A home is our sanctuary, the very embodiment of our belonging and familial haven. Therefore, despite mounting pressures, many are compelled to purchase a residence, yearning for the security and solace exclusively tailored for their own.
However, before delving into the realm of homeownership, it might be prudent to scrutinize the Feng Shui, particularly the floor levels. In contemporary urban dwellings, buildings vary from a mere few floors to towering edifices that scrape the sky.
Confronted with these towering structures, a pervasive query arises: which floor is most auspicious? Different floor levels, according to the tenets of Feng Shui, align with diverse fortunes for the occupants. Prudently selecting the floor level in accordance with Feng Shui principles can augment the residents’ vitality and usher in prosperity and affluence.
First and foremost, one must pay heed to the elemental attributes of each floor.
The Five Elements are not discrete entities but rather intricately interdependent, adhering to the cyclical law of generation and destruction.
The generative sequence of the Five Elements is as follows:
Fire engenders Earth, Earth engenders Metal, Metal engenders Water, Water engenders Wood, and Wood engenders Fire.
The inhibitive sequence of the Five Elements is as follows:
Fire inhibits Metal, Metal inhibits Wood, Wood inhibits Earth, Earth inhibits Water, and Water inhibits Fire.
In reality, each floor of a building possesses a fixed elemental attribute.
Only when one’s destiny harmonizes with the elemental attribute of a particular floor can that residence truly flourish. Floors ending in 1 and 6 resonate with Water, 2 and 7 with Fire, 3 and 8 with Wood, 4 and 9 with Metal, and 5 and 10 with Earth. In modern Feng Shui, we generally use the digits’ endings to denote the elemental attributes of floors.
In essence, the last digit of the chosen floor denotes its elemental attribute.
Once one knows their own elemental disposition, the affinity with a specific floor becomes unequivocally clear. Therefore, it is imperative to be cognizant of the compatibility and aversion between residents’ elemental attributes and the elemental attributes of the floor levels in the chosen residence.
For instance, a person averse to Fire should abstain from residing on a floor attributed to Fire, as it will inevitably jeopardize their well-being and fortune.
A question often arises: if a floor compatible with one’s elemental disposition is unavailable, can other floors be considered?
The answer is affirmative.
According to the principle of elemental generation, if, for example, one favors Water and cannot secure a residence on the 1st or 6th floor, the 4th or 9th floor can be a viable option since these floors correspond to Metal, which generates Water, thereby fostering the resident’s fortune.
Similar deductions can be made for individuals favoring other elements. As long as a generative relationship is established, the choice remains viable.
Conversely, based on the principle of elemental inhibition, one can deduce the least favorable floor level for a person.
A crucial reminder:
One must never disregard elemental prohibitions. Inhabitants should never force themselves into a residence where their elemental disposition clashes with the floor’s elemental attribute. Any ensuing peril or calamity would be unbearable for the occupants.
Whether it pertains to family, career, health, or offspring, contravening the principles of the Five Elements might lead to unforeseen disasters and harm.
One might inquire: if someone unknowingly moves into a residence where their elemental disposition is incompatible with the floor’s elemental attribute, what remedial measures can be taken?
The answer is this: there is no need for excessive apprehension. In Feng Shui, there are both deterrents and remedies.
If the floor’s elemental attribute inhibits the resident’s preferred elemental attribute, the following methods can be employed:
Earth inhibits Water: Suspend a string of bronze bells above the main door.
Water inhibits Fire: Place a pot of Lucky Bamboo to the left of the main door.
Fire inhibits Metal: Position soil brought from the west above the main door.
Metal inhibits Wood: Hang a landscape painting above the main door.
Wood inhibits Earth: Place a figurine of a dragon tortoise on both sides of the main door.
If these remedial measures are timely applied, they can transform misfortune into fortune, averting disasters and bringing about auspicious outcomes.
Although the elemental attributes of the floors have been elucidated, there are still myriad taboos to consider.
Unaware of these prohibitions, moving into a residence haphazardly might result in unforeseen misfortunes.
Here, I have delineated certain Feng Shui taboos concerning the choice of floor levels. It is crucial for everyone to take diligent notes!
First and foremost, the ground floor is the least advisable choice.
Why, you might wonder?
In the realm of Feng Shui, pure Qi ascends while impure Qi descends. Consequently, all the impure Qi from the floors above tends to accumulate on the ground floor.
This not only proves detrimental to the health of other household members but also profoundly impacts the resident’s fortune and well-being, potentially affecting the future prospects and health of their descendants.
If financial constraints force one into choosing the ground floor, hanging a Bagua mirror above the front door, wearing a consecrated protective amulet, or placing activated charcoal near the bed can serve to mitigate the effects.
Furthermore, it is advisable to opt for a higher floor whenever possible.
Especially above the 15th floor is optimal. Even if it demands additional financial investment, the benefits are undoubtedly worth it.
The primary reason is that higher floors enjoy superior air quality. Urban air pollution predominantly concentrates below the 10th floor, particularly concerning vehicular emissions. Higher floors experience purer air due to their elevated position, significantly enhancing the residents’ fortune and health.
Secondly, higher floors offer an enhanced panorama, superior ventilation, and diminished auditory disturbances.
With the proliferation of high-rise buildings, it is entirely plausible for a new construction to obscure your once unobstructed view.
Especially in summer, surrounded by towering structures, ventilation becomes a luxury.
Opting for a higher floor effectively minimizes ground-level noise, human chatter, and other cacophonies that can adversely affect your fortune.
Lastly, one should avoid dwellings with insufficient sunlight.
In Feng Shui principles, homes must enjoy ample sunlight and fresh air. Opting for a residence entails not only selecting a place with clean air but also ensuring it is bathed in abundant sunlight. A residence lacking sunlight tends to accumulate excessive Yin energy, leading to unrest in the home and jeopardizing the occupant’s longevity and health. Such dwellings are unsuitable for habitation.
