Feng Shui is not just about the internal environment of your home or office. A big impact on your life and efficiency of your business can be determined by the external landscape and environment. Consequently care must be taken when selecting a site.

Not everyone can afford prime land that is also considered to be auspicious according to Feng Shui principles so, here are some guidelines:-

Feng Shui and your External Environment tip #1.) The most ideal location for your home or office is where you have a mountain at the back of the building. A slightly lower mountain to the left - when you are standing at the front of your home looking out towards the road - and a smaller mountain yet again to the right, with open space or water to the front. This ideal formation provides you with support and protection – a good foundation from which to move forward in your life.

Feng Shui and your External Environment tip #2.) Auspicious energy travels in a meandering motion, and long, straight and particularly narrow paths, such as roads, are in Feng Shui terms considered to be inauspicious and harmful. Avoid straight paths or roads leading directly to your front door or bedroom window.

Feng Shui and your External Environment tip #3.) Look for regular shaped blocks such as square or rectangular ones. A block that widens towards the back of the land is also okay. However, triangular blocks should be avoided – if this is impossible to avoid, then very clever landscaping is required to lessen the impact.

Feng Shui and your External Environment tip #4.) Avoid land that slopes away to the back of the block. This results in a lack of support and a sense of being exposed. One possible solution to lessen the impact of this formation is to plant a row of tall, dense trees along the back fence line or alternatively, attach privacy screens and grow creepers.