What are the taboos in Beijing's courtyard Feng Shui?

Introduction: When talking about Beijing's traditional architecture, one always mentions the Siheyuan, a traditional courtyard-style building with Han Chinese characteristics. As a traditional building, there must have been Feng Shui considerations and taboos in its previous construction. So, what are the taboos of Feng Shui in Beijing’s courtyard houses? Now, follow the editor to take a look and find out. Mr. Shui Mo’s special feature on Beijing Feng Shui in this issue will take you to appreciate the legend of Beijing.

Siheyuan Feng Shui Taboos

1. In the Feng Shui of a courtyard house, the number of rooms in the east and west wing is usually three. The purpose is to create a central axis in the combination of buildings in the courtyard. This line is like the spine of a person and is the most important source of Feng Shui in the courtyard. Because of this, even numbers are not popular in Beijing’s residential construction, so there is a saying in Beijing: “Four or six are not good enough.”

2. In the Feng Shui of courtyard houses, old Beijingers never plant pine and cypress trees in courtyard houses. Similarly, even mulberries will not be favored by the owners. As for the refreshing pear trees, their trees will not be planted in the front and back yards. Why? Perhaps it is because “桑” (mulberry) and “丧” (sang), and “梨” (li) and “离” (li) are homophones.

3. At the same time, Beijingers also avoid the ground in the courtyard being lower than the ground in the alleys and streets. The reason is that they have to "jump into the toad pit" as soon as they enter the door, which is unlucky. We should pay attention to the Feng Shui of these courtyard houses.

Courtyard Feng Shui considerations

1. Feng Shui sometimes says "plant peach and poplar trees in the east, plum and jujube trees in the south, elm trees in the west, and plum trees in the north". This is a statement about the arrangement of plants for courtyard Feng Shui.

2. Pay attention to the Feng Shui of the courtyard. It is not advisable to plant large trees in the middle of the front yard. Instead, you should use some low shrubs to resist the "evil spirit".

3. Courtyard Feng Shui starts with the location of the courtyard. The courtyard is located in a high place, facing a slowly flowing river or a calm and peaceful lake. Such a building has a good location and can benefit from the good energy in the environment.
Summary: The cultural heritage of Beijing, the ancient capital, can also be seen in the architecture of the Siheyuan. The Feng Shui of the Siheyuan also reflects that Beijing's reputation as a Feng Shui treasure land is well-deserved, which is why it has become the capital of many emperors. Later, the editor will continue to organize relevant information about Beijing Feng Shui, so please stay tuned!