The parlor is paramount.
The parlor serves as the primary venue for receiving guests in a household, where the homeowner’s personality is often reflected in its decoration and arrangement. Every detail in the parlor speaks volumes about the homeowner’s taste. Marriage photographs symbolize the bond between two individuals, typically adorning the parlor during the honeymoon phase of a relationship.
From a feng shui perspective, the northwest represents the husband, while the southwest represents the wife. Placing a wedding photograph in the northwest corner of the parlor signifies the husband’s esteem for his wife or indicates the depth of their relationship. Similarly, displaying a photograph of the couple’s wedding or honeymoon in the southwest corner signifies a firm commitment to lifelong partnership. However, these are merely surface manifestations and cannot be generalized, as each individual expresses themselves differently.
Candid snapshots suffice.
Opting for candid snapshots instead of wedding photographs is also acceptable. Although the impact of candid snapshots may not be as profound as that of wedding photographs, a snapshot taken twenty-five years into marriage can still evoke the affection of newlyweds. Placing candid snapshots around the home encourages mutual attentiveness, subtly enhancing the marital bond.
Adorn with exquisite ornaments.
In the northwest and southwest corners, which symbolize marital relations, one can place ornaments conveying beautiful wishes instead of wedding photographs. Avoiding the display of glamorous portraits might be prudent, as they could inadvertently stir romantic interests towards others, potentially inviting unwanted romantic encounters. However, there exists a belief that adorning one’s living space, especially the bedroom, with images of handsome gentlemen and beautiful ladies could enhance the prospects of future happiness and marital bliss for one’s offspring. It is said that positioning such portraits in a specific direction within the room could also influence the romantic fortunes of the occupants positively.
Traditionally, many opt to place their wedding photographs by the bedside, symbolizing stability and harmony in marital relations. Placing these photographs towards a solid backing, representing support, and away from the door, symbolizing the inflow of energy, signifies a flourishing conjugal life. If positioned towards a door, it suggests financial entanglements but could also denote a strong emotional bond between the partners. However, caution must be exercised not to place these photographs on the right side of the bed, known as the “White Tiger” position in Feng Shui, as it could potentially disrupt marital harmony. Instead, it is advisable to position them on the left side, known as the “Azure Dragon” position, believed to bestow blessings upon the marital union, ensuring its fulfillment and happiness.
