A desk ornament is first a physical object occupying work space. Put the keyboard, mouse, drink, charging cable, notebook, and temporary papers where they normally live, then watch where both hands travel for an hour. A place that catches the wrist, blocks the monitor edge, or forces cables around it does not become suitable because someone calls the direction auspicious.
The best position is usually on the edge of the work path. The object appears when you turn to a second screen, pick up a pen, or finish typing, but it does not own the central view. If it cues writing a next step after meetings, place it near the notebook. If it cues leaving the screen, place it near water or a window. The action selects the location.
Account for shared environments. In an open office, tall, illuminated, noisy, or threatening objects turn a private cue into someone else's burden. Prefer a small scale, stable base, and language free of fear. Make sure cleaners can move and restore it. In homes with children or pets, avoid desk edges and detachable pieces that could be swallowed.
Test the placement for seven days with a removable mark under the base. If the object is never noticed or always buried, move it closer to the action path. If hands collide with it, move it outward. A good location needs no mystical explanation: the object appears when useful and recedes while work proceeds.