Traditional Feng Shui believes that there are ten characteristics that an ideal place to live or a cemetery for future generations should have. These traits are believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and longevity. So what are the characteristics of these ten types of terrain, the following author will introduce them to you as follows;
1. Mingtang is tall: Mingtang refers to the open space in front of a house or cemetery, which should be wide and high, which is conducive to gathering wealth and popularity.
2. Greeting the guest: The main refers to the residence or cemetery, and the guest refers to the surrounding mountain peaks and water currents. Welcoming guests means that the layout of the building or cemetery greets the surrounding terrain and mountains. Guests of honor are required to respect each other. If the mountain is towering into the sky or the water flows without hesitation, it is not in line with the feelings of the guest of honor.
3. Descending the dragon and subduing the tiger: Descending the dragon and subduing the tiger refers to the undulating surrounding mountains or terrain in the shape of a dragon and tiger, like a docile watchdog. On the contrary, if the tiger does not lie down, it is squatting, and it seems to bite the owner of the tomb, which is a bad omen.
4. Vermilion Bird Hanging Bell: Xuanwu in front of Vermilion Bird, green dragon on the left and white tiger on the right. Suzaku refers to a mountain peak or water stream in front of a residential or cemetery, and a hanging bell refers to a hanging bell. The Suzaku hanging bell means that the mountain in front of it is shaped like a bell, round and not sharp.
5. Five Mountains: Five Mountains are five peaks rising behind you, forming a beautiful backdrop and blocking the evil spirit.
6. Four Waters Return to the Dynasty: The four streams converge in front of the cemetery, forming a pool. This pattern makes the flow of water slow and steady, which helps to gather vitality. Symbolizes the gathering of wealth and resources.
7. Mountains turn around: The twists and turns of the mountains around the Yin and Yang Homestead help to block the evil qi and channel the auspicious qi.
8. Ridge Ridge Roundness: The surrounding hills or terrain are round and plump, which helps to gather wealth and popularity.
9. The dragon is high and hugs the tiger: the mountain range or terrain on the left side is higher than the right side, forming an enveloping pattern.
10. Closed water outlets: Rivers or water sources are blocked by barriers or terrain to prevent the loss of wealth and resources.
In conclusion, the ten topographical characteristics of the Yin-Yang House embody the Feng Shui concept of pursuing harmony, prosperity and longevity, emphasizing the harmonious coexistence of the natural environment and human life.