Understanding the “Centipede Sha” in Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, what your window faces is just as important as how your home is arranged internally. If your window directly faces the pipes running down the exterior wall of a neighboring building, you may be experiencing what’s known as “Centipede Sha” (蜈蚣煞) — a negative Feng Shui alignment that could affect your home’s energy and well-being.
What Is Centipede Sha?
Centipede Sha refers to the visual effect of multiple external pipes (drainage, gas, electrical) attached to a building’s outer wall in a long, winding, segmented pattern — much like a centipede. In Feng Shui, this symbolizes negative or poisonous energy (“Sha Qi”) entering the home.
How Does Centipede Sha Affect Your Home?
If any of your home’s windows face this kind of pipe arrangement on a neighboring building’s wall, it is considered inauspicious, especially in the following ways:
Children are especially vulnerable to Centipede Sha, as they are believed to be more sensitive to external energies.
It can lead to tension, unease, or even health issues among family members.
The repetitive visual pattern of pipes can cause psychological discomfort or stress over time.
Feng Shui Remedies for Centipede Sha
If your window faces a wall with pipes, you can neutralize or reduce the negative energy using the following methods:
1. Place a Feng Shui Rooster
Place a ceramic or bronze rooster figurine on the windowsill, with its beak facing the pipes. In Feng Shui, the rooster symbolically “pecks away” harmful energies, especially those shaped like worms or centipedes.
2. Use Plants as a Shield
Green plants like evergreens, snake plants (Sansevieria), or Lucky Bamboo can absorb and redirect negative energy. Place 1–2 lush plants near the window facing the pipes.
3. Install Curtains or Blinds
Using sheer curtains or adjustable blinds can help reduce the visual impact of Centipede Sha and soften incoming light for better indoor energy flow.
