We Put a Vintage Money Box in Our Bedroom and Our Savings Actually Grew
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States
Property Type
Two-bedroom apartment
Room
Bedroom
Direction
Southeast
The Problem
What They Tried
What Happened
Spatial Orientation
| Bagua Sector | 巽 ☴ · Xun |
|---|---|
| Direction | Southeast |
| Element | wood |
What works best here
Xun (4) · Wood. Southeast loves moderate height with an airy, open feel.
Place: tall leafy plants, natural fiber rugs, light wood tones, cream and soft green.
Recommended crystal
Citrine or Green Jade — placed on a wooden side table in the southeast corner
Perfect for a creative workspace or journaling spot; natural light is your friend here
Source Analysis
1. The Original Principle
Original Text
Puesto que estaba ubicada en la zona asociada a la riqueza y prosperidad, colocó en la cómoda una boni- ta caja tallada que contenía una colección de monedas y decidió de- nominarla su «imán para el dinero».
2. About the Source
Feng shui para Occidente by Terah Kathryn Collins · United States · 1995
Feng Shui for the West is a practical guide that adapts classical Chinese spatial principles for modern Western homes and lifestyles. Written by one of the first American authors to bring Feng Shui to a mainstream English-speaking audience, the book translates ancient Bagua concepts into actionable room-by-room advice using familiar Western design language and contemporary case examples.
3. How This Principle Applies to This Case
The contributor's experience illustrates the principle described above.
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