100 Feng Shui Home Taboos: Complete Guide to Layout Mistakes and Remedies for Harmony

Cultural Context: Feng Shui (风水, literally "wind and water") is the ancient Chinese art of harmonizing human dwellings with the natural environment. At its core, it seeks to balance Qi (气, the vital life force) so that energy flows smoothly through your home — bringing prosperity, health, and harmony. The 100 taboos below represent generations of practical wisdom from Feng Shui masters.

Front Door Taboos (1–15)

The front door is known as the "mouth of Qi" — the primary channel through which energy enters your home. What happens at your entrance sets the tone for your entire living space.

No.	Taboo	Explanation	Remedy
1	Front door facing another door	Door clash disrupts energy flow	Hang door curtain, place Folding Screen
2	Front door facing elevator	Tiger Mouth Sha destabilizes Qi	Hang Bagua Mirror, place Folding Screen
3	Front door facing stairs	Curtain Sha causes Wealth Leakage	Place Folding Screen, bury Five Emperor Coins under threshold
4	Front door facing bathroom	Filthy Qi enters home	Hang door curtain, keep door closed
5	Front door facing kitchen	Fire Qi rushes directly outward	Hang door curtain, place Folding Screen
6	Front door facing mirror	Wealth Qi reflects away	Move the mirror
7	Front door facing sharp corner	Sharp Corner Sha	Hang Shanhai Zhen, place plants
8	Front door facing long corridor	Piercing Heart Sha	Hang wind chimes, place Folding Screen
9	Unlucky front door color	Must match personal destiny	Repaint with auspicious color
10	Damaged front door	Disrupts Qi flow	Repair immediately
11	Front door too low	Qi flow obstructed	Raise the threshold
12	Front door too small	Insufficient Qi intake	Enlarge appropriately
13	Double front doors	Qi scatters between both	Use only one door consistently
14	Front door facing trash bin	Filthy Qi	Move the trash bin away
15	Front door facing utility pole	Piercing Heart Sha	Hang Shanhai Zhen

Quick Tips:

• Your front door should open inward (not outward) to invite Qi into your home
• Keep the entrance area well-lit and clutter-free — this is where opportunities enter your life
• A doormat with red or gold accents helps ground incoming wealth energy

Living Room Taboos (16–30)

No.	Taboo	Explanation	Remedy
16	No Wealth Position in living room	Wealth Position is blocked	Clear the diagonal corner from entrance
17	Sofa backs the door	No Backing Mountain	Reposition the sofa
18	Sofa backs the window	No Backing Mountain	Reposition or use high-back sofa
19	Sofa under a beam	Beam Pressure Sha	Move sofa or decorate the beam
20	TV too close to sofa	Affects health	Adjust the distance
21	Living room too dark	Excessive Yin Qi	Add more lighting
22	Living room cluttered	Chaotic Qi	Organize and declutter
23	Exposed beam in living room	Oppressive feeling	Decorate or conceal the beam
24	Wealth Position under pressure	Heavy objects on wealth area	Remove heavy items
25	Bathroom in Wealth Position	Wealth Position polluted	Keep clean, hang door curtain
26	Ferocious animal painting	Heavy Sha Qi	Replace with auspicious artwork
27	Bleak/desolate painting	Declining Qi	Replace with lively artwork
28	Wilted plants	Declining Qi	Replace immediately
29	Sword or blade decor	Sha Qi	Remove or store in cabinet
30	Oversized fish tank	Excessive Water Qi	Reduce size or relocate

How to Activate Your Living Room's Wealth Position

1. Stand at your front entrance facing into the living room
2. Identify the diagonal corner — this is your Bright Wealth Position (明财位, ming cai wei)
3. Keep this corner clean, bright, and slightly elevated — avoid placing trash bins, broken items, or heavy storage here
4. Add a living plant or small lamp to activate the energy

Quick Tip: The sofa should always have a solid wall behind it (your "backing mountain") and a clear view of the door — never sit with your back to the entrance.

Bedroom Taboos (31–50)

The bedroom is where you restore your Qi each night. Disruptions here affect sleep quality, health, and relationships — especially for couples.

No.	Taboo	Explanation	Remedy
31	Headboard facing door	Qi rushes directly at sleeper	Move the bed
32	Headboard against window	No Backing Mountain	Move or seal window
33	Headboard against bathroom wall	Filthy Qi	Move the bed
34	Headboard against kitchen wall	Fire Qi	Move the bed
35	Bed under a beam	Beam Pressure Sha	Move bed or decorate beam
36	Bed facing mirror	Disrupts sleep	Move or cover mirror
37	Bed facing TV	Radiation affects sleep	Move the TV
38	Clutter under the bed	Qi flow obstructed	Clear everything out
39	Bedroom too large	Insufficient Human Qi	Add furniture or partitions
40	Bedroom too dark	Excessive Yin Qi	Add more lighting
41	Bedroom colors too vivid	Disrupts sleep	Switch to soft tones
42	Sharp corner in bedroom	Sharp Corner Sha	Round off the corner
43	Waterfall painting in bedroom	Excessive Water Qi	Replace with other artwork
44	Oversized wedding photo	Oppressive feeling	Use smaller frame
45	Artificial flowers in bedroom	No Vital Qi	Replace with real flowers or remove
46	Fish tank in bedroom	Excessive dampness	Remove
47	Too many electronics in bedroom	Electromagnetic radiation	Reduce electronics
48	Bedroom door facing bathroom	Filthy Qi	Hang door curtain
49	Bedroom door facing kitchen	Fire Qi	Hang door curtain
50	Single-person photo in couple's room	Unfavorable for relationship	Replace with couple photo or remove

Quick Tips:

• Position your bed in the "commanding position" — diagonally across from the door but not directly in line with it
• Choose soft, muted colors (lavender, soft pink, cream) for restful sleep
• Avoid placing mirrors where they reflect the bed — this is believed to disturb marital harmony

Kitchen Taboos (51–60)

No.	Taboo	Explanation	Remedy
51	Kitchen facing front door	Wealth Qi leaks out	Hang door curtain
52	Kitchen facing bathroom	Water and Fire clash	Hang door curtain
53	Stove facing door	Fire Qi leaks out	Reposition the stove
54	Stove facing refrigerator	Water and Fire clash	Adjust positions
55	Stove facing sink	Water and Fire clash	Adjust positions
56	Stove against window	No Backing Mountain	Reposition
57	Stove under a beam	Oppressive pressure	Adjust or decorate
58	Kitchen too dark	Yin Qi	Add more lighting
59	Kitchen cluttered	Chaotic Qi	Organize thoroughly
60	Too much red in kitchen	Excessive Fire Qi	Reduce red elements

Cultural Context: In Feng Shui, the kitchen stove represents the household's wealth and prosperity — it is the "fire of fortune." Water features (sinks, refrigerators) should be positioned so they do not directly clash with the stove's Fire energy.

Bathroom Taboos (61–70)

No.	Taboo	Explanation	Remedy
61	Bathroom facing front door	Filthy Qi enters home	Hang door curtain
62	Bathroom facing kitchen	Water and Fire clash	Hang door curtain
63	Bathroom facing bedroom	Filthy Qi affects sleep	Hang door curtain
64	Bathroom facing dining room	Affects appetite	Hang door curtain
65	Bathroom in house center	Pollutes the center	Keep it very clean
66	Bathroom in Wealth Position	Pollutes wealth area	Keep it very clean
67	Bathroom door always open	Filthy Qi leaks out	Keep door closed
68	Bathroom too dark	Excessive Yin Qi	Add more lighting
69	Bathroom too damp	Excessive Yin Qi	Keep it dry
70	Bathroom odors	Filthy Qi	Clean and deodorize regularly

Bathroom Feng Shui Checklist

• ✅ Keep the toilet lid closed when not in use
• ✅ Ensure good ventilation at all times
• ✅ Repair any leaks immediately — dripping water symbolizes Wealth Leakage
• ✅ Use warm lighting to counteract the cool, damp nature of this space

Balcony Taboos (71–80)

No.	Taboo	Explanation	Remedy
71	Clutter on balcony	Chaotic Qi	Clear everything out
72	Balcony facing sharp corner	Sharp Corner Sha	Hang Bagua Mirror
73	Balcony facing road rushing	Road Rushing Sha	Hang Shanhai Zhen
74	Balcony facing reverse bow	Reverse Bow Sha	Place Shi Gan Dang stone
75	Balcony facing high-voltage line	Electromagnetic Sha	Place plants
76	Wilted plants on balcony	Declining Qi	Replace immediately
77	Balcony too dark	Yin Qi	Add more lighting
78	Balcony sealed too tightly	No airflow	Open windows regularly
79	Too much laundry on balcony	Visual clutter	Moderate the amount
80	Altar/shrine on balcony	Disrespectful	Move to a proper indoor location

Quick Tip: A balcony is considered the "lungs" of your home — the place where you absorb fresh air and sunlight. Keep it open, green, and bright to maximize positive Qi intake.

Whole-House Taboos (81–100)

No.	Taboo	Explanation	Remedy
81	Missing corner in house	Incomplete Qi	Use mirrors or Shi Gan Dang to fill the corner
82	Bathroom at house center	Pollutes the heart of home	Keep extremely clean
83	Staircase at house center	Chaotic Qi	Decorate to stabilize
84	Irregular house shape	Unstable Qi	Apply Feng Shui adjustments
85	Dark and damp house	Excessive Yin Qi	Add lighting and ventilation
86	Poor ventilation	Stagnant Qi	Improve airflow
87	Piercing wind through house	Wealth Qi leaks out	Place Folding Screen
88	House colors too dark	Excessive Yin Qi	Switch to brighter tones
89	Cracks in walls	Qi leaks out	Repair immediately
90	Leaking roof or pipes	Wealth Qi leaks out	Repair immediately
91	Dead wood in home	Declining Qi	Remove
92	Artificial flowers in home	No Vital Qi	Replace with real plants
93	Animal bones displayed	Yin Qi	Remove
94	Knives exposed in home	Sha Qi	Store in knife block or drawer
95	Too many clocks	Creates pressure	Reduce the number
96	Too many mirrors	Qi scatters in all directions	Reduce the number
97	Too many sharp corners	Sha Qi	Round off or soften corners
98	Too much clutter	Chaotic Qi	Practice decluttering (断舍离)
99	Never cooking at home	Cold, lifeless energy	Cook meals regularly
100	House empty for long periods	Excessive Yin Qi	Turn on lights and Qi out regularly

The Five Universal Principles for a Lucky Home

1. Light: Bright spaces attract positive Qi — open curtains during the day, use warm lighting at night
2. Qi: Fresh, circulating airflow keeps energy alive — open windows daily
3. Cleanliness: A clean home is the foundation of good Feng Shui — regular cleaning removes stagnant Sha Qi
4. Order: Everything in its place creates calm, harmonious energy — declutter ruthlessly
5. Life: Living plants, fresh flowers, and human presence bring Vital Qi (生气, sheng qi) into your home

Conclusion

The 100 home Feng Shui taboos represent the accumulated wisdom of generations of masters. Understanding these principles and applying appropriate remedies can transform your home into a sanctuary of harmony, prosperity, and peace.

"Know the hundred taboos, and you will find remedies for each. Fear not the taboos themselves — understand the principles and apply them wisely. The way of Feng Shui lies in balance; the essence of home lies in harmony." (百忌当知，化解有方。知忌而不惧，明理而善用。风水之道，在于平衡；家居之要，在于和谐。)

Core Takeaways for Home Feng Shui

1. Front Door Invites Auspiciousness — Avoid all clashes and Sha energy
2. Bedroom Brings Peace — Mind the bed position, mirrors, and color palette
3. Kitchen Stays Clean — Water and Fire must not clash
4. Bathroom Stays Hidden — Filthy Qi must not leak outward
5. Whole House Stays Tidy — Cleanliness is the greatest Feng Shui of all

Know the taboos, apply the remedies wisely, and let your home be filled with auspicious, life-giving Qi.

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