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3 Feng Shui Things to Check Before Choosing a Property

  • Dec 9, 2025
  • 5 min read

Dr. Jelena Dejanovska is known when it comes in life transformation using the Metaphysical Art of Living Method. She is the founder of Feng Shui Academy. Jelena Dejanovska is the author of the book edition Pokrenite svoju energiju (Activate Your Energy), and the creator of the Veliko spremanje života (Great Life Cleansing) program.

Senior Level Executive Contributor Jelena Dejanovska

Every property carries a story, written long before the first stone is laid. Its position, orientation, and surroundings determine how supportive or challenging it will be for those who live or work there. Buying or leasing the wrong space can lead to years of unseen obstacles like financial stagnation, health challenges, or missed opportunities.


A couple listens to a suited man holding a floor plan, pointing at a modern house. Sunny day, green lawn, and potted plants in view.

A Feng Shui check before purchase or site selection ensures that such risks are identified early, so decisions are made with clarity and confidence.


The power of the right choice in choosing a property


Before narrowing down your options, here are three Feng Shui checks you can apply yourself. These will help you create a shortlist of 2-4 properties, which can then be analyzed in detail through a professional consultation.


1. The surroundings


Pay attention to what is around the property. Are there roads rushing straight at the entrance? Is there natural support, such as trees, hills, or gentle protection, behind the building? Does the land feel balanced rather than exposed?


2. The orientation


Notice how the building faces. A good orientation allows for steady light, fresh energy, and a sense of openness. Extreme exposures, like a house that feels constantly too dark, can indicate long-term imbalance.


3. The layout


Even without a floor plan, look at the basic flow. Is the entrance welcoming and easy to access? Do you feel a natural movement inside, or do you bump into walls and corners? Properties with awkward layouts often bring unnecessary obstacles into daily life. These three tips will help you filter out problematic properties early and focus only on those with true potential. Once your list is narrowed down, a Feng Shui pre-purchase consultation can provide the deeper analysis needed to make a confident final decision.


What the analysis covers


Feng Shui check provides a clear assessment of both external and internal factors. Surroundings are examined through classical Form School principles about roads, water, natural protection, and environmental features that determine the flow of energy into the property.


If floor plans are available, the interior layout is also reviewed, highlighting whether the arrangement of rooms supports or obstructs prosperity, harmony, and health. Any limitations or potential problems are identified, together with practical options for improvement when possible.


At the end, the client receives a concise written report with a direct recommendation, buy, avoid, or conditional purchase with adjustments.


Clarity that saves time and money


Pre-purchase/site selection consultation is designed to prevent costly mistakes. Instead of relying on intuition or aesthetics alone, clients receive measurable insights that reveal the hidden dynamics of a space. The written report (5-10 pages) is paired with an online consultation, making the findings easy to understand and apply.


The result is a confident decision that saves time, protects investments, and avoids long-term risks.


Real-life examples


Case 1: Family harmony restored


One couple faced years of difficulty with their child, who never seemed to connect with the family. Communication was strained, and harmony in the household was almost impossible to achieve.


When their current rental home was analyzed, the Feng Shui revealed a structural lack in the design and an absence of the property's energy that prevented the child from forming a true bond with the home and the family. Because the problem was architectural and could not be corrected, I advised them not to renew their lease but instead to choose a different rental property.


Together, we reviewed three options, and the family selected the one with the strongest support for connection and harmony. Because they were renting, the move was quick and easy. Within three months, the time it usually takes for Feng Shui to reveal its full power, the household transformed into a space of unity, warmth, and happiness.


 

Case 2: Freelancer growth and transition


Another case involved a freelancer with a limited budget who was buying his first property. Since he worked from home, it was essential to find a place that supported both living and working, with a dedicated office corner. He saw this home as a transitional step, an investment that would help him generate enough income to later purchase a larger property with a separate working area.


Our focus was on selecting a property that aligned with strong business opportunities. The choice proved successful as, within three years, his work had flourished, and he returned for a new consultation. This time, it was to choose a larger residence where we performed a complete Full Residential Feng Shui analysis.


 

Case 3: Securing a luxury investment


A client from abroad was considering purchasing a luxury villa on the coast, an investment worth over one million euros. While the property appeared perfect at first sight, the Feng Shui analysis revealed a critical weakness in its landform, the approach road, and the surrounding flow of energy would, over time, create financial instability and relationship strain.


Based on this insight, the purchase was avoided. Within a few weeks, another villa in the same area was reviewed, and this one showed strong long-term support for prosperity and well-being. The client proceeded with confidence, knowing the investment was both financially and energetically secure.



A step the luxury market never skips


On the luxury market, where investments often reach hundreds of thousands or even millions, a Feng Shui pre-purchase consultation is usually the very first step. Before a contract is signed, buyers want to ensure that the property will not only hold its value but also become a source of growth and support for generations to come.


This is where Feng Shui provides a rare advantage, aligning financial choices with the unseen currents of energy that shape prosperity, health, and long-term success.


Building on solid ground


A property is more than a structure. It is the foundation on which lives, businesses, and legacies are built. Feng Shui ensures that this foundation is strong, supportive, and aligned with the future its owners want to create.


No guesswork, no unnecessary risk, just a clear path toward a property that will serve as a true asset.


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Jelena Dejanovska, PhD in Arts, Feng Shui Master, BaZi Master

Dr. Jelena Dejanovska is an expert in life transformation, life management, and reality creation. Combining ancient knowledge with art and modern lifestyle, she developed a unique method for achieving fulfillment through self-realization. She is dedicated to helping others harness their energy, reach personal goals, and become their best selves, focusing on Chinese metaphysics, especially Feng Shui and BaZi. She is the founder of the Feng Shui Academy, Jelena Dejanovska. Her mission is to be the master of your life.

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