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As we know, land (and houses) come in all shapes and sizes. In feng-shui, the size is not as important as the shape. Shape matters, and by shape here we are talking about the actual shape of the land or property we are considering acquiring. Let’s look at the some of the main shapes you will encounter.

Square-shaped Land

Square shaped property in the history of feng-shui is by far the most prized or desirable and is considered to be the most perfectly balanced of all the shapes. It belongs to the element Earth and is said to promote stability and protection. The square shape is said to best defy the various negative forms of Qi—Sha Qi.

It is not lost on fengs-shui experts that the square shape also most perfectly aligns with the Nine Palaces template. Square is first choice, in terms of land shapes