The Unluckiest Things You Probably Have In Your Home Right Now
A Black Door
Even though you might think this dark hue is chic, according to the Chinese Feng Shui tradition, a black door invites bad luck into your home — but not if your door faces north.
Mirrors
It's not just broken mirrors that bring bad luck. Legend says this reflective glass can steal your soul, which is why Victorians traditionally covered mirrors when someone died, in case the deceased's spirit gets trapped inside.
An Old Calendar
Or even a calendar that is presenting itself on the wrong month or day of the month. Since this item is supposed to be a reminder of passing time, if you use it in the wrong way it's believed to adversely affect your life (a.k.a. it might cut it short!).
Broken Dishes
At the first sign of a chip, you should toss your teacup, plate, or bowl. Why? Well, according to Feng Shui practices, dishes symbolize wealth and family. When you eat on cracked plates, you'll subconsciously welcome troubles and failures into your life.
Prickly Plants
We're looking at you, cacti. Plants with thorns (with the exception of roses, whew) will bring negative energy and bad luck into your home, according to Feng Shui practice.
Or Dead Plants
If you forget to water your plant and the leaves go brown, it's time to say goodbye. Even holding onto dry flowers is considered bad luck.
Green Walls
Or, really, any bit of green. In the United Kingdom and United States, this color is considered an unlucky color because back in the 1700s a Swedish chemist used arsenic to make green wallpapers and fabrics, which when wet let off a poisonous gas that killed people (yikes).
Please tell us your walls aren't green.