In the realm of feng shui, the bathroom stands as a domain of meticulous attention, and within it, the toilet, as a quintessential fixture, demands careful consideration.
I. Taboos of Toilet Feng Shui:
1. According to the principles of traditional Chinese feng shui, the orientation of the toilet should not align with the main entrance of the dwelling. For instance, if the entrance faces south, aligning the toilet seat in the same direction is deemed inauspicious, creating an alignment taboo between the toilet and the dwelling’s main door.
2. In larger bathrooms, it is advisable to conceal the toilet behind low walls, screens, or curtains, ensuring it remains out of sight from the entrance and any mirrors.
3. Modifications to the toilet’s orientation within established plumbing should be executed with great care, maintaining the proper slope of drainage pipes to prevent blockages.
4. The toilet should not directly face the bathroom door or be visible from the door, preserving both aesthetics and privacy. Ideally, the toilet’s orientation should be perpendicular to or offset from the bathroom entrance.
5. The toilet must not directly confront beds or kitchen stoves, whether overtly or covertly. It should also not be positioned along the “four cardinal lines” or the “four corner lines.”
6. The toilet should be placed against a wall. Placing it in the exact center of the bathroom disrupts the overall harmony of the space and inconveniences daily life.
7. Besides the toilet, the bathtub holds significant importance in the bathroom. While some may prefer a sunken bathtub surrounded by steps, it is discouraged in bedrooms’ en-suite bathrooms due to its potential to disrupt the room’s balance.
II. Taboos in Toilet Placement:
1. The toilet should not be positioned along the “four cardinal lines” or the “four corner lines.”
2. The toilet should not align with the main entrance, as the flow of wealth and purity should not conflict, representing a classic scenario of wealth repelling.
3. Avoid aligning the toilet directly with the bathroom door. The ideal alignment is either perpendicular to the door or offset from its axis.
4. The toilet should not overtly confront beds or kitchen stoves, either in plain sight or indirectly.
5. In terms of orientation, it is crucial that the toilet does not face north, creating a clash between water and fire elements.
6. It is recommended to keep the toilet lid closed at all times, especially during flushing.
7. In spacious bathrooms, the toilet can be strategically placed out of sight from the bathroom’s entrance, concealed behind low walls, screens, or curtains. Additionally, it should not be visible from any mirrors.
8. In feng shui, the clash between water and fire elements is significant. Therefore, positioning the bathroom in the south, which represents fire, clashes with the water element of the bathroom, indicating an unfavorable condition for the occupants.
9. For built-in bathtubs, it is advised not to install sinks in the master bedroom’s en-suite bathroom. Feng shui principles emphasize that the bathroom’s floor should not be higher than that of the bedroom. Particularly, the bathtub should not create an elevated impression. Water is considered to flow downward; residing in a bedroom constantly moistened by water may lead to endocrine system disorders. If you favor such sunken tubs, consider placing them in a separate bathroom, distanced from the bedroom.
10. Bathrooms located in the southwest or northeast sectors are highly unfavorable according to the Bagua. The southwest represents Kun Gua, while the northeast symbolizes Gen Gua, both belonging to the earth element. Placing a water-related area, such as a bathroom, in these sectors leads to a disadvantageous clash between earth and water elements, making it categorically inauspicious.
