Feng Shui: More on southern SS2

Family tiesNorth-west represents the father; south-west represents the mother; east, eldest son; north, middle son; north-east, youngest son; south-east, eldest daughter; south, middle daughter; and west, youngest daughter. This is why houses in ancient China separated children into eastern and western wings based on their gender.

To complicate matters for properties along SS 2/5, 7, 9 and 11, the roads curve at certain places. A curving road exerts a similar effect as rivers when it comes to deflecting earth energy. As earth energy flows down from high ground, it is deflected by roads in a pattern that conforms to their curvature.

Properties that face an “elbow” or convex road do not normally do well because the rebounding earth energy is scattered and dispersed. Conversely, properties that face an embracing or concave road get to enjoy a pool of homogenous earth energy that collects within the focal point of the concave.

Alas, properties at the afore-mentioned roads that face the embrace also face the opposite of the flow direction of the monsoon drain at Jalan SS2/3. This is not considered a conducive orientation. It is akin to a fishing net lined to face upstream: it tends to collect detritus. In this case, the occupants of properties with such an orientation are likely to experience mental stress and disturbances that can hamper their judgement.

As the roads move further north-east, they tend to straighten out. Roads with a north-east/south-west orientation are even-numbered while those in a perpendicular direction are odd-numbered.

Steep slope

The terrain slopes uphill up to Jalan SS2/21 and then flattens out into a plateau. The inclination is very obvious in the steep slope on Jalan SS2/24 from the intersection of SMK Taman SEA up to Jalan SS2/17. Ideally, properties between Jalan SS2/3 and 21 should face south-west.

Unfortunately, not many have that orientation. Most of the roads climb uphill and properties along these roads have a sideways slope. Not surprisingly, this part of SS2 seems to lag behind the rest of the section.

Only certain properties on SS2/17, 19 and 21 have a south-west orientation. The occupants there should be doing well. However, their opposite neighbours face uphill, which is not conducive.

Jalan SS2/2 is one of the longest roads in SS2. It runs parallel to the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP), starting from the Taman Megah intersection up to the Fire and Rescue Station near Jalan SS2/113. Jalan SS2/4 and 6 are also quite long, running parallel to SS2/2.

The LDP is a relatively new feature for this part of town. When it was first completed in 1999, it was considered a boon as it shortened travelling time from this area to the Federal Highway and Puchong. It did not take long before the volume of traffic overtook the highway’s capacity, leading to frequent congestion throughout the day and into the evenings.

*This series on Feng Shui and real estate properties appears courtesy of the Malaysia Institute of Geomancy Sciences (MINGS). David Koh is the founder of MINGS and has been a Feng Shui master and teacher for the past 36 years.

*As 2012 approaches, what lies in store? Applying age-old formulas and secrets passed down from ancient Feng Shui masters, the Malaysian Institute of Geomancy Sciences has put together a forecast for 2012. Find out more at the MINGS 2012 Outlook Talk on Nov 20 at the KL Convention Centre. For more information, visit www.mingsweb.org

Qi Men Dun Jia in action

Qi Men Dun Jia is the practice of predicting the occurrence of a certain phenomenon based on any given situation. It is akin to the Butterfly Effect where a small change at one place can result in bigger changes elsewhere later.

It is difficult to learn and understand this knowledge. Hence, many Feng Shui practitioners do not study or apply it in their work. More than 25 years ago, this columnist had the opportunity to observe Qi Men Dun Jia in action.

His former classmate had consulted Master Yang Yong Chian from Penang for help to improve his financial status. At that time, he was in deep financial trouble and Master Yang was his late father’s friend.

Master Yang advised the man to exhume his father’s remains for reburial. On the night before the reburial ceremony, Master Yang explained that a Feng Shui practitioner must be able to perform Qi Men Dun Jia, which is to predict some phenomena in advance.

If these phenomena can be observed, they will confirm that the work was done correctly. Master Yang then said that a colourfully dressed lady must first approach them for a drink before the burial work could begin.

“What are the chances of that happening?” the columnist thought. “To the Chinese, it is most disrespectful to wear colourful clothing to a cemetery.

“What if this lady does not appear? Do we bring the bones back with us?” he wondered.

The group gathered the next day at the cemetery, waiting to start work. It was a hot day and not a bird or any animal was in sight, let alone a colourfully dressed woman.

Shortly after 1pm, an Indian lady came and asked them for a drink of water. Her garment was made from a patchwork of different bits of cloth stitched together. It was really colourful! This was the sign they were looking for and they promptly started work.

The correct application of Feng Shui and the sighting of the phenomenon proved efficacious. Not long after, the former classmate met someone who offered him a business proposal. He became very rich after that.