Feng Shui House Hunting - Guide
- Vivian Tay
- Feb 3
- 7 min read
What is Feng Shui House Hunting?
Heard of this before? Well, Feng Shui House Hunting is not a new thing though. However, this is something that many may forget, especially when the buying process is hectic.
Basically, Feng Shui House Hunting is where a person engages a Feng Shui Master to assist in finding a house with Good Feng Shui. By going through the various available floor plans, a Feng Shui Consultant will be able to determine which of these has the best and most auspicious direction. This will allow potential buyers to select the best home, avoiding the pitfalls of selecting a home with "hard-to-alter" negative Feng Shui Factors.
Why does one need to Hunt for a House?
Wouldn't a Feng Shui Consultation or Feng Shui Audit suffice? Why the need for a Feng Shui House Hunting?
Everyone wishes to have positive energies enhancing prosperity, relaxation, harmony, good health, and overall happiness in all life situations. Some may think that residential Feng Shui Service will be sufficient. There is no doubt that there are remedies to help avoid potentially bad situations, such as poison arrows. Still, the best solution for all is to select the best home while you have the chance.
Feng Shui Checklist during House Hunting
Having a Feng Shui Consultation during the house hunt process will give you a natural advantage. You can be assured that the best option is selected based on the submitted floor plans. Although it may not be the perfect house per se, it still provides you with an informed selection of the best unit available (much better than random choice, isn't it?)
A key Feng Shui Tip for house hunters is to always focus on these 3 aspects: external environment, directional facing, and internal layout of the floor plans. These are the key 3 hard-to-alter factors that one should be focusing on during the buying process of your dream house. As part of a good Feng Shui House Hunting Service, most Feng Shui Masters will also align their scope of service to these factors.
External Environment
Be concerned about your external environment! Feng Shui for the external environment can be a topic by itself. This may involve 4 cardinal directions, poison arrows (煞气), and other notable Feng Shui principles. Poison arrows, otherwise known as 煞气, are when an external structure has an inauspicious impact on one's apartment. In urban Singapore, many instances of such involve roads, buildings, and man-made structures. A good example would be:
A straight road that runs from left to right of your main door or a straight road that leads up to your door is a sign of a poison arrow. The owners of the house will find it hard to accumulate wealth.
If the road in front of your house is concave, "hugging you" 环抱, the house owners will be able to accumulate wealth. If the road in front of your home is convex反弓 （镰刀煞）, the owners' wealth luck will be bad.
The external physical environment substantially influences your apartment, especially when you are a ground-floor unit. The floor level will also be crucial in establishing the degree of impact from your surrounding environment. A good example would be:
Despite being the same stack, a lamp post right in front of your block (穿心煞) will be highly undesirable if you are at the lower floor level. However, imagine you are on the 28th floor?
Applying Feng Shui principles to establish negative energy will require a clear sense of the external environment. Certain establishments directly in front or beside your apartment may raise a cause of concern or perhaps may bring about auspicious energy instead! Hence, before selecting your apartment unit, be aware of the external environment and potential upcoming developments.
Interesting fact: Our esplanade is a man-made structure that receives quite a number of Feng Shui criticism for the negative energy (气) it generates to its neighbour.
Directional Facing
Another key focus will be the direction facing. By incorporating details from your birth dates and birth profile, a Feng Shui Master will be able to determine the birth elements and other essential information used for your house's Feng Shui. This birth profile (Bazi) will then be used to establish good and bad directions. The direction of a house is critical as it will impact the flow of positive energy.
Having a lucky direction can only be done at this stage. One is unlikely to alter the main door and the house layout much unless it is a landed property.
Internal Layout
Another crucial part will be the layout. There are a few focus points from Feng Shui's perspective. The position of the Master bedroom, the Centre of the layout, and missing corners are critical aspects that may impact the occupants' daily lives. The internal layout will also determine if a house has a balanced energy flow and its ability to attract auspicious energy.
By having knowledge of the floor plans and internal layout of a house, one is able to make a high-level analysis of whether the Feng Shui of a house is suitable for a particular occupant.
For resale units, if possible, it would be good if you could find out the reason for the sales. If the previous owner had passed on for reasons other than old age, you may want second thoughts. A unit that faces fire disaster, bankruptcy, or major inauspicious events should also be avoided, especially repeated incidents. However, it would still be best to seek professional Feng Shui Consultant advice.
飘飘 – Feng Shui will not be able to detect if a house has a supernatural being. However, we do come across apartments of such. An interesting way to gain some insight into this is to take a look at a Feng Shui compass while at the unit. Suppose the center of the compass (天池) swings violently. In that case, it may indicate their presence, or perhaps the electromagnetic waves of one's house are extremely active (due to the high amount of electrical appliances). Otherwise, a more traditional approach of bringing a dog to a house may also work. Should the dog begin barking ferociously or hiding in fear at a corner, perhaps you would wish to reconsider your decision.
Moon FengShui House Hunting Process
We provide Feng Shui House Hunting Service for our valued clients. The reason is simple; we hope one can get a house with the best possible Feng Shui, especially when this could be the most significant purchase in one's lifetime. We will be walking you through the process of Feng Shui House hunting service that we offer.
Methods for Feng Shui House Hunting Service
The primary method will be 三吉重叠 (high-level analysis), and this is tied to the key occupants of the house.
Process
The process starts with providing basic details about the occupants, such as birth dates and time of birth. Once the birth profile is established, we will take in each project's floor plans and key details for our analysis. Due to the varying timing of each viewing, we understand that you may submit these details piecemeal (one at a time). We understand the urgency and seek to turn it around soonest.
An analysis of each potential apartment will be provided alongside a score. This score will help you have a clearer idea of where each apartment stands.
During this process, it will be essential to maintain close contact with your real estate agents as they will be required to provide key information relating to the project or apartment for an accurate Feng Shui Analysis.
Deliverables
We will offer each report with a high-level 三吉重叠 analysis. (For more information on 三吉重叠, you may refer to our FAQ here). This report differs from a Residential Feng Shui Service as it will not contain furnishing details and recommendations for an existing apartment. Due to the need for quick turnarounds, a high-level analysis is provided for efficiency reasons.
The deliverables will also highlight some of our more prominent concerns, particularly regarding each apartment.
After purchasing your house, we would advise you to have an add-on Feng Shui pre-renovation consultation to fully optimise your apartment's Feng Shui by having the most ideal renovation.
Landed property house hunting
This works slightly differently, especially if you are looking for a major A&A or rebuilt. The focus will be much more on the external environment and internal space utilization. An onsite visit may be required upon request for clarity, so contact us here for more information.
The Ideal House - Result of Feng Shui House Hunting
The result of Feng Shui house hunting is to ensure you select the best available property you shortlisted. It may not be the 100% perfect house, but realistically, a 100% house is rare unless you are constructing one from scratch.
Conclusion
The selection of the best unit available is the ultimate goal of Feng Shui House Hunting. Having a chance to evaluate the external environment, directional facing, and internal layout of a house will significantly increase the chance of having a good Feng Shui House for you and your loved ones.
Feng Shui is a customised and tailored service for each individual. We hope to provide you with a personalised experience in your home hunting journey. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional Feng Shui advice. Feng Shui practices and interpretations can vary, and their effectiveness may differ based on individual circumstances and specific locations. For personalized guidance, it is strongly recommended to consult with a qualified Feng Shui Master or professional consultant who can assess your unique situation. The author and company are not responsible for any outcomes resulting from the application of Feng Shui principles described in this article. Always use caution and discretion when implementing any Feng Shui methods.
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