Contributed by Prof Joe Choo (Feng Shui Consultant, Public Speaker, Trainer & Author)
Most people are investing using their spare money, with the hope that the sum can multiply or grow.
There are many forms of investment available in the market, and one of the most common are buying property - either for capital appreciation or rental yield.
Although property is a traditional form of investment, it may not guarantee you to have either capital gain or good rental yield.
With cases like abandoned property projects, bad rental collection or even tenants abandoning their rental for months being reported recently, property buyers are becoming more cautious.
To avoid various incidents, buyers will consider a few factors before purchasing their property such as the reputation of developer, location, pricing and others, but never Feng Shui.
These buyers will take precautions to maximise returns, but never consider on minimising losses.
Tapping The Flow Of Earth energy
From a Feng Shui perspective, the evaluation of landforms concerns four parameters: the mountains from which energy originates; the presence of rivers; the location of meridian points; and the presence of protective barriers across the rivers.
Just a note - we are focused on describing the practice of Chinese geomancy here, although it is likely that other branches of geomancy would have similar yet different approaches.
Let’s start by discussing the origins of energy which are the highland mass and the river which negates it.
Earth energy flows from the highland to the lower land and stops when it meets different rigidities such as water. Therefore it is crucial to have a river or lake after a higher land mass. When the earth energy ceases, it is reflected by forming a pool of homogenous energy.
This pool shall benefit the property owners' health, wealth while also bringing prosperity to their businesses. It is essential to have a highland located behind and a water feature situated in front of a property.
An area embraced by mountains and rivers is considered favourable or good. However, there are variations in the strength of good energy within it. Thus, properties that face a concave river will benefit from it, much like the protective arms of a parent around a little child.
Those with their backs to the river are like the elbow; they deflect the earth energy and cannot accumulate and hold it. In fact, it can even hurt.
A meandering and winding river that curves inwards as if embracing the land is considered good. Such a stream also bears a resemblance to that of a dragon. Hence, a C-shaped curve is regarded as a dragon looking back longingly, as it moves towards the sea.
We mentioned the plus points of facing a river, particularly a concave formation as well as the disadvantages of having the back to the river. Does this mean developments that are not “ideal” will not do well? Not necessarily.
Feng Shui text states that when a building has its back to the river, the business or dweller may still prosper, but it would only be for one generation. There could also be mitigating factors at work that can alleviate or buffer negative energies, which allow for that first generation to do well.
Therefore, a poorly located building is not automatically jinxed or doomed to fail. In Feng Shui, there are rare cases as radical or extreme as that, although some do exist.
What we would say is, if consideration was given to the environment and natural forces when a building is designed, or a site is chosen, perhaps the property could do better. In other words, it could have been a better building instead of just a good one. Probably opportunities would come 10-fold instead of two, or the success of the family could last multiple generations instead of one.
By tapping into this positive energy, the property generates good vibes that attract people to it. It would attract tenants and visitors, and command higher rentals. Alas, many main roads are not built along riverbanks. Therefore, many buildings turn their back to the river.
Humans are typically proud of their building’s frontage. Owners and managers will go to great lengths to beautify the front area and keep it clean. It gets a fresh coat of paint, flowers and shrubs are planted to enhance the aesthetics.
On the other hand, they also have the unethical habit of throwing rubbish out the back, utilising the river to wash it away conveniently!
If buildings were to face the river, there is less likelihood of the occupants polluting the river or clogging it with wastes. The owners would go to great lengths to clean it and keep it clean. If not for Feng Shui reasons, this environmentally friendly approach makes sense and should be adopted.
Apart from rivers, roads can also influence the flow of energy, albeit to a lesser extent. The congestion of traffic has a similar effect of disrupting and deflecting energy as a flowing river.
When you have a property at a location with the above described ideal place to rent out, your tenant can have good income then naturally shall be able to be a good paymaster.
There are cases whereby the tenants are so happy living at rented properties and then acquire the home over from the owner.
To Read More on Part II: Maximising property investment return Part II
Professor Joe Choo
About the contributor
Prof Joe Choo is a Feng Shui Consultant, Public Speaker, Trainer & Author. She is currently the president of Malaysian Institute of Geomancy Science (MINGS).
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