Are Broken Clocks Bad Feng Shui?

Feng Shui conquers more things than you think. In fact, it is inclusive of everything around us as it is the practice of balancing energies in order for us to live a harmonious life. So, if you are wondering whether a mere clock can affect the feng shui energies in your home; it very much can! 

Antique items and pieces are popular nowadays, especially in decorating and designing your interiors. They give any space a different kind of vibe that makes us feel nostalgic. These items are usually added as accessories and accents to the modern approach in designing homes to balance out the style. Among the numerous antique items, the most commonly used for interior designs are clocks. And given the fact that these are antique clocks, most of them are probably broken and not in good working condition.

Now, we are left with the question— “Are broken clocks bad feng shui”? As we all know, clocks serve a very essential purpose in our lives that almost signifies life. Thus, if it is indeed a symbol of life, then carrying a broken one could mean having a broken life. However, others argue that temporarily having a broken clock is fine because it could also mean having a ‘breakthrough’ in your life. They believe that you can keep it for a while as if you are having a break too. Despite all of that, feng shui says no to broken glass. Why? Read more to find out.

Why Broken Clocks are Bad in Feng Shui

There are several reasons why feng shui says you should not hold on to broken clocks. But keep in mind that by saying broken clocks, this means unsalvageable clocks that do not work. It could include clocks with broken frames and malfunctioning hands or clocks that totally do not move anymore. Thus, if you have those kinds of clocks around your home whether on display or kept away, here are the feng shui reasons why you should consider throwing them out!

They Bring Stagnant Energy to Your Home

Recently, I have discussed how keeping idle books can interfere with your home’s energy flow for the very reason that they carry a stagnant kind of energy. I bet you already know where I am going with this, but yes, keeping broken clocks will definitely do the same for your home too! 

As a consequence, people who live in your house would generally feel restless and tired since they are surrounded by stagnant energies. What you can do is to get the energy flowing smoothly again by getting rid of the clogs, which in this case is the broken clock. You can always find a better alternative for that clock. I know it may store some sentimental memories, but it is what's best for you and everybody living in your house.

They Interfere with Personal Growth

As time goes by, we become older. And as we become older, we grow not only in our physical aspects but also in our mental perceptions of things that surround us. We constantly try our best to mature and develop skills that could be good for us in the future. However, keeping a broken

clock is believed to interfere with this kind of growth. It is equivalent to running out of time for growth.

 Placing a broken clock is especially discouraged in the ‘Learning and Development’ bagua area of your home since this is the place where your progress and accomplishments are curated. You must also be wary of similar idle items in this area particularly if you have children. We all know that development is most critical at young ages. Thus, if you want your children to have a prosperous and continuous development, get rid of smashed, wrecked, or stopped clocks in your home.

They Lead You in Becoming Unproductive

The most effective way in becoming productive is to be conscious of time. Most of us even keep daily journals just to make sure that all appointments or meetings are well-scheduled and booked. Since these clocks do not work how they are supposed to—which is to tell time, they definitely would not help if you were trying to become productive. On the contrary, if you are only surrounded by clocks that are working fine, you will subconsciously be mindful of whether you had spent your time wisely or not. You will be constantly reminded of the things you have planned for the day and will likely become more efficient in doing these activities. Moreover, making sure that your clocks work well at all times will help you follow through with your daily tasks realistically rather than unattainably. 

In addition, possessing a malfunctioning clock around you gives a high probability of getting deceived by it. I am pretty sure you would not want to miss out on your appointments. So, I suggest that you check all of your time-tracking tools regularly and make sure it works just fine.

They Are Believed to be Premonitions of Death

A lot of people say that keeping a broken and stopped clock for some time can bring death to the people who are close to you. The ticking of the clock closely resembles a heart that is beating therefore a stopped clock also symbolizes a stopped heart. These things might not be true, but there is no risk in believing such things. Plus, you will not lose anything but an old defective clock. It is better to be safe than sorry. 

Furthermore, historical links alluded that ancient people intentionally stop or remove their clocks in times of wake. By doing so, people can grieve in a silent environment. They also believe that it’s as if they are symbolically stopping time for the deceased so they would not return but would rather cross on the other side peacefully.

Final Thoughts

Broken clocks are never associated with happy moments. They are usually portrayed in movies during fearful and sad events. Regardless of the feng shui reasons why broken clocks are a big no-no, there is something about them that just doesn’t sit right. 

However, your decision remains with you. The sentimental meaning of your broken clock weighs more than all of this. But I would like to leave you with this friendly reminder: “ You cannot move forward in your life if you let yourself become a prisoner of your past”.

Leave a comment

All comments are moderated before being published