The master or main bedroom is the most important bedroom of the entire house. Everything from the harmony of the house to its finances can be influenced by the master bedroom.

There are four major factors you should consider when utilizing feng shui in the bedroom. What shape is the bedroom? Where is the bed? What area of the house is it in? What is used for decoration? These all play a pivotal role in the flow of energy in the house.

The shape of the bedroom is very important in feng shui. A rectangular or square room is the best. If your bedroom is oddly shaped, you can use a room divider to help it maintain a more rectangular shape.

The bed shouldn’t face a door or protruding edge of any kind. These are both symbols of negative energy and can be impossible to correct without moving the bed.

You should also avoid having any overhead beams above the bed or windows behind the headboard. Mirrors facing the bed also negatively affect the chi, or energy flow, of the area.

The ideal place for the master bedroom is in the northwest of the house. This might not always be possible, however, and the next best choice is the southwest. These two areas represent the patriarch and matriarch, respectively.

Decorations are important but you don’t want to overdo it. Depending on what your goals are, you can configure and energize the bedroom for romance, marriage, or relationships. You should avoid energizing the bedroom for luck in wealth.

For more ideas for using feng shui in your home and office, read the other articles in this series:

Feng Shui for Your Home and Office
Feng Shui for the Kitchen
Feng Shui in Your Cubicle
Feng Shui in the Garden