There are many people among us who are adherents of the Taoist practice of symbolic exploration of space, in simple words - the practice of Feng Shui. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that many people, when arranging their homes, try to do it according to the rules of Feng Shui.
Today we invite you to understand the rules of Feng Shui for the toilet, bathroom and toilet. The correct location of the bathroom and toilet in the house is very important, since both rooms have enormous energy, which can have both negative and positive effects on residents.
Toilet in different sectors.
First of all, it must be said that a certain energy is formed inside any room. This happens depending on how the house stands. Each sector will have its own energy. This can be understood using Feng Shui calculations. To determine the sectors and their qualities, it is better to contact specialists. Based on an understanding of the energy in each sector, beneficial elements are determined and harmonization is done with color, material and shape. But some rooms (kitchen and bathroom) have their own main elements. In the toilet, the main element is Water. Therefore, the toilet is more appropriate in the sector where Water is calculated to be useful. If there is any bad sector in the house, then the toilet located here will allow bad energy to leave the house.
Let's consider the placement of a toilet in some sectors (without taking into account calculation methods).
Color selection
According to the laws of Taoist practice, the color of the toilet should be combined with the element of Water. These can be the following shades:
- white;
- turquoise;
- blue;
- blue;
- light green.
You can get the desired color scheme using finishing materials with a water theme. There are many options for toilet tiles on the market today.
It is not advisable to choose too bright and acidic colors. For a Feng Shui restroom, smooth and measured shades and soft pastel colors are needed. If the toilet and bathroom are combined, it is recommended to create zoning by demarcating the area with a blue or green curtain.
The color of the toilet itself should be pure white. In addition, it is convenient and practical, because any dirt is immediately visible, and after cleaning there are no traces left of it.
Restroom decor can be jazzed up with pops of color on the towel or rug pieces. Then the toilet room will not look boring and monotonous.
Feng Shui toilet interior
Toilet in the North-West.
Most often, the main attention is paid to the toilet in the northwestern sector. This is the place of the Qian trigram. The Qian trigram speaks of responsibility, discipline, activity, and the ability to make decisions. If there is a toilet here, or rather a toilet bowl, then all these qualities are literally washed away. Since these qualities describe a man, most of all this indicates that the man in this house does not exhibit the qualities of the Qian trigram. That is, he is unable to take responsibility and make important and correct decisions in life. If a man does not live in the house, then all this must be done by a woman, since someone must carry out the responsibility. And someone has to make decisions in the family. In this case, the woman will not be able to confidently make decisions. But unlike a man, in such a house a woman can survive due to her softness - her different nature. Men rarely live in houses/apartments where the toilet is located in the north-west. And if they do live, they are not active, not decisive, not responsible. At the same time, the woman does not treat the man seriously, does not listen to his opinions and decisions, and does not value him at all.
What can you do if the toilet is located in the North-West.
The first and most important thing is to understand. A man needs to understand why he does not show responsibility, determination, and discipline. A woman needs to understand why she treats a man this way. It was to understand this that they found themselves in this house. The second is harmonization. Fundamentally, there is little that can be done here, since the cardinal directions are major influences. It is not always possible to move the toilet to another sector. But if there are several toilets in the house, then you don’t have to use the one located in the northwest.
The color scheme will smooth out the situation a little. To maintain the qualities of the Qian trigram, like the element of Metal, you can use Metal itself. Metal color is white, gold and any with a metallic sheen: chrome, copper, gold, silver and so on. Of course, metal is also suitable as a material: metal pipes, furniture, accessories.
Is it possible to use the colors of the element Soil for this? It should be remembered that the Soil is the most inert element and it creates stagnation. And the toilet is a place where you get rid of unnecessary things. To have stagnation in the cleansing process means to stimulate constipation. Therefore, all kinds of brown, beige, yellow tones should be used very little. And do not use Soil as a material: stones, flower pots with a lot of soil in them.
Water, the main element of this place, weakens Metal, so there is no additional need to use the element of Water here, both in material and color (blue, cyan, black).
The element of Fire (all shades of red) will add conflict.
The element of Wood (all shades of green) weakens Metal.
Unfavorable colors for a toilet in the northwest: brown, yellow, red Favorable colors for a toilet in the northwest: white, golden, silver
Unfavorable Feng Shui of the front door
bad feng shui front door
Firstly
, should not be directed at your front door. These can be corners of buildings, lamp posts, power lines, satellite dishes and any other sharp and straight objects. Even a lonely tree standing opposite is considered a “secret arrow”, especially bad if it is dry or rotting. You can cut down the tree, if not, paint it red. However, it should be noted that several trees in front of the outer door are allowed in Feng Shui.
Secondly ,
There should be no obstacles in front of the main door, otherwise there will be nowhere for energy to accumulate. You can fix this by making good lighting in front of the front door and changing the color of the door to the color of its direction.
Third,
if the door is at the foot or goes to the elevator, this is also unfavorable feng shui. The situation can be improved by raising the threshold one or two centimeters higher, so that you have to step over this barrier when entering the house.
Fourthly,
if the front door is at the top of the stairs, then it is also bad feng shui. Due to this arrangement of the stairs and doors, the money of the owners of the house will “fly away” from them without stopping.
Coping with such unfavorable Feng Shui of the front door
, correction tools, in particular mirrors, will help you. Either octagonal or
Toilet in the southwest.
The southwest is the place of the Kun trigram. Kun is Mother, Earth. This is gentleness, obedience, self-giving, non-judgmental, equal love. A woman carries such qualities within herself. That is why pumping energy through the toilet will primarily affect the woman. Similar to the northwestern sector, one might think, why does the woman in this house not show the qualities of a woman in life? Why don’t the men in this house use intuition, feelings, spontaneity in life? Let's look from the point of view of the elements. Trigram Kun is Soil. Let us remind you that the toilet is Water. The soil itself overcomes and controls the Water, so it is not greatly damaged. To smooth out the conflict between Water and Soil, you can use the intermediate element Metal (white, light gray, metallic colors).
Toilet in the southeast.
Southeast – sector of the Xun trigram. The trigram corresponds to the Eldest Daughter. Qualities: care, nutrition, nurturing, also associated with learning and growth. If the eldest daughter does not live in the house, then this will not greatly affect other family members. The eldest daughter can be considered either the oldest of several, or one, but already mature enough. If, according to the methods of calculating space, this sector in the house is negative, then it is quite possible to place a toilet here.
The remaining sectors are not very sensitive to the location of the toilet in them. However, it is worth remembering the calculation of Flying Stars and taking it into account.
Practical tips for arranging a bathroom
Selection and placement of plumbing fixtures
A bathtub or shower stall is the main element of the interior.
Owners of apartments whose area is quite limited most often choose rectangular models when arranging bathrooms.
The choice of rectangular models is often justified by considerations of space saving. But if you focus on the philosophy of Feng Shui, rectangular bathtubs are far from the best option. Their sharp corners, like aimed poisonous arrows, accumulate and release negative energy.
It is better to give preference to round or oval shaped models, the smooth curves of which, reminiscent of the rounded edges of coins - a symbol of money of the water element, will attract prosperity
If we imagine that our home functions like a living body, then according to the teachings of Feng Shui, the bathroom is associated with the intestinal tract of the human body, which is responsible for removing waste substances. This room in the house is designed to cleanse our physical and subtle bodies of dirt.
But when using bathrooms, it is very important to monitor water consumption.
The installed plumbing must work properly so that water does not just run out, otherwise at the energy level this can lead to frequent illnesses in the household
Water is directly related to the circulating flow of energy, so when installing a toilet a number of important points should be taken into account:
- In a combined bathroom, the toilet should be located away from the entrance so that when viewed from the entrance it does not come to the fore. If it is not possible to move the toilet to the far corner, use “distracting” techniques: screens and partitions.
- Each visit to the toilet is accompanied by a mandatory flush of water, along with which the energy of material well-being “leaks away”. You can stop the flow of leaking energy by keeping the toilet lid always closed.
- In the toilet, the passive lunar energy “yin” predominates, bringing calm and tranquility to the space; it can be balanced by adding the male elements “yang”, filling the space with warmth and energy of the Sun.
It is believed that a separate toilet with a bathtub is better than a combined one.
In any case, it is better to place the toilet as close to the sewer as possible so that contaminated water along with waste Qi leaves as quickly as possible
To prevent Sha energy from the sewer line from penetrating back into the home, it is better to line the outside of the pipe with tiles or bricks.
Ventilation design
High humidity in the bathroom stops the flow of Qi. Drops of condensation settling on walls and pipes, preventing energy from circulating, form a stagnant atmosphere.
Some people mistakenly believe that it is enough to dry the air by installing heating elements, and the flow will improve. But that's not true. Only an influx of fresh air can establish the circulation of Qi energy.
It is ideal if the bathroom has a window that can be opened at any time, allowing a stream of fresh air into the room.
This problem can be solved by ventilating the room as often as possible. Air conditioners are not suitable for this purpose.
Correct lighting device
Natural light is ideal for the bathroom. The rays penetrating through the windows unwind stagnant Qi energy and charge the space with solar energy.
To decorate a window opening, it is better to use slightly shading blinds, keeping them open during the day, allowing the sun's rays to freely penetrate the room
Curtains made of heavy and dense fabrics are not suitable for this purpose.
If the bathroom does not have a window, fill the space with artificial light. When designing room lighting, consider the placement of lamps so that they illuminate the entire room as much as possible. The bright rays of lighting fixtures will revive the energy field.
Choosing flooring
A properly selected coating can enhance the flow of Qi energy. Porcelain stoneware or tiles are ideal for floor decoration.
Materials with a smooth surface, such as marble, tile or glass, can neutralize negative energy
The main thing is that the coating is not too cold. You can solve this problem by installing a “warm floor” system, or by choosing tiles that quickly adapt to the ambient temperature.
Fortunately, the wide range of products on the market allows you to choose a coating that will successfully combine decorative properties and excellent performance.
Where to place the toilet in a private house.
From a functional point of view, it is not entirely appropriate to place a toilet near places where a person is filled with energy. We fill up when we eat, that is, in the dining room or kitchen, which includes this function. Also, filling with energy occurs during sleep, that is, in the bedroom.
– It is especially important that the toilet does not have an entrance from the bedroom or kitchen/dining room. – If the toilet is located across the corridor from them, then its door should not be opposite the doors to the bedroom or kitchen. – It’s not very critical, but it is undesirable for the toilet to be located behind the wall of the bedroom near which the bed is located.
In modern interior design there is an extremely strange solution - the location of the toilet directly in the bedroom. This does not allow a person to fully restore their strength during sleep. Sleep can be restless and in the morning a person gets up sleep-deprived and tired.
In terms of energy output , the location of the toilet in a private house depends on its design. If it works the same way as in an apartment, that is, there is a sewer system that goes outside the house, then it should be placed in the worst sector according to the calculations of the Flying Stars. The energy of bad star combinations will decrease due to the energy output. Conversely, there is no need to place the toilet in good sectors. Good energy will also leave the house, this will reduce the energy of the whole house. If this is a storage type toilet, then installation in a bad sector along the Flying Stars will only worsen the energy of this place, and, accordingly, the energy of the entire house. But you shouldn’t place them in good sectors either; they are better used for the bedroom, kitchen, and office. It is optimal to choose a sector with average quality Flying Stars.
Poisoned Arrows
“Poisoned arrows” is the name given in Feng Shui to unfavorable factors that can cause irreparable harm by converting positive Qi energy into the opposite Sha Qi. Arrows include everything sharp and angular that surrounds your home. This could be a lonely tree (a symbol of loneliness), a cross-shaped pillar, a hospital or a cemetery opposite the main entrance. Destroyed houses, garbage dumps, and high-voltage lines are also unfavorable in their impact. An entrance door with a Feng Shui mirror, reinforced by applying trigrams (special signs symbolizing the elements), will help in correcting the negative. A cluster of crystal balls or the famous bamboo Chinese wind chimes have a similar effect.
Love and partnership
You should have a mirror on the wall next to the door inside the entrance, but adding a Bagua mirror outside will filter the incoming energy so that only positive energy comes through your door
It's important to research how to use this mirror, but you will love the Feng Shui benefits you get from it. Do you want to bring new love into your life or create a fulfilling partnership with someone? If stronger relationships in your life are something to consider, then there are ways to invite in the positive energy of a partnership using your front door
One more thing about the toilet.
The correct direction of the toilet according to Feng Shui.
In Feng Shui, there are methods for installing a toilet in terms of the direction of energy flows. The flows depend on the orientation of the house, the direction of the front door to the house and the current time. These methods are based on accurate compass measurements. Contact specialists who know these methods.
Is it possible to place a mirror opposite the toilet?
This question is asked often. In Feng Shui, a mirror is a tool for regulating energy in the home. A mirror is appropriate in those rooms where it is needed. A mirror is inappropriate in the toilet. But, if there is nowhere else to place it in the whole house, then let it be in the toilet. Feng Shui should not give unnatural recommendations. Feng Shui should simplify a person's life, not create difficulties. You probably won’t hear a recommendation to hang a mirror opposite the toilet from a specialist. But, of course, no one will prohibit it.
What paintings should I hang in the toilet?
Placing paintings in the toilet
Paintings are viewed in Feng Shui from different points of understanding. One of the main things, of course, is the color scheme of the picture. In the toilet, shades of the elements of Wood, Water and Metal are favorable. Since Fire and Water create a conflict, red tones for the toilet are inappropriate. Soil (brown, gray) is not used often. Another approach is to understand the meaning of the picture. For some, the toilet is a place of solitude, reflection, and understanding of the meaning of life. If some subjects are pleasant and conducive, then they are quite appropriate.
Decor and decorations
To adjust the flow of energy, it is necessary to properly equip the bathroom with decor. Any decorations in the restroom should show the essence of the water element. It would be good if the paintings depicted:
- ocean;
- sea;
- lake;
- waterfall;
- ship;
- beach;
- snow;
- ice.
It is prohibited to hang images of the sun, its rays, sunset, dawn, desert, as well as landscapes. All of them belong to the element of Fire, which competes with Water.
One or two paintings are suitable as decor for the restroom. The main thing is to avoid dark, yellow and orange tones. Too many decorations can overload the atmosphere and have a bad effect on the energy background.
