Desk Placement Principles

The desk is the workspace that office professionals face every day, and its placement directly affects work performance and career development. Similar to a home study desk, an office desk should follow the principle of "backing behind, openness in front."

Ideal Position

The ideal desk position should meet the following conditions:

  • Backing behind: Your back should face a wall or bookcase, symbolizing strong backing
  • Openness in front: A wide field of view, able to see the door and oversee the entire room
  • Left high, right low: Place tall furniture or filing cabinets on the left side, keep the right side low
  • Away from corridors: Avoid sitting with your back to a corridor or passageway to prevent people from passing behind you

Positions to Avoid

  • Back to the door: People walking behind you will make you feel uneasy
  • Under a beam: A beam pressing down overhead causes excessive pressure
  • Under an air conditioner: Direct cold air affects health and luck
  • Facing sharp corners: Sharp corner confrontation creates conflicts and backstabbers
  • Next to the restroom: Stagnant energy affects your work state

Desk Orientation

Auspicious Orientations

Different desk orientations have different effects on your career:

  • East-facing: Strong wood energy, ideal for creative professionals
  • Southeast-facing: The direction of the literary star, beneficial for studies and promotion
  • South-facing: Strong fire energy, helps boost reputation and status

Orientations to Avoid

  • North-facing: Excess water energy can lead to career stagnation
  • Directly facing a window: Although well-lit, having no backing behind makes it hard to focus

Items on Your Desk

Recommended Items

  • Desk lamp: Bright lighting helps enhance luck
  • Green plants: Such as pothos or money trees, to add vitality
  • Crystal ornaments: Amethyst aids career growth; citrine attracts wealth
  • Family photos: Increases emotional support and benefits interpersonal relationships

Items to Avoid

  • Sharp objects: Such as swords or scissors, which invite conflicts
  • Fake flowers and plants: Lacking vitality, they cause luck to stagnate
  • Withered plants: Replace promptly, as they negatively affect the energy field
  • Excessive clutter: Your desk should be neat and orderly
  • Trash can: Symbolizes discarding good luck; place it in a hidden spot

Office Desk Feng Shui Checklist

  • When sitting at your desk, is your back against a wall?
  • When sitting at your desk, can you see the office door?
  • Is your desk neat and orderly?
  • Are there any withered plants on your desk?
  • Are there any sharp corners pointing directly at your seat?

Adjustments for Different Positions

Leadership

As a company or department head, your desk should be placed at the deepest part of the office, backed by a solid wall to project authority and status. Choose a high-back office chair to create the effect of strong "backing."

Regular Employees

Regular employees should position their desk as close to a wall as possible, facing the door direction. Choose a seat in a quiet corner, away from busy corridors. Place a small potted plant nearby to neutralize unfavorable energy.

Entrepreneurs

For SOHO or small office setups, place the desk in the wealth direction, with the left side slightly higher than the right to symbolize having helpful supporters on both sides. Place a bronze Pixiu or treasure bowl on the desk to enhance wealth luck.

Daily Maintenance Tips

  1. Keep your desk neat and orderly — clutter hinders career development
  2. Replace withered plants regularly
  3. Tidy up the desk after work so you start the next day with a fresh atmosphere
  4. Keep desk drawers organized, symbolizing an orderly career
  5. Place a small treasure bowl in a drawer to boost wealth luck