Last updated on April 19, 2023
One of the four main types of houses seen in Feng Shui is the reversed house. There is the double facing, double sitting, and the Wang Shan Wang Shui (beneficial for both wealth and health). The inverted or reversed kind, which has the least favorable initial properties of the three, should be mentioned last.
How is a reversed house identified?
A “reversed house” happens when the current position of the ruling star is the opposite of where it should be. As an illustration, the ruling star 8 should be in the water dragon position on the facing side, but in fact, it is actually found in the water dragon (water) position on the sitting side. Similar, Star 8 should be in the mountain position on the sitting side but is in the mountain dragon position on the facing side. Both positions are inverted, which suggests that the home has difficulties attracting prosperity and person luck.
In actuality, there is no need to be concerned because these residences are common and simple to fix with the proper modifications outside the house. It is important to understand that the reversed star energy placement is only one of many factors that affect a home’s overall quality. If a house has very favorable energies in the key areas of the living space and no other exterior form flaws, it is a wonderful place to live.
Please keep in mind that a house is only considered “reversed” within its own period.
What happens when a reversed home in Feng Shui Period 8 moves into Feng Shui Period 9? We can’t consider that the dwelling is reversed anymore since star 9 will take over and star 8 is no longer the ruling star. It is important to note that there are no reversed house types when construction completion is in Feng Shui Period 9.
There are instances where a reversed house can turn extremely favorable. This happens when buildings shift into a future era and the wang star of the current period is located in the proper water or mountain position on the facing and/or sitting sector. For instance, a SW3, Period 5 residence becomes extremely health-supportive in Period 8 due to the water dragon star 8’s right placement in the facing sector.
What about apartments?
Naturally, having such a reversed combination within an apartment makes it significantly more challenging to correct, as the modifications need to be made on the outside. You may be aware that an apartment owner has little to no influence over what happens on the exterior. Prevention beforehand is ideal.
How to remedy a reversed home?
The reversed house type needs the remedies on the outside only. It may appear complicated, but in order to fix this type of structure to boost wealth luck, a water feature must be installed behind the structure. A real source of pure, flowing water is required; regrettably, virtual water is seen as ineffective. Lower land levels are referred to as “virtual water,” thus while they can be somewhat helpful, they cannot truly replace physical water.
Moreover, the size of the water feature should be appropriate for the structure’s dimensions; a small one won’t be sufficient. The ideal solution would be to have a large fountain, pond, open jacuzzi, or pool with at least 20 liters of water. There is no set amount in general, but the more, the better.
It is true that seeing and hearing water is a very pleasant and soothing aspect, especially in Western countries where the majority of outdoor activities take place behind the house. Seeing and hearing water from inside the house will effectively avoid any daily, monthly, yearly, and period-locked phases in addition to fixing a reversed home. Isn’t it wonderful to accomplish two goals at once?
Contrarily, in Asian and Latin cultures, life happens in front of the house. Most living rooms overlook the street rather than the backyard. Having a water feature on the back side of the property wouldn’t necessarily enhance the overall living experience. Hence, it might be viewed solely as a Feng Shui remedy solution.
Aside from the water behind it, the house requires a mountain on its facing side to support the health of its occupants. It could be a real or virtual mountain in the form of a taller structure, a deliberately raised flowerbed, a big boulder, or a stone pillar that is not attached to the home. Some practitioners also choose to use a particularly tall tree to serve as a substitute for a virtual mountain. This should only be done as a last option, though.
What happens if incorrect form meets a reversed home
Generally speaking, it will make matters even worse and undermine further the home. Should there be water located at the facing side instead of the sitting side, a thrust of negativity is added to the overall home. Of course, there are some exemptions where water placements in some cardinal directions can boost wealth further.
In conclusion, we can say that a reversed house is a good place to live in if positive flying star combinations are discovered in the main active rooms, good forms meet qi, it is easy to place outside remedies, and the people who live there are compatible with the house type.
April 19, 2023
By FengShuiBalanz
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Hello again and thank you for all your useful information on all your articles.
I have two more questions. A. My house is period 7 facing S2 which means i have a 9.5 at the NE and a 5.9 at the E section. Should I introduce flowing water at the E section or North for period 9 (after 4 February 2024) outside or inside the house? B. I have a NW bedroom with 2.3. Is it safe for any member of the family to sleep there after 4 February 2024? My husband and my son have a personal kua 2, my daughter kua 8 and myself kua 3.
With Regards
Starting from the year 2024 and extending onward for 20 years, the designated external focus for wealth luck through the element of water lies in the northern sector, as stipulated by the principles of direct and indirect spiritual influences. To harness an augmentation of prosperity, it is advisable to strategically position a water fountain, pond, or aquarium of appropriate dimensions. Ensuring the cleanliness of the water is paramount, as this factor is instrumental in drawing forth the auspicious sheng qi energy conducive to the attraction of wealth.
Thank you so much for your response about introducing water to the North. My other question was about flying star 2. I have a NW bedroom with 2 mountain dragon and 3 water dragon. Is it safe for any member of the family to sleep there after 4 February 2024? My husband and my son have a personal kua 2, my daughter kua 8 and myself kua 3. The house is S2 facing period 7
With Regards
Stamatina
Providing an intricate recommendation for the Northwest bedroom is challenging without a comprehensive understanding of the entire context, both internal and external. In a larger context, the arrangement of the flying star pair 2-3 denotes an energy known as the “bull fight sha,” in which star 2 earth is being dominated by star 3 wood. While star 2’s attributes improve in Period 9, it remains imperative to address potential dominating conflicts between different flying star energies as well as the annual influences that come into play.
By implementing appropriate remedies, the usability of the bedroom can still be upheld. Nonetheless, if there are alternative rooms that offer more favorable conditions, it is advisable to consider that option. A definitive solution can only be reached once we have a comprehensive view, complete with an accurate energy chart superimposed onto the floor plan. Regrettably, each residence and its inhabitants necessitate a unique assessment. Hence, our guidance serves as careful and generalized advice, steering you toward the right path.
What about when one has a NE2 facing house, but the main door clashes the self mountain (Monkey-Tiger in this case). There is water in SW2, there are mountains at front. But We have a Xun Monkey as the main provider of the house. What do we do?
To fully address your question, I need a bit more information, as the details provided aren’t sufficient for a comprehensive answer. Firstly, if the home is no longer within its own construction period, it cannot be classified as “reversed” anymore. Knowing the exact period when the home was built, particularly if it falls within Period 8 (February 2004 to February 2024), is crucial for understanding the impact of external features like water or mountains features.
Assuming your home was indeed built in Period 8, the previous “Wang” or “King” star 8 would have been found in the reversed position, indded. Now, in Period 9, we focus more on Star 9, which relates to the mountain star for health and the water dragon star for wealth located inside the home.
If your home was constructed in Period 8, Star 5 on your facing palace is in the water dragon position (on the right side of the hyphen) becomes prominent now. However, with a mountain in front, the water dragon may struggle to flow “as it runs up the mountain”, activating Star 8 instead. I know this explanation can be a bit technical for a comment format. From this perspective, having a mountain at your NE2-facing home is actually beneficial in your case. The water in the SW2 sitting direction will activate Star 2, which has started to exhibit its positive traits since February of this year.
Regarding your question about the front door, I assume its location is in NE3, which does indeed clash with the self mountain and Star 5 in the water dragon position. If possible, consider using a different entrance or relocating it to the East. If that’s not feasible, at least mitigate and remedy the effects of Star 5 and keep the entrance very clean, open, and inviting. Unfortunately, there are no remedies for the self-mountain clash; therefore it is always best to avoid these clashes in the first place.
Hi! how about NE2 facing built in period8.
i have a mini gate at N area and a backgate at W area.
since i have 85 at the front and 28 at the back, what can i do in period9?
I’m not sure if you are referring to the “mini gate” as the entrance to your property lot or the entrance to your home. If it pertains to the property lot, the flying stars cannot be applied, as they are meant for enclosed spaces only. In this case, we should consider the Chou Shu or Door Opening Method to determine the optimal entrance for your lot. However, if you are talking about the side door of your home, you should look for the Water Dragon 9 in the flying star chart to assess the best entrance door point.