农历: 丙午年 六月十一 (Fire Horse Year, 6th Month Day 11)
宜 (Auspicious): 入宅 (Move In!) · 安床 (Set Bed) · 修造 (Build) · 纳财 (Wealth)
忌 (Avoid): 安葬 (Burial) · 伐木 (Cut Trees)
🏡 "宜入宅·安床" — House hunting? The almanac blesses moves today! Here's the feng shui checklist BEFORE you sign.
Buying a home is the biggest investment most people ever make — and bad feng shui is almost impossible to fix after purchase. You can repaint walls, change furniture, and add crystals, but you can't move a hill behind the house or change the lot's position on the street. The time to assess feng shui is before you sign the contract.
Level 1: Neighborhood Feng Shui (Macro)
| ✅ Good Signs | ❌ Bad Signs |
|---|---|
| Trees and greenery in the neighborhood | Dead trees, barren lots, abandoned buildings |
| Gentle hills or elevated ground behind the house (mountain backing 靠山) | House at the bottom of a slope (water and energy drain toward you) |
| Gently curving roads (chi meanders) | House at a T-junction or dead-end road (rushing/stagnant chi) |
| Active, well-maintained neighboring homes | Near cemetery, hospital, police station, or power station (heavy yin/sha energy) |
| Water feature visible (lake, river, fountain — but not too close) | Near freeway, train tracks, or airport (rushing energy, noise sha) |
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Level 2: Lot Position (Micro)
| Position | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Middle of block, slightly elevated | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Best position. Protected on sides, elevated = commanding. Energy settles here. |
| Inside of curve (road curves around you) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good. Chi gathers on the inside of curves. Like being in a protective embrace. |
| Corner lot | ⭐⭐⭐ | Neutral. More exposed, but more chi access. Fix with hedges/fence for containment. |
| Outside of curve (road curves away) | ⭐⭐ | Bad. Chi rushes past. Like standing outside a circle — you're exposed and unsupported. |
| T-junction (road points directly at house) | ⭐ | Worst. Rushing chi (煞气 shā qì) attacks the house. Accidents, instability, conflict. |
Level 3: House Shape & Layout
| Feature | ✅ Ideal | ❌ Problems |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Square or rectangular (complete, stable energy) | L-shaped, irregular, or with missing corners (each missing corner weakens a life area) |
| Front door | Faces open space, road, or park. Clear, welcoming entryway. | Faces directly into neighbor's door, wall, or sharp corner of another building |
| Alignment | Front door does NOT align directly with back door/window | Direct front-to-back alignment = chi rushes straight through without staying |
| Staircase | Not visible from front door, not in center of house | Staircase facing front door = energy immediately climbs away. Center staircase = chaotic household. |
| Kitchen | Not visible from front door, not directly facing bathroom | Kitchen visible from front door = wealth exposed. Kitchen facing bathroom = health/wealth clash. |
| Master bedroom | Farthest from front door, in the "commanding" position of the house | Above garage (unstable foundation), above kitchen (too much fire energy), directly over front door |
Front Door Direction & Your BaZi
| Your Kua Number | Best Door Directions | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| East Group (1, 3, 4, 9) | East, Southeast, North, South | West, Northwest, Southwest, Northeast |
| West Group (2, 5, 6, 7, 8) | West, Northwest, Southwest, Northeast | East, Southeast, North, South |
Don't know your Kua number? Use our BaZi Calculator to find it.
Deal-Breaker Red Flags 🚩
| Red Flag | Why It's a Problem |
|---|---|
| House at a T-junction | Rushing sha qi. No practical cure for this. Accidents, instability, loss. |
| Front door facing cemetery, hospital, or fire station | Heavy yin energy (cemetery/hospital), excessive sha qi (fire station sirens). Difficult to fix. |
| House lower than road level | Energy, water, and negativity all flow downhill toward your home. Wealth drains, health suffers. |
| Multiple previous owners in short time | People leaving quickly = something fundamentally wrong with the energy. Ask the realtor about history. |
| Massive power lines directly overhead | Electromagnetic field disrupts natural chi. Linked to health concerns in both feng shui and modern science. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Buying a home is the biggest investment most people ever make — and bad feng shui is almost impossible to fix after purchase . You can repaint walls, change furniture, and add crystals, but you can't move a hill behind the house or change the lot's position on the street. The time to assess feng shui is before you sign the contract.
Trees and greenery in the neighborhood Dead trees, barren lots, abandoned buildings Gentle hills or elevated ground behind the house (mountain backing 靠山)
Middle of block, slightly elevated Best position. Protected on sides, elevated = commanding. Inside of curve (road curves around you)
Square or rectangular (complete, stable energy) L-shaped, irregular, or with missing corners (each missing corner weakens a life area) Faces open space, road, or park. Clear, welcoming entryway.
West, Northwest, Southwest, Northeast West, Northwest, Southwest, Northeast
Pre-Purchase Feng Shui Assessment
Before you commit to a property, get a professional feng shui assessment. I evaluate the lot, neighborhood, layout, and alignment with your personal BaZi to determine if this home supports your goals.
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