Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan — Home Feng Shui: Case 29 Northwest Big Tree Brings Great Fortune

Among the bagua directions of a residence, the northwest holds a supreme and central position—it is known as the 'Qian trigram' in bagua, representing heaven, the male head of the household, the father, and also the family's noble person luck and career decision-making ability. Therefore, whether the feng shui landform in the northwest is appropriate directly determines whether a family can achieve upward mobility and lasting prosperity.

• Large Tree in the Northwest of the Residence (Very Auspicious)

  A large tree in the northwest direction of a residence has a protective effect on the house and is considered very auspicious. If such a tree exists, do not easily cut it down. Hong Kong Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan points out that the Qian trigram's five elements belong to metal, which is most afraid of fire. If there is a tall, dense, evergreen century-old tree (wood) in the northwest, its massive canopy can effectively block direct sunlight in summer. In feng shui symbolism, it is called the 'Pillar of the Nation Protecting the Qian Heaven'. This large tree secretly plays the role of a guardian deity, greatly stabilizing the male head of the household's career luck and bringing strong support from noble people. Therefore, if such a tree exists, remember not to easily cut it down.

• Residence Standing Alone and Isolated Yang House (Inauspicious)

  A residence that stands alone is an 'isolated yang house', prone to many misfortunes. If, in an area of low-rise residences or a plain, only your house is built towering into the sky, standing out like a crane among chickens, this is known in feng shui as 'isolated peak' or 'isolated yang house'. Without support from all sides, strong winds will blow fiercely and unobstructed from all directions, causing the internal qi field of the residence to completely dissipate. Residents are prone to falling into a dangerous situation of isolation, helplessness, and frequent misfortunes.

• Winding Path in Front of the Door (Very Auspicious)

  A winding path in front of the door invisibly neutralizes a lot of sha qi, making residents feel happy, peaceful, and prosperous. Feng shui loves 'curved water with affection, curved paths gather qi'. If the path in front of the door is like a winding jade belt, gently approaching, its slow-flowing qi will transform into the purest vital qi to nourish the home.

• Noble People Abound and Career Takes Off

  In residences with a large tree in the northwest and a winding path in front of the door, the male head of the household often encounters influential noble people in official circles or business, turning dangers into opportunities, and their descendants often become high-ranking officials or prominent figures.

• Isolation and Sudden Accidents

  Families living in an 'isolated yang house' often have no friends in society, find it extremely lonely and difficult to make money, and are prone to sudden misfortunes such as theft, fire, or falling objects from heights.

• Treat the Northwest Big Tree Well

  For the protective large tree in the northwest, daily pruning and maintenance should be done, and it should absolutely be prevented from withering. If the tree has to be removed due to engineering, a pure copper Qian Kun Tai Chi diagram or a copper tripod must be placed in the northwest Qian position in advance to receive and stabilize the male head of the household's Qian heaven magnetic field.

• Remedy for Isolated Yang House to Gather Qi

  If your residence unfortunately belongs to the 'isolated yang house' that stands out, Hong Kong Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan suggests that heavy Mount Tai stones must be placed in each of the four corners of the top floor, and thick curtains should be installed throughout the house to artificially create a wind-blocking barrier in the qi field, forcibly locking in the vital qi within the home.