Rule

Siting a structure on or near a single mountain whose features are

• Bare
• Chopped off
• Composed of boulders
• Overreaching

produces new misfortune and reduces acquired fortune.

Explanation

A single mountain could be a hillock or a promontory, or a small hill on the side of a valley. It could also be a solitary structure nearby that is much taller than the building you are analyzing.

The features should also be interpreted according to circumstances. This 3-D sequence illustrates the destructiveness of cut and fill. During (de)construction, buildings nearby are provided an excellent view of bare and chopped off. Their fortunes would be affected: consider the environmental impact of the massive amount of earth-moving, the displacement of wildlife, and the permanent alteration of the microclimate.

What if you’re trying to remodel your modest home next to some bad architecture, or an immense building (or mall) under construction? That house falls under this rule, too.