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A flat site with a raised center resembles a cupped palm, with subtle mounds and hollows. From the mounds, look for depressions shaped like spirals. The spiral is the vital point, the depression the altar. Water flows from the bright hall, gathering energy. Surrounding ridges protect like city walls, with water and hills enclosing a single nest.

Raise water by an inch and it becomes a mountain. Lower water by an inch and it forms winding streams. Water encircles land just as mountains do, wrapping around the true dragon site like an upturned palm.

A house should be embraced by hills, not by water flowing away. If water encircles, know that hills also embrace. Where water does not curve around, hills will not approach.

When you reach flat land, don't look for obvious signs. Instead, observe the surrounding landscape—the way it curves and encloses. That encircling form reveals the true "dragon," or vital energy, of the site.

The Greedy Wolf star has twelve forms. Pointed, round, flat, and straight—small ones are best. Slanted, tilted, sideways, jagged, collapsed, or hollow shapes bring misfortune, varying in severity.

A noble dragon emerges from the center, while a wealthy dragon arises from the side. In spatial design, this means the main, central path brings status, and the side path brings prosperity.

A "guardian star" should sit outside the outer wall, often paired with a "fire star" as a facing feature. If the guardian star rises at the city gate, the gate becomes like a row of jade bamboo shoots. The true principle: the guardian star should have water on one side and farmland on the other.

If you walk alone without guards, build a shrine or temple instead.

The four sides of a house should be elevated to protect and embrace it. The front courtyard should rise gracefully, as if welcoming with a dance.

The first "Lu Cun" shape resembles a drum set upright, with paired extensions trailing outward. The second "Lu Cun" looks like an overturned cauldron, with branching lines spreading like halberds. Only forms with distinct extensions are true "Lu Cun"; those without are considered mounds of earth.

A winding, snake-like path in a residence is considered auspicious when it flows smoothly across flat ground. If it resembles a curved eyebrow shape, it brings great benefit. When such a form appears continuously, the women of the household will rise to high rank, becoming imperial consorts or concubines. However, if the path twists erratically like a thrown net, it signals immoral or corrupt influences.

A flat, winding path is most auspicious. A half-moon-shaped hill brings great benefit. If these features appear together, women will become imperial consorts or concubines. Men will gain official rank through marriage, along with wealth and beauty.

Don't assume dangerous land formations are always harmful. Some actually bring prosperity to families and nations. The key is recognizing the "transitional dragon" — a balancing element that turns harsh energy into beneficial. Even a greedy shape can contain integrity; even a chaotic form can hold order.

A sharp, fiery ridge rises like a lone flame. Where the rocky spine flattens, look for a level site. Three peaks stand in a triangular formation, like a canopy. The two side slopes extend outward, forming protective dragon-like arms on each flank.

A strict, dignified layout in the residential hall ensures lasting wealth and status. The supporting side structures should vary in thickness depending on the main dragon path. If the true dragon line extends five or six stages, it sheds its outer layers and transforms into a protective star pattern just before settling.

A star representing authority should be positioned in front, while a ghost star stays behind. The authority star must turn back toward the ghost, and the ghost must follow it. If the authority star does not turn back and the ghost does not follow, the arrangement is hollow and lacks a clear focal point.

A dwelling's energy gathers where the "bright hall" (open courtyard) is located. This space should be level and sunlit. If water collects there, it must be still. Most importantly, a wide, flat area is considered most valuable.

A mountain peak shaped like the Broken Army Star resembles a tattered banner—high at the front, low at the back. Its sides are steep and unstable, collapsing into pits and gullies. The cliffs stand upright but are fractured and tilted, leaning dangerously. Such a form is considered inauspicious in traditional site selection, as it lacks protective balance and suggests instability.

A greedy wolf departs, and paired circles give rise to the martial tune. Upper, middle, and lower platforms emerge, leading to the six mansions of the literary star. The literary star's six stars resemble a crescent moon, while the six piercing stars form a ring. On a flat summit, six stars appear, with six slight mounds creating dips and rises. Within a dip, a faint rise mimics six stars, giving birth to nine stars arranged in order. The broken army star transforms through all nine stars. Each position births a peak, revealing its form.

A mountain range at the water's edge forms a narrow entrance, with a small island or rock—called a "net star"—sitting midstream. Like a pillar in a great river or a reef at a river mouth, this feature controls the flow. Famous examples include islands guarding major waterways. However, if the rock is too sharp or fragmented, the entrance remains weak. This is the method for identifying such formations—clear to the wise, obscure to the uninitiated.