Some of my case studies deal with unusual circumstances, such as the Round House case study or the Triangular Shaped Structures and Lots case study.  But the subject of “Construction Sha” is a very common topic and it has many angles to keep track of.  Thus, I felt good about placing all those details into one dedicated case study.

If you have never experienced your own construction project, a remodel or a new build, you may have very well lived or worked at a location where a construction was going on nearby. We know the expected visuals where the area being remodeled or built is messy, dirty and noisy.  For your own home, it can feel like an invasion of privacy and patience can be tested.  And those are under the best of circumstances.

Having once been married to an architect and contractor who also liked to spontaneously remodel  our own properties, I road that roller coaster with him. Later, I carefully planned my own remodels and all went well. I’ve also seen and heard all kinds of crazy stories from clients.  The term “construction sha” implies a negative type of energy which can come forth as a result of a poorly timed project. The negativity can affect the occupant’s health and well-being.  The precarious energy can also affect the workers.

The good news is that with Feng Shui knowledge, we can calculate YEARS in advance, when the timing will be best for different areas of a home or building to be renovated. We can even narrow down to the best month(s) or even best days to start.

I actually created the opportunity for clients to order a personalized GTPC Report (Guidelines for Timing of Property Changes).  For those of you who want to learn about these principles and use them for your own Feng Shui clients, this Construction Sha case study is a must.

Excerpt:

“What is NOT a Construction Sha?

You do not have to be concerned about the locations or timing for: painting, hanging a picture or shelf, changing a lighting fixture or door-knob, applying wall paper, or other home renovation projects that are minor and take minutes to do. Moving furniture is not a Construction Sha. Some of these activities may be obvious to the serious Feng Shui practitioner, but you would be amazed at what clients sometimes worry about or extrapolate from some basic teaching.

Outside, you would also not need to be concerned about planting flowers or very small landscaping tasks like pulling weeds. 

Putting up an entire wall, with a lot of digging involved, WOULD be considered a potential Construction Sha.

Changing a door and using the same hinges might not be a Construction sha at all, whereas changing a window is much more work and could easily involve breaking up and repairing the surrounding wall and window frame.

What happens when you do a construction in the wrong location for that year?

Minor to major mishap can result from doing construction in the wrong direction for that year.  It might include minor injuries to homeowner or workers, delays in the project, contractual disputes, or complications with the project that turn it into something more extensive at the last minute.

Some health issues might also be instigated or aggravated by wrong timing. Each of the eight basic directions is related to certain body parts and functions; wrong timing of a construction can be correlated with those areas.  For example, in the Chart included in this case study, we see that the west direction is related to the mouth and breasts.  Pulling up a tree to the west of the house could irritate the owner’s mouth or breasts while that is going on.”

The Construction Sha Case Study covers well-known techniques, obscure “sha” directions, as well as LUCKY times to intentionally plan a renovation. There are also counter-measures for poorly timed projects which cannot be changed or when there are nearby works in process where you cannot control the timing.

Author: Kartar Diamond

Company: Feng Shui Solutions (R)

From the Architecture & Design Blog Series