bagua map：single-side extensions
Rooms constructed horizontally adjacent to the eastern gable wall of the main room, referred to as “single-side extensions,” are thought to potentially invite unforeseen disasters and conflicts.
bagua map：Jiaowei House
Building a new house in front of an old one,
regardless of the specific room, is known as creating a “Jiaowei House.” According to traditional beliefs, this setup is thought to trigger “Po Sha,” which is associated with negative energy. It’s commonly believed to lead to deterioration and is generally considered inauspicious.
bagua map：Hidden Calculation Room
If you look from the west end of a north-facing house and see an extra room on the west side, that’s what’s called a “Hidden Calculation Room.” In traditional lore, this setup is said to draw thieves and cause financial ruin, often resulting in a shortage of money and food. It’s viewed as a highly unfavorable arrangement.
bagua map：T-shaped house
A house with an additional room built directly off
the east side of the main dwelling, creating a “T” shape, is traditionally known as a “T-shaped house” or “Dingzi House.” In certain traditional perspectives, this architectural configuration is believed to be associated with a higher likelihood of legal disputes, recurring health issues, and an increased risk of fires, all of which are seen as highly unfavorable outcomes.
If a house has been in the process of being built for many years and still isn’t completed, it’s traditionally called a “corpse-sunbathing house” or “Shai Shi Fang.” Some traditional beliefs suggest that this can lead to frequent health issues among family members. To remedy this, it’s recommended to choose a lucky day to finish the construction, which is thought to bring good fortune back to the household.
bagua map：Azure Dragon Head Covering or Tail Insertion
bagua map：Shai Shi Fang
If a house has been in the process of being built for many years and still isn’t completed, it’s traditionally called a “corpse-sunbathing house” or “Shai Shi Fang.” Some traditional beliefs suggest that this can lead to frequent health issues among family members. To remedy this, it’s recommended to choose a lucky day to finish the construction, which is thought to bring good fortune back to the household.bagua map：Azure Dragon Head Covering or Tail Insertion
In traditional feng shui, if a smaller room is connected to the south side of the east-facing part of a house, it’s called “Azure Dragon Head Covering.” If a smaller room is attached to the north side of the east-facing part, it’s known as “Azure Dragon Tail Insertion.” According to these beliefs, such layouts are considered unlucky, especially for the firstborn male in the family, and are seen as harbingers of great misfortune.