Here are some important considerations for hanging Feng Shui paintings:
1. Avoid hanging Feng Shui paintings with the same zodiac sign as the homeowner
Nowadays, many families hang Feng Shui paintings with zodiac animals. Most people buy and display art featuring their zodiac sign, which is not advisable. This is because the homeowner’s zodiac sign and the sign depicted in the painting can form a mutually destructive, hostile, or harmful relationship.
Therefore, when hanging Feng Shui paintings featuring zodiac animals, it is essential to follow these two rules:
The first rule is “mutually beneficial trinity”: The combination of three zodiac animals out of the twelve will bring good luck. There are four combinations: Pig – Rabbit – Goat, Tiger – Horse – Dog, Snake – Rooster – Ox, and Monkey – Rat – Dragon. So, if the homeowner is a Tiger, they can hang paintings of a Dog or a Horse in their home.
The second rule is “six-fold harmony”: This refers to six “noble” groups, each comprising two supportive ages, as follows: Rat-Ox, Tiger-Pig, Rabbit-Dog, Dragon-Rooster, Snake-Monkey, and Horse-Goat.
2. When hanging dragon paintings, place them above water features inside the house
In Feng Shui, dragons are considered sacred ancestors by many and symbolize prosperity and abundance.
When hanging dragon paintings, ensure that the dragon’s head faces inward to bring good luck to the family. Dragon paintings are best suited for the living room, as dragons are considered lucky creatures. If the dragon’s head faces outward, it means the dragon is flying away from the house, rendering the painting ineffective, no matter how beautiful it is.
It is best to hang dragon paintings above water features inside the house, such as above an aquarium, a plant watering can, or a mineral water jug. Hanging the painting above these areas means the dragon meets the water, bringing great prosperity.
However, one important thing to note is never to point the dragon’s head towards the bedroom. Homeowners should also hang the dragon painting on the left side of the living room, not the right. Additionally, those born in the years of the Dog and Cat are not advised to hang dragon paintings.
3. Avoid hanging tiger paintings in the living room
Tiger paintings are compatible with people born in the autumn but clash with those born in the years of the Snake and Monkey.
Moreover, tiger paintings should not be hung in the living room, as they can bring harm to the homeowner, especially if the tiger’s head faces inward.
However, some believe that hanging a painting of a tiger descending a mountain is inauspicious, while hanging a painting of a tiger climbing a mountain is considered safe.
4. Avoid hanging “Horse Running towards Success” paintings in the south
These paintings symbolize career advancement and development and are suitable for people born in autumn and winter.
However, hanging “Horse Running towards Success” paintings in the south of the house is considered inauspicious, as it violates the principle of “fire burning the heavenly gate.” According to Feng Shui, hanging the painting in this direction can bring bad luck to the family.
Additionally, if the homeowner’s zodiac sign is incompatible with the horse, such as the Rat or Ox, it is not advisable to hang this type of painting.
5. When hanging rooster paintings, ensure the rooster’s head does not face inward
In Feng Shui, roosters can ward off negative energy for the house and protect the homeowner from “peach blossom negative energy.” They also bring happiness and good luck to the homeowner.
However, when hanging rooster paintings, ensure that the rooster’s head does not face inward, as it can cause conflict and fighting among family members.
Instead, the homeowner should hang the painting so that the rooster’s beak faces outward towards the main door or window, symbolizing going out to find food and bringing good fortune.
Moreover, rooster paintings are effective in warding off evil spirits, making them ideal for the living room or main entrance.
When hanging landscape paintings, pay attention to the direction of the water flow. The water should flow into the house, not out, as incoming water represents incoming wealth, while outgoing water signifies wealth loss.
If hanging a painting of a sailing ship, ensure the ship’s head points inward, not outward. A ship heading outward can cause financial loss and harm to the family, while a ship heading inward brings wealth.
In general, paintings of peonies in bloom symbolize wealth and prosperity, and bamboo paintings represent peace. These paintings are suitable for any home. Paintings of koi fish and lotuses symbolize abundance, and paintings of cranes on pine trees represent health and longevity. These paintings can be hung in any home.
This article is for reference only and is not intended to provide definitive guidance.