Plumeria Trees
Plumeria, also known as frangipani, is the national flower of Laos, but in Vietnamese culture, it is often associated with places of heavy yin energy, such as temples, shrines, and cemeteries. According to folk beliefs, planting plumeria trees in front of your house may impact wealth and luck.
Moreover, plumeria flowers have a strong fragrance that can cause headaches and dizziness if inhaled for extended periods. The tree’s sap and leaves contain toxins, which can be dangerous if accidentally ingested or touched by young children. Therefore, families with young kids should avoid planting this tree in their front yard.
Cactus with Thorns
Cacti, with their sharp spines, symbolize conflict and obstacles. In feng shui, placing cacti in front of your house creates negative energy, making it difficult for wealth to accumulate and causing disharmony in the family. The spines can also cause injuries, especially to young children and the elderly.
Additionally, the image of sharp spines is likened to “needles” piercing the family, potentially bringing illnesses or unexpected risks. Following the folk saying “it’s better to be safe than sorry,” it is advisable to avoid planting cacti in front of your house to maintain peace and harmony.
Light-Blocking Trees
Large trees, especially those with broad canopies like banyan and fig trees, are considered inauspicious when planted in front of the house. These trees block natural light, hinder positive energy from entering the home, and create a gloomy atmosphere, allowing negative energy to accumulate.
Feng shui emphasizes that large trees obstruct wealth and bring financial difficulties to the household. Therefore, it is recommended to choose trees of appropriate sizes that do not block the main entrance.
Willow Trees
Certain trees, such as mulberry and willow, are believed to have negative connotations in folk traditions and should be avoided when planting in front of your house.
Willow trees are thought to symbolize the expulsion of evil spirits and are best planted in the backyard. When planted in the front, they are believed to block the path of the God of Wealth, bringing hardship and toil to the household.
In ancient poetry, willow trees are associated with sadness and mourning, often depicted in literature with a woman awaiting her husband. The drooping branches of the willow, especially on rainy days, evoke a sense of melancholy, which is not conducive to a positive home environment.
Banyan Trees
Banyan trees have a wide canopy that blocks sunlight, creating a dark and gloomy space, and hinders positive energy from entering the home. According to feng shui, the thriving growth of banyan trees strengthens negative energy, adversely affecting the health, wealth, and mental well-being of the household. Homeowners may experience lethargy, financial instability, or weakened health when a banyan tree is planted in front of their house.
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