In home furnishings, calligraphy and painting are the first choice for decoration. Calligraphy and painting can not only be used as decoration, but also highlight the master's cultivation and connotation. A good calligraphy and painting has special functions such as regulating the aura, planning Feng Shui, controlling the house and eliminating disasters, praying for blessings and improving luck, controlling evil and exorcizing evil, attracting wealth and good luck, etc. It will bring unexpected effects to the house. Only by choosing the appropriate location for calligraphy and painting can the effect of calligraphy and painting on attracting wealth and transportation be exerted.
1. Common Feng Shui applications of auspicious calligraphy and painting
1. Peony pictures: The national flower peony has always been loved by people because it symbolizes wealth. Placing peony pictures at home can generally Choose the north or the south because peonies belong to wood. The north is the "water" land in Kanyu, and wood grows in water and thrives; the south is the "fire" land, and taking wood to make fire is a sign of prosperity. This layout has been in use in the past twenty years. It promotes the Nine Purple Fortune Star in Feng Shui; since the west is "gold", wood should not be overcome by gold, so the peony picture is generally not suitable to be placed in the west. Peonies symbolize wealth, beauty, prosperity, etc., and are easy to hang in the living room, bedroom (for couples), etc.
2. The picture of the Dapeng spreading its wings: The picture of the Dapeng spreading its wings is usually hung in the study room and living room, giving people a positive and uplifting mood of "a journey of thousands of miles", but it should be noted that after hanging the painting, Peng's "mouth" should not be facing people's heads, so it is generally not suitable to hang on sofas or seats.
3. Picture of fishes playing in water: Guangdong custom regards "water" as wealth, and fish has the auspicious meaning of "abundance every year", so the picture of Pisces playing in water is most suitable to be placed at an angle of 45 degrees to the main entrance of the living room. Regarding the "financial position" of the dime, take its metaphorical meaning of "lucky".
4. Calligraphy: The most common use of calligraphy in Feng Shui is to block "door evil". For example, if the door is facing the bedroom, it is said that it is disadvantageous to have the door facing the room because the door is open. The rapid airflow formed by closing the door will "rush" straight into the room. In this case, you can hang calligraphy on the door.
5. Smooth sailing picture: Also due to the principle of the five elements being in conflict, it is not suitable to be hung in the south. In addition, it must be noted that the waves under the sailboat cannot be directed towards the doors and windows.
6. Waterbird: It means a prosperous family with many children and grandchildren, unity, and destiny. So it has always been loved by people.
7. Bamboo: It means rising and rising. It is easy to hang in study rooms, children's bedrooms, offices, etc.
8. Lotus: It is also a lotus, which means harmony and can emerge from the mud without being stained. For those who believe in Buddhism, it also means perfection, kindness, etc. It is easy to hang in the living room, conference room, bedrooms of the elderly, etc.
9. Figure painting: easy to hang in restaurants, conference rooms, offices and other places. Try not to hang it in private places such as bedrooms and bathrooms.
10. Landscape painting: The placement method of landscape painting is more particular. Hua Jin said that it is generally suitable to be placed on the seat side of the house (the other side of the door) or on the left hand side of the chair or bed in the living room; paintings with flat and round mountains can also be hung behind the desk as a "backer", which can increase the luck of the noble person. . Easy to hang behind seats in living rooms, conference rooms, offices, etc. If there are patients in the room, you should choose landscape paintings with mountains but no water.
11. Flower and bird paintings: Any place with chirping birds and fragrant flowers will do. But be sure to note that the animals on the picture cannot exceed the original size of the animals in life.
12. Feng shui paintings in pairs: It is best to hang some paintings in pairs in the couple’s bedroom, such as pictures of mandarin ducks playing in the water.
2. Placement precautions
1. Choose an appropriate location. Calligraphy and paintings should be hung in eye-catching open areas on the wall, such as the main wall facing the door, coffee table, sofa, writing desk, and the wall above the bed, beside the bed, etc. It is not suitable to hang calligraphy and paintings in the corners of the room or in the shadows next to the wardrobe.
2. Pay attention to lighting. Especially for paintings, because every painting is divided into light and dark, the light source of paintings can often be taken from the upper left. In a sunny room, the picture should be hung on the right wall at an angle of 90° to the window. In this way, the natural light source outside the window and the direction of the light source on the screen echo each other, making it easy to harmonize and unify.
3. Pay attention to the height of hanging calligraphy and painting. In order to facilitate appreciation, the height should be such that the center of the calligraphy and painting is higher than the line parallel to the person's upright position. Generally, the center of the line of sight of the room owner is above. It should not be too high or too low, and should not be staggered.
4. The number of hanging paintings and calligraphy should not be too large.
Too many paintings and calligraphy in a room can dazzle people. One or two carefully selected works can be the finishing touch.
5. The tone of calligraphy and painting should be consistent with the indoor furnishings. The content of calligraphy and painting should be concise and concise, with modern decorative interest. It is more suitable to use colorful oil paintings, gouache paintings, and watercolor paintings. In a room with old-fashioned furniture, the paintings should have local style and national characteristics. For example, if you use simple and simple Chinese paintings, New Year paintings, poems and paintings, and splash-ink cursive calligraphy to decorate, there will be contrast and harmony.