What shape of land is the most ideal from the
perspective of Feng Shui?
The answer is square.
Based on Feng Shui system, a land that is square
can distribute qi evenly. Qi is life force or energy in the environment. It is
a natural phenomenon that energy finds it ways through the land in a slow, meandering
or fast manner depending on the land shapes. A square shaped land contains qi
that is spread out evenly through the four corners. The distribution and flow
of qi is said to be even and balance. The next best shape is rectangular. Even
though it is not as symmetrical as compared with a square shaped land, it still
offers a somewhat balanced and optimal flow of qi.
A land that is irregular shaped will cause qi to
flow haphazardly and unbalanced. For example, a triangular shaped land may be
symmetrical but it has only 3 corners. When it is divided into 8 sectors, you
will find each sector to be bigger or smaller than the other. Why 8 sectors? In
accordance to Feng Shui principles, a property has 8 sectors or palaces which
demarcate the different aspects of human existence based on compass directions.
When the sectors are not of the same sizes or some may even be missing after
the division, a certain aspect of the property is negatively affected which
corresponds to the health, wealth, career and relationship of the occupants.
A
triangular shaped land belongs to the element of fire. Such a shape tends to
have sharp corners after division and make qi flow in a sharp and destructive
manner, just like fire. Whereas a square shaped land has 8 equal-sized sectors
after division and it allows qi to flow in an organized and regular
arrangement. The occupants will then be able to harness the land for prosperity
and harmony based on Feng Shui formulas. This is provided that they build a
square-shaped property on the land in compliance with Feng Shui’s principle of
8 compass directions or sectors.
A square shaped property or land belongs to
the element of earth. It naturally attracts earth energy. Based on Feng Shui
principles, qi comes in five elemental phases i.e. wood, fire, earth, metal and
water. One produces the other in the cycle of production. A land that is shaped
like fire will support a property that is shaped like earth. This is because fire support earth in the
cycle of production. If you have a triangular shaped land and not able to
change it into square, the next best alternative is to build a property that is
shaped like earth i.e. square. The land is then supportive of the property.
Other elemental shaped buildings and their
associated elements are as follows:-
Long and tubular shaped – Wood
Round and dome shaped – Metal
Irregular or shapeless – Water
If possible, you should build a property that
receives support from the land based on the elemental cycle of production.
Overall, the most ideal shape of land and property is still square as Feng Shui
favours it.
Are
your energy levels down, or is your cash flow out of control? Take a
look at your stairs! Feng Shui will help you diagnose how life issues
might be affected by the location or structure of your stairways.
In
my experience as a feng shui consultant, stairways always tell a story
about family life and issues. Today we illustrate the most common
scenarios:
Stairs in the entry hall facing the front door
We
enter through the front door and stairs go straight up to the second
floor. Chances are, we experience a split vision; our left eye faces the
stairs, up and down, our right eye looks down the hallway toward the
back of the house. In classic feng shui interpretations this can cause
divisive issues and conflicts among family members. A stairway facing
the front door creates falling energy that is often associated with
money flowing out too fast and energy levels dropping.
Feng shui
recommends adjusting this challenge with the rising energy of the wood
element, a tall plant at the foot and on the side of the stairs;
pictures or paintings of vegetation, i.e. best are trees, which could be
hung along the side wall of the stairs. A light fixture, e.g. a
chandelier at the top of the stairs will be visually attractive and will
create rising energy of the fire element.
The split vision
challenge can be addressed by creating a visual effect that will capture
the eye. A mobile hanging from the ceiling would create gently moving
energy and be visually attractive.
A square rug in the entry foyer will anchor the space and provide a visual resting area.
Stairways in the center of the house
Stairs
in the center will invariably create health problems as they are
located in the health sector of the bagua. Feng shui cures will depend
on the structure of the stairwell. Is it straight? Is it curved? Does it
have open treads? Or, in a worst case scenario, is it a spiral
staircase which is symbolic of a cork screw boring down. Cures will have
to be installed according to personal needs or issues of the occupants.
Open treads seem to cause instability. I always experience that my pet
Chihuahuas are extremely cautious and fearful of stairs with open treads
and do not want to go up or down. Animal behavior will often show us
where the dangers are.
Our main concern about stairways is safety.
If there are small children in the house, a gate at the top of the
stairs will prevent a child from inadvertently tumbling down. If the
stairs are steep, a handrail or preferably two, one on each side, are a
must. If the treads are narrow, a secured carpet strip on each tread
will prevent slipping and falling.
Traditional feng shui
practitioners might put a small mirror on the inside of the front door,
thus trying to bounce the downward qi back up. Or they might resort to
the feng shui cure-all of a multi-faceted crystal suspended overhead
between the door and the stairwell.
As a general rule, beware and adjust for draining energy in all parts of your home!
Dr. Gabriele Van Zon, Feng Shui Master, Consultations for Home and Business; visit our website at
http://fengshuiuniversal.com
to find out about our services and read more of our free offers. Let
your feng shui consultant diagnose the challenges of your stairs and
improve your energy level and your cash flow.
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