The Feng Shui of Bad Luck Homes

1. Water Ponds in Front and Back of the House

Good residential feng shui favors being near mountains and water, with water ideally in front of the home. However, having ponds both in front and behind the house is considered inauspicious. Too much water is thought to concentrate negative energy, and stagnant water suggests lifelessness, making the home very unfavorable. For families with children, this is believed to invite serious misfortune, so it’s best to avoid such a setup.

2. Dangerous Surroundings with a Hazardous Path Directly Facing the House

Living in a perilous area is risky on its own, and if the house faces a hazardous path, it is unlikely to be safe. In feng shui, such conditions are believed to invite tragic outcomes, including suicide.

3. House Facing Temples or Monasteries

From a feng shui perspective, temples and monasteries are thought to carry heavy negative energy, making nearby residences unsuitable. If a house directly faces such places, the risk is considered even greater, with potential disturbances like hauntings, possession, or unexplained deaths. If you find yourself living in such a home, traditional advice holds that there is no effective remedy—the best course is to move away as soon as possible.

4. House Facing a Mountain that Resembles a Mortuary Table

This one is self-explanatory—the implications of living in such a location are considered highly inauspicious.

5. Elevated Open Spaces in Front and Back of the House

Feng shui favors flat, open land both in front of and behind a home, avoiding depressions and raised areas. If there are elevated open spaces in front and back of the house—especially higher than a grave—it indicates very poor feng shui. Such a setting is believed to bring difficulties in childbirth and, even when births occur, a higher risk of infant mortality.