Aquariums Bring Prosperity and Good Fortune
The Significance of Aquariums
Aquarium fish are joyful and lively pets. The swimming fish bring vitality to the home. Fish breeding has a positive connotation of prosperity and abundance. In ancient times, fish keeping was considered a refined hobby, and it was also believed to bring good feng shui.
Aquariums represent the water element in feng shui. Water is associated with wealth and prosperity, so aquariums symbolize financial success, good luck, and growth.
Watching fish swim can be exhilarating, counteracting feelings of weakness, laziness, and gloom. Thus, having an aquarium in the home creates a dynamic atmosphere and stimulates a positive mindset.
Why Should Aquariums Be Placed in the Front and Not the Back?
In feng shui, there is a belief that mountains govern people’s vitality, while water governs wealth. An ideal feng shui setup is to have water in the front and mountains in the back. Thus, placing an aquarium in front of the house is believed to attract wealth and good fortune. Water represents money, and fish symbolize vibrant, growing energy.
The front of the house, or the “bright hall,” benefits from the presence of clean water and vibrant energy, attracting wealth and prosperity. Additionally, an aquarium in the front of the house helps cool the air as it enters the home. Traditional southern-facing homes can take advantage of cool breezes that blow through the aquarium, creating a refreshing and healthy atmosphere inside.
However, placing an aquarium at the back of the house is considered inauspicious. Water in the back of the house is taboo in feng shui. Ideally, the back of the house should have a solid, stable mountain to provide support. Placing an aquarium there suggests a depression or dampness, which contradicts standard feng shui principles and can lead to a decline in the inhabitants’ health and vitality, bringing bad luck. In the past, when houses faced south, cold northern winds would blow through the aquarium in the winter, carrying cold, moist air into the home, potentially causing illness.
Other Taboo Locations for Aquariums
Avoid placing aquariums in the bedroom. Bedrooms are meant for tranquility, and the sound of splashing water or active fish may disrupt the peaceful atmosphere.
Do not place aquariums next to altars. Altars are meant to be serene and solemn places for worship, and the lively nature of aquariums can create disharmony.
Keep aquariums away from the kitchen. Fire (represented by the kitchen) and water (the aquarium) placed together can cause conflict, negatively impacting both the kitchen and the well-being of the fish.
The best locations for aquariums are in the front of the house, the living room, or near a dragon statue.
This information is based on feng shui principles and personal experiences.