I. Geographical Divination in Eight Trigrams
Qian (Heaven):
In the northwestern direction lies a realm of scenic splendor and ancient marvels, guarded by treacherous passes and towering heights. This domain encompasses vast expanses of opulence, adorned with grandeur in its cities, where administrative offices, conference chambers, deluxe accommodations, governmental edifices, and executive residential districts reside. Among its features are metalworking factories, emporiums of quintessence, stations, automotive parts emporiums, schools, public conveniences, pavilions, grand halls, and edifices. It is a domain favored by residences facing the northwest, as well as telecommunication centers.
Kan (Water):
Towards the north, one encounters rivers, lakes, deep abysses, ravines, brooks, and marshes, where waters flow ceaselessly. Bridges and water pavilions adorn this damp and aqueous realm, along with palatial structures. It is a locale favored by dwellings facing north, albeit prone to dampness and leaks.
Gen (Mountain):
To the northeast lies a terrain dominated by hills, mounds, tombs, riverbanks, and steep slopes, enveloped by forests and punctuated by pathways and caverns. Amidst these secluded valleys and mountain fortresses, one finds abodes nestled in proximity to rocky outcrops. The northeastward abodes are often situated within alleyways, courtyards, palaces, pavilions, warehouses, parking lots, and rural temples.
Zhen (Thunder):
In the eastern lands lie verdant woodlands, where structures stand adorned with grand entrances, windows, and steps, amidst bustling markets and flourishing vegetation, traversed by broad and level thoroughfares.
Xun (Wind):
Amongst bamboo groves and orchards, towards the southeast, lies a realm where verdant foliage thrives. This southeastern domain is favored by residences facing that direction, with temples, towers, and forested abodes scattered throughout.
Li (Fire):
To the south lie high slopes, caverns, narrow alleys, scenic spots, and kilns, where sunlight bathes the earth. Within this radiant domain, one finds institutions of learning, courts, bookstores, theaters, and centers of culture, alongside traffic control pavilions. Dwellings in the south-facing direction enjoy the warmth of the sun, yet some may be characterized by emptiness. **Kun:**
In the southwestern expanse, lie vast plains adorned with fields and hamlets. Modest dwellings with earthen steps dot the landscape, alongside granaries and towns. These realms exude a Yin essence, yet offer a sense of tranquility.
**Dui:**
Within the southwest, one encounters marshlands, water basins, and wetlands. These areas are characterized by muddy terrain, low valleys, alkali soils, and compacted surfaces. Amidst this, theaters of shadows unfold, accompanied by establishments of revelry such as entertainment venues, taverns, coffee houses, and salvage yards. Abodes cling precariously to walls and cliffs, situated in proximity to the waters to the west, bespeaking a dwelling influenced by the nearby marshes.
**II. Symbolism of Heavenly Stems:**
**Jia:**
Symbolizing expansive groves or grand arboreal landscapes.
**Yi:**
Representing delicate flowers, ornamental plants, or diminutive woodlands.
**Bing:**
Embodies the brilliance of the sun, akin to a radiant lamp or an intensely heated furnace.
**Ding:**
Reflects the subdued glow of a faint light source.
**Wu:**
Represents vast, arid expanses, towering mountains, or lofty structures.
**Ji:**
Signifying smaller open spaces or pathways.
**Geng:**
Symbolizes towering metallic structures of substantial height.
**Xin:**
Represents diminutive metallic objects, such as ornamental gold or precious stones.
**Ren:**
Embodies expansive lakes and tumultuous waves in the great seas.
**Gui:**
Symbolizes small bodies of water like springs, dewdrops, or petite streams. III. Symbolic Diagram of House Feng Shui (Residential)
Phoenix (South)
┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓
┃ Front Road Environment Hook │ Six Yao
┠──────────────────┨
┃ Road, Door │ Chen │ Five Yao
┠──────────────────┨
Green ┃ Bright Hall │ Four Yao White
┠──────────────────┨
Dragon ┃ Bright Hall, Door, Basilisk │ Three Yao Tiger
East ┠──────────────────┨ West
┃ Residence │ Two Yao
┠──────────────────┨
┃ Residence Foundation │ One Yao
┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛
Black Tortoise (North)
Note: Each environmental aspect can be adjusted according to the twelve Earthly Branches from the central point, thus discerning the auspicious or inauspicious conditions of each environmental aspect with adeptness and extreme precision. Behold, dear compatriots, the earnest plea to cherish this tableau with profound reverence. ; ┃ Fourth Yao
┠─────────────────────┨
┃ Living Room ┃ Third Yao
┠─────────────────────┨
┃ Kitchen Bedroom ┃ Second Yao
┠─────────────────────┨
┃ Bathroom Bedroom Residence Base Floor Consult This Yao ┃ First Yao
┗━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┛
Note: Usage can refer to the diagram in “Section Three”
Section Five: Symbolism of the Five Elements and Six Spirits
Azure Dragon: A curved place, surrounded by four-sided forests, with mountains resembling a reclining cow in front, facing the residence with mountains and a nearby small bridge. Beside the abode, a grand thoroughfare unfolds, aligning with the bustling street. The dwelling stands poised alongside the meandering road.
Nestled within lies a residence crafted in proximity to the sinuous path. The domicile is established upon a parcel of land, an inheritance cherished by filial ties.
In the vicinity of this dwelling, there exists a solitary peak, and a stream gracefully meanders southward, shaping itself in front of the abode akin to the serpentine form of a dragon.
Adjacent to the abode, a water feature emerges – a tranquil pond, a liquid expanse in near proximity.
