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Feng Shui: How to Find a Good Location for your Home? |
By fongsuimy
 Feng Shui is the study of how our surroundings affect us. Since we spend much of our time in our home, good location is a primary key to good Feng Shui.
Exactly what are the signs to watch for?
The olden people in china trust that Sheng Qi being there is essential for their good. Sheng Qi means living qi and it is a kind of energy that we cannot see. Whenever we see a thriving community of flora and fauna, we know it is present Ergo it is advisable to seek a site with fertile soil and an abundance of vegetation. On the contrary, avoid rocky terrains or one where even grass strains to grow!
Next, you want to be aware of mountains or hills in close proximity. The ancient Chinese believe that they transport qifrom a higher level to a lower level. When hilly terrain intersects with a flatter area, 'qi' has the opportunity to accumulate. At the time it encounters water e.g. lake or stream it stops. The best place to locate a house is with a lake
or river infront to stop and allow qi to accumulate, it should also be on a flat or gentle slope with mountains at the back.
This belief is best reflected in the traditional Chinese saying, Mountain at back, facing water.
According to the ancient sages, qi can be dispersed by the wind. When looking at your lake or river, ideally there should be low rises on both sides of the dwelling. These lower hills will provide cover from the wind and prevent the qi from being blown away easily!
It is nearly not possible to have the most desirable situation as told above, now that nearly all of us stay in city areas. Not all is lost.
Here are a few suggestions for your home in the city.
The principle about the fauna and flora is valid even now. You should still look for rich soil and lush vegetation.
Do not purchase a dwelling situated at the crest of a hill as 'qi' can be blown away Avoid strong winds and never submit a Feng Shui home to this in order for the 'qi to be present.
You should also avoid one that it located in a deep land locked valley as there is the danger of qi stagnating. Avoid one located on a steep slope. 'Qi' cannot grow on a sharp incline, and besides, you'll be in danger of landslides.
Look for one that is on a hill or gentle slope with the higher ground to the back Lower land in the front of the house is ideal If it faces a clean lake or river then it would be great. Or instead, an unobstructed space like a play field or ground. will be enough.
What about land that has no curvature or slopes? Support at the back can be in the form of a neighbors house. Or you can plant some tress at the back - if you have space - to provide support. Trees act as a magnet to 'qi'.
The land in front should not be very high but it can be the same level as the house Installation of a pond or water fountain at the front of the house will stimulate water. There is another Chinese saying, Plants gather qi. Therefore having plants in front will also help to accumulate qi.
A very bad location for a home, in most cases, is one where the front of the house faces a steep incline, and the rear faces a drastic decline.
Neighboring dwellings are beneficial in providing the qi with a barrier against inclement weather conditions.
Last of all, your house is the place you relax and ought to be situated in a peaceful neighborhood. Do not buy a house that fronts a busy road or is very near a busy and noisy highway!
Henry Fong
Feng Shui Consultant
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