Art of vaastu & feng shui

THE EARTH is an entity animated by energy. Energy flows in it, through it, and around it. By listening to the earth, we become attuned to the energy of the universe, for this energy is manifested in the air as wind, on the earth as water and land, and in the sky as stars.

Energy in flat open spaces is different from energy in mountainous areas. Similarly, energy in a valley is different from energy on a plateau.

This means that each landform has a specific type of energy associated with it.

The most practical feng shui advice for plot selection is based on the study of multiple factors such as the direction of the site, type of soil on the site, and the slope of the plot.

Before buying a piece of land, you should always perform one simple task: take a walk on the plot you intend to buy, close your eyes, and take a deep breath.

How do you feel? If you feel good while walking on the plot, it surely emits a positive energy that syncs with yours.

But if you feel uneasy, or even physically drained, soon after stepping onto the plot, then don’t invest in such a property.

You need to avoid land which is too wet, to the extent that the place is prone to being waterlogged.

On the other hand, also avoid land which is too dry, whereby the vegetation gets starved of water and dried up by the sun.

In other words, there must be a balance of natural elements with regard to the quality of the soil.

Check the quality of the soil by looking at the colours. Soil with shades of red or yellow tinge are considered good, and should not be grayish, nor loosely packed.

Remove the top layer of soil and check the smell of the earth beneath – if it smells decomposed, it’s a bad plot.

Ideally, the soil should smell