous year. It must be taken into account when determining the number of gua. For example, you were born on January 21, 1990. According to the Chinese calendar, the year began on January 27, which means that when calculating, you take the last numbers of 1989. Add the last two digits of the year of birth. If the result is a two-digit number, the numbers are added again: 8 + 9 = 17 and 1 + 7 = 8. Women must add 5 to the resulting number, and men must subtract the resulting number from 10. If the calculation results in a two-digit number, the last two digits are added.
One more nuance. If during the calculations the number came out to be 5, then men change it to 2, and women to 8. Knowing the personal number, you can decide which way you should go to sleep with your head. The Western group includes people whose personal gua number is 2, 6, 7, 8. For this group, the favorable direction is: western, southwestern, northwestern, northeastern. People belonging to the eastern type, in order to activate the power of energy, will have to place their heads in the following directions: east, southeast, south, north.