In Defense of Cactus

You may have heard things like “never keep cactus in your home” or “the needles bring bad energy.”  In Feng Shui, cactus has a reputation for being “bad energy” (煞氣 shā qì). It’s often said that cactus shouldn’t be used in the home, that it blocks good fortune, and that its spines are like arrows sending out hostile energy. 

Living in the high southwest desert of St. George, Utah, I see cactus not as something harsh or negative—but as a symbol of resilience, strength, form, and quiet beauty. When used with thoughtful intention, cactus can bring auspicious energy—both inside and out.

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