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The four celestial animals of the land — dragon, tiger, phoenix, tortoise.
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A good site sits in the armchair of the four celestial animals — a solid tortoise behind, an open phoenix in front, a strong dragon on the left, a low tiger on the right.
In brief
Form-school feng shui reads the land through four celestial animals: the Black Tortoise, a supportive rise behind, the Green Dragon, higher ground on the left, the White Tiger, lower ground on the right, and the Red Phoenix, open space in front. A garden shaped to this gives support, protection and prospect.
Frequently asked
What are the four celestial animals?
Tortoise, Dragon, Tiger and Phoenix, symbolic terrain around a home. Ideally a solid rise sits behind, the left is slightly higher, the right slightly lower and the front is open, giving armchair support.
How do I apply this to a small garden?
Represent the pattern in miniature: a taller shrub, wall or structure behind and to the left, something lower on the right, and open, tidy space in front. The relationship of heights matters more than size.
Which side is the Dragon?
The left side as you stand inside looking out. Keeping the Dragon side slightly taller and more active than the Tiger side on the right is the classical guideline for harmony.
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