Your Door Number Could Be Affecting Your Luck – Feng Shui Experts Explain How to Fix It and Halt Bad Energy

Each is believed to have its own symbolism and vibration

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When you move into a new place, you'd be forgiven if Feng Shui house numbers aren't what sells a property to you. But, as our experts in the ancient Chinese practice explain, where your house or apartment sits on a street can have more of a bearing than you may believe.

Here, they explain how your house number can affect your entryway Feng Shui, and how to fix any bad luck.

The Meaning of Different Feng Shui House Numbers

Want to know what your front door numbers mean? Nataliia Myronova, Feng Shui and spiritual advisor at Nebula, shares, 'In classical Feng Shui, the location of the house, the layout of the room, and the direction of the entrance play a key role.

'However, many people pay attention to whether an address number is considered "lucky" due to cultural tradition. In Feng Shui and Chinese numerology, each number is believed to have its own symbolism and "vibration."'

Nataliia explains what each mean:

  • Zero: Wholeness. 'A symbol of both the beginning and the end – like a reset and a clean slate. In Chinese, the word for “zero” can sound similar to words associated with “good,” so having a zero in your address is often seen as supportive and full of possibility.'
  • One: New beginnings. One is a neutral number, so its meaning often depends on the numbers around it. 'A one in an address can be associated with independence and forward-moving energy,' adds Nataliia.
  • Two: Love and balance. The word for 'two' in Chinese can sound similar to words linked with 'ease.' Nataliia explains, 'A two in the address is often associated with harmony and supportive partnership energy.'
  • Three: Positivity. Three is generally a positive number, and can be connected with growth and new beginnings, though its influence in an address is often seen as mild.
  • Four: Stability. In Feng Shui, the number four is associated with stability and a strong foundation, but, Nataliia adds, '"Four" sounds similar to the word for "death," so it's often avoided.
  • Five: Change. 'Often considered inauspicious because its pronunciation can be associated with negation and, in some interpretations, sadness,' advises Nataliia. 'So, having a five in an address may feel less "lucky" to some people.'
  • Six: Financial wealth. Six is a strong number in Feng Shui and is often associated with success and smooth progress. Nataliia explains, 'A six in an address can be seen as supportive for luck, and even wealth. Multiple sixes, like 66, are often thought to amplify that energy.'
  • Seven: Spirituality. Seven is a more ambiguous number. 'In some interpretations, its pronunciation can be associated with deception or betrayal, so it may be seen as a number that needs balancing,' says Nataliia.
  • Eight: Prosperity. Eight is one of the most auspicious numbers, as, in Chinese, it can sound similar to words linked to wealth or prosperity. 'So, an eight in an address is usually considered a great sign,' shares Nataliia.
  • Nine: Longevity: Nine is often associated with longevity and completion, so is generally considered a positive number.

As Nataliia touched on, putting numbers together can mean they impart different meanings. Cathy Orr, Feng Shui expert, professional organizer, and cofounder of The Uncluttered Life, shares these additions:

  • 11: Strong leadership
  • 22: Soulmate energy
  • 33: Family luck
  • 44: Strong protection
  • 88: Extreme luck and wealth
  • 99: Long-lasting success
  • 168: Road to wealth and a very good number in an address
  • 666: Smooth wealth flow
  • 520: I love you

What Are the Unluckiest Numbers

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Pronunciation can actually matter more than numerology.

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'The unluckiest number is four,' advises Nataliia. 'But it's not only a "pure four" that's considered problematic.' In fact, she adds, there's a common catch that could be negatively affecting your front door ideas. 'If the digits of an address reduce to four, it may also be seen as unlucky.'

This sounds more confusing than it is in reality. For example, 31 reduces to four, as three plus one equals four. 'Along with four, the numbers five and seven are also often considered unfavorable,' Nataliia continues.

'Interestingly, 13 (even though one plus three equals four) is often seen as positive. That's because its pronunciation in Chinese can sound similar to words associated with "growth."

'By contrast, 14 is considered especially unfavorable because its pronunciation can resemble a phrase meaning “you will definitely die.” In other words, in Feng Shui, pronunciation can matter more than numerology.

'Addresses like 14, 114, 44, or 444 are often viewed as extremely negative. Still, it’s not worth dramatizing: No number automatically makes a home happy or unhappy. It also matters what energy you bring into your space.'

How to Fix Unlucky Numbers

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Your house number can change how you arrange your entryway for good luck.

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So, how can you 'fix' unlucky Feng Shui house numbers if you're affected by this Feng Shui house feature to avoid?

'There are a few ways to do this,' assures Nataliia. 'One simple but effective option is to draw a circle around the number as a protective symbol.' You can use chalk, available at Amazon, for this. 'A slightly more involved option is to place live plants near your front door.'

Pay attention, in particular, to Feng Shui plants and lucky houseplants, like money trees, jade plants, and lucky bamboo, and avoid anything prickly, like cacti.

'Another easy trick is to hang a small mirror facing the house number or on the front door,' continues Nataliia, keeping in mind the all-important Feng Shui mirror rules. 'In Feng Shui, mirrors are believed to reflect negative energy. You can also hang a good-luck symbol near the door, like a red ribbon or a bell.'

This could also be, adds Cathy, a red doormat, available at Wayfair, or a wind chime. Alternatively, you can use rounded fonts on your house numbers for added luck, as these shapes are considered to neutralize negative energy, or switch to a Feng Shui front door color.

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Meet the Expert

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Nataliia Myronova

Nataliia is a Feng Shui and Spiritual Advisor at Nebula, a spiritual guidance platform that's dedicated to helping people understand themselves and the energies influencing their lives. For over 15 years, she's used feng shui, tarot, runes, astrology, and energy work to empower individuals.

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Ottilie Blackhall
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Ottilie joined Homes & Gardens in 2024 as the News Writer on Solved, after finishing a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. Now, as the Sleep Editor, she spends her days hunting deals and producing content on all things sleep – from mattresses and sheets to protectors and pillows, all of which she tests in her own home. She also has particular expertise in home fragrance, covering everything from candles to reed diffusers.

Previously, she has written for Livingetc and Motorsport Magazine, and also has a Master's degree in English Literature and History of Art from the University of Edinburgh, where she developed a love for inspiring interiors and architecture.