According to ancient beliefs, placing certain items under the bed can bring feng shui benefits to the family.
1. Place a boiled egg under the bed
A good night's sleep has a positive impact on health and mental well-being. Poor sleep can lead to declining health and irritability.
Ancient people believed that placing a boiled egg wrapped in a thin cloth under the bed was a way to ward off evil spirits and bad luck, helping everyone sleep better.
Additionally, they also believed that placing an egg under the bed would bring good news regarding children for couples. The egg symbolizes the birth of new life, making it a lucky charm for those wishing for children. Couples hoping for a baby can also place an egg made of stone or glass for good fortune.
2. Place a bowl of rice and a bowl of salt under the bed
People in the past believed that placing two bowls—one with rice and one with salt—under the bed, particularly near the foot of the bed or aligned with the sleeper's abdomen, would help couples conceive.
Placing rice and salt under the bed also serves the purpose of bringing wealth and peace to the family. In feng shui, rice and salt are essential elements for life, symbolizing abundance. Therefore, placing these two items under the bed is thought to bring prosperity to the household.
To attract wealth, it is recommended to place the bowl of rice in the West or Northeast corner under the bed. These directions belong to the Earth element, as rice comes from the Earth.
Salt should be placed in the Southeast direction, which corresponds to the wealth sector, to bring affluence and abundance. Placing salt in the East is said to enhance health for the family.
3. Place a bowl of salted lemons under the bed
It was believed that salt could purify energy and ward off bad luck. Therefore, placing a dish of salted lemons under the bed can help eliminate negative energy and attract good fortune.
Prepare 1-3 lemons (always choose an odd number, which represents positive energy to counter negative energy). Cut each lemon into four, then sprinkle coarse salt into the lemon segments. Place the lemon on a dish or in a bowl and add extra salt. Before going to bed, place the salted lemon under the bed.
In the morning, dispose of the lemon. Repeat this process for three consecutive days to cleanse bad energy and attract luck.
4. Treasure box
You can place a "treasure box" under the bed. The material and contents of the box depend on your intention.
If you wish for wealth and prosperity, choose a box made of precious materials like gold or silver. Inside, you can place jewelry or gemstones, symbolizing wealth. Keep in mind these items should be symbolic and not of high value.
If you're hoping for peace or children, select a wooden box. Wood represents warmth, stability, and fertility, aiding couples who are hoping to conceive.
To seek career success, choose a box made of clay.
Every three months, the box should be removed and cleaned of dust. Letting dust accumulate on the box will reduce its effectiveness.
This information is for reference and reflection.