BTO Fengshui POV (July 2025): Toa Payoh Ascent

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Published: 19 Aug 2025

Toa Payoh Ascent is one of the four Build-To-Order (BTO) housing projects offering Prime flats in the recent HDB’s July 2025 BTO exercise. Located within walking distance to two MRT stations in a mature estate, this new BTO project sits near various eateries and is within 1 km of the renowned CHIJ Primary School (Toa Payoh)!

Are you balloting for a unit at Toa Payoh Ascent? Remember to consider the fengshui aspects as well! Here’s our in-depth fengshui review on Toa Payoh Ascent. Read on!

Landform Fengshui: Toa Payoh Ascent

In Singapore, the Five Dragon Landform Fengshui harnesses “hidden dragons”, which are man-made structures that channel energy flows. From the lens of fengshui, roads act as “dragon veins,” skyscrapers as “mountain dragons” offering stability, and waterways serve as wealth-attracting “water dragons.”

The five auspicious dragons, namely Eastern, Western, Southern, Northern, and Central, along with the Singapore and Kallang Rivers, converge to drive the city’s growth and prosperity, with each dragon influencing a region’s success.

Located at the junction of Toa Payoh Rise and Braddell Rise, Toa Payoh Ascent sits near the body of the Southern Dragon. Being near the dragon’s body indicates stable qi flow, which is ideal for long-term residence or business.

Fengshui Formation: Toa Payoh Ascent

At Toa Payoh, the fengshui formation “Land of the Lotus Flower” is conducive for self-cultivation. Residents are advised to stay down-to-earth and hold firm to their values.

To complement the “lotus flowers” formation, it is believed that more water features and elements of “green” for developments within the Toa Payoh district can bring sustainable prosperity.

To further enhance home fengshui, future residents at Toa Payoh Ascent can consider incorporating water features at home and applying the colour green.

Exterior fengshui considerations

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As one’s external environment accounts for more than interior considerations, it is important to consider features of the surrounding space when selecting a new home.

Inspired by the towering height of its 2 40-storey residential blocks, Toa Payoh Ascent’s convenient access to the neighbourhood centre and two MRT stations makes it one of the most popular BTO projects in the HDB’s July 2025 BTO exercise.

In landform fengshui, the Four Celestial animals depicts that the rear of a development should be the highest point of the overall landscape, so that it can provide strong support. The front needs to be clear and expansive for the Red Phoenix to take flight. Such ideal conditions will bring in new opportunities.

Standing at 40-storey, some higher floor units at Toa Payoh Ascent are likely to enjoy unblocked views. This is especially so for stacks at Block 405A that faces the existing private housing. This new BTO project also sits near the gently elevated Braddell Hill, which provides strong support, especially for units that face South.

As Toa Payoh is undergoing redevelopment, there are many on-going and future developments. Located across Toa Payoh Ascent along Bradell Rise is Toa Payoh Ridge, which recently attained its TOP.

Across Toa Payoh Rise is another site reserved for future high-rise residential development, which spells potential conflict points, as well as pollution and negative energies (Sha Qi) during the construction period.

High-rise buildings in proximity present a potential risk of conflicts such as Tian Zhan Sha (home’s frontage facing an opening between two or more building structures that funnel negative energies), corner Sha (角煞) where sharp corners present hidden threats, etc. If you encounter such scenarios, don’t hesitate to consult a professional fengshui master for appropriate fengshui measures.

Internal fengshui considerations

When it comes to choosing an ideal unit, keep in mind that the main orientation of a house will directly influence the overall luck of its residents. The house orientation refers to the facing of your house, which can typically be measured from the main entrance where qi flows in.

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Toa Payoh Ascent features two 40-storey residential blocks that house a total of 741 Prime flats across units of 2-room Flexi, 3-room, and 4-room flats.

Based on fengshui analysis, North and South are the most auspicious directions in the Period 9 and 1 (years 2024 – 2063), and Northwest and Southeast are the second most auspicious directions. It is recommended to choose a unit that faces either of these directions or lies at the border of these directions to tap on the positive energies.

We have categorised the units at Toa Payoh Ascent under the Period 9 Auspicious Home Ranking chart, as listed below.

All units at Toa Payoh Ascent face auspicious directions of the current fengshui period, but they lie on the boundary of two directions, indicated with the warning sign, requiring further analysis for best accuracy. While there is no fixed lucky direction that caters to everyone, you may like to leave it to the professionals if you are unsure of which units to choose.

Way Fengshui provides end-to-end fengshui services from selecting an ideal unit to helping you create a harmonious environment in your new home.

Did you know?

Homeowners who are considering a kitchen island may want to be mindful of the placement of your stove, as it is symbolic of the female homeowner’s health in terms of fengshui.

Building a stove on the kitchen island is not recommended, as it is exposed to qi (energy) from every angle. From a practical perspective, such exposure could also affect the food you cook, leading to health issues. The placement of the stove is best against a wall for stability.

Also, be mindful of the sink location in the kitchen. If it is directly across your kitchen stove, you may want to consider renovation or implement some changes such as installing an island in between (if space permits). This is because having a stove directly facing the sink depicts a clash of elements between fire (stove) and water (sink) that could affect the health of your household members.

Homeowners should be mindful that Period 9, which corresponds with the South, represents a strong Fire element. Therefore, locating important spaces within your premises is crucial. For example, it is best to make adjustments if your stove (also of fire element) is facing South, otherwise too much fire energy can cause instability and burnout for members in the household. If in doubt, always consult a professional fengshui master for appropriate fengshui measures.

As for those who are planning to conduct home renovation or move in, don’t forget to choose an auspicious date before you proceed. The information is readily available at the Way Almanac App – free for all to download!

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Which fengshui BTO units to choose in Toa Payoh Ascent?

As with most things in life, getting it right from the start will save you lots of effort. More than just the correct placement of furniture or avoiding certain colours, home fengshui looks into compatibility amongst the homeowners and your living spaces.

In terms of fengshui, Toa Payoh Ascent sits on a favourable fengshui land with all units facing the auspicious directions of Period 9. However, a detailed on-site fengshui consultation would be helpful for homeowners to gain a complete understanding of the unique fengshui footprint of your home and how you can optimise it to your advantage.

So, wait no further! Our masters will evaluate your units based on a four-point method, analysing the luck cycle, direction, Bazi suitability and missing sector to make your fengshui selection unit a breeze. Learn more here.

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