Bedroom Feng Shui

The bedroom is a key room – indeed one of the most important areas of the home.

This is the room where we sleep, the time when our bodies regenerate. We spend a substantial part of our lives in this room. This is the room where we want to relax and enjoy ourselves. Getting it right becomes a priority.

Factors to be considered are the positioning of the bed. In the majority of cases the positioning of the bed depends on the layout of the room. This is because space is restricted and there are not many places where the bed can be positioned.

Radiators, windows and fitted wardrobes all have to be accounted for. Avoid placing the bed immediately opposite the bedroom door, with your feet facing the door. This is considered inauspicious. The reason is it was the way corpses were (and perhaps still are) removed from rooms!

If you are fortunate to have a very large bedroom where there are choices of where the bed could go then one of your best directions is to be taken into account. Your best direction depends on the year of your birth and your natal element. Generally, north has a very quiet and peaceful ‘chi’. West is good for romance, and pleasure, the North West is good to encourage responsibility therefore it is good for adults. The East and South East are good for younger people or people who need motivation as the energy is rising. Make sure the headboard faces the direction you desire. The energy of the south is too active for a good night’s sleep. Ask yourself what kind of energy is needed in your life right now. If your life is too quiet, choose a more dynamic direction and avoid the north.



Bedrooms can be personalised by working with one’s natal birth element. For instance if you are an “earth” person then consider painting the walls yellow, peach, pink or any other earthy shade. Earth is nurtured by Fire therefore touches of objects that represent fire can be used to feed the earth. This encourages our energy to go with the flow and not against it. An example of a clash with the earth person would be to have too much metal creating a draining effect, or too much wood as wood destroys the soil/earth. Even too much water would be detrimental, as it would create a muddy set up!

Solid headboards support you. Uplifting pictures help you reach your goals. Wood is an excellent material to use in the bedroom, as it is a good insulator. Metal on the other hand is a good electrical conductor.

Essential factors to take into consideration are the minimum output of EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies). Electrical equipment such as electric alarm clocks and other electrical/electronic equipment emit these. Ideally it would be best to avoid these items in the bedroom. Otherwise, the key factor to consider in these modern times is not to have this equipment in close proximity to the bed – especially the head area. The reason behind this is that there is a belief that EMFs very slowly and gradually weaken our immunity. This may take a long time but is a factor to consider in ensuring that we enjoy vibrant health. EMF readings do drop with distance.

Other factors to take into consideration are what do you personally desire at this point in time? Are you ready for a relationship? If you are in a relationship, do you desire balance and harmony in this relationship? If the answers are in the affirmative then be sure to create symmetry around the bed area. Placing two matching bedside tables, two matching lamps does this. Balance is a key factor here. Have a picture or an object that represents a couple – ideally in the relationship sector of the bedroom. This is in the South West corner of the room if you are using Classical Feng Shui or the far right corner from the bedroom door if using Intuitive Feng Shui.

The importance is on the intention of what you wish to create. Are you looking for a partner? Then create the symmetry and do everything as above. Buy a couple of red or pink candles and light them with the intention that your ideal partner is coming to you. You could write a list with all the qualities you are looking for in a partner or you could cut out pictures from magazines and create a collage. Place these under or near your candlesticks. Rose quartz crystals can attract love into your lives so a couple of rose crystal hearts or a couple of rose crystals will support you at this time. We activate the relationship area of the bedroom by bringing objects that represent a couple. The number two or pairing is important here.

If this is not the case, then a chest of drawers or one bedside table is all you need. Check if the corners on the furniture near the bed have sharp edges. Rounded corners are better as the do not emit sharp energy. If the furniture does have sharp edges imagine a 45 angle going towards the bed and whether this invisible energy is coming towards you while you sleep. Again, this will over time weaken the area where it ‘hits’.

Mirrors are not usually encouraged in bedrooms. The reason behind this is that mirrors are very active and dynamic, creating a lot of energy. If a mirror reflects us while we are asleep our body is not able to completely ‘switch off’. Our aura is disturbed by the high energy and therefore our bodies are unable to regenerate as efficiently as they could. If it is easy to reposition mirrors than do so. If not, before you go to bed cover the mirror with a fine piece of gauze of muslin – the aim is to reduce the reflection. This can be removed in the morning as mirrors create great energy in the daytime. Avoid all reflective surfaces for the same reason as mirrors.

Children’s bedrooms again need to reflect their personality and ensure they feel secure. It would be unwise to paint the walls in a vibrant colour if you want your child to sleep and rest. Vibrant colour such as orange, vivid yellow are too strong and the child’s energy will react to it, which may create sleep disturbances and encourage hyperactivity.

Consider having a professional consultation, as the practitioner will ensure that the energy is flowing correctly. Remember also to declutter in order for the energy to flow and to allow the new into your live