Hanging decorative paintings in the home is a common practice in families from ancient times to the present. Paintings carry high artistic value. But there are three types of paintings that ancients advise against hanging in the house.
In reality, some families hang these paintings because of their preferences or because they think they are majestic and want to intimidate others. However, from a spiritual feng shui perspective, these paintings can create very harmful killing energy for the house. Let’s discover the three types of paintings that ancients advise against hanging in the house in this article.
1. Paintings of Wild Beasts: A Sign of Calamity
Many paintings of wild beasts intrigue some homeowners who appreciate their majestic and formidable nature. Yet, spiritually and from a feng shui perspective, these paintings signify bad luck.
Constant exposure to scenes of bloodshed, death, and predation can disturb one’s inner peace, and the feng shui energy may turn unfavorable.
Not everyone feels comfortable facing violent and aggressive images, and some may experience fear, anxiety, or unease. This can inadvertently cause fatigue for the residents and a sense of heaviness for guests, making them want to leave.
Paintings to avoid: Tiger descending the mountain, predatory beasts, bizarre creatures, fighting animals, etc.
2. Paintings Portraying Decay, Death, and Gloom
Paintings depicting decay, death, and gloom, such as falling autumn leaves, tears, dry grass, dead trees, or stagnant water, should also be avoided in the home.
While some of these paintings may be artistically appealing and evoke a sense of romance, they do not bring positive energy to one’s life.
Viewing these paintings may lead to a lack of joy and a decrease in motivation, making it easier to think negatively and giving up on striving for success. As a result, life may become entangled in gloom, and achieving success becomes more difficult.
3. Paintings with Chaotic Color Schemes
While colors can sometimes stimulate and excite the spirit, hanging paintings with chaotic color schemes in the home is not advisable for the psychological well-being of the homeowners.
Paintings with too many chaotic colors can cause fatigue and eye strain if viewed for extended periods. Over time, this can negatively impact the health of the residents.
The abundance of colors in these paintings can make it challenging to relax and rest, eventually leading to health issues. This is why ancient people referred to these three types of paintings as the Three Kinds of Inauspicious Paintings, believing they bring harmful killing energy to the homeowners. The more such paintings are displayed, the more detrimental their effects on health and spirit.
According to feng shui principles, these three types of paintings can lead to family disputes, disharmony, financial loss, and the dissipation of blessings and luck.
It is recommended to choose paintings with gentle and positive themes for the home, such as “Horse Running Towards Success,” lotuses, pine, chrysanthemums, plum blossoms, or happy family scenes.
As for the paintings belonging to the three categories mentioned above, if one still wishes to keep them, it is advisable to store them in a private space rather than displaying them prominently in the home.
Information based on spiritual feng shui beliefs and practices.
