Many can imagine by now that the natural force of the land, Qi, travels from higher ground (mountains and hills) and gathers at lower ground (natural water ways). This is the horizontal flow of Qi, and we know that, for example, 'first come is first served'. The nearer houses around the lake would have the chance to receive the energy storage first. Of course, basic rules apply. The water has to be in the right location relative to the house, and there has to be a good 'Bright Hall' for the house.

The rule of classical Feng Shui when purchasing a property is to look for two natural features around the property - mountain and/or water. In the study of land formations, mountains represent the Yin (unmoving) component of the Earth, whereas water (rivers, lakes) is the Yang (active) component. Having both in the vicinity of your property would be ideal.

The water closet, or more commonly known as the toilet, has been given a lot of bad press in Feng Shui. Does it really flush away wealth, relationship, and other good things in life? While some have taken to placing trinkets in the washroom to prevent money from being flushed away, others have gone to the extent of relocating the toilets in their home. So, where is the best place, if any, to put toilets?

Some houses have doors that open directly to a flight of descending stairs. These houses are called "Pulling Nose" House.