One, Colors to avoid when entering a house
1、Black
Black color can be too heavy, creating a sense of oppression and heaviness. Black color is considered unfavorable from a Feng Shui perspective, as it hinders the flow of air and promotes stagnation, leading to a somber and lifeless atmosphere. This can negatively impact the family's fortune and make it difficult to create a harmonious family environment.
2、Red
- Red paint can easily cause tension and conflict among family members, negatively impacting family relationships. Additionally, it is considered unlucky, so both red and black are considered taboo colors for the main entrance.
3、Deep Blue
This color belongs to neutral colors and can create a sense of gloom and oppression, making it susceptible to negative energy and illness, and may also indicate financial loss.
4、Earth Yellow
The two stars, Black Star and Yellow Star, are considered inauspicious. Both stars belong to the earth element. When these stars appear on the main door, which is also made of earth-colored materials, it further amplifies their negative influence. This can potentially affect the health of the occupants, so it is advisable to avoid using earth-colored doors.
Two. What are the feng shui taboos for entry doors?
1、Avoid creating openings in doors.
The entrance door represents the entire family's facade, hence the term "facade." There are typically two main causes for damage to the entrance door: either the door panel itself is damaged, or the gap between the door and the frame is compromised.From a Feng Shui perspective, a damaged entrance door can indicate excessive "fire" within the home, leading to frequent illnesses and disputes among family members. This can negatively impact both physical and mental well-being, as well as create a disruptive environment.
Solution: Address large door damage promptly and proactively, ideally by replacing the door with a new one.
2、Avoid having two large doors
Chinese Feng Shui emphasizes hierarchy and order, typically with only one main entrance in a home, signifying the "primary" position. However, having two identical entrances can be considered unfavorable in Feng Shui, as it suggests a lack of clear distinctions between family members, leading to potential conflicts, discord, and instability, which can negatively impact relationships and family harmony.
Solutions: The best approach is to close an infrequently used door. If a home has two large doors, it is essential to have one large and one small door, clearly distinguishing between the two, and to minimize the use of the smaller door.
3、Avoid opening doors to access staircases leading downwards.
Currently, multi-unit buildings are the most common type of residential building. Some layouts, particularly those with unique configurations, can result in this type of arrangement, where the main door opens directly into a downward-sloping staircase. From a Feng Shui perspective, this arrangement is considered a "curtain water" layout, which is associated with significant financial losses and the leakage of positive energy. This can make it difficult to accumulate wealth within the home.
Solution to break the curse: Place a pair of goldenMoon statues at the entrance, making sure they face outwards, so they can absorb the leaked wealth energy. Alternatively, you can place five, six, and ten copper coins depicting the Five Emperors, Six Emperors, and Ten Emperors on the threshold.
4、Avoid using images like "Tiger Hawk" on door frames.
Currently, many apartment layouts feature adjacent doors, which can create "opposite door misfortune" (feng shui issues) that negatively impact the household's fortune. This can be mitigated by establishing a foyer. However, it is crucial that the doors of both units do not have images of tigers hanging on them. Tigers symbolize evil and misfortune. If both doors have such images, it can lead to financial loss, failure, or even more serious consequences.
Solution: If your neighbor has a statue of a tiger on their door, the best approach is to communicate with them and ask them to remove it. If that's not possible, place a potted plant on the doorstep, and then hang a pair of copper wind chimes facing west, northwest, southwest, and northeast, and wooden wind chimes on the other directions.
5、Door-to-door
As mentioned above, apartment buildings are the most common type, often featuring layouts where doors face each other. This arrangement is considered a "yin-yang clash" in Feng Shui, which can create a sense of unease and compromise privacy. Furthermore, having two doors facing each other creates a potential imbalance, as the larger door can exert pressure on the smaller one, leading to conflict and negative influences.
Solution: Hang a "Tian Guan Shi Fu" charm outside the door, ideally with two charms, one on each side. Also, create a transitional space at the entrance to act as a buffer and prevent direct entry into the interior.
6、Avoid large trees near doorways.
Some homeowners living in villas or rural areas often plant large trees in front of their main doors to provide shade and decoration. However, planting trees in front of the main door also has specific considerations. If a tree is planted on the left side, it is considered the "Dragon Tree," which is believed to bring good fortune and assistance to the male members of the household. Conversely, if a tree is planted on the right side, it is considered the "White Tiger Tree," which is associated with bad luck and represents the entry of negative influences into the home, particularly affecting the female members of the household or leading to the "Peach Blossom" (unwanted romantic relationships). To mitigate these negative effects, the tree may need to be removed. Additionally, homeowners should also be aware that if the tree has a large, swollen root, it may indicate a potential health issue for the homeowner.
7、Avoid opening doors and facing upward staircases.
"A staircase that slopes upwards towards the main entrance means that the home's wealth will flow out with the staircase, leading to a loss of fortune. This can result in insufficient income to cover expenses and an inability to retain wealth. Furthermore, the home's magnetic field will become unstable."
Solutions to mitigate negative influences: Establish a foyer or place a screen between the staircase and the main door to block the flow of negative energy. Additionally, place large, broad-leaf plants such as money trees or lucky bamboo at the entrance to neutralize the direct influence and attract prosperity.
8、The main entrance should not face directly onto the road.
The main entrance faces the road, which is considered auspicious for couples and harmonious living. However, frequent arguments and a lack of good fortune can negatively impact the home's energy flow. Furthermore, a directly facing road can also disrupt the flow of positive energy within the house, making it difficult to accumulate and retain good fortune.
Solution: Place Shan Hai Zhen or Jiu Gong Ba Gua mirror facing the direction of negative energy at the entrance. Alternatively, place an activated Dragon Turtle or activated Kirin facing the direction of negative energy.
9、The main door should not be directly facing a sharp corner.
In modern construction, many designs are unique, featuring sharp angles that are visually prominent from a distance. However, if the entrance door of a residential building faces directly into these sharp angles, it can pose a health hazard to occupants, leading to long-term fatigue, weakness, and increased susceptibility to illness.
Solutions to mitigate negative energy: Plant robust deciduous trees or potted plants at the entrance, utilizing the vitality and lush foliage of greenery to block negative energy.