Feng Shui, as part of traditional Chinese culture, emphasizes harmony between people and their environment. In home feng shui, the wealth position and house cleansing are two core concepts: the wealth position relates to the family's financial luck and career, while house cleansing is a crucial step to clear the space's energy before moving in. This article systematically introduces how to locate the bright and dark wealth positions, as well as a practical house cleansing process, helping readers optimize their living environment from the basics.
Bright Wealth Position: The Diagonal Corner for Gathering Wealth
The bright wealth position is the easiest wealth spot to identify in the living room, located at the diagonal corner from the entrance. Its positioning is very simple: stand at the main door facing inward, and the diagonal corner on either the left or right side is the bright wealth position. The specific rules are as follows:
- If the door opens on the left, the bright wealth position is at the diagonal corner on the right.
- If the door opens on the right, the bright wealth position is at the diagonal corner on the left.
- If the door is in the center, both diagonal corners are bright wealth positions, but usually the side that is more cohesive and brighter is chosen.
The bright wealth position should be kept bright and tidy. It is suitable to place evergreen plants (such as golden pothos or rubber tree) or wealth-attracting objects, but avoid placing sharp objects, withered plants, or large electrical appliances. If the wealth position has a window, it is recommended to use curtains to block it to prevent wealth energy from leaking out.
Dark Wealth Position: The Hidden Wealth Spot Based on House Orientation
The dark wealth position needs to be determined according to the house's sitting direction (i.e., the direction the door faces). Different orientations correspond to different positions. Below are the dark wealth positions for eight common house orientations:
- Sitting north facing south (Kan house): Southwest, North
- Sitting south facing north (Li house): Northeast, South
- Sitting east facing west (Zhen house): East, North
- Sitting west facing east (Dui house): South, Northwest, Southeast
- Sitting southeast facing northwest (Xun house): Southwest, Southeast
- Sitting northwest facing southeast (Qian house): West, Northwest, North
- Sitting southwest facing northeast (Kun house): East, Southwest
- Sitting northeast facing southwest (Gen house): Northwest, Northeast
The layout requirements for the dark wealth position are similar to those for the bright wealth position: keep it clean, bright, and avoid pressure or direct opposition. You can place a safe, wealth bowl, or crystals in the dark wealth position to enhance financial luck.
House Cleansing: Clearing Energy Before Moving In
House cleansing is an important step in traditional customs before moving into a new or second-hand home. Its purpose is to clear residual old energy from the space and create a pure, positive atmosphere for the new life. Whether it is a new or old house, house cleansing should not be overlooked.
New House Cleansing
Although a new house has not been lived in, the construction and renovation process accumulates dust, odors, and a cold, stagnant energy. Cleansing awakens the house's vitality and fills the space with yang energy.
Second-Hand House Cleansing
A second-hand house may retain the previous owners' life imprints and negative energy. Cleansing cuts off the past and adapts the space to the new owner's energy.
House Cleansing Steps
- Ventilation: Open all windows for 3-7 days to let in fresh air and dispel staleness.
- Coarse Salt Purification: Place coarse salt in corners, the entrance, and bathroom corners. Leave for 24-48 hours, then sweep and discard to absorb chaotic energy.
- Mugwort Wiping: Boil mugwort leaves in water, use the water to wipe door frames, window frames, and furniture, and spray in corners to remove odors and impurities.
- Five Grains to Attract Energy: Lightly scatter five grains (rice, millet, red beans, mung beans, black beans) clockwise. Leave for three days, then sweep away, symbolizing abundance and smoothness.
After completing the house cleansing, move in furniture and start your new life. If you have questions about specific directions, you can refer to the Almanac Tool to choose an auspicious moving-in date.
House Shape Selection: The Foundation of Good Feng Shui
House cleansing is a后天 (post-heaven) adjustment, while the house shape is the先天 (pre-heaven) foundation. The following four house shapes should be avoided as much as possible:
- Step-like Asymmetrical Layout: Misaligned structure, poor airflow, leading to an unstable life.
- Gun-shaped Layout: Significant space waste, awkward layout, difficult to resell.
- Multi-angled Irregular Layout: Chaotic energy, hard to place furniture, prone to disputes.
- Layout with Chaotic External Energy: Adjacent to special sites, causing environmental imbalance.
Choosing a square, well-ventilated, and well-lit house shape is the foundation of home feng shui. For more house shape analysis, visit our blog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is more important, the bright wealth position or the dark wealth position?
Both are important. The bright wealth position is the visible wealth spot in the living room, directly affecting daily financial luck; the dark wealth position relates to the house's orientation and represents deeper wealth energy. It is recommended to arrange both, but prioritize keeping the bright wealth position clean and bright.
How long after house cleansing can I move in?
You can move in immediately after completing the house cleansing. Usually, ventilation takes 3-7 days, and the coarse salt and five grains are left for 1-3 days before sweeping away. It is advisable to choose an auspicious moving-in date; you can refer to the Almanac Tool.
Do I need to cleanse a rental house?
It is recommended to perform a simple cleansing, especially for second-hand or long-vacant rentals. For rentals, you can simplify the steps, such as ventilation and coarse salt purification, which helps improve the living atmosphere.