We’re living in a time when technology consumes so much of our daily lives.
We spend almost all day looking at screens – from the ones we hold in our hands, to the ones we use for work.
Then we also have large television screens in our homes that are often the first things we see when we get up or the last things we see when we go to bed.
Because of the impact of technology on our lives, of course, feng shui has something to say about where to place the tv in your home!
In fact, figuring out the best feng shui tv placement in your home can even:
- Improve family communication and relationships.
- Increase relaxation.
- Reduce stress.
- Create better sleep quality.
- Increase productivity and focus.
Feng Shui and TVs
Did you know that feng shui recommends never keeping a tv in your bedroom?
When feng shui was first invented, televisions didn’t exist.
So how is it possible that there are feng shui rules for TVs?
While yes, it’s true that televisions didn’t exist when feng shui was created, that’s true of all electronic items.
But that doesn’t mean the feng shui rules for electronics are made up. They aren’t.
Instead, all electronics are ruled by their feng shui element, which is the fire element.
The fire element in feng shui is an energy catalyst, responsible for quick-moving Chi.
And of course, like anything you keep in your home, your relationship with your television is also important.
How you use it, what you use it for, and even what you watch on it are all important considerations for good feng shui.
Let’s discuss the do’s and don’ts of feng shui for televisions in your home!
Feng Shui TV Placement
How do you figure out the best place for the tv in your home (or in an individual room?)
Here are some feng shui tv do’s and don’ts:
Do: Place in active, shared rooms.
That would include rooms like living rooms, family rooms, lounge rooms, game rooms, or media rooms.
Televisions have active (Yang) energy.
And while you want to balance the energy and elements in a room, the most important thing to remember is to match the energy of the room with the purpose of the room.
That means the television should be in rooms designed for the purpose of hanging out and doing activities, like games and hobbies.
Do: Consider the elements.
Balancing the elements is an important aspect of feng shui.
Televisions are fire-element objects.
While every room can use a little bit of fire element energy, a little goes a long way.
If you have a large tv, it’s best to keep it in a room that can be balanced with other elements, like water and earth.
That will help slow down the energy and lessen the impact of the fire element.
Do: Consider the energy flow of the room.
Again, good feng shui is all about balance.
When you are thinking about where to place the tv in a room, think about how the energy flows around the room.
You don’t want to place seating areas too close to the tv, because fire element energy is extremely potent.
You can even think about the television in the same way you would a fireplace in feng shui – you don’t want to be too close to it.
You can also soften the energy by using soft objects in the room, like blankets, pillows, and curtains.
You can also place plants around the room to soften the energy flow and slow it down.
Do: Remember the command position.
In feng shui, the command position refers to the main seating areas of the room.
When you’re seated in the room, you should not have your back to the main door.
You should be able to see everyone who enters the room from your seat.
The command position is even more important when your attention is going to be on the TV when someone enters.
Do: Consider the size of the room.
While it’s tempting to always have the largest tv possible, a large tv can overpower the energy of smaller rooms.
To determine the appropriate size of the TV, figure out where you are placing the main seating area.
According to Samsung, the distance from the seating area to the TV should be the viewing distance (in inches) divided by 2.
Do: Consider covering the TV when not in use.
This will also do two things:
One, it will soften the energy, which will lessen the energetic impact of the tv in the room.
And two, it means you can use the room for other purposes as well, like studying, entertaining, or game nights with your family.
Do: Regularly clean and declutter the TV area.
Yang energy rooms tend to attract clutter and items that have more chaotic energy.
Keep the area around the tv clean and clear to help minimize that energy.
Also, make sure to keep the TV clean and in good condition.
Do: Consider the energy of what you’re watching.
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