Feng Shui for Plots of Land

The plots of land illustrated below can be used for readings on detached houses, small rows of houses, or apartment blocks.

There are two main considerations:

firstly, the balance created by the building in relation to the surrounding land and,
secondly, the ability of chi to circulate freely.

Chi is most beneficial when it can flow smoothly over and around a site - thus curves and round edges create better conditions than sharp corners or straight lines. In a triangular plot, for example, destructive energy can settle within the sharp, angular corners. This can create unfavourable circumstances since the house is contained within these points. If the land itself cannot be rounded off, you can create shields to block this energy, introduce objects to reflect it or construct curved lines to enhance the flow of chi. A building also needs support and light - a lack of support at the back of the house can affect the stability and health of those living there, while lack of light limits the beneficial effect of ch'i as well as creates a feel¬ing of oppression.

The best plots of land are those that are rectangular or square with a larger area at the back than at the front to provide protection in the Black Tortoise position. Ideally the land should slope gently from back to front, but if the gradient is too steep and there is nothing to protect the house chi quickly rolls away, draining the good fortune from the site.

For picture in the left, there is an overall balance here between the house and the plot of land. The back garden is larger than the front garden, offering support, and the trees at the back add protection and round off the edges.

For picture in the right, if there is a large, flat and featureless area at the back, give the house some support with features such as bushes, a rounded gazebo, small trees, or an ivy-covered fence.

If the back garden is small (Re: plot of land on left), do not overcrowd the space with trees, sheds or a garage. Blinds or curtains on the back windows, or mirrors above the door, can give protection from over-powering features.

The back and front of this house face sharp comers (Re: plot of land on right), so round off the points with a screen - either an ivy-covered fence or bushes. You can also use mirrors to deflect any malign influences that might accumulate in these comers.

Look at the plot of land on the left, although this garden is relatively long this is a positive layout, since the proportions are balanced. The house is given plenty of support at the back from the large garden, while the trees soften the edges and shield the house.

Now let's see the plot of land on the right. If there is a lack of space directly in front of the house, open land beyond the front garden will balance the site. If there is a road nearby, erect a small screen of bushes and curve the pathway leading to the front door to create the illusion of distance.

In a plot with sharp corners as shown on the left, the pathway to the house should not lead directly from a corner but rather curve gently towards the house. A bagua mirror over the front door will help deflect any negative influences.

Adding to sharp corners or blocking them off with vegetation or garden structures (Re: picture on the right), such as a greenhouse or shed, lessens the knife-like effect and eases the flow of chi around the house.

If you have a plot of land as shown in the left, you can soften the borders to create a curved effect, allowing chi to flow more smoothly. Trees or fencing can be used as shields, but be careful they are not so large that they overpower the house.

Avoid laying out gardens or paths with straight lines accentuating the angular shape (Re: plot of land on the right), as these enable chi to move too quickly, and destructive energy will gather in the corners.

In the plot of land shown in the left, the curved borders enhance the flow of chi at the front. Although the shape is irregular; a balance is created. as the garden is in proportion to the size of the house.

As for the one on the right, the house faces a rounded edge, which is positive, and also has balanced space surrounding it, but it would help to strengthen the back corner with a border; shrubs or rounded gazebo.

Circular plots are good feng shui. There are no sharp corners to trap chi, and thus it is able to flow smoothly around the site, allowing it to be at its most beneficial.

If the house is located on a very small plot of land it can use the land and buildings on neighbouring plots to provide balance and support.

Assess the whole plot of a house or apartment block surrounded by buildings. Ideally the buildings should echo the animal spirit formation.

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