A new year is a good time for new things and changes in your life, and for those who’ve learnt of the 2025 BTO launch in February, that might mean getting yourself a new home. But beyond the usual considerations like price and district, perhaps it is also a great time to make sure that your new HDB starts off with great Feng Shui. From the unit layout down to the amenities around the unit, here are 6 tips on how to ensure you’ll have a new home that’s brimming with positive qi.
1. Unit Layout that’s conducive for qi
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Much of Feng Shui in an HDB is governed by the flow of qi, so expansive living areas and square/rectangular floor plans are conducive for positive Feng Shui. This means that newer HDB BTOs, especially the new open-concept white flats present much better qi as opposed to other odd-shaped layouts. This is also because the presence of a lot of corners is said to disrupt the flow of qi and cause the build up of negative energy within the home. Qi is also seen to flow better with less odd corners—too many walls would disrupt said flow and thus cause stagnant, negative qi. Who would’ve thought that the trend of having curved walls and corners would actually be a qi booster!
Another useful tip is to look for BTOs that have the living room situated in the centre as this could attract more wealth and good luck.
2. Facing of the unit and placement of the door
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Now, in the rules of Feng Shui, “North”, “South”, “East” and “West” holds more significance than just facing. Each direction correlates to and represents a different earthly element, for a quick overview, this is what you need to know:
North: Water, known to have some sort of influence over your career
East: Wood, commonly associated with health and vitality
South: Fire, related to recognition
West: Metal, said to be related to clarity and opportunities
Of the four, North-South-facing units are generally more sought-after due to the units being shielded by the worst of Singapore’s tropical sun. These homes are thought to be breezy, well-ventilated, and receive less direct sunlight throughout the day, which also helps homeowners save on air-conditioning. The orientation is also promote a balanced flow of qi and promote family harmony. But before you jump straight into choosing your lot in life, you’ll need to consider your personal zodiac and Singapore’s geography for maximum effect. For a thorough analysis, we recommend consulting one of these Feng Shui masters in Singapore.
3. Choose a unit that is far from negative energy
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The surrounding area is also an important factor to the overall Feng Shui of your home. This involves considering Sha Qi (煞气) being directed at your home, which are negative energies that emanate from sources like sharp architectural features or from roads with high traffic. Another easy to identify issue would be hills or large buildings, which would block the flow of qi into your home.
Other concepts to keep in mind would be Yin Sha (阴煞) and Bing Sha (病煞), which are concentrated in places like religious establishments and hospitals respectively. Left alone, these would theoretically cause issues such as disrupting the flow of positive qi, create general unease, or even lead to failing careers, poor health or disharmony in your family.
There are positive elements to look out for in your environment though, such as reservoirs or green spaces. These natural features symbolise growth and vitality, and thus provide positive energy flow.
4. Main door should not align with other doors
Brightly lit homes with unblocked pathways for qi to flow into your home help ensure good Feng Shui.
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One of the first things you should look out for when house hunting, is whether or not your front door perfectly lines up with another door in the house. While the uninitiated by see this as great ventilation, this is actually a deal breaker for most Feng Shui believers. The reason for this is that Feng Shui is believed to “move” through the HDB units the same way a liquid would, entering first from the main door. You want the incoming positive energy to circulate in the home, not course straight our the back door. But if you’re dead set on a unit with aligned entrances, then there’s hope still. You can create a diversion for your qi in the form of furniture or screens to redirect it to other areas of the home.
According to Feng Shui, you should avoid units where the main doors face other doors, such as directly facing lifts or facing the neighbours’. This is seen as the doors meeting “head-to-head”, meaning that it could foster conflict with folks behind the other door.
5. Check the history of the property
Even if you’re not the superstitious sort, there are valid reasons behind doing your due diligence to find out if your potential future home has a dark or spooky history. Even in the realm of Feng Shui, it is believed that homes that have seen tragic events can house residual negative energy that might stir the peace and harmony in the lives of their new occupants. And as you’d expect, mature developments naturally have a build-up of more energy. It’d be best to avoid homes with “baggage” at all costs.
6. Avoid ground-floor units
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Whilst ultimately a point of contention even among Feng Shui experts, higher floors in HDB blocks are generally preferred for better energy flow. This is so as to avoid having the positive qi in your home be blocked off by structures around your home, as well as the negative qi brought about by people as they go about their day. Ground floor units are thought to be more “exposed” to negative energy sources AKA “poison arrows” from its surroundings and masters believe that bad energy can often pool there due to the lack of good ventilation.
Naturally, the noise pollution that ground floor units are exposed to would be substantially more than a unit on a higher floor, and with Feng Shui all about peace and tranquility, it’s understandable by high floors are preferred. Read all the about the pros and cons of living in a ground floor unit.
Choosing BTO units, according to Feng Shui
Hopefully this list will serve as a decent primer for when you consider the BTO units you’re buying, or at least impress the relatives. Granted, this list is not exhaustive, and if you’re ever wanting to leave this to the experts instead, here’s a list of Feng Shui masters to help you along.
Read more articles here:
- A guide on practising Feng Shui at home
- Feng Shui reno mistakes
- Move-in day Feng Shui tips for good luck
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