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Four Celestial Animals: Back, Front, Left, Right

Green Dragon left higher, White Tiger right lower, open front, solid back

Facing the balcony from inside: back is Tortoise, front is Bird, left is Dragon, right is Tiger. Beds, sofas, and desks want backing.

Key takeaways

  • Back (Black Tortoise): support—wall, building, hill; avoid void or rushing road.
  • Front (Red Bird): open ming tang; avoid huge building in your face.
  • Left (Green Dragon): slightly higher/active; Right (White Tiger): slightly lower/quiet.

Sources & references

Key points are summarized from the works and public references below, reflecting mainstream feng shui, fate-chart, and divination teachings for beginners—not personal invention. Apply ideas with judgment.

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