Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese teaching based on the endless flows of Qi energy that circulate throughout the world and accompany people throughout their lives. The basic natural elements included in the concept are fire, water, wood, metal and earth. Each of them is responsible for one or another area of human life. For example, according to Feng Shui, water and, accordingly, the bathroom are associated with the financial sector and money. The bathroom is the main source of water, so it is believed that this is the place with the strongest concentration of energy responsible for financial well-being. In order for this indicator to be at its maximum level, according to the Feng Shui concept, the bathroom must be equipped with objects and accessories of certain sizes, shapes and colors, which should be located in the most favorable places.
According to Feng Shui, water is considered a source of energy and wealth, therefore, in order to be financially prosperous, you need to properly furnish your bathroom
How the bathroom affects our health
The bathroom is a special place where a person cleans himself. Water washes away more than just physical pollution. It washes away the negative energy accumulated during the day from a person. It is not for nothing that in the ancient Chinese teachings of Feng Shui, the place where a person washes himself is given great importance.
In China, they believe that this room is the energy center of the entire house. The element of Water prevails there. And the energy of Water can regulate all other energies.
If it is positioned incorrectly, then this energy will conflict with other elements. Then the owners of the house may face financial losses, deteriorating health, conflicts in the family and other troubles.
A properly placed bathroom in the house can bring health and well-being, material wealth and harmony to the owners. Where to place it and how to arrange it so that it additionally brings positive energy into the house?
Feng Shui color and texture of walls and ceilings
You should not paint the walls in bright colors, as they quickly tire you and take away your strength. In addition, the use of saturated colors contradicts the direct purpose of the bathroom, namely, rest and relaxation in the evening, vigor and energy in the morning. It is best to use bright colors when decorating accents and details (for example, handles, shelves, soap dishes, towels, etc.). Pay special attention to the decoration of the bathroom. According to Feng Shui, you should definitely decorate your bathroom with beautiful borders and decorative inserts on the tiles. Such bright details attract Qi energy, enliven the room and give the bathroom interior a certain stylistic direction.
The ceiling should have a traditional look, remain smooth and white. It is believed that a multi-level ceiling interferes with the circulation of Qi energy. It is strictly forbidden to install mirrors on the ceiling. They reflect energy flows directly related to space and interrupt them. But on the outside of the door a large mirror would be quite appropriate. On the contrary, it will attract favorable energy flows.
It must be remembered that bathroom doors and windows should always be tightly closed. This rule will help prevent negative energy and foreign odors from entering the house.
Feng Shui bathroom location
When placing a bathroom in a house according to Feng Shui, there are a number of rules.
Let's consider where it is most favorable to place it.
The most favorable direction is north. If you look at the Bagua grid, the northern part is under the influence of the element of Water.
For proper circulation of Qi, it should be placed as far as possible from the bedroom and office. It is believed that if the bedroom is located next to the bathroom, then the polluted energy of this room enters the bedroom through the door. And the bedroom should always have fresh air and clean energy. In the case of such an arrangement of rooms, you must always keep the door to the bathroom closed. And ventilate the bedroom often.
According to Feng Shui, the toilet should be placed separately from the bathtub. But in modern apartment buildings they often have a combined toilet. In this case, it’s easy to fix everything yourself. Place a plasterboard partition or screen between the toilet and the bathtub.
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Unfavorable placement
According to teaching, it is strictly forbidden to place a bathroom in the south and south-eastern part of the house. Southeast is a zone of wealth and success, element Wood. South – sector of Glory, element of Fire.
If a toilet is placed here, then the energies of Water will extinguish the fire, preventing the owners of the house from progressing at work. The energy of wealth will be extinguished by the element of Water. This will lead to a decrease in cash flow and problems at work. You can correct this situation with a mirror by hanging it from the outside. The mirror will reflect negative energy.
The location of the bathroom in other directions according to Feng Shui is not so categorical. It is important to know that it is unfavorable to have a bathroom in the center of a house or apartment. This affects all aspects of the owners' lives. And first of all, on their health. The center of the home is the health sector. The element of Water at the center washes the well-being and health of family members down the drain.
According to Feng Shui, a toilet in the West brings problems with children and travel. If it is located in the southwest in the love sector, then it can affect love relationships. If the toilet is in the northeast, then according to Feng Shui there may be problems with studying or when working with information.
According to Feng Shui, it is forbidden to place a toilet opposite the front door or kitchen. Anyone entering the house should not see the door to the bathroom. What to do in this case? You can correct this with a rectangular mirror by hanging it on the toilet door. If the bathroom door is located opposite the kitchen, this can lead to health problems and deterioration in income. You can adjust it with crystals by hanging them between the kitchen and the bathroom.
In a two-story house, you cannot place a bathroom above a bedroom or office. It is believed that sewage will absorb success, lead to a decrease in financial standing and deterioration of health.
Feng Shui bathroom: harmony in the interior
Encyclopedia mapAccording to Feng Shui, the bathroom is one of the main rooms that influences the well-being of the owners. Your well-being, both material and mental, depends on how well thought out and equipped the bathroom is. How to make the bathroom bring joy, be comfortable, and relieve psychological stress, negative energy and negativity? The ancient eastern science - Feng Shui - comes to the rescue. The history of its appearance is in Eastern observation and intuition.
Feng Shui translated from Chinese means “wind, water”. According to this teaching, in the surrounding world there is energy - qi (spirit, energy), which affects all living and inanimate things, and Feng Shui studies the laws of circulation of this energy.
It would seem that modern man is far from Chinese philosophy. But if a couple of tricks can improve your life, why not listen?
For the movement of qi energy, the orientation in space, geometric shape, color and material of the objects through which it passes are important. To correct the negative influence of certain objects and unfortunate locations, Feng Shui uses 5 natural elements - water, wood, fire, earth and metal. Feng Shui pays special attention to places where these elements are found in their pure form (water, fire), linking the flow of water with cash flow, and fire with family well-being. If you want to be healthy and rich, treat water with attention and respect. Along with the flow of water, energy bubbles in the bathroom. Water relaxes and tones, washes away the remnants of sleep, and cleanses the negativity of the outside world. She brings health and wealth.
Location. Many things influence the flow of qi energy. To choose the right place for the bathroom, we will use the ba-gua trigrams, which connect the cardinal directions, colors and elements.
It is believed that qi leaves the house with water, so you cannot place the bathroom and toilet in the wealth zone (in the southeast), in which case all the luck, happiness, money, love will flow down the drain. For the same reason, bathroom and toilet doors and the toilet lid should be kept closed. Also, you should not place the bathroom and toilet in the center of the house; it is also unacceptable to locate the bathroom near the bedroom (or office), or on the second floor above these rooms. It is believed that in this case absolutely all the luck from the office and bedroom is simply washed down the drain. There should be another bathroom under the bathroom, as is done in standard apartment buildings. It is best to place the bathroom in the northern part of the house. However, it is obvious that this is not always possible.
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In this case, you can try to reduce the negative impact of an unfortunate location, and in some cases, even reduce the energy losses of a particular zone to zero.
According to Feng Shui tradition, the bathroom should be combined, since the element of water is inseparable. However, the toilet should be separated by a low partition or curtain, and it should not be visible from the door; in extreme cases, you can move or hang the door. In addition, the door to the bathroom should not be visible from the front door, kitchen or living room. A mirror should be hung on the toilet door outside, and two mirrors on opposite walls, but not opposite each other (or on the north and east sides) inside the bathroom. If the size of the room allows, it is better to place the bathtub in the southwest corner, and the toilet in the south, away from the door. It is important that a person, when washing, does not stand with his back to the door; if this is impossible, it is necessary to hang a mirror so that the door is reflected in it. In the bathroom, thresholds and steps should be avoided if possible.
Shape and color. The ideal shape for a bath is oval: filled with water, it symbolizes coins. A good choice is a corner bathtub or one with maximally rounded shapes. It is advisable to surround the bathtub itself with handles and handrails. Metal and shiny surfaces, including chrome and nickel-plated taps and faucets, enhance the circulation of positive energy. All parts and plumbing must be perfectly clean and shiny.
Marble, ceramic tiles, glass and other smooth shiny surfaces are suitable for finishing floors and walls: they “drive out” negative energy. However, avoid mirrored tiles as they confuse and slow down the movement of energy.
From a Feng Shui point of view, mirror tiles symbolically cut the space and you along with it. In addition, symbolically, the mirror is water, and the bathroom is already full of water. If there is more of it than necessary, it will flood and wash away all the positive things that have accumulated in the apartment. Instead of mirrored tiles, choose just white or any neutral background.
Wooden floors or finishes do not accelerate, but do not interfere with the movement of energy. Soft natural rugs will make the bathroom cozier by slightly slowing down the flow of qi, but in small rooms they should be excluded.
Mirrors and massive lamps should not be used on the ceiling in the bathroom. With this design, the water seems to flood you from above. According to Feng Shui, nothing, anywhere, should ever loom over you threateningly and directly. Simple, white ceilings, without noticeable gloss and not mirrored, are preferred. Light bulbs are built into the ceiling.
In order not to interfere with the circulation of energy, clean up your bathroom shelves more often, and do not keep cosmetics and detergents that you do not use on open shelves. Make your bathroom as utilitarian as possible. Do not overly decorate the bathroom with details, sculptures and talismans. Taps and mixers must be in good condition.
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The best colors for the bathroom are white, blue, light green, shades of light wood. Brown and black colors are undesirable in bathroom decoration; they attract negative energy. The most correct color is white, especially for the bathtub and washbasin, as it helps cleanse the aura. To “attract” wealth, choose green towels, robes and even furniture - this will balance the power of water.
According to Feng Shui, black is symbolically associated with water. You don't want too much water in the bathroom, especially on the floor. Terracotta tiles are suitable for the floor (they symbolize the earth and, in Feng Shui language, will “absorb” excess water). It is better to choose light colors for furniture and plumbing fixtures.
The color red, or more precisely, red objects in the bathroom, will help retain energy. This could be a red rug thrown on the floor, red bathroom accessories.
Another way to fight for energy is to hang a large (or small) mirror directly on the bathroom door. The mirror can be hung on the door from any side - not only outside, but also inside the bathroom.
Pay close attention to what is reflected in the mirror on the door. It is important that the mirror on the bathroom door does not reflect the front door at the same time. Because this will reflect the favorable incoming energy.
If your layout does not allow the option of a mirror on the door, try hanging a mirror composition on the wall separating the bathroom from the corridor.
If there is a window in the bathroom, it is better to cover it with blinds. Take care of ventilation and bright light, this will prevent qi energy from stagnating. When taking a bath, don’t forget about candles - this will fill you with fire energy, and water will help relieve fatigue.
Feng Shui bathroom color
The health and well-being of the owners of the house is affected not only by the location of the toilet in the cardinal directions. The color and proper arrangement of the room also influences. Since Feng Shui is the teaching of the harmony of the universe, the chosen colors should contribute to the emergence of harmony.
In teaching, each color has its own meaning and influence on the human condition. The most favorable Feng Shui colors for the bathroom are soft, muted natural shades. White color and its shades are the most recommended. Shades of sand, beige, and light pink also work well. They calm a person down. Soft green tones lift your spirits. Soft blue colors set the mood for positivity and relieve mental fatigue. This color of water promotes relaxation.
All shades of brown and black are considered the most unfavorable for a bathroom. These colors are capable of attracting negative energy, which is enhanced by the energy of Water. For a person, this threatens a loss of strength, the presence of negative thoughts, and a deterioration in the quality of life.
When choosing a tile, it is important to ensure that its color is not flashy. Muted pastel colors are best.
What color is best to choose plumbing fixtures? In China, white is considered a symbol of purity and purification. Therefore, according to Feng Shui, the bathtub and toilet should be white. In addition, white color enhances the effect of water. This promotes better cleansing of the negativity accumulated during the day.
Arrangement of a bathroom at the renovation stage
Since housing is an integral system, the design of all rooms must resonate with the general direction of the design, so that the energies circulating in the apartment or house unite and interact harmoniously.
When decorating a room, preference should be given to tiles, marble, glass, and chrome-plated plumbing fixtures.
Functional furniture and accessories will help you use space rationally.
To properly organize Feng Shui in a bathroom, the use of natural materials in decoration is encouraged: metal, stone, wood.
Plumbing location
No less attention should be paid to the correct arrangement of furniture. It is advisable to place the bath in the southwest of the room. If such a technical possibility is not available, then decorative elements symbolizing water are introduced into this sector: fountains or an image of the sea, a waterfall.
When opening the bathroom door, the toilet should not be visible. Otherwise, it is recommended to rehang the door. It is advisable to place the toilet away from the entrance and closer to the sewer so that contaminated water leaves the room faster. The toilet lid must be kept closed, which can stop the flow of material well-being that flows away with each flush.
Ventilation
A prerequisite for creating harmony in a room is good ventilation. Dampness and mold appearing or condensation formed in the bathroom lead to stagnation of negative energy and interfere with the normal flow of Qi. Heating elements that dry out the air are not enough. Only the intake of fresh air can set Qi in motion. Therefore, the bathroom needs frequent ventilation.
Sufficient lighting
The best lighting option is natural. When using artificial lighting, lamps with bright but soft light are best suited for decorating a bathroom. Preference should be given to several simple lamps that do not fall below the ceiling level, evenly distributed throughout the room.
Massive lamps, even in fairly spacious rooms, are undesirable, since, according to the general rule of Feng Shui, you should not allow them to directly or directly hang over you.
What to put on the floor
Materials with a smooth surface are suitable as flooring: marble, tiles and porcelain stoneware. The only requirement for the material is the ability to quickly adapt to the temperature in the room. Installing heated floors solves this problem.
Feng Shui bathroom mirror
A mirror is a necessary attribute of the bathroom. But do we know how to place it correctly? Feng Shui has a special relationship with mirrors. It is believed that this is a portal to another world. Through the mirror, a person receives the unity of soul and body. Therefore, its correct location is so important.
According to Feng Shui, a bathroom mirror is hung on the wall above the sink or opposite the front door of the room.
The main rule: it should not reflect the toilet, bathtub or shower.
It is believed that by reflecting these objects, the mirror strengthens negative energy. It is unfavorable to place mirrors opposite each other. They will create an endless corridor that has a bad effect on a person and disrupts harmony. Also, according to teaching, it is not good to hang several small mirrors nearby. The image of the person will be fragmented. This could cause him mental problems.
What shape should the mirror be? Its form depends on the dominant element. The Fire Element has a round shape, and the Water Element has an oval shape. The square shape corresponds to the elements of Air and Earth. Rectangular enhances the elements of Water and Fire. You can choose the shape of the mirror according to the location of the bathroom according to the cardinal directions. To do this, you need to turn to the Bagua grid.
Aroma oils for the bathroom
Create a pleasant environment in the bathroom by surrounding yourself with the necessary items. The choice is now very large. Aromatic oils are good in the bathroom.
When taking a bath, add a few drops of aromatic oil to the water, which will give you a pleasant feeling. This could be geranium, lavender, bergamot oil, which relieves nervous tension. Lemon, chamomile and rose, on the contrary, lift your spirits.
Learn to breathe correctly, surround yourself with useful and pleasant objects in the bathroom, and you will be protected from the troubles associated with nervous breakdowns.
A culture of proper breathing and touch. You create an even beneficial flow of qi energy around you, it will help you find harmony with the world around you and, of course, with yourself.
General recommendations for arranging a bathroom according to Feng Shui
The design of the bathroom is selected according to the style of the entire apartment. This must be taken into account for balance and harmony. The most important and basic Feng Shui rule for landscaping any room is cleanliness and order. You must immediately throw away all used boxes, jars, etc. There should be no unnecessary things in the room. Nothing should interfere with the circulation of Qi energy. The basic rules of Feng Shui do not impose strict requirements for arranging a bathroom. The main thing is comfort and cleanliness. Since this is a cleansing room, there should be nothing unnecessary in it.
It is most favorable if the Feng Shui bathtub is located in the southwestern part of the room. This direction strengthens the financial situation of the owners, brings health and well-being. If this is not possible, then in this part of the room you need to place elements that enhance the element of Water.
For a bathtub, the best shape is considered to be round. Like round coins, it brings wealth and money to the house. It can also be oval shaped. But it is not advisable to have a rectangular bathtub. Its angles will concentrate and enhance negative energy.
Place the toilet further away from the bathtub. Or place a screen or partition between them. It is advisable to place the toilet so that it is not visible from the door.
The best color for plumbing fixtures is white. The color of purity and health.
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The bathroom is under the influence of the element of Water. This is Yin, feminine energy. For balance, it is good to add Yang energy to it. This includes, for example, lighting. It is best if there is natural light in the bathroom. The sun's rays pass through the window and fresh air enters. This leads to a balance of energies. What if there is no window? Then lighting will help out. Place several lamps with soft light around the perimeter. They will evenly illuminate all corners of the room. Which will lead to better Qi circulation.
If the room allows, you can put indoor flowers. They will additionally force the Qi to move. Indoor flowers such as dracaenas, palms, ferns, and dieffenbachias are suitable for the bathroom. These flowers are easy to care for and love moist air. The orchid will grow well.
For favorable Feng Shui in the bathroom, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the plumbing. Pipes must not leak. This takes away material wealth and positive Qi.
After visiting the toilet, you must flush the toilet. Water cleanses and removes negativity.
It is unacceptable for water to leak from the tap or toilet tank. Energy merges with this water, which has an adverse effect on people.
Bathroom lighting
Bathroom Feng Shui says that to activate positive chi, you need bright light (but, of course, not blinding light). The ideal option is natural light, since the sun's rays, penetrating through even a small window, charge everything around with positive energy.
The window should either have a curtain made of waterproof material (the supposed constant presence of steam in this room can damage the fabric and contribute to the formation of mold, which is unacceptable from the point of view of Eastern science).
If there is no window in your bathroom, then built-in halogen light bulbs and additional lights for applying makeup for women or shaving for men will be very good. The shape of the bulbs should also be rounded, as mentioned above. There is no need to use pointed, angular or protruding lamp shapes.
Feng Shui elements
When decorating a bathroom, absolutely all Feng Shui elements are used. In particular, these include: metal, water, wood, fire and earth. The first 2 elements (metal and water) are always in the bathroom. Wood can be replaced with scented soap made from plants, and candles can be used as fire.
The bathroom should be kept clean because it is the epitome of it. Here, cleansing of negative emotions, stress and fatigue occurs. This applies to furniture, taps, shower stalls. All parts must be washed, all items must be in strictly designated places. Smooth surfaces, polished to a mirror shine, will accelerate the flow of Qi energy and ensure its circulation. It is desirable that all surfaces in the bathroom are moisture resistant and easy to clean.
According to Feng Shui, water is closely associated with prosperity, success and money. In order for family wealth to increase and multiply, doors, as well as taps, must be closed. Otherwise, all the money may “flow down the drain.” In addition, the bath should be well ventilated to avoid dampness, mold and stagnation of negative energy. The bathroom must have good ventilation or a small window that provides access to fresh air.
The bathroom must have bright and practical lighting.
The Feng Shui effect is enhanced by spotlights located deep in the suspended ceiling.
Additionally, you can hang a lamp near the mirror, this will facilitate the process of carrying out morning hygiene and water procedures. Curtains should be made from natural materials and match the shades of the overall interior of the bathroom, especially the flooring.
The main accessory of the bathroom is, in fact, the bathtub. Feng Shui rules impose a number of requirements on it. In particular, you should choose a round or oval bathtub. The absence of sharp corners will enhance the flow of positive energy, which affects family well-being.
When using a toilet combined with a bathroom, place the toilet (from retro to high-tech) as far as possible from the door. It must be hidden from prying eyes. In addition, the toilet should always be closed with a lid, this will help to avoid financial losses and leakage of money. All household chemicals must be stored in special drawers and shelves. It is not recommended to clutter the bathroom too much with detergents and cosmetics. A minimum of details and a maximum of cleanliness - this rule is best used when decorating a bathroom.
