Feng Shui is the language of symbols, and in classical Feng Shui, the masters would interpret the meaning of shapes in the surroundings. They looked for the protection of the land rising behind their houses, like the protective shell on the back of a tortoise, and the benevolence of the hill in the east, which resembled the shape of a powerful dragon.

The shape of the land and buildings has a significant influence on the energy flow and could be detrimental if they are disorganised. Disjointed and irregular buildings will create disjointed and unusual lives, whereas harmonious surroundings will always help people to feel alive, healthy, and balanced. The key purpose is to counterbalance the energy emanating from the surroundings by making adjustments to the shape of the interior and the placement of furniture, as everything has an effect on us, and the most powerful force to shape our lives is the actual shape of the places in which we live.

Take the case of L-shaped houses, they are said to be unbalanced because they have something missing, and this will be reflected in the inhabitant’s life. If the main bedroom is in the wing outside the front door, for example, it is highly likely that family unity will be endangered. Similarly, U-shaped houses create a hole in the house.

A home can be stabilized if you enhance the area outside it with lights, plants, and heavy objects like statues or urns to give it as much presence as the interior to reclaim the space. In other words, the shape of the house needs to be completed, and this can be done by putting plants and lights outside to add energy to the missing area. If you have an apartment, your front door is the internal one inside the building, but the condition of the shared corridors and main entry points will also have an effect on you. Make sure that the area immediately outside your entrance is brightly lit and well-decorated.