Where Lucky Symbols Go: A Placement Table for 15 Common Feng Shui Objects
Fifteen common feng shui symbols in one table: where each goes, which way it faces and where to avoid.
Hub ยท Symbols, Plants & Cures
Lucky symbols, plants and cures, and where they go
Evil eyes, lucky cats, elephants, money trees, coins and salt cures: feng shui shops are full of symbols, and each comes with placement rules that vary from source to source.
These guides explain where each symbol comes from, what it is traditionally meant to do and where it usually goes. Some are classical Chinese feng shui; others, like the evil eye and the lucky cat, come from other traditions, and we note that.
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Quick reference
Placement cheat sheet
| Symbol | Usual spot | Facing |
|---|---|---|
| Evil eye | Inside the front door, eye level | Toward the door |
| Lucky cat | Near the entrance, desk or till | Toward the door |
| Elephants | A pair inside the entrance; north-west | Toward the door |
| Foo dogs | A pair outside the front door | Outward |
| Money tree | Wealth corner, bright indirect light | n/a |
| Coins on red ribbon | Wealth corner, wallet, door handle | Yang side up |
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