10 tips: Feng Shui in the nursery
The Chinese theory of harmony Feng Shui is intended to harmonize the energy flows of man and his environment. To achieve this, there are a few things to consider when furnishing the children’s room. Architect and Feng Shui expert Walter Haag reveals the ten most important tips.
1. Detect disturbed energy flows
Above all other Feng Shui measures, a trouble-free place is the most important thing. Whether for playing or learning, but especially in the sleep phase, as the body should recover during this time without external stress. An examination of the nursery for natural and artificial disorders is therefore always the first step.
Many children still have a good sense of places that are not good for them. Maybe you have already noticed that your child is curled up in a corner of the bed in the morning? Or it often comes to you crawling into bed at night? This can be a first external sign of a disturbed sleeping place.
2. Avoid electrosmog
A simple measure to positively influence the flow of energy in the nursery is to avoid electrosmog. Cordless telephones and Wi-Fi receivers should be removed from the nursery. Baby monitors can also be unfavorable in this regard. If your child already has a mobile phone, it should be as far away from the body and near the window as possible, at night it should be switched off completely.
In order to avoid interference from cables or sockets, it is good to sort them as neatly as possible. If the power can be switched off with a so-called mains circuit breaker, this is ideal. Shielded power strips, and cables are also recommended.
3. The location on the floor plan
The nursery should be located on the floor plan in the direction that supports the birth element of your child (see table point 8). For example, a child with the element of fire should have his nursery in the south (fire), southeast (wood) or east (wood) of the house. The Southwest/Northeast (Earth) area is also fine. On the other hand, especially the north (water) and the west and northwest (metal) should be avoided.
4. The eight life situations
In Feng Shui teachings, there are eight different life situations. These can also be found in the floor plan of the children’s room and, seen from the door, are always arranged in the same way:
If the floor plan of the children’s room is square or rectangular, all eight areas are usually found in the room. However, balconies, chimney or elevator shafts can also result in so-called missing areas. Likewise, an area can be weakened by large windows, but also by a large, massive closet in the room. If your child has learning difficulties, this may be due to the fact that the flow of energy in the area of knowledge/learning is disturbed.
5. The energy sectors Yin and Yang
In every room there are the so-called Yin-Yang areas. The quieter Yin areas are, seen from the door, in the back of the room. There you ideally set up the sleeping place of your child. It is advantageous if this is shielded from the more active Yang areas by a half-height screen. These are located in the front area of the children’s room and are particularly suitable for playing or learning.
6. The location of windows and doors
If there is a window directly opposite the door, there should be neither bed nor table here. If possible, the door should be in the middle of the wall, but at least 0.85 meters to 1.00 meters away from the wall. In addition, the area in front of the door should be as tidy, free and bright as possible.
7. The orientation of the furniture
Especially in the sleeping and working area of your child, you should pay attention to the orientation of the furniture in order to positively control the flow of energy. The bed should stand with the headboard against the wall and be separated from the rest of the children’s room by a privacy screen. If possible, your child should not be able to see the door directly from the bed. It is also advantageous if the headboard is higher than the foot part, as this creates even greater protection.
The desk should be placed in such a way that the child has a wall in the back. It should have a good view of the door from here, but not directly opposite it.
Individual orientation
There are numerous Feng Shui systems that use a compass to align the bed and table so that each child is individually supported in their place. Examples are the east-west system, the 24 cardinal points or the 12 animals.
8. The right colour scheme
When choosing the colors for the children’s room, it is best to orient yourself to the five elements water, wood, fire, earth and metal. Each person can be assigned a so-called birth element, which is closely related to his energy flows.
Example:If your child was born between February 7, 1997 and January 27, 1998, his birth element is fire.
Depending on what birth element your child has, certain colors can therefore support or weaken the flow of energy. The following table gives you information about which colors are advantageous in your child’s room and which you should rather do without.
Example
Your child has the birth element metal. In theleft partof the table, select the element that is above the birth element in the supporting cycle, in this case Earth. The colors in the children’s room, for example for the painting, the pictures, furniture or even the bed linen, should generally be kept rather earthy.
In theright partof the table you can see which element has a debilitating effect on your child. In this example, this would be the element fire. Even if there is nothing wrong with a few red objects, such as a toy car, you should use this color rather sparingly.
By the way: The table also provides information about advantageous and unfavorable furnishings. For example, if your child has the birth element earth, there should be no large plants in the nursery. If the children’s room is located in an unfavorable area, a balance can be created by the right color or supporting accessories.
9. Eliminate noise from corners and edges
Sharp corners and edges can have a negative effect on the flow of energy. Room corners should therefore ideally be rounded. This can be achieved in the shell construction phase, for example, by the plasterer not using corner profiles. However, corners or chimney edges can also be subsequently defused by rounded solid wood or gypsum profiles.
Visible wooden beam ceilings should be completely covered, but at least in the area of the table and the sleeping place, for example by hanging with fabric. Even plants that have pointed leaves, such as a yucca palm, should be removed from the nursery if possible.
10. The right dimensions
The Feng Shui doctrine defines certain measures as positive, while others negatively affect the flow of energy. In the following table you will find a small excerpt of positive Feng Shui measurements:
The sizes of furniture and other furnishings should be based on these dimensions as far as possible.
Example 1: A table with the dimensions 68×125 cm is in a good range, with 71×120 cm, however, the table would not have positive Feng Shui measurements.
When planning according to Feng Shui, the Feng Shui dimensions should ideally be considered not only for room dimensions, but also for windows and doors.
Example 2: In the case of a door, the clear passage is relevant for the Feng Shui measurements. A door with a width between 81 and 90 cm and a height of 1.97 m therefore has a good Feng Shui measure. On the other hand, a door with a width of 1.00 m and a height of 2.05 m does not have a good Feng Shui measure.
Tip: In a rented apartment, you can easily stick a wooden strip on the door lining with double-sided adhesive tape, so that the clear dimension is changed accordingly.
Since many other points play a role in a professional Feng Shui consultation, the examples mentioned here can only give a first indication of necessary Feng Shui measures. However, an expert can answer your questions in detail in individual cases.