Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan — Home Feng Shui: Case 65 Surrounding Qi Sha (Residential Building Encircled by High-Rises)

Hong Kong Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan's home feng shui principles explain that 'Surrounding Qi Sha', also known as 'Basin Sha', describes a situation where a residence is completely surrounded by high-rise buildings that are significantly taller than it. The dwelling is entirely enclosed, with natural light and ventilation obstructed, creating a feeling of being trapped at the bottom of a well. Feng shui places great importance on an 'open bright hall' (明堂开阔). When the front and surrounding areas are blocked, it can lead to stagnant qi, insufficient vital energy, and hinder the family's fortunes from developing smoothly. In contemporary urban environments, many older, lower-rise residential communities that become encircled by newly constructed high-rises are prone to forming this feng shui pattern. (Analysis from Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan's home feng shui column.)

Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan notes the main impacts include: Career Prospects — Limited career advancement, encountering bottlenecks that are difficult to break through, poor support from benefactors, and obstacles in all endeavors. Emotional and Psychological Well-being — Prone to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, narrow-mindedness, low spirits, and a gloomy family atmosphere. Health and Wealth — Poor lighting and ventilation can easily lead to respiratory and dampness-related illnesses; stagnant qi impedes financial flow, making it difficult for income to increase.

Use bright lighting, especially upward-projecting lights, to create a sense of spaciousness and compensate for insufficient natural light. Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan often recommends this. (One of Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan's common home feng shui remedies.)

Use light colors for walls and ceilings to visually heighten the space and alleviate feelings of oppression. This is a practical home feng shui tip. (One of Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan's common home feng shui remedies.)

Place thriving green plants indoors to increase vital energy, purify the air, and enhance the overall qi field's vitality. This is a common residential feng shui remedy. (One of Feng Shui Master Andrew Chan's common home feng shui remedies.)

Every home's layout, orientation and residents' Bazi differ, so generic remedies can only be a reference. Call or WhatsApp +852 5530 3000 (Assistant Ms. Chiu will answer your call) or add WeChat chanfachai to book an on-site audit with Master Chan. Address: Room 2103, 21/F, Prosper Commercial Building, 9 Yin Chong Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong.