Dear Master Cecil:
Is it bad "Feng Shui" to have a lake in the "back" of a house in addition to flooding concerns?
Traditionally, we like to have something higher; such as a hill or high trees in the back of a house.
I do have a lake in the back. Should I consider to move out? Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Anon

Dear Anon,
1. Besides the layout plan; another most important element is the flow of qi - into the house.
2. if there is a relatively clean / unpolluted lake, often, this is a plus point for various reasons.
3. A lake, close-by will often have another `secret' weapon in Feng Shui: trees and plants. And often, with such ecology; it will sustain life (animals or insects). And in many countries, some of these lakes are water catchment areas.
4. Thus, it may not be unnecessarily bad for a lake.
5. Sometimes, if our house has a patio or deck facing the lake; it may mean that this could instead be the frontage of the house.
6. Please note that not two situations are similar and each location / house has to be looked at in it's own merits.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 3/10/2003 2:22:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
Is it bad "Feng Shui" to have
a lake in the "back" of a
house in addition to flooding
concerns?
Traditionally, we like to have
something higher; such as a
hill or high trees in the back
of a house.
I do have a lake in the back.
Should I consider to move out?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Anon