A resale home carries the energy of everyone who lived there before. If you feel 'heavy' after moving in, the previous occupants' energy is still anchored. The simplest clearing technique: open all windows for 3-7 days before moving in, let sunlight and natural air wash through every room. Smoke-cleansing with sage or sandalwood speeds up the process.
A main door directly aligned with an elevator or descending staircase creates 'rolling water' energy — qi gets sucked away before entering your home. In practical terms: you work hard but struggle to keep money. If the home is already yours, install a screen door, hanging crystal, or beaded curtain to slow the energy flow.
Common in apartments: your bedroom floor sits directly above someone else's kitchen. The kitchen's Fire energy rises through the floor into your sleep space, making your rest unstable. If you're renting and can't move, place a thick rug under your bed to absorb rising heat energy, and keep nothing stored under the bed.
A non-rectangular floor plan with a missing corner creates a gap in the corresponding life area. Missing northwest affects the male partner's career. Missing southwest affects the female partner's health. Missing northeast affects children's education. Fix: place a warm lamp in the missing corner's location, or plant something at the corresponding outdoor position.
In a townhouse or duplex, stairs directly facing the main entrance create a 'rushing arrow.' Qi shoots up or down the stairs instead of circulating through the home. Family members in this layout often feel they're 'not on the same page.' A tall plant at the base of the stairs buffers the energy effectively.