Trees and Plants Related

– The courtyard should be well-lit, not shaded by trees. If one sees wood upon entering the gate, there will surely be tears in the family. If there are many trees in the courtyard, the wife and children will not see each other.
– It is not advisable to plant too many grapes, *Nandina domestica* (Heavenly Bamboo), or too many flowers and plants in the courtyard, as it may lead to a decline in the family’s fortune. The more flowers, the less prosperity for the people.

Housing Construction Related

– A deep pit in the courtyard will surely harm the children. A large pit behind the house is ominous and will not lead to prosperity. The house should not have missing corners; if the southwest is missing, it will harm the mother; if the northwest is missing, it will harm the father; if the northeast is missing, it will harm the children.
– There should not be two trees next to the main gate. It is also inauspicious to have *Nandina domestica* trees there, as it may lead to disasters and financial losses every year. If there are two trees next to the gate, it is said that two people will live together.
– A small house should not be built under the window of the main house, as this is called a “tear-dropping house,” which is harmful to the family. If built on the right side, disaster may occur within three months.
– A small house should not be built in the middle of the courtyard, disconnected from both the front and the back. This is called a “corpse-stopping house,” and it is believed that the head of the family or a middle-aged man may die within three years.
– It is inauspicious to open a door on the gable wall of a small house, as this will bring great misfortune to the entire family, potentially leading to the death of the wife and children.
– The courtyard should not lack auxiliary rooms, as this is considered a “pocket house,” which will not accumulate wealth and will make it difficult to discipline children, leading to the birth of unruly offspring. If the western house is taller than the eastern one, it is said that the “white tiger” will raise its head and harm men, possibly causing traffic accidents.
– Small houses should not be built at both ends of the main house, as this is called a “wing-adding house.” Building such a house may lead to the loss of children.
– A small house should not be built behind the main house, as this is called a “hidden arrow house.” If there is such a house in the courtyard, it is believed that the family will lack a capable leader.
– A kitchen should not be built against the wall behind the main house, as this is called a “hanging corpse house,” which may lead to suicides by hanging in the family.
– A large wooden post should not be erected in the courtyard, as this is called a “sky-piercing wood,” which may cause headaches among neighbors.
– A fish pond should not be built in the courtyard, as it is believed to lead to financial losses within a year and the emergence of lung diseases or esophageal cancer within three to five years, eventually leading to the depletion of family wealth. This is called “water breaking the heavenly heart,” and it will bring tears to the family.
– A garden should not be built in the courtyard, as it may lead to indulgence in alcohol and sex, and may cause legal disputes or divorces due to women.
– A tall small house or pigsty should not be built in the Kun position (southwest) of the courtyard, as it may lead to women suffering from severe sores or poisonous diseases.
– The auxiliary rooms in the courtyard should not be built in a 2:4 ratio, that is, the main house has three rooms, with one auxiliary room on the east side and two on the west side. They should be configured in the same way.
– The main gate of the courtyard should not be built at the corner of someone else’s house or against their wall, as this is called a “sword-splitting gate.” If it appears on the right side of the gate, it may lead to the death of women and the decline of livestock; if it appears on the left side, it may lead to men’s career setbacks, harm to promising children, and involvement in external affairs.
– There should not be a forked small tree within 5-10 meters in front of the door, as it may lead to the decline of livestock and bad luck. If the tree and the gate form a straight line, accidents may occur.
– There should not be a knotted tree within 5-10 meters in front of the door, as it may lead to the emergence of malignant sores or tumors in the family.
– A large manure pit or toilet should not be built within 5-10 meters of the southwest corner of the residence. If there is a water channel, it may lead to serious illness of the mother, and if the mother is not present, the daughter will take charge. It may also cause women to fall ill frequently and children to drown.
– There should not be a water flow within 5-10 meters of the northeast corner of the residence. If there is a constant water flow in the Gen position (northeast), the descendants of the family will suffer endless disasters.
– Trees should not penetrate the sunshade of the house, as this is called “hanging mourning on top,” which may lead to chest pain and minor injuries in the family.
– A pergola in the courtyard is highly inauspicious: houses in the courtyard without doors are also highly inauspicious, leading to financial losses.
– Stones and building materials should not be piled up randomly in the courtyard. If piled up for more than a year, they may attract negative energy, leading to financial losses or the death of family members, and women may suffer from miscarriages. If piled up for more than three years, the family may suffer from many diseases.
– A small house should not be built on the roof or top of one’s own bungalow or building, as this is called an “angled house.” For officials, it may lead to dismissal from office; for ordinary people, it may lead to financial losses.