Feng Shui: Popular SS2

Durian CentreSS2 is also known as the “centre” for durian feasts. A few years ago, an enterprising chap set up a durian stall and offered an all-you-can-eat deal for durian lovers. The idea soon spread like wildfire.

Today, there are at least three such stalls side-by-side at Jalan SS2/24 doing brisk business and “educating” the public on the many varieties of durian (the premium cultivars cost more). Other durian sellers elsewhere in the Klang Valley are beginning to follow suit.

Given the size and shape of SS2, the terrain varies from one area to another. Over the next few weeks, we will attempt to cover chunks of SS2 and the impact of landform on properties here.

Jalan SS2/3 forms the southern boundary of SS2, with SS3 located to the south. This is a winding road that bends to follow the terrain. It is also a valley, with high ground found to the north, south and east of the road.

The Taman Bahagia Light Rapid Transit (LRT) station is found on the south side of Jalan SS2/3. It also doubles as a bus station for RapidKL. The train tracks run parallel to the main road.

River and cables

Further to the south is a large river or monsoon drain that roughly follows the same path of the tracks and road. High-tension power cables run along the same path. Their very presence allowed the LRT tracks to be built without having to acquire land and evicting people from their homes.

According to Environology principles, earth energy originates from mountains and flows downhill until it reaches a medium of different rigidity, such as water. The energy is then reflected and deflected along the banks.

As energy flows downhill, it is very powerful. It is not advisable to have properties face uphill because they would be bombarded head-on by this overwhelming energy. The backs of properties that face downhill protect the occupants.

When the energy is reflected or deflected, it becomes gentler and more homogenous. This is a more conducive form of energy, which downhill-facing properties can also benefit from. This is why, in general, properties that face downhill tend to do better than their opposite neighbours that face uphill.

A curved river creates an embracing bend on one side (the concave side) and an elbow on the opposite side (convex). Such a river can shape the earth energy rebounding off its banks.

The concave side acts like a parabolic dish and concentrates the beneficial energy in a pool. The convex side acts in the reverse and scatters the rebounding energy. Thus, the embracing concave section of the river tends to be more conducive and prosperous than the convex side. We can find this trait in practically every city in the world.

Next, we will discuss of the terrain, river and other features that affect the properties in and around SS2/3.

*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.

* What will 2012 hold for us? Don’t miss the MINGS 2012 Outlook Talk on Nov 20 at the KL Convention Centre. For more information, visit www.mingsweb.org

False hopes

In modern times, it is often difficult to distinguish between authentic Feng Shui and religious, cultural and superstitious beliefs. The Internet complicates matters as every Tom, Dick and Harry can promote and sell just about anything simply by labelling it a “powerful Feng Shui cure” to (a) ward off evil; (b) attract wealth; (c) ensure good health; (d) advance in career or studies; (e) find a spouse; or all of the above!

An elderly man once wrote a story about his past and related an incident where his uncle went into a barber’s and bought several kilograms of cut hair, which the barber happily supplied.

The uncle then instructed one of his servants to discreetly bury the hair in his ancestor’s burial ground in the eastern sector. Above this spot, he planted some willow trees.

The storywriter remembered asking his uncle the reason for his actions. The uncle replied that he wanted the willow tree to grow as thickly and abundantly as the hair buried below it. He was told by a so-called Feng Shui “practitioner” that by doing so, the deceased’s eldest son and descendants would become presidents.

The uncle was the eldest son and obviously harboured delusions of grandeur!

Anyway, the storywriter was 70 years old when he recalled the story. He noted that no one in the family ever became a minister. In fact, none had even worked for the government!