A Clean and Well-Maintained Home Brings More Happiness Than a Large One
Our ancestors often advised their descendants to build houses that are just enough for living purposes. A large house can bring about not only financial strain but also many negative consequences in the long run.
A big house requires more effort to clean and maintain. If left unattended, it quickly becomes messy and dilapidated. The vast space can make one feel cold and lonely, creating distance between family members as everyone retreats to their private spaces. This can eventually lead to a breakdown in family relationships.
Large houses also provide more hiding places for pests and insects, which can cause damage and spread diseases. They are also more attractive to thieves and are harder to secure, making them more vulnerable to break-ins.
On the other hand, a well-maintained, smaller house can be cozy and comfortable. A clean and tidy home, regardless of its size, ensures aesthetics and good health. A large, unkempt house can feel cramped and cluttered, while a smaller, well-kept one feels spacious and inviting.
There are three areas in particular that require regular attention:
A Clean Living Room Invites Prosperity
The living room holds a significant place in feng shui as it is where the god of wealth is welcomed, and it houses the family’s wealth corner. A tidy and well-organized living room creates a pleasant and positive impression on guests and attracts positive energy, bringing good fortune. A clean living room also reflects the family’s values and attention to detail.
From a feng shui perspective, the living room is one of the three critical areas that influence wealth accumulation, so it deserves special attention. A clean living room encourages family gatherings and reduces negative energy, leading to a harmonious home life.
A Clean Kitchen Ensures Good Health
The kitchen is the heart of the home, where meals are prepared for the family. In feng shui, the kitchen is considered a wealth area, and its cleanliness is essential for food safety and hygiene. A tidy kitchen invites the god of wealth to stay, while a dirty one can breed bacteria and viruses, compromising food quality and, consequently, the family’s health.
Therefore, it is crucial to maintain a clean and well-organized kitchen to safeguard your family’s health. After all, without good health, wealth and other aspirations become meaningless. The kitchen also symbolizes the family’s food reserves and wealth, so keeping it clean ensures the preservation of these resources.
A Clean Ancestral Altar Invites Divine Protection
The ancestral altar is the most sacred space in the home. A clean altar, fragrant with incense, demonstrates the family’s reverence for their ancestors. It also keeps negative energies at bay, ensuring the peace and well-being of the ancestors’ souls. Many families neglect the altar, only cleaning it during special occasions or on the full moon and new moon days.
However, a dusty and untidy altar allows negative energies to take over, making it difficult for the ancestors to rest in peace and offer their blessings to the family. A clean and well-maintained altar shows gratitude and respect, and it is more important than the abundance of offerings. Sincerity and a clean space are what truly matter when it comes to honoring our ancestors.
This information is based on feng shui principles and personal experiences.
The Three Items on the Altar That Need to Be Removed After the Full Moon Ceremony for Prosperity
“After the paper money burning ritual, it is imperative for the host family to take down the offerings from the altar. It is of utmost importance to remember that there are three specific items that must be removed from the altar; leaving them there could potentially lead to bad luck and financial difficulties for the family.”