21/09/2026
This is the floorplan of a house I worked on a while ago—and it was quite the challenge!
The compass sectors are shown in yellow, while missing areas (those that fall outside the home) are marked in red. The circle in the centre is the Tai Qi—the heart of the home.
☯️ The Tai Qi was very small, made even tighter by the number of internal walls. Ideally, the centre of the home should be open and spacious so it has room to expand and hold the wellbeing of the household.
❌ Most sectors had missing portions, which can make the related life areas feel incomplete, unstable, or blocked.
😴 The only two complete sectors fell into yin areas of the home, which creates stagnation and slow-moving energy.
🔥 The fire was located in the North sector, which belongs to the water element. This creates an elemental clash, as the water qi of the sector gets spent on 'extinguishing' the fire.
So what did I recommend?
💗 To help the Tai Qi expand, I suggested placing a mirror in the hallway with a landscape painting opposite. Mirrors double the energy of what they reflect and create the perception of space. Images of healthy, vibrant landscapes signify expansion, vitality, and limitless boundaries.
✔️ Missing sectors can be supported through landscaping and outdoor remedies that use supportive elements. In the Southwest, which relates to earth, I suggested a rockery garden. The Northwest needs metal, so I recommended using outdoor furniture, sculpture and arts of the same element.
🤩 Inside the home, each sector is strengthened by choosing the colours, materials, and furnishings that support its element. This is helpful everywhere, but especially important in yin areas like bedrooms and bathrooms.
🧯 To support the water element and soften the fire, I recommended tiling or painting a strong blue around the hearth.
Next I'll be talking Flying Stars and energy flow.
