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1. East is a zone where growth happens. New projects, progress at work, better communication are all heightened in this zone. So if you are a person who is looking to get ahead at work or just starting out in your professional field, this is where your bedroom should be. Even when you are sleeping you will be affected by its growth energy. The only downside is that you could get too career-oriented. So while it is great for young people, the energies may not be conducive for those growing old.
2. If you are too restless and overworked in your professional life, you need to choose a bedroom which has tranquil energies to be able to come home and relax. North bedroom or a living room in the North zone can serve the purpose.
3. For someone who likes solitude, a living room in the North zone works best, but if you like to entertain guests at home, the yang (positive) energy of a living room in the South zone would work best for you.
4. If you feel low on energy and lack motivation to work, check your surroundings. You may be sleeping or spending time in a room that has probably too much of yin (negative) energy. Spend more time in the room facing South, South East or East direction. It will also be a good idea to turn one of these zones into a bedroom. Although a bedroom in the South East zone may make you more creative and ensure progress, it may make you way too persistent to the point that you may not be able to take criticism at all. Eventually you will end up feeling tired due to lack of rest.
5. While a room in the South zone will make you more passionate, bringing you recognition in what you do and increase your social life, it may lead to a more stressful life too. If you feel lonely and want to get out there and be known and recognised by others, then this is a room you need to spend time in.
6. North East is considered as the zone of the mind. It’s a great idea to spend time here in the day as it grants a better thought process and plays a great role in motivating oneself. If you are working on a project that demands power and clarity of the mind, this is the suitable zone. However, sleeping here could lead to restlessness and even insomnia.
7. South West leads to family harmony and West creates a mood that is more calm and romantic. While a bedroom in the South West zone can lead to more dependence on others, a room in the West direction can increase your obsession with pleasures.
8. Kitchen and bathroom are zones that need a combination of fire and water. Hence, it makes sense to choose a zone that can balance these two strong elements. South East is a perfect zone for these two activities.