Importance of Geography

When we hear discussions on Fengshui, we often hear about the flying star configuration or the nine stars or water patching formulas. We also hear about the west east four groupng.

But seldom do we hear people conncecting the portent of the geography. In fact this is even more important.

Within the various teachings, the impact of natural and man made forms and features like hillocks, terrain, rivers and rivulets, towering structures and temples are taken into consideration. Examples are found in Master Zhiang's "Guidelines to Yang Houses" written in the early 17th century.

We do see how relevant this becomes when we want to build a Koi pond, for example. The flying star fellow would compose a star chart. However if this is what he strictly relies on, then he has missed out something which may lead to his misfortune later.

It is said that within the period of 8 that we are in now, the water should be at the south-west or Kun palace. This is partially true but whether that is auspicious again depends on its proximity, containment and complementary 'blocking' features.