In traditional Chinese Feng Shui, the wealth position is considered to be a specific area in the home that attracts and accumulates wealth energy. Typically, the wealth position is located in the south-east of the house. This position corresponds to the ‘Xun Gua’, which represents wealth and abundance in the Eight Trigrams. However, it is important to note that the specifics of each home may vary, so determining the exact location of the wealth position requires consideration of a number of factors.

How to determine the wealth position in your home

• Use a compass: professional feng shui masters usually use a compass to pinpoint the location of wealth.
• Door position: If you don’t use a compass, you can make a rough judgement based on the position of the entry door. Standing inside the door and looking inwards. The 45-degree angle after the door opens, i.e. the diagonal of the doorway.

  

• Overall Layout: Consider the overall layout and orientation of the house and combine it with the Bagua diagram to determine the wealth position.

Activate the basic principles of the wealth position

• Keep clean: wealth area should be kept neat and clean, avoid piling up debris.
• Adequate light: to ensure that the wealth of natural light or artificial lighting.
• Avoid negative elements: bathroom, bins, etc. should not be located in the wealth position.
• Use of auspicious objects: You can place some objects that symbolise wealth in the wealth position.

Specific suggestions for arranging the wealth position

• Colour choices
  1. Purple: represents wealth and royalty, you can use purple curtains or decorations.
  2. Red: symbolises good luck and prosperity and is suitable for use as an accent colour.
  3. Gold: directly associated with wealth, you can use gold photo frames or decorations.
• The Power of Plants
  1. Fortune tree: This plant is believed to bring good luck and wealth.
  2. Money Tree: With rounded leaves that resemble copper coins, this plant is considered to be an attractor of wealth.
  3. Fortune Bamboo: It signifies good fortune and is suitable to be placed in the wealth position.

Note: Make sure the plant is healthy and lush, withered plants bring negative energy.

Use of Symbolic Objects

• Crystals: such as amethyst or citrine, which have strong energy and help attract wealth.
• Golden Toad: A traditional Feng Shui animal that attracts wealth, usually placed with a three-legged golden toad.
• Treasure bowl: a treasure bowl filled with copper coins to symbolise wealth.
• Feng shui balls: feng shui balls with wealth symbols can enhance the energy of wealth.

Misconceptions to avoid

• Over-decorating: While it is important to activate your wealth spot, don’t over-decorate. Keeping the space harmonious and balanced is the key.
• Neglecting other areas: It is unwise to focus only on the wealth spot and ignore other areas of the home. Harmony throughout the home is equally important for OVERALL wealth.
• Expect instant results: Feng Shui adjustments take time to take effect. Remain patient and work hard at the same time, Feng Shui is only an aid.

Maintenance and Adjustments

• Regular Cleaning: Thoroughly clean your wealth position at least once a month to keep the energy flowing.
• Renewal of Decoration: According to the season or personal situation, update the decoration of your wealth position at the right time to keep the energy fresh.

Integrate Practical Actions

While feng shui layouts are important, it’s also important to remember that true wealth comes from personal endeavour and ingenuity. Here are some practical suggestions to complement your Feng Shui layout:

• Make a financial plan: Set up clear financial goals and make a detailed plan to achieve them.
• Learn about financial management: Continuously learn about investment and financial management to improve your financial management skills.
• Open up new sources of income and cut down on expenses: learn to control expenses reasonably while increasing income.
• Be proactive: Maintain a positive attitude at work and strive for more development opportunities.
• Networking: Expand your social circle, good interpersonal relationship may bring unexpected opportunities.

The arrangement of feng shui wealth is an art of balance. It’s not just about material wealth, it’s about creating a positive energy and harmonious living environment. When you mindfully manage your wealth location, you are actually cultivating a positive, open mindset that is the real key to attracting wealth and opportunity.

Have you started to pay attention to the wealth positions in your home? Why not try making some adjustments according to the suggestions in this article and see if your life will undergo some subtle and positive changes in the days to come. Remember, true wealth is not just material, but also inner wealth and contentment. Let’s explore the ways of feng shui together and create a more abundant and harmonious life!