September 11, 2023

9 Feng Shui Tips for Choosing an Apartment or Condo Unit

By: Melecio Martin G. Arranz IV

When finding a new home, you want a space that brings peace, balance, and positive energy. Here, various factors may influence your decision-making process, including the ancient Chinese art of feng shui. 

Feng shui is a method of arranging objects and structures in a particular way to achieve symmetry and harmony in the environment. The term translates to “wind” and “water,” considered vital elements in nature. 

The belief is that the order and orientation of physical spaces can affect energy flow, known as “qi” or “chi,” and consequently impact one’s well-being, success, and fortune.

With its profound emphasis on energy flow and spatial arrangement, feng shui offers invaluable insights into choosing and creating coordinated living environments. If you aim to induce good luck into your living space, this blog post explores various feng shui ideas you can incorporate into your apartment or condominium.

9 Feng Shui Tips for Choosing an Apartment or Condo Unit

The ancient feng shui principles can provide worthwhile ideas for your living space. In particular, these feng shui tips are applicable when selecting an apartment or condo unit’s location, structure, or features.

Location

Location is integral to feng shui, interacting with the surrounding environment to influence the chi quality within a home. Learn about what feng shui has to say about your condo’s location.

1. Pick the right location

The surroundings are a critical aspect of good feng shui. According to the practice, it’s best to avoid selecting a site beside or diagonally across places associated with negative energy, such as funeral homes or hospitals.

The Four Season Riviera is not located near such establishments. Nestled in the heart of the capital, it boasts stunning views of the Manila Bay sunset and is in close proximity to historical landmarks, shopping centers, and more.

Similarly, consider steering away from a condo unit with a tall building in front of it that might obstruct positive energy flow.

2. Choose a favorable floor level

Having a unit on the topmost floor of the building has pros and cons. On the one hand, it gives the best view of the city. On the other hand, the highest floor is more exposed to sunlight, which can make your unit hotter on some days. 

Meanwhile, picking a space on the lower floors may make you susceptible to noise pollution and, therefore, negative energy.

These things considered, you might want to choose units more strategically. Feng shui favors the middle to higher levels, preferably the fifth, eighth, and ninth floors. Four Season Riviera, a pre selling condo in Manila, has 31 floors and 168 residential units available, so there are plenty to choose from that can align with feng shui practices as well as your own preferences.

Not only do these floor levels save you from certain obstructive factors, but these numbers represent wealth and accomplishment in Chinese belief.

3. Face the right direction

The orientation of your living space plays a vital role in feng shui. Depending on which side it faces, each direction represents certain benefits in feng shui:

• North – Career and Opportunity
• Northeast  – Knowledge
• East – Family Relationships 
• Center – Health
• Southeast – Wealth
• South – Recognition
• Southwest – Love and Marriage
• West – Creativity
• Northwest – Wisdom and Learning

It’s worth noting that no universal “best” direction in feng shui applies to everyone, as your favorable direction depends on your energy and other factors. You can use a magnetic compass or consult a feng shui expert for more accurate readings.

4. Consider the surrounding natural resources

You generally want to look for places near flowing bodies of water, or a hill or mountain. such as In feng shui, water represents wealth when near the entrance of your building, while a hill or mountain promotes support. For example, Four Season Riviera is in front of the Pasig River, making it an auspicious spot to live.  or a hill or mountain behind your unit. In feng shui, water represents wealth when near the entrance of your building, while a hill or mountain promotes support.

Structure

In feng shui, a well-organized and balanced structure is essential for harmonious energy flow and optimal qi within a space. The following are some structural principles to follow in feng shui.

5. Ensure the front door opens inward

Supporters of the art consider the front door the “mouth of qi” in feng shui, allowing energy to enter the space. To welcome positive energy, ensure your front door opens inward to invite good qi into your home.

6. Consider the flow of chi

Chi, or life energy, should circulate freely throughout your living space. Arrange furniture and objects in a way that promotes a smooth and unobstructed flow of energy, avoiding clutter or crowded areas.

7. Avoid “poison arrows”

Poison arrows refer to structures or objects that form pointed or sharp edges directed toward you or your living space. These can include slanted ceiling surfaces, exposed beams, or design elements that create a sense of hostility or sharpness. 

Minimize their impact by utilizing feng shui remedies such as plants or screens to soften and redirect the energy.

Features

Certain features can impact home feng shui. Here are some aspects you need to be mindful of to gain everything the ancient art offers.

8. Avoid units with staircases facing the front door

Feng shui enthusiasts believe staircases facing the front door create a rush of energy or cause qi to escape quickly. It’s unfavorable in feng shui, as it may lead to disrupted energy flow and potential challenges in maintaining balance and harmony. 

However, if you can’t avoid this, you can hang a feng shui crystal ball between your front door and the bottom rung of the staircase to boost your space’s qi. Otherwise, an area rug will suffice to regulate the circulation of qi.

9. Harmonize bedroom and bathroom locations

The bedroom and bathroom are always separate in traditional feng shui practices, as experts believe their energies often clash. If possible, avoid having these two rooms share a common wall to maintain a more harmonious and balanced living environment.

However, if your living space’s bathroom and bedroom are affixed or adjacent, you can create a visual barrier to counteract this. You can install room dividers or curtains to help visually separate the spaces and minimize energy clashes.

Gain Good Fortune with Feng Shui

Feng shui is a centuries-old practice that can invite good fortune if done the right way. This ancient method is a way to boost energy balance and favorable outcomes. Plus, it’s an excellent way to give your abode a new style.

Use these feng shui practices to spruce up your condo or apartment and steer the forces in your favor. If you’re looking for a new place to apply all the new feng shui tips you’ve learned, why not consider Four Season Riviera, a condo in Binondo, Manila? 

Located at the heart of Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown, Four Season Riviera by Federal Land uniquely balances luxurious modern living and traditional prosperity. Discover more prime properties from Federal Land, one of the leading real estate developers in the Philippines!