Fengshui Review: TOP The Arden at Bukit Panjang (D23)
Credits: The Arden
Published: 4 Oct 2024
Home fengshui is about maintaining the harmony between man and nature, which will then bring about positive influences in one’s life. Located on a hilly site, could The Arden be your ideal fengshui home?
Nestled within the landed enclave of Phoenix Estate of Bukit Panjang, The Arden is a 99-year leasehold condominium that recorded healthy sales at its launch. Could it be because it was one of the cheapest new launches of 2023 or something to do with fengshui? Let’s find out with an in-depth fengshui review. Read on!
The Arden: Landform Fengshui
Situated in the tranquil Phoenix Avenue in Bukit Panjang district, The Arden is in D23 of Singapore. From a fengshui perspective, it resides on the Central Dragon, aka the Affluence Dragon. Here, the presence of a well-skilled general gives rise to the fengshui land formation of “General’s Desk”.
The area near the hill is designated as the desk while the hill represents the general’s flag. Further down near Bukit Panjang Road stands blocks of flats that strategically formed a fort. With its pleasant climate and environment, this precinct is an ideal place for nurturing the next generation.
Interestingly, the orientations of the flats here are of the Earth element (e.g. Southeast, Northeast). With this and the influence of the righteous general, most residents are honest and down-to-earth. Nevertheless, it is advisable to take note of one’s temper and avoid being too stubborn. Also, pay attention to gastrointestinal and cervical illnesses.
External fengshui considerations
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.
Credits: The Arden
Located in the landed enclave of Phoenix Estate, The Arden offers privacy in addition to easy accessibility to an MRT and LRT Station, a good selection of shopping malls and amenities nearby and a healthy list of schools. Built upon the former site of three shophouses, this new development is on a ‘hilly’ site with a gentle slope.
In fengshui, it is believed that a house situated on a hill can produce positive energy if the hill is a gentle slope and is located behind the house. In this scenario, the most favourable placement for a dwelling is a southern orientation, which speaks for half of the stacks in The Arden.
While the Phoenix Estate offers a tranquil living environment, some units at The Arden face the busy Choa Chu Kang Road. Residents facing this main road will encounter light and noise pollution (噪音) as the LRT runs along this way. Homeowners can consider installing added sound insulation to minimise disturbances to daily life such as insomnia.
Due to the low plot ratio, the blocks are set relatively close together, highlighting a lack of privacy and higher chances of conflicting forces. Also, Hillsta condominium towers over The Arden on one side, posing potential fengshui conflicts. While The Arden currently faces low-rise landed residences, one should take note of upcoming developments in this increasingly popular area.
New developments pose threats of conflicting energies such as Sharp Edge Sha (尖角煞). This typically occurs when the door or window of your unit faces the corner of a nearby building. Such negative forces can result in increased anxiety and inability to concentrate, which may affect career and academic development. If in doubt, it is best to consult a professional fengshui practitioner.
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 there’s a Luopan (fengshui compass) in the Way Almanac App? You can download our app for free to measure your home orientation.
Credits: The Arden
The Arden comprises 105 residential units of 2- to 4- bedroom apartments across three blocks of 5 storeys.
Based on fengshui analysis, North and South are the most auspicious directions in the current Period 9 and Period 1 (years 2024 – 2063), followed by Northwest and Southeast. We have categorised the units under the Period 9 Auspicious Home Ranking chart, as listed below.
All units at The Arden face either North or South, which are the most auspicious directions in the current fengshui period. While all units are facing the most auspicious directions in Period 9, homeowners should take note that several units are facing each other directly.
From a fengshui viewpoint, if your main door faces your neighbour’s main door directly, conflicting energies between both households may arise and affect harmony. As such, homeowners are recommended to place a grey arc-shaped carpet at your front door. Doing so can help you to neutralise negative energies and accumulate wealth.
Also, there may be challenges to accumulating auspicious energies, if your main door faces the balcony directly. At The Arden, some units have this issue. In such a scenario, household members may find that money comes and goes easily if measures are not made to better contain the positive energies.
If in doubt, leave it to the professionals. Way Fengshui provides end-to-end fengshui services with the ultimate aim of helping you to create a harmonious environment in your new home.
Did you know?
Period 9 corresponds with the South, representing a strong Fire element. As such, one should be mindful of locating important spaces within your premises. 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.
In fengshui, the stove represents “the female owner of the house”. As such, the state of the stove in your house represents the condition of your mother or wife. If your stove happens to face South, you are highly recommended to 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!
Thrive in Period 9 with good home fengshui
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 addition to easy accessibility to nature and amenities, The Arden condominium looks promising in terms of residential fengshui with its favourable home orientation and topography. Nevertheless, further in-depth analysis is required to determine the suitability of a unit to its homeower(s) and residents.
To improve/further enhance fengshui influences so that you and your household members can thrive consistently 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.
