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What ages are suitable for a South-facing house? Whether to build or buy a South-facing house is a question many people consider when purchasing or constructing a home. This article provides information on South-facing homes for readers to reference, helping them understand the Feng Shui principles and the best design for a South-facing home.
Is a South-facing orientation beneficial for homeowners?
What exactly is a South-facing orientation?
Throughout history, people have always believed that the most important decision when building a house is choosing its orientation. Among all orientations, the South-facing direction is the most favored for building a house, hence the saying 'marry a gentle spouse, build a South-facing home'. So what exactly is a South-facing orientation, and how to determine it is not widely known.
In nature, the South direction is one of the four cardinal directions of the compass: East, West, South, North. To determine the South direction, you can rely on the direction of the sunrise. The sun rises in the East and sets in the West. When you stand upright, facing the direction of the sunrise with arms outstretched, the direction your eyes are looking at is East, behind you is West, your right hand points South, and your left hand points North.
In Feng Shui, the South direction, also known as the Main South direction, belongs to the Fire element. According to the Eight Trigrams, the South direction corresponds to the Qian hexagram, symbolizing kingship. In the Later Heaven Bagua, the South direction corresponds to the Li trigram, representing fire and light. Throughout history, kings and rulers have chosen the South direction as their orientation, facing North with the hope of enlightenment and the righteous rule of the nation. Thus, the South direction has always been associated with noble destiny, authority, and human flourishing.
Is a South-facing house good or bad? Should one build in this direction?
According to ancient beliefs, a South-facing house is highly auspicious for the homeowner.
According to traditional beliefs, a South-facing house is considered auspicious, often quoted as 'A South-facing house, even without construction, prospers.' Hence, the South direction is highly favorable, especially if it aligns with the homeowner's destiny and age. Being associated with the Fire element, it is an excellent choice for individuals with an Earth destiny, promoting success in career and financial prosperity.
The South-facing orientation is excellent for building a house because it has good ventilation, keeping it cool in summer and warm in winter. Such a house avoids the cold winds from the Northeast during winter, shielding against natural elements and boosting immunity. Furthermore, the South direction is optimal for admitting ample sunlight, avoiding harsh morning glare from the East and intense afternoon sun from the West. The natural light within a South-facing house remains at its best condition.
Which age group is suitable for a South-facing house?
While a South-facing house is often regarded as the best direction for building a home, not all homeowners are suitable for it. According to the Eight Mansions Feng Shui, a South-facing house is only suitable for individuals belonging to the East Four Mansion, whereas those of the West Four Mansion should avoid it. However, individuals of the West Four Mansion who wish to build a South-facing house can effectively mitigate its negative effects by using Bagua mirrors and designing the kitchen and bedroom to harmonize with the unfavorable direction.
So, South-facing homes are compatible with the following ages: 1942, 1945, 1946, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1969, 1973, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009… Therefore, male homeowners of these East Four Mansion ages will greatly benefit from building or purchasing a South-facing house, fostering career development and attracting wealth.
Furthermore, according to the lunar calendar, the best ages for building a South-facing house are the years of the Goat, Monkey, and Rooster. Building a South-facing house during these years will enhance the well-being of the homeowner and family members, promoting good energy flow, improved health, and successful endeavors.
Considerations when designing a South-facing house
What should homeowners pay attention to?
When constructing a South-facing house, homeowners should place the altar in an auspicious and age-appropriate direction. The kitchen should also be positioned in directions belonging to the East Four Mansions: East, Southeast, South, and North. It's important not to place the kitchen facing directly South or opposite the main entrance facing North, to avoid discord within the family. For homeowners whose birth years are not suitable for a South-facing house, they can place objects within the house and arrange rooms according to favorable directions to mitigate this issue.
In addition, south-facing houses do not receive as much sunlight as those facing east or west. To increase the brightness inside the house, giving it a fresher and warmer feel, homeowners should consider adding more indoor plants. According to ancestral beliefs, the most suitable plants are 'silver apricot for the north, plum and peach for the south, willow and peach for the east, and elm for the west'. This means that south-facing houses should plant species like plum, peach, apple, cherry, etc., and homeowners should avoid wide-spreading trees with large leaves that block sunlight.
Furthermore, since a south-facing house belongs to the fire element, it harmonizes well with paint colors of the wood element (wood generates fire), such as green, moss green, olive green, etc., and colors of the fire element itself, such as red, orange, pink, purple. These complementary and harmonious colors not only create visually appealing aesthetics for the house but also bring a lot of luck and wealth.
Above are the information and considerations for readers intending to build a south-facing house. It is hoped that this article will help readers choose a suitable house orientation, enabling them to enjoy the best natural conditions and climate, while also bringing luck in work, finances, and family happiness.
