Wind chimes bring in positive energy, peace, harmony, and good fortune. The soothing sounds of wind chimes are important in both Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra.
Wind chimes Vastu: Benefits of wind chimes at home
Decorative wind chimes improve home décor while also bringing good luck and positive energy. Wind chimes are used as audio cures to correct energy flow and remove impediments.
The correct selection and placement of wind chimes at home are known to harmonise the five elements of nature – wood, fire, earth, metal, and water – and attract favourable energies, according to Feng Shui.
The word ‘Chi’ refers to positive energy in Feng Shui. Wind chimes activate stagnant chi by dissipating negative energies and bringing in new, healthy energies.
Wind chimes can also help to reduce Vastu dosha if placed in the right direction. According to Vastu, they are used for their sound effects as well as for purifying and enhancing energy within a specific space.
Several factors must be taken into account before selecting a wind chime, including the material it is made of, the direction where it is to be located and the number of rods. Here is all that you need to know about wind chimes at home.
Wind chime materials and their impact on Vastu
Metal (aluminum, steel, and brass) wind chimes, wood (usually bamboo), and ceramic wind chimes are all available. One must choose their Vastu direction based on their material.
Metal chimes promote mental clarity and freshness, as well as success and good fortune for the family. When placed in the west, metal wind chimes encourage creativity and the well-being of children. They protect travellers and increase the number of helpful people in your life when placed in the northwest.
Wind chimes made of wood work well in the south, east, and southeast. Bamboo or wood rods facing east promote health, growth, and family. They attract wealth in the southeast. Bamboo’s gentle clacking deflects negative energy and promotes calm, security, and well-being. Wood chimes promote health, vitality, and growth, wealth and gratitude.
Wind chimes made of clay or porcelain incorporate earthly elements. They are best suited to the southwest, northeast, southeast, and center of a home or office, according to Feng Shui. Ceramic wind chimes in the northeast bring wisdom and good fortune. They bring love and romance to the southwest. When health and luck are prioritized, they improve.
Wind chimes: Vastu directions for hanging it inside the house
Wind chimes are typically installed at the front door, inside the home, and in gardens, porches, and balconies. It is best to place them near the main door to keep positive energy flowing throughout the home. Wind chimes should never be installed above or on top of the front door. It should instead be placed on either side of the front door.
They can be placed in the center of a house so that the chiming is audible from all directions. This will also aid in the neutralization of any negative energy in the Brahmasthan.
Hang the wind chimes away from where you sit, eat, work, or sleep. Also, keep them at least two feet away from any wall, plants, furniture, or other obstructions or diversion of the breeze.
A metal wind chime placed at the foot of a staircase and facing the front door will keep positive energy from flowing down the stairs and out the door.
Wind chime Vastu: How many rods should be there in a wind chime?
To achieve the best results, consider the number of rods or bells when purchasing a wind chime. The number of rods determines the notes it will produce. Wind chimes with multiple rods can create harmonies by combining sounds. Longer wind chimes produce lower-pitched tones, whereas shorter wind chimes produce high-pitched tones.
If there are arguements in the family, a wind chime with 2-3 rods can help to bring peace and calm.
Three and multiples of three (six, nine, and so on) attract wealth and success while repelling bad luck.
Metal wind chimes with four rods attract positive energy and are best placed near the entrance to bring good luck and fortune.
Earth, metal, fire, water, and wood are all represented by the number five. Five pipes contribute to human-nature harmony. It should ideally be installed in living rooms facing southeast.
A wind chime made of six rods can help drive away negative energies. It is the most widely used wind chime for attracting career, luck, business opportunities, and healthy relationships.
Wind chimes with seven rods bring good fortune and aid in creativity. They are ideal for children’s rooms because they promote learning. In the west, a seven-rod wind chime is ideal for attracting fame and goodwill.
Wind chimes with eight rods are ideal for attracting prosperous growth, success, and abundance. Install it in the southeast to bring good fortune.
Wind chimes with nine rods attract positive energy. If several doors face each other, hang this wind chime between them to remove Vastu dosha.