Feng Shui Placement Guide: The Power of the Hulu (Gourd)
The Hulu, or Chinese gourd, is one of the most popular tools in Feng Shui. Its unique shape — a small mouth and a wide belly — allows it to gather and store positive energy while also absorbing negative influences, preventing them from spreading in your space. Because of this, the gourd is often used as an enhancer in Feng Shui layouts to strengthen harmony and balance. You’ll often see people placing gourds in their homes, offices, or even shops to improve luck and well-being.
1. Placing a Gourd at the Entrance
Hanging or placing a gourd near the front door is one of the most effective ways to invite good fortune. It not only brings prosperity and blessings into the household but also serves as a protective charm to ward off negative energy before it enters the home. A gourd at the entrance helps attract wealth, enhance family luck, and improve the career energy of everyone who lives there.2. Placing a Gourd in the Bedroom
The gourd represents vitality and growth, as it is a symbol of thriving life energy. Placing one in the bedroom can boost harmony and positive energy among family members.
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For newlyweds, it symbolizes fertility and the blessing of children.
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For elderly family members, a gourd by the bedside represents longevity and good health.
Its gentle energy makes it especially suited for restful spaces where peace and renewal are most needed.
3. Placing a Gourd in the Living Room
Because “Hulu” sounds similar to Fu Lu (福禄), meaning “blessings and prosperity,” the gourd is also a powerful wealth enhancer. Placing a gourd at the wealth corner of the living room helps accumulate and retain fortune — just as its narrow neck keeps energy from flowing away too quickly.
For best results, the gourd should be blessed or consecrated before placement, ideally with a Taoist talisman to activate its energy. Once placed, it serves as a beautiful symbol of abundance and a guardian of family prosperity.