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Land Form to watch out for when choosing
a New Home
By Sallie Tsui Sien
Feng Shui can be used in many aspects of our life. It is a
shame that very
often it is
applied solely to
the interior
decoration of the
house.
Please do not be surprised when we say that the
external
environment
surrounding your
home plays a 70%
role in the Feng
Shui of your
house. To make
sure the house you
desire to live in
is well protected
and not in harm's
way is the first
and foremost
criterion you
should consider.
This is the
fundamental step
to ensure that the
house you choose
is well placed to
enjoy benevolent
Feng Shui. This is
no easy task as we
live in an era of
high population
where space is
scarce and
expensive. You
will ask now, how
would you know
whether your house
is protected or
not? What should
you look out for?
We are aware that, very often, we may not be able to
find the house
that fulfils all
the good Feng Shui
criteria but the
least we can do is
to observe what is
outside the home.
The following
questions need to
be asked:
'What are the negative aspects?'
Is the traffic on the main road outside your home a
very busy one
where cars pass by
every two seconds?
Fast flowing
traffic means qi
will rush past
your doorstep at
speed and where
benevolent energy
will not have the
opportunity to
slow down and
nourish the site.
Is the property located in a curved road like a noose
around your neck?
Is the house sited at the end of a T junction or in
an intersection of
a Y road where the
house is
constantly hit by
the strong
destructive qi
force from the
road?
Is your house located next to a big pylon or power
station?
Is the edge of the building next door angled directly
at your house?
Are there many dead trees around the area? Is the
area infertile and
dry and the ground
full of loose
stones? Where more
dead and tired
looking trees are
found, geopathic
stress may be
indicated.
Are there menacing structures nearby or does the
property have a
view of a garbage
dump or a
cemetery?
Is your house located on a high hilltop which is open
to the elements?
This same question
also applies to
high floor
apartment units
and penthouses.
Is your apartment unit at the same height as and
directly facing
the flyover which
is next to your
building like a
blade constantly
at your throat?
Is the entranceway to your property narrow and tight
or is lined with
thorny bushes?
These questions play an important role in the overall
Feng Shui of the
house. If you buy
a house with any
of the above
negative external
characteristics
and there is
absolutely nothing
you can do about
them and even
though we can
apply the
appropriate Feng
Shui cures to
reduce their
negative impact,
the scope for
action is
necessarily
limited.
Although there is much that can de done with the
interior even to
the point of
changing the
functions of
rooms, are you
prepared to
conduct fairly
extensive
renovation to
limit the negative
impact of a badly
located site? So
it comes down to
outside first and
inside later.
Here are a few of the many explanations on
how malevolent
landscape affects
us:
Harmful road patterns can focus destructive energy
toward the house.
End of a T
junction or a V
shape road is a
classic example.
If the property is hemmed in by surrounding tall
buildings or is
overwhelmed by
objects like a big
tree, these
objects can absorb
the energy of the
area including
that of the home.
Don't worry if
these trees or
buildings are in
the distance, they
are a problem only
when they are too
close to your
home. A good
measure to use is
to ask, if they
were to fall over
would they damage
your property? If
not, they should
not cause you any
problems.
The destructive forces from a transmission tower,
electricity pylons
and power stations
can bring ill
health. Again, if
they are in the
distance do not
worry about
them.
Sharp edges of buildings and sharp objects (images
included) that aim
directly at the
house can
negatively
influence the
generally
wellbeing of the
household.
Sharply inclined slopes facing the front of the house
may block
nourishing energy
from entering the
house.
Rocky landscape and dry vegetation do not hold
positive energy
and can have a
negative
influence.
Houses built next or near to a hospital, cemetery,
prison, garbage
dump or abattoir
can absorb the
sick and yin
energy of these
places affecting
the residents with
ill health and
creating
difficulties in
the realisation of
their objectives.
Houses located at
the top of a ridge
are lashed by
harmful strong
winds.
Apartments or offices located on the top floors of a
lone standing
apartment or
office building
are more exposed
to destructive
elements of nature
than the lower
floors.
A stagnant body of water affects our health and
wealth negatively.
If the place you are looking at possesses many of
these negative
aspects, don't
make a down
payment on it even
if it has the most
spacious and well
furnished kitchen
you have ever
seen. If the place
is not well sited,
you know you will
have more problems
than you want to
deal with and you
would be better
off with a smaller
kitchen but in an
area with more
desirable
conditions.
We will leave you on a more pleasant note
regarding
benevolent
landscapes.
If you live in town, living close to a park, playing
field or a lake
will bring
energies that
nourish you.
Living next to embracing road with gentle flowing
traffic is
desirable.
Look for homes that are built on land positioned to
give a pleasant
view.
Churches and temples bring people together and as
places of
sanctuary bring
harmonious energy.
However, ensure
that this side of
the property is
not overwhelmed by
big trees giving a
dark (yin) aspect.
Primary and nursery schools bring yang youthful
energy to the area
although secondary
or high schools
can sometimes be
negative. It
really depends on
the character of
the school.
A house located by a gentle meandering road or river
is desirable.
Houses that are nestled on green slopes are
protected.
Orchards, farmland and vineyards bring growth and are
benevolent land
use.
Water symbolises wealth and prosperity especially if
meandering, clean
and slow moving.
Lakes and swimming
pools are great
wealth features.
However, it is
best to have the
flying star chart
of the property
reviewed to see if
these benevolent
features are sited
in the right
directions and
locations so as to
optimise their
influences. Please
remember that
badly sited water
feature can cause
wealth loss or
relationship
problems.
The condition of the environment that surrounds your
home is the most
crucial step when
applying Feng Shui.
Happy house hunting!
By Sallie Tsui Sien
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