Why are spiral staircases considered such a negative in Feng Shui?
Spiral staircases are a Feng Shui no-no because you feel less safe and secure when you live with them.
In fact Feng Shui considers spiral staircases to be dangerous and threatening. This is because
- You can’t see all the way to the bottom (or top) of the stairs so you don’t know what awaits you there.
- If the stairs lack vertical risers, you, your children or your pets may well slip between the stairs and get hurt.
- Spiral staircases symbolize a huge screw, boring down into your home and creating a hole in your life.
If there’s a spiral staircase in your home, the best thing to do is replace it with a conventional one so you and your family feel safe at all times.
Short of this expensive solution, use the Wood element to create the sense of uplift that counteracts the spiraling downward movement of the staircase.
- A large plant directly underneath the staircase is one beautiful way to do this.
- Another would be to use wood as material for the stairs, making sure to differentiate the colors of bottom and top stairs to signal that you’ve reached your goal.
In short, for the best possible Feng Shui, make your spiral staircase feel as safe as possible.
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I recently bought a Kechara Tibetan Wealth Vase and a Dzambala Buddha statue. It is ok to place under the stair case or is that not recommended?
I do not recommend placing these powerful items under your staircase but rather in a place where their Chi energy can freely make its way around your home. Instead place a lamp or vigorous plant under the staircase to lift its downward-moving energy.
Ann, my stairs are slightly shifted to the right as you enter our front door. What are you thoughts about hanging a lot of pictures along the staircase as we go upstairs? Lots of pictures vs. little to none decor along staircase?
And, is it true that the stairs shouldn’t be the first thing you see as you enter the front door?
Claire, thanks for your excellent question. Here are a few articles with Feng Shui tips for dealing with “Sha Chi”: https://openspacesfengshui.com/feng-shui-tips/2012/04/essential-feng-shui-adjustments/
and
https://openspacesfengshui.com/feng-shui-tips/2010/01/feng-shui-eliminate-cutting-chi/
for a start. Please let me know if you’d like further information!
I have a question about a spiral staircase. If the staircase is enclosed with a wall around it so it is not seen does this make it better feng shui?
thanks
shari
Great question 🙂
In one sense enclosing the staircase does improve things from a visual standpoint, because the sensation of something boring down into the space is relieved.
However the sense of physical danger when you actually use the staircase is still present: a person is rarely comfortable or safe-feeling when going up or down a spiral staircase, and this is something that Feng Shui seeks to correct.
Hi Ann, I have a house recently constructed. I had a spiral staircase that will to my room located on the third floor. What feng sui cure should I do to prevent the negative effect of the spiral staircase.
We are already feeling the effect as my niece, me and then my mother got sick with flu.
Hello Jun,
This is a very specific question, I would suggest reading my articles about staircases and Feng Shui to settle your question. If you wish to send a drawing/photo and get my specific recommendations, please use my Ask Ann page to send me the question and material.
Thank you and here’s to good Chi!