Feng Shui

Form School Feng Shui examines shapes and symbolism in the environment which can be applied to a property, office, room etc., and the relationship between buildings and their surrounding landscape. One of the most important features was considered to be a high mountain behind the building, which is given the symbol of a black tortoise or turtle (explanations given later). In the front of the building it was thought that there should be running water, such as a stream or river and a low rise which was given the symbol of a red phoenix. To the left should be a range of encircling hills, symbolised by a dragon and to the right a lower range symbolised by a white tiger.

By experimenting and using the symbols in your home/office, you will feel better and secure. This school of Feng Shui is also used in Xuan Kong (Flying Star).

Red Phoenix

Associated with the front of your home, office or even a room you live in and also with the south, the perfect scenario would be a meandering river to the front. To replace this you can have a meandering road, or a circular flowerbed, or a low hedge/fence which gives you protection from the elements.

Azure Dragon

Associated to the left and the east as you look out of the front of your property. This can made up of a building, tree even your next door neighbours house can be your Dragon, if you cant find a landform that replaces it is wise to plant a tree here or erect a fence line that is higher that the front, this will give you support on this side.

Dark Turtle

Associated to the rear and the north. If you have a mountain behind you then you will be protected, if not you can use a fence to the rear, a row of trees or a building. Ideally the turtle should not be higher than your home just a little over is OK, if it blocks sunlight and overshadows you this is not good.

White tiger

Associated with the right and west as you look out of the front of your property. You can be replace this with a building, fence line or tree.