Chinese zodiac paintings for the homeowner
Hanging paintings that match your zodiac sign is a common practice, believed to bring good luck. However, this may not be encouraged when the zodiac on the painting and the homeowner’s age create an imbalance. To avoid negative effects, choose paintings based on harmonious principles such as “triple harmony”, including three compatible zodiac signs like Pig – Rabbit – Snake, or “six harmony”, which is the combination of two compatible zodiac signs like Rat – Ox. For example, people born in the Year of the Snake should consider hanging paintings of a mouse or a rooster to enhance their luck and fortune.
Improper hanging of dragon, tiger, horse paintings
Hanging dragon, tiger, and horse paintings in feng shui requires caution, as when done correctly, it can bring wealth and vitality to the family. Conversely, mistakes in hanging can bring misfortune.
Dragon is a symbol of wealth and power. When hanging dragon paintings, make sure the dragon’s head is facing the inside of the house to symbolize respect for ancestors, avoiding facing outward as it can be seen as “driving” wealth out of the house. Furthermore, avoid hanging more than five dragon paintings to prevent tension and energy imbalance.
Tiger represents strength and protection, and can help ward off misfortune. However, hanging tiger paintings with the head pointing towards the house can evoke the image of a tiger stalking its prey, posing a potential danger to the homeowner. Therefore, hang tiger paintings with the head facing outwards or towards the main door to properly channel the protective energy.
Horses, a symbol of progress and success, should be hung in the house with the intention of attracting good luck and progress in career. For business owners, hanging a painting of a single horse may signify loneliness in business, while a painting with multiple running horses may indicate support and unity. However, avoid hanging paintings with images of horses running in opposite directions to avoid creating division and conflict within the family.
Cracked or sharp-edged paintings
Damaged paintings such as cracked or broken ones are often associated with the idea of death and decline in feng shui. Therefore, it is not advisable to keep such paintings on the walls of your house. If you discover a painting with cracks or has been broken, it is best to remove them immediately and replace them with new paintings.
In addition, avoid choosing paintings with sharp edges or complex shapes with many angles, as these forms can disrupt and disturb the flow of positive energy into the house. To create a harmonious and favorable living space, choose artworks and wall paintings with soft and harmonious lines.
Overly flashy or too gloomy paintings
Avoid hanging paintings with images of darkness, storms, withered landscapes, or gloomy sunsets, as in feng shui and folk belief, these negative images can have unfavorable effects on the atmosphere of the house and the people living in it. The presence of images that are filled with loneliness and lack of vitality can bring a sense of gloom and heaviness to the living space.
Similarly, limit hanging paintings with excessively bright or glaring colors. Overly intense colors can cause discomfort and aversion to viewers, disrupting the balance and comfort in the house. The choice of feng shui paintings should aim for harmony and gentle colors to create a peaceful and positive living environment.
Information is for reference and contemplation only
For tiger paintings, avoid hanging them with the head pointing towards the house as it may evoke an image of a tiger stalking prey, which could be potentially harmful to the homeowner. Instead, orient the tiger’s head outwards or towards the main door to channel protective energy properly.
Horses symbolize progress and success, so they should be hung with the intention of attracting good luck and career advancement. Business owners might consider a painting of multiple running horses to indicate support and unity, steering clear of a single horse which could imply loneliness in business. Additionally, avoid horses running in opposite directions to prevent division and conflict within the family.
