When taken to its most literal interpretation, the location of the altar does not adhere to the principles of feng shui. Nevertheless, in Chinese culture, feng shui and the faiths that the ancient Chinese practiced, namely taoism and Buddhism, are so tightly intertwined that it is impossible to draw the line between the two. Feng shui experts who operate their businesses in areas that have a sizeable Chinese population are often expected to provide guidance on the most advantageous location for an altar to be placed inside the home. Where do you suggest we put the altar then? It is recommended that the altar be situated in the living room of the home and oriented in such a way that it faces either the front entrance or the front portion of the house. The residents of the dwelling are “protected” as one of the responsibilities that the deities are responsible for doing. Therefore, it is suitable to put them in the part of the home that serves as the “entry.” Is the kitchen or the bedroom acceptable locations for the altar? The answer to this question is unequivocally not at all, unless it is the god of the kitchen, whose proper home is in the kitchen. nevertheless, why not? All of the celestial deities, including Buddha and Bodhisattvas, have a benevolent disposition. Because one of the precepts prohibits killing, it would be improper to keep them in a kitchen that also contains pig, cattle, or chicken because this would be a violation of the precept. Bringing them into the bedroom is another thing that should be avoided since it shows contempt. Imagine doing something embarrassing in front of them, like running around nude or acting out a love scene. Aside from the kitchen and the bedroom, additional rooms that are not appropriate for the altar include ones that are unclean or filthy. Examples of these kinds of rooms are the bathroom or toilet, as well as the storage room. According to Buddhist doctrine, the Buddha, bodhisattvas like Guan Yin, and deities like Guan Di and Monk Ji Gong are all on an equal footing. Your forefathers, as shown by the tablets of their forebears, are not present. Because of this, the tablets honoring your ancestors should be placed at a lower level on an altar. If you just have a single level altar, you should elevate the deities so that they are higher up than the tablets that represent the ancestors. A piece of wood or a block of wood would be sufficient for the task. When it comes to the arrangement of the altar, what are some of the elements that you should take into consideration from a feng shui point of view? You may begin by glancing up at the ceiling. It is important that the altar not be positioned under a beam or under the steps. Additionally, there should not be a restroom located on the second floor. It is also inappropriate for the altar to face a restroom or a kitchen. Additionally, it should not be placed against the wall that is shared by the kitchen or the bathroom. Additionally, it should not be put in a location where there is an underground water line or drain since that might cause it to leak. Although the living room should be the location of the altar so that it has a view of the front of the home, it shouldn’t be too near to the entrance or any windows. In a perfect world, it should also be in a peaceful setting. It would not be appropriate to position the stereo or the piano near to the altar. playing a round of mahjong in front of the altar is also acceptable. Additionally, the air conditioner shouldn’t be put on top of or adjacent to the altar in any way. Some individuals put the aquarium behind the altar so they may make better use of the available space. This is not something that should be done since there is a “water-fire” mismatch between the aquarium (which represents water) and the altar (which represents fire) (fire). How high should the altar be, and what shade of color is appropriate for it? Regarding the height of the altar, there is just one requirement that must be met. The mouth should not be considered a lower level than the head when determining the placement of the celestial creatures, since the head should serve as the top level. A gesture of respect is given by gazing up at the deities. If the altar is lower than usual, you will be forced to stare down, which conveys an impression of contempt for the gods. Because it represents happiness and good fortune, the altar should be decorated in crimson. It is not required to be an entirely crimson color. A red-stained wooden altar will serve the purpose well if it is constructed. The color black should not be used since it is considered inauspicious. Last but not least, don’t forget to move in and set up the altar on a day that is considered to be fortunate. Henry Fong is an established feng shui specialist in the Kuala Lumpur area. He has more than ten years of experience working as a professional consultant, and he provides feng shui consulting services for both residences and businesses.
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