Although challenging, applying Feng Shui to a fixed or limited space can be done.
High-rise residential living in big cities is common these days, whether in a rental or in one's own property. There are some challenges that come with applying Feng Shui to a fixed or limited space such as those of condominiums or apartments, but it is a challenge that can be easily surmounted.
Still, basic Feng Shui can work to harness good Qi or energy to the place you call home. This will have a direct bearing on how you feel about yourself, and how you engage others, besides having ramifications on how you perform at work or in your relationships.
For starters, get the Facing Direction right. Unlike landed property, apartments ( also applies to all other high - rise residential properties) can be confusing because the Facing Direction is usually not obvious. However, consider the whole apartment block as one house sharing a common roof. Therefore, the Facing Direction should be the direction of the façade of the block itself.
You can determine the property's façade by looking at the orientation of the whole property - which side the property was intentionally built to face. For this, you will need a Feng Shui Luo Pan. Stand in the centre of the façade, look outwards and measure the direction with your Luo Pan (with the needle pointing north).
Once the Facing Direction has been determined, plot the Flying Stars or Eight Mansions chart (whichever you feel comfortable) to obtain the Qi map of the unit. To work out the Feng Shui math, you may use the calculators at www.joeyyap.com.
Bear in mind that even if they share the same Facing Direction, none of the units in the block share the same 'Qi map' as each unit is not located in the same location on the space continuum.
Once you have determined the Flying Stars or Eight Mansions chart of your block, superimpose the chart over a copy of your unit's floor plan. Use a compass to get the direction of your unit's main door and superimpose the Flying Stars chart of the block's Facing Direction onto the unit's plan.
The stars at your unit's main door will give you a general snapshot of the Qi affecting it. If it is not good, the energy circulating in the unit will be not good either. The Feng Shui for 2013 guidebook by Joey Yap will provide you with the breakdown of the stars based on the individual sectors.
In general, if the unit's main door has good stars or combinations, move to check the bedroom sector. Ensure good Sitting Stars in the bedroom area as these help with one's health and relationships in life.
It is also important to observe the external forms that influence the block's Qi and the ones around the block's main door as well. The external forms must be checked first before we look inside.
Evaluate the external forms from the block's main door and the unit's balcony. Check for Water and Mountain formations. The apartment's swimming pool should also be taken into consideration.
Note the formations around the block itself and the area that it is located in as this will influence the Qi of each unit differently. The location of these forms will vary from one unit to another on the same floor, and for each unit on different floors.
Ensure that the corridors outside your unit are not cluttered or narrow. The lift to your floor is considered an internal Qi mouth and must not be obstructed or blocked. Inside the unit, ensure there is open space just beyond the unit's main door.
Before you rent or buy the unit, determine that the kitchen is at an acceptable location and where to place the stove. Ensure that you can locate it in a place that has no negative forms in the kitchen such as opposite the kitchen door or sink.
For a better fit for yourself and the occupants of the apartment or high rise building, a personalized Feng Shui consultation is highly recommended.
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