Entering the Ghost Month After Liqiu: 9 Major Directions at Home to Watch, Feng Shui Experts Reveal 'What Not to Do' and Lucky Layouts

As Taiwan enters the traditional "Ghost Month" following the start of Liqiu (Beginning of Autumn), feng shui experts are offering guidance on home arrangements to harmonize the environment and usher in good fortune.

Feng shui master Li Qifeng explains that this period, coinciding with the transition from summer's fire element to autumn's metal element, can create energetic imbalances. He advises incorporating water elements, such as drinking water, small aquariums, or ocean-themed decor, to balance the "fire-metal conflict" and mitigate potential issues like irritability, disputes, and poor sleep quality.

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The central, northeast, north, and northwest sectors should be kept clean, free of clutter, and undisturbed by renovations or noisy appliances.

Li emphasizes that certain areas of the home require special attention. The central, northeast, north, and northwest sectors should be kept clean, free of clutter, and undisturbed by renovations or noisy appliances. The northeast, in particular, is flagged as a sensitive area where drilling or vibrations should be avoided to ward off negative influences.

Conversely, the article outlines five auspicious directions for strategic placement of items to enhance specific aspects of life. The southeast is recommended for attracting benefactors, romance, and wealth, while the south is advised for stabilizing career and authority. The southwest is noted for maintaining financial flow, the east for boosting reputation and joy, and the west for improving academic and thinking abilities. These adjustments, focusing on cleanliness, light, and appropriate elements, aim to create a more balanced and prosperous living space.

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The southeast is recommended for attracting benefactors, romance, and wealth, while the south is advised for stabilizing career and authority.