Marriage is a significant facet of life, intimately intertwined with the happiness of every individual and every family. We all yearn for matrimonial bliss and harmony.
Over the years, I have counseled numerous clients seeking advice on emotional and marital matters. Among them, many have inquired about the influence of home feng shui on their relationships. Today, from the perspective of feng shui, let’s examine the detrimental feng shui arrangements that can impact marriages.
1. **Imbalance in the Yin and Yang of Residences Leads to Disharmony in Relationships**
Ancient wisdom adheres to the principle of balance between heaven and earth. As Laozi stated in the Tao Te Ching, “Man takes his law from the Earth; the Earth takes its law from Heaven.” Whether it’s an apartment building, a courtyard, or a villa, the dwelling should ideally possess square or rectangular dimensions. Irregular shapes, such as missing corners or trapezoidal structures, are considered unfavorable in feng shui.
In the realm of divination, it’s emphasized that men reside on the left and women on the right. Only when the dimensions on the left and right are equal can the balance of Yin and Yang be achieved, fostering harmony between spouses. If the left side is longer than the right, it results in excessive Yang, leading to dominance and disharmony. Conversely, if the right side is longer than the left, it leads to excess Yin, causing discord between the husband and wife.
2. **Missing Corners in the Northwest and Southwest Induce Relationship Struggles**
In feng shui, the northwest is the “Qian Palace,” representing the male head of the household, while the southwest is the “Kun Palace,” representing the female head. When these directions lack corners, specifically in the kitchen or bathroom (the “water” elements), it signifies a harmonious marriage. However, if the southwest lacks corners, it creates female vulnerability and difficulty in finding a suitable partner. On the other hand, missing corners in the northwest lead to male absence or loneliness, hindering finding a suitable spouse.
3. **Direct Line from the Main Door to the Bedroom Causes Emotional Turmoil**
When the main entrance aligns directly with the bedroom door, exposing the bedroom’s privacy at first sight, it not only invites negative energy but also results in emotional turbulence. This alignment can lead to infidelity and wandering hearts due to the exposed nature of the bedroom, creating a risk of extramarital affairs.
4. **Inauspicious Feng Shui Forms — Road Sha, Sky Chopping Sha, and Fire Shape Sha**
Residences located at the intersection of roads, where the main entrance faces a direct rush of traffic, are afflicted by “Road Sha” or “Gun Sha.” Similarly, if the house is situated between two tall buildings or structures, forming a narrow gap that resembles a sharp axe slicing through, it’s considered “Sky Chopping Sha.” Additionally, sharp corners formed by intersecting roads or park structures create “Fire Shape Sha.” Houses afflicted by these forms often experience marital conflicts, arguments, and separations, leading to strained relationships and potential divorces.
5. **Corner Plots Increase Marital Disparities**
Corner plots, situated at the end of streets or between buildings, are considered unfavorable. If the residence is on the right corner, lacking the “White Tiger,” it is unfavorable for women. If it’s on the left corner, blocking the presence of the “Azure Dragon,” and the “White Tiger” is excessively strong, it forms a situation where the strong tiger intimidates the weak dragon, known as “White Tiger Sha.” This arrangement is detrimental to men residing there, fostering marital discord.
6. **Conflict Between Stove and Water Leads to Marital Discord**
The stove symbolizes the housewife and belongs to the fire element, which conflicts with water. Placing the stove between the sink and the washing machine or refrigerator, both representing water elements, leads to clashes between fire and water. This conflict results in family unrest, frequent arguments, and ultimately, an unfavorable resolution.
7. **Direct View of the Bathroom from the Main Door Spurs Extramarital Affairs**
In feng shui, it is believed that “Gold produces water,” which governs marital relationships. If the main door of the house directly faces the bathroom, particularly located in the western or northwestern sector of the property, it can lead to emotional crises. Although the western and northwestern “Metal” energy enhances the “Water” energy of the bathroom, it is considered harmful because the bathroom’s water represents sewage and excessive romantic encounters.
8. **Beds Split Into Segments Increase Emotional Distance**
The bedroom is the most intimate space for a couple, symbolizing their unity. The choice of mattress and bedding is crucial. Modern double beds sometimes consist of segmented frames or are made by combining two single mattresses. This arrangement resembles two separate beds, leading to emotional distance and potentially causing separation between spouses.
9. **Divided Water Flow Causes Marital Discord**
If the main door faces water flowing in separate directions (including roads), it can cause disagreements between spouses, leading to frequent quarrels and emotional disharmony.
10. **Piercing Sha Negatively Impacts Love Stability**
If dynamic elements like subways, underground channels, or groundwater pass beneath a house’s foundation, it creates “Piercing Sha.” This disturbance results in unstable household fortune, jeopardizes the residents’ health, and affects the quality of marital life, causing emotional instability and relationship issues.
11. **Constructing Rooms or Placing Beds in Inauspicious Locations Leads to Nightmares**
Certain areas in the eight mansions feng shui, such as the “Death Embrace,” “Five Ghosts,” “Six Sha,” and “Disaster” locations, are detrimental to family harmony. If the bedroom or large bed is placed in these locations, it can lead to nightmares and adversely impact marital relationships.
12. **Neglecting the Forgetful Water Affects Marital Stability**
“Forgetful Water” refers to flowing water that does not accumulate or gather, such as steep roads in front of the house or roads forming a bow shape. This setup creates infidelity, unfaithfulness, and unstable marriages.
13. **Corridors or Stairs Dividing the House Can Cause Marital Separation**
If internal corridors or stairs divide a house into two halves, it symbolizes division within the family. This arrangement signifies marital discord, disharmony, and potential separation.
14. **Beams Pressing Down on Beds Suppress Marital Harmony**
Beds symbolize intimacy and love between couples. It is crucial to ensure the bed is comfortable and unencumbered. Avoid beds placed under heavy beams or suspended fixtures such as cabinets, lights, or fans. Such situations suppress marital harmony, leading to depression and strained relationships.
15. **Misplacing Flowers in Peach Blossom Positions Attracts Romantic Intrigues**
Married couples should avoid placing fresh or dried flowers in the Peach Blossom positions. Otherwise, it may attract romantic interests outside the marriage. Similarly, fresh flowers in the bedroom may create opportunities for third-party involvement. It is advisable to keep wedding photos away from these positions to prevent extramarital affairs.
16. **Sharp Decorative Items in the Bedroom Hinder Marital Bliss**
In the bedroom, avoid hanging or placing sharp-edged items such as animal heads, horns, knives, swords, or spears. These sharp objects create negative energy, leading
to emotional harm between spouses.
17. **Mirrors Reflecting the Bed Affect Marital Relations**
Mirrors can significantly impact marital relationships. Mirrors in the bedroom should never reflect the bed, especially if positioned above or at the head or foot of the bed. Such reflections can heighten desires and passion, leading to depleted energy. Additionally, mirrored reflections may attract third parties into the relationship. Wedding photographs placed near mirrors should also be avoided in these positions to prevent extramarital entanglements.
