🌊 Land Plot Feng Shui: Why a Waterfront Dream Home in Auckland Was Abandoned

While browsing oneroof.co.nz recently, I came across an intriguing news story (link): a picturesque seaside section next to Auckland’s Harbour Bridge is back on the market again. This marks the second family to “reluctantly abandon” their dream of building on this land.

They had planned to construct a modern home designed by renowned architect Nat Cheshire, investing hundreds of thousands of NZD into the foundation and early works. Yet eventually, they decided to stop and sell the land, citing “changes in family plans” as the reason.

At first glance, this may seem like just another life change. But as a Feng Shui master with 20 years of experience in New Zealand, I see it as a possible sign of how environmental energy, or land plot feng shui, can silently influence human affairs.

🌬️ The Allure of the Sea Breeze, With Hidden Mysteries

Let’s take a closer look at this section’s "resume":

• 🏡 Location: Birkenhead Point, North Shore, Auckland – overlooking Little Shoal Bay

  
  

• 🌿 Surroundings: Backed by native bush, with mudflats, wetlands, and coastal views

  
  

• 🏗️ Project: Modern home by a well-known architect; foundation already completed

  
  

• ❌ Current status: Owners have given up; section is back on the market

  
  

"It’s undeniably beautiful. So why have two families already “given up halfway through their dream”? From a land plot feng shui perspective, it’s not so simple.

🌀 Land Plot Feng Shui: How Reverse Bow Sha Can Derail Your Dream Home Plans

Feng Shui emphasizes 'embracing mountains and surrounding water, storing wind and gathering qi.' However, this particular section suffers from both reversed bow-shaped water and reversed bow-shaped road formations, which are significant concerns in land plot feng shui.

📌 What is “Reversed Bow Sha” (反弓煞)?

This occurs when a waterway or road curves like a bow and the house is located on the outer side of the curve — like standing directly in front of a flying arrow.

This is considered one of the most severe “Sha” (negative energies) in Feng Shui, as it cuts through the flow of qi like a blade, and over time, can cause:

• Unstable finances

• Ongoing health issues for family members

• Constant delays and setbacks in plans

• Communication breakdowns and tension

  
  

In other words, although the view may be stunning, the energy may make it hard to feel settled, complete construction, or stay committed.

🧠 Psychology vs. Energy: Subtle but Strong Feng Shui Influence

Some might ask: “The house hasn’t even been built — how could Feng Shui affect it?”

The power of land plot feng shui is often not immediate, but it subtly influences emotions, decisions, and events over time:

• 💭 Unexplained anxiety: A growing sense of unease and doubt about the project

  
  

• 🕰️ Delays in approval: Paperwork seems cursed; communication with authorities is always difficult

  
  

• 🔧 Ongoing construction issues: Misunderstandings with builders, delayed materials, budget blowouts

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  🗣️ Team friction: Design changes hit resistance; the team can’t coordinate smoothly

  
  

These patterns are hard to explain logically — but are frequently seen in reversed bow formations.

🧱 How to Resolve It? Three Key Feng Shui Solutions

Land plot feng shui isn’t superstition; it’s an ancient form of environmental psychology. Reversed bow formations can be addressed — if you apply the right remedies:

✅ Adjust the layout

Reorient the building or entrance to avoid the direct path of the Sha and stabilize the qi.

🌳 Add protective features

Plant trees, build walls, or add landscape elements that act as shields, buffering the negative energy.

🏮 Interior Feng Shui setup

Use items like Shan Hai Zhen (mountain/sea talismans), water features, or mirrors to transform and redirect the Sha.

Each remedy must be customized based on the land’s shape, direction, and elevation — there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Remember: don’t let a beautiful view hide the land’s energetic truth.

💡 Advice for Buyers and Developers

Before you invest, take a few extra steps:

1. Don’t be blinded by the scenery: Behind the dreamy views, unseen energy may lie in wait

2. Don’t assume “if others tried, I can too”: Two families walked away — maybe it’s not a coincidence

3. Consult a Feng Shui expert: A few hundred dollars in advice might save you hundreds of thousands in regret

   
   

✨ Final Thoughts

This coastal section — with plans drawn and foundation laid — still sits unsold, like an unspoken dream frozen in time.

As a Feng Shui master, I’m not against dreaming — but I believe in dreams that are rooted in reality. A dream home isn’t just about design or beauty — it’s about the wisdom of choosing the right land plot feng shui to live in harmony with nature and energy.

I hope you don’t just choose a house — but a place where the energy supports your career, stability, and family well-being.

👤 Author: Master You

Professional Feng Shui Consultant

Serving New Zealand and Australia for over 20 years, specializing in Feng Shui site selection and environmental layout to help clients achieve both happiness and prosperity.

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