Do wisteria flowers have any negative meanings?

Wisteria's feng shui value has several different interpretations:

Positive Interpretations:

• Prosperity and Longevity:

  • Wisteria's long lifespan and association with "immortality" make it auspicious.

  • Its long, trailing vines symbolize "rising family fortunes" and "extended life."

• Good Relationships:

  • The elegant appearance of wisteria flowers is believed to help build good relationships.

  • Placing it in the southern direction is said to aid personal growth.

• Welcome and Abundance:

  • The way wisteria flowers hang down is seen as welcoming people.

  • Their resemblance to rice ears also symbolizes "abundance."

Negative Interpretations:

• Declining Family Fortunes:

  • Some believe that the drooping flowers suggest declining family fortunes.

• Association with Illness:

  • The association with "incurable diseases" makes it unsuitable as a gift for sick people.

Feng Shui Placement:

• South:

  • Expected to aid personal growth.

• Southwest:

  • Expected to improve family and romantic fortunes.

• North:

  • Expected to increase concentration and improve work and study fortunes.

Other Points:

• The scent of wisteria flowers is also said to have protective properties against evil.

As you can see, wisteria's feng shui value can be interpreted both positively and negatively. Which interpretation to emphasize depends on individual beliefs and circumstances.