Avoid Placing the Altar Next to the Kitchen or Bathroom
According to experts, the kitchen area generates strong fire energy, or “Hỏa sát” in Vietnamese. This is because the kitchen symbolizes fire (Hỏa), and placing an altar next to it can disrupt the peace of the ancestors or the spirit tablet in the house, bringing difficulties to the homeowners’ lives. Additionally, placing the altar next to the kitchen can destabilize or diminish the family’s fortune.
Placing the altar next to the kitchen can also intensify the fire energy, causing tension and conflict among family members. It may also bring challenges to your career and finances, making it harder to accumulate wealth.
Do Not Place the Altar Against a Wall Shared with a Bathroom
In feng shui, it is considered a major taboo to place the altar against a wall that adjoins a bathroom. The altar is a sacred space and should be positioned in a well-ventilated and dry area. In contrast, bathrooms are damp and prone to bacterial growth. Placing the altar next to a bathroom will negatively affect the auspicious energy in the house.
It is also important to note that moving the altar to a dark, damp, or unhygienic location can bring bad luck and show disrespect to your ancestors and the deceased. The musty smell of a bathroom is also incompatible with the freshness and ventilation required for a sacred space like an altar.
The direction of the altar should align with the homeowner’s lucky direction. Even if the house’s direction is not ideal, the altar’s direction must be auspicious for the homeowner to ensure family harmony and happiness. When changing the direction of the altar, be cautious and consult a knowledgeable feng shui practitioner to avoid inadvertently choosing an unlucky direction for the homeowner’s birth element.
Notes on Altar Placement:
– For those with an East Four Green (Đông tứ trạch) birth element, the altar should face one of the following four directions: Khảm, Tốn, Chấn, or Ly.
This information is for reference only and should be considered in conjunction with other feng shui practices.
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