Oct 2024 BTO: Marsiling Ridge Fengshui Unit Review
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Published: 4 Nov 2024
Launched in HDB’s October 2024 Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise, Marsiling Ridge is a new BTO project in Woodlands – Singapore’s northernmost town and regional centre. Its namesake reflects its elevated location, promising unblocked views – which is a plus in terms of fengshui.
Wondering if Marsiling Ridge could be your ideal fengshui home? Let’s take an in-depth fengshui review to see how it fares in terms of residential fengshui. Read on!
Marsiling Ridge: Landform fengshui
Bounded by Woodlands Centre Road to the west, Marsiling Ridge sits on the den of the affluent Central Dragon, and belongs to the fengshui land formation of “Golden Coin-storing Bowl”. This indicates favorability for wealth and health.
Built at the centre of several undulating hillocks, Woodlands Central resembles a gold-coin storing bowl, implying a capacity to accumulate wealth. It references the “Iron Rice Bowl” in Mandarin and denotes that residents in this area shall be able to hold a stable and secure job.
With its strategic location, Woodlands is an auspicious district that can absorb and retain qi, making it an ideal place for resting and recuperation. This is especially so for North-facing residential units sitting in the South.
Internal fengshui considerations
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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.
Marsiling Ridge comprises 1 residential block offering 292 units of 4- and 5-room flats at 34-storey in height.
Based on fengshui analysis, North and South are the most auspicious directions in 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 Marsiling Ridge under the Period 9 Auspicious Home Ranking chart, as listed below.
Note that there is no fixed lucky direction that caters to everyone. If in doubt, you may like to leave it to the professionals. Way Fengshui provides end-to-end fengshui services from selecting an ideal unit to helping you create a harmonious environment in your new home.
This is especially if your choice unit faces a less auspicious direction (i.e. Northeast or Southwest). Getting a reliable fengshui consultation can help you to clear doubts and ensure that your household thrives in Period 9.
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.
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Standing at 34-storey, Marsiling Ridge is prominent amid the surrounding lower blocks. In fengshui, unblocked views are favoured as it represents the Red Phoenix, symbolising aspirations and a bright future. Such smooth flow of energy in the absence of points of conflict (sha) is essential. This is why people favour higher floor units.
Nevertheless, potential homeowners should take note of ongoing and future developments of the area. Across Woodlands Centre Road is a site reserved for future high-rise residential development, and some units that would have unblocked views might get blocked in the future.
High-rise buildings in proximity also 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 or oppression, etc. If you encounter such scenarios, you may display a pair of guardian lions or Six Emperor Coins emblem to ward off the negative energies.
Marsiling Primary School sits to the south of Marsiling Ridge, and several stacks would face the school directly. While this spells convenience for the school-age families, those staying here are likely to be affected by heavier traffic and noises during active school hours. Affected residents may consider installing sound insulation to reduce noise disturbances from the external environment.
If in doubt, don’t hesitate to consult a professional fengshui master for appropriate fengshui measures.
Did you know?
Events and happenings within a space create energy vibrations that can either be positive or negative. These are not limited to indoor spaces, but could also be infused into the estate that you plan to live in. Hence, it makes sense to understand the history of your to-be neighbourhood, especially recent happenings that could leave traces of remnant energies.
It is always advisable to take a walk in the estate and take note of the features of surrounding buildings that may harbour threats of negative influences or hinder ventilation within your home, especially if there are new developments nearby. The main idea is to garner and ensure the smooth flow of positive Qi (energy) within your home while avoiding Sha Qi(negative energies).
Sha Qi in the environment surrounding your home can manifest into loss of wealth, accidents, and sickness. If there are sharp edges pointed towards your new home, then it is best to consider another unit or seek advice from a professional fengshui practitioner.
Established estates contain stronger ground energies than newer ones. Mixing old and new house developments together will allow newer estates to “absorb” the land’s energies at a faster rate. At Woodlands, Marsiling Ridge is nestled within well-established HDB flats, spelling potential for the new BTO project to flourish together with its neighbours.
Which fengshui BTO units to choose in Marsiling Ridge?
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.
From the fengshui perspective, Marsiling Ridge benefits from favourable orientation and positive landform fengshui. Nevertheless, aspiring BTO homeowners should bear in mind to select a unit that is also in a direction that suits your bazi.
Way Fengshui Consultancy aids homeowners to create the perfect 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.
