Which Direction should my House face?
Buying a house involves not only design, layout, and functionality. It also involves beliefs or the auspiciousness of the house, which can have an impact on the residents. Today, we will explore the concept of 'house orientation', which also affects the direction of airflow. Let's now delve into the various details that aid in deciding the direction in which our house should face, in order to best suit our own and our family's lifestyle.
Why House Orientation Matters
If you're still unsure on which direction is best for your house to face, let's first study basic feng shui according to the climate in Thailand. Try to choose a house that faces the north or east, as these directions allow for airflow. This helps prevent direct sunlight and heat from affecting the house. This also makes it easier for the house to ventilate.
Meanwhile, the Chinese community believes in house feng shui, especially one that faces the wind. This implies 'bringing good energy into the house', resulting in the flow of money and improved business.'
But, determining the feng shui direction of a house depends on the homeowners and the residents. It also depends on the environment of the house. Let's see how the houses or condominiums facing different directions are.
North-Facing House
North-facing houses or condos are suitable for those who enjoy spending time at home. This is due to the comfortable climate throughout the year. The sunlight doesn't directly reach the house, resulting in gentle, indirect light that only reaches the front of the house or the balcony. This keeps the house and rooms cool. In the case of houses, the back would receive heat and wind during the rainy season, while the front would receive wind during the winter. Be warned that they might become prone to moisture and mold due to less sunlight, making them unsuitable for those who prefer sun exposure.
Additionally, it's believed that if a house faces north, it helps to promote power and authority. This will lead to better career prospects and higher positions for the residents compared to others.
South-Facing House
South-facing houses are also considered desirable. If a condominium or the front of the house faces south, it receives natural wind throughout the hot and lengthy rainy seasons. There is ample sunlight entering the rooms or the house during the afternoons.
The advantage is that the house remains cool, even with afternoon sunlight, due to the softness of the sunlight. Opening the windows allows for the dissipation of heat, restoring the cool atmosphere quickly. Thus, it is suitable for those who enjoy natural breezes.
According to the fundamental feng shui principles, most of the sunlight comes from the south and receives full natural wind.
Yet, despite the south being the most favorable passage for wind, the heat in Thailand means that once the morning has passed, the sunlight will be shining on the house almost all day. In cases where you choose a house or townhome facing south, and the opposite side has a lot of pets or parking cars, the odors can become pervasive. If unavoidable, plant trees to block the afternoon sun or to improve the ventilation to create a fresher environment.
East-Facing House
This direction will receive gentle morning sunlight and direct sunlight later. If you are a morning person, this might not be an issue for you. But if you wake up late, you might get glaring sunlight exposure. In the hot climate, it can be a bit sultry because it doesn't receive much wind. But, during the winter, the air quality can be good as there is a gentle breeze blowing through.
This direction is believed to help invite auspiciousness and promote the physical and mental well-being of the people in the house. This aligns with the principle mentioned earlier, where the sunlight shines into the front of the house in the early morning and gradually becomes warmer until noon. But, after noon, the sun shifts to the back of the house, making the atmosphere inside the house cooler from the afternoon until evening.
West-Facing House
West-facing houses get hottest. They receive direct sunlight during the afternoon, which can extend into the evening. Thus, it can be anticipated that if you return home or to your room in the evening after work, the residual heat might still linger in the house or room.
Hence, it is suitable for those who focus on outdoor work from the afternoon until late at night. But, the advantage of this direction is the constant flow of air, which prevents the room from becoming damp. If you do your laundry in the afternoon, it will dry quickly since the air circulation is good.
Regarding feng shui, receiving more sunlight compared to other directions is an advantage for west-facing houses. Sunlight is considered auspicious and beneficial, as it enhances the reputation and honor of the residents. It is akin to a bright light that adds brilliance to everyone in the house.
Bottom Line
By now, it's clear that a house should face a certain direction. If you choose a house that faces the sun and wind according to feng shui principles, it helps with ventilation and prevent stuffiness during habitation. Additionally, it promotes good fortune, career success, and brings prosperity to the homeowners. But, regardless of the direction a house faces, each direction has its own advantages. So, we can choose to buy a house in any direction as long as it suits our needs and lifestyle.
If you are concerned about feng shui, you can choose a direction that promotes the aspects you desire, as discussed earlier. In summary, a north-facing house promotes authority and abundance, a south-facing house promotes wealth and prosperity, an east-facing house promotes physical and mental well-being, and a west-facing house enhances reputation and honor.
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