Fengshui POV: Is The Sen at Upper Bukit Timah (D21) Fengshui Worthy?
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Published: 3 Dec 2025
Nestled within the mature and tranquil enclave of Upper Bukit Timah, The Sen is a 99-year leasehold luxury condominium surrounded by nature parks. While it doesn’t have immediate MRT access, it offers a quieter and greener address that promises conducive living.
Could The Sen be your ideal fengshui home or a worthy investment? Dive into our in-depth fengshui review to find out.
Landform fengshui: The Sen at Upper Bukit Timah in District 21 (D21)
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 Jalan Jurong Kechil surrounded by four nature parks, The Sen is positioned near the torso of the Central Dragon. Being near the dragon’s body indicates stable qi flow, which is ideal for long-term residence or business.
Fengshui Formation: The Sen in D21
Delving deeper into the fengshui formation, The Sen is identified to be part of the “Heavenly Horse Galloping Across the Sky” formation. In the past, one can hear frequent rock blasts coming from the quarry site at Bukit Timah Hill and these are akin to the sounds produced by a galloping horse.
However, the quarry is a thing of the past and the galloping sounds are gone. The “Horse Saddle” sits on a private residential area that shall aid those working in the public sector, but not the businessmen. As this is a “Warrior Horse Saddle”, businessmen would have to work harder with a strong fighting spirit, in order to succeed. Beside the saddle is a “Horse Manger”, which beholds the possibility of miracles.
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.
Nestled along De Souza Avenue near Jalan Jurong Kechil, The Sen is surrounded by several nature parks such as Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Bukit Batok Nature Park. This area is known for its serene, low-density environment, making it ideal for homebuyers who value peace and greenery over urban bustle.
In fengshui, a home surrounded by hills or mountains can be highly auspicious if certain conditions are met regarding the placement and characteristics of the highland. You may have heard of the Black Tortoise theory, which represents support and protection (靠山), and is often associated with a foothill or mountain behind a property.
Hence, the ideal fengshui configuration is to have a hill or mountain behind your home to provide strong support, stability, and protection. Potential homebuyers of The Sen should keep this in mind when choosing a unit.
At The Sen, the surrounding hills (e.g. Bukit Timah Hill, Bukit Gombak Hill) covered with lush greenery also indicate the presence of strong, positive qi. This tranquil environment is great for nature lovers, but future residents should keep a lookout for nearby trees and plants if you plan to purchase a lower floor unit.
While plants symbolise vitality and growth, it can also introduce unwanted pests into our homes if they are too close to entrances. Besides that, trees can also deflect incoming auspicious energies.
If in doubt, always consult a professional fengshui practitioner. Whether you are looking to invest in a unit at The Sen or to create a harmonious environment in your new home, Way Fengshui is ever-ready to be of service.
Internal fengshui considerations
Homeowners should bear in mind the main orientation of your house, as it will directly influence the overall luck of your household member(s). The house orientation refers to the facing of your house, which can be measured from the main entrance where qi flows in.
Tip: Did you know a physical Luopan (fengshui compass) is much more sensitive to the Qi, energy of the house than a digital compass? You can use our Free Way Almanac App to know your rough direction of your house. It is still advisable to get a professional fengshui Master to fix your home direction.
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The Sen comprises 337 units across five 10-storey blocks. This luxurious development offers a mix of 1- to 4-bedroom + study units.
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 The Sen under the Period 9 Auspicious Home Ranking chart, as listed below.
All units at The Sen likely face auspicious directions in Period 9. However, all stacks lie on the boundary between two directions (indicated with the warning sign), requiring further analysis. If your intended unit falls into this category, you may want to consider a professional fengshui consultation for guidance.
Also, the current layout of the apartments show main doors facing main doors amongst neighbours. In such a scenario, one must be mindful of conflicting energies.
Unsure about the home fengshui at The Sen? Those looking to purchase a unit are recommended to engage a professional fengshui practitioner at the beginning of your home journey!
Did you know?
The bedroom is a sanctuary. It is the place where you return to relax and recharge after a long day out, and where you can sign off to the land of your dreams. That’s why it is important that your sacred place is thoughtfully designed to promote peace and calm.
When positioning your bed for fengshui, always consider this tip in relation to your bedroom door placement. Take note that the bed should never be pointed with its feet towards the door. This is known as the “coffin position”, which can drain your energy if you sleep in it!
Another important fengshui tip to remember is that your door should not be parallel to any part of the bed. This helps to prevent energy from flowing to your bed too quickly, which can be unsettling and disruptive to your sleep. Therefore, a good rule of thumb for this fengshui tip is to place the bed diagonally from the bedroom door.
A good night’s sleep profoundly impacts nearly all aspects of life, from physical health to mental acuity and emotional well-being, and fengshui is a practical way of creating comfortable living spaces. For the uninitiated, Period 9 is influenced by a wealth star, indicating growing fortune and propitiousness, just like the current Period 8. However, the Fire element influencing Period 9 is not as stable as the Earth element in Period 8.
If you are planning to conduct home renovation to tap on the benefitting energies of Period 9, do get in touch for a fengshui consultation.
Which fengshui units to choose in The Sen at Upper Bukit Timah?
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.
The Sen at Upper Bukit Timah sits on favourable fengshui land with great potential. All units potentially face auspicious directions of Period 9, but a detailed on-site analysis is required to determine the exact direction of your chosen unit, as well as the house compatibility with your Bazi.
To ensure you and your household members thrive in Period 9, don’t hesitate to contact Way Fengshui Consultancy for your home fengshui needs. With the right fengshui conditions, you and your loved ones can thrive in a harmonious and comfortable living environment!
Our residential fengshui consultation services include, but are not limited to the following aspects:
- Relationships and health
- Career and wealth opportunities
- Wealth position of your house
- Wen Chang position (for academic considerations)
- Optimal furniture arrangement
- Lucky colours and unlucky colours
- Auspicious dates to renovate and shift premises
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.
