Feng Shui for stairs |

The stairs are elements of circulation between environments. In addition to the practical purpose of connecting the different floors of a property, in the Feng Shui of Chapéu Negro they have an energetic symbology of conducting and connecting the chi (vital energy) from one floor to the next. Therefore, it deserves care from its preparation to maintenance. It is worth remembering that the staircase also resembles a path. And like every path, it must be safe, enlightened and articulated with positive connections.

For this reason, stairs should convey safety and stability, with steps that are not too high (17 cm high is the most appropriate), good quality lighting, some pictures along the walls, sinuous curves and free of obstacles throughout their length. – for a good circulation of people and energies.

check out below Feng Shui tips for some types of stairs and their locations.

Stairs in front of the entrance door

It is not advisable to have a staircase right in front of the entrance door. The vital energy (chi) of the house can weaken and the privacy of the residents can be very exposed. If your staircase is of this type, reverse this trend by placing a multifaceted crystal on the ceiling, between the staircase and the door, as well as tall plants in pots with soil (they can be raffia or the tree of happiness) next to the entrance and under the ladder.

Stairs in the center of the house

The center of a property symbolizes strength, stability and balance. And the stairs facilitate movement between floors, making the energy unstable due to this circulation. For this reason, it is not recommended to have stairs in the center of the house. If yours is located in this location, the tip is to decorate the area with objects related to the Earth element, such as vases or ceramic items, natural plants in pots with soil or a winter garden, yellow color, or large and heavy objects, to create stability in the region.

Spiral/spiral stairs

The tortuous shape and its hollow or small steps create insecurity and, due to these characteristics, these stairs are not good conductors of energy. This type is the least advised by Feng Shui. If your staircase looks like this, it is recommended to close the spaces between the steps, place a multifaceted crystal and install strong lighting right in the central axis of the staircase. Under the stairs, place natural plants and a focus of light from the bottom up, to balance the energy.

narrow stairs

This type of staircase conveys a feeling of a difficult, insecure and blind path. In this case, the ideal is to decorate the walls with mirrors, the painting must be very clear and the lighting of excellent quality to create the feeling of spaciousness in the stairs.

hollow stairs

Leaked stairs unbalance and break the energy of the house. The solution is to close the steps and decorate them with yellow items. Another option is to place natural plants under the stairs to harmonize and stabilize the energy.

long stairs

This type of ladder can cause feelings of discouragement and difficulty. The indication is to decorate the side walls with cheerful and inspiring pictures, posters, photos, stickers or engravings. Also place a mirror at the end of the stairs, to facilitate the conduction of chi (vital energy).