In Feng Shui, water is a powerful symbol of wealth, prosperity, and the flow of energy (chi). Both fountains and aquariums are used to activate stagnant energy and attract abundance, but their placement and maintenance are critical to ensuring positive results.
Core Principles of Water Features
- Symbolism: Moving water represents the circulation of wealth and opportunities. Stagnant or dirty water is considered “bad chi” and can symbolize financial loss.
- Direction of Flow: For fountains, the water must always flow toward the house to symbolize wealth entering, rather than flowing away.
- Continuous Movement: A fountain should ideally run continuously, as a stopped fountain may represent a block in financial progress
Optimal Placement (Bagua Sectors)
Strategic placement aligns with specific life goals:
- Southeast (Wealth & Abundance): The most traditional area for water features to activate money luck.
- North (Career & Path in Life): Water is the primary element of the North, making this an ideal spot for career advancement.
- East (Health & Family): Placing water here supports physical well-being and family harmony.
- Main Entrance: Placing a fountain near the front door (specifically to the left of the door when looking from inside out) welcomes positive energy
Aquarium-Specific Guidelines
Aquariums are unique because they balance all Five Feng Shui Elements:
- Water: The water itself.
- Wood: Live plants inside the tank.
- Metal: The structure or metallic ornaments.
- Earth: Sand, gravel, or rocks at the bottom.
- Fire: Vibrant fish colors (red/orange) and aquarium lighting.
Lucky Fish Combinations:
- Number Nine: A popular configuration is eight goldfish (red/gold for wealth) and one black fish (to absorb negative energy).
- Shapes: Round, hexagonal, or rectangular tanks are preferred; square tanks are sometimes avoided in specific traditions as they represent “Earth,” which can “muddy” the water energy.
Taboos: Where to Avoid Water
- Bedroom: Never place an aquarium or fountain in a bedroom; the high yang (active) energy of moving water disrupts restful yin (passive) sleep and can affect relationships.
- Kitchen: The kitchen is a “fire” area; water here creates a conflict of elements.
- Under Stairs: Placing water under a staircase is believed to cause financial obstacles.
- South Sector: This area is associated with the “Fire” element; water here can “extinguish” your fame and reputation energy.
- Right Side of Front Door: When looking out from inside, water on the right is traditionally warned against as it may lead to marital infidelity.
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