In the past, when the population was smaller and housing was scarce, many areas consisted of mountains or Feng Shui lands. Such locations were often used as public cemeteries. However, with the current increase in population and the growing demand for housing, construction is taking place everywhere, sometimes unavoidably on former burial grounds. This can negatively impact Feng Shui. So, what about the Feng Shui of residential areas with ancient tombs? How can Feng Shui issues related to building on tomb sites be resolved? Let this edition of Cemetery Feng Shui provide the answers.
The Feng Shui of residential areas with ancient tombs generally has a relatively minor impact. Ancient tombs are areas with heavy Yin energy, particularly in rural settings where homes are isolated and human Yang energy is weak. Building a house near an ancient tomb can significantly affect the household’s Feng Shui. Living long-term in a house near an ancient tomb exposes residents to Yin energy erosion, which may lead to declining fortune, depressive moods, emotional instability, and overall impacted luck. However, in urban residential complexes, the high number of residents, combined with nightly lighting that maintains brightness, can to some extent block the negative energy from ancient tombs, leading to considerable improvement in Feng Shui. Nevertheless, ancient tombs still pose Feng Shui challenges for residential areas, though less severe than in rural self-built houses. Developers typically hire professional Feng Shui masters to perform rituals. Before construction, developers usually contact descendants of the ancient tombs to discuss relocation and invite Feng Shui masters to conduct ceremonies on-site. Remains and burial items are then moved. After such relocation, the tomb is effectively removed, and building on the site poses minimal Feng Shui issues. However, some ancient tombs have no traceable descendants or lack heirs altogether, making direct relocation impossible. In such cases, construction proceeds directly on the tomb site. Even then, Feng Shui masters perform rituals to significantly reduce the Yin energy-related Feng Shui problems from the cemetery. The issues are generally not significant. Modern residential complexes usually have many residents, and areas with high population naturally possess strong Yang energy, which can suppress the Yin energy and negative influences from cemeteries. Additionally, ancient tomb sites were often chosen for their favorable Feng Shui, and over the years, the Yin energy has diminished compared to when they were first established. With many residents today, well-lit complexes at night, and regular security patrols, Feng Shui concerns are typically not major.In rural areas, houses are mostly single-family and detached, with a relatively small population. If such a house is built on a graveyard, the yin energy can be extremely heavy. This easily attracts negative entities and adversely affects the household’s fortune. In such cases, a string of Five Emperor Coins can be placed above the door lintel.
The Five Emperor Coins refer to currency circulated during the five most prosperous periods of the Qing Dynasty. They possess the function of warding off evil and resolving negative energies. Placing Five Emperor Coins in the home can dispel the household’s negative aura, enhance the family’s luck, and achieve the practical effect of attracting wealth.