Location
A common phrase used by real estate agents is “location, location, location”. They say that these are the three most important factors in determining the desirability of a property. It generally means that a property is in an environment that appeals to many people, and therefore, a lucrative property for you.
This phrase “location, location, location” is also quite important to Feng Shui practitioners and in Qi planning. Ancient texts give us guidelines to help us find these fortunate locations and how to avoid the harmful ones.
Finding a location with good Feng Shui begins by observing the flow of Qi in your environment based on time proven time and space formulas. Then to determine how you plan on using a space. What is your Qi type? What type of work do you do? What are you seeking at this time in your life? Are there health conditions you need to consider?”
Not all locations will meet your specific needs at this time in your life. Trying to force a space to be something it’s not won’t work and its easiest to work with the natural flow.
Landform and building shapes can affect our well-being. Using the 28 Xiu (Four Animal) Principle will help to find the best location for you. Each animal represents an important factor that we look for in a location.
The 28 Xiu principle is based on the concept that the ancient master looked to the heavens to make life on earth, so what is in heaven is reflected back on earth. Four celestial palaces are macro constellations of mystical constellations representing the four animals.
From the Book of Burial it says that the bird, dragon, turtle and tiger deities came down to earth to represent the four unique types of landforms associated with form school feng shui. It is the practice of locating the most auspicious sites on which to construct a building or bury the dead. In cities, we also consider buildings that surround the home.
The constellations are represented by the four animals. Shown by support and protection from the turtle in the back, a bird at the facing that represents open space to receive energy. On the left, we look for the dragon or mountains to represent prosperity and on the right side, the white tiger, or lower mountains to protect your health and well-being.
The key is to find the dragon’s lair at the centre of the four animals which is considered the most auspicious site on which to build a home. Think of the formation as sitting in an armchair. The turtle is the back, dragon and tiger are the arm rests and the bird is the foot stool. The ideal formation is with real mountains, but in the city we use buildings or structures.
Water and road formations
Water and roadways are also evaluated when looking for the best location. Rivers, streams as well as roadways or the ways that people and traffic flow can impact the Qi in your space. Patterns of water and traffic can bring fortune or misfortune. During a feng shui evaluation of a property location here are some things to look for:
Straight roads
- Busier roads can cause issues with relationships as there is more interference in the Qi’s ability to interact. Qi needs Yin and Yang to intersect and if traffic flow is travelling too fast there is no time for them to connect.
- Busy roads can also be bad for health as it picks up debris contributing to air quality.
- If the road is quiet, more like a lazy stream than it is not a concern.
Dead-end streets and Y-junctions
- If the property is at the end of the street and the traffic flow moves towards the facing of the house, this is considered a “poison arrow qi” with qi rushing up the street to house. This type of roadway affects both health and wealth, it depends on where it is meeting the house and sometimes corrections can be made.
Corner lots
- In many cases the house is unbalanced and either health or finance will falter.
Cul-de-sac
- The result can be the same as dead-end unless there is an island to break up the flow of rushing Qi.
Sharp bends or knife curves
- This form can trigger unfortunate events when accompanied by an untimely Annual Qi guest.
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