A popular attraction near the entrance of the mall are the six
effervescent multi-coloured figurines that represent lively shoppers coming in to the mall. Te number 6 was recommended as this is a very auspicious number signifying luck from heaven in a feng shui context. Te multiple colours reflect the five elements and purple was used in place of blue for the water element. Purple is the colour of “money” to the Chinese.
I was also told that the dimensions of the figurines are in
accordance with auspicious measurements. Very propitious indeed to attract yang energy, and so good for business in the mall. Tese figurines have since become a popular hot spot for tourists to capture the vibrant energy of Singapore.
Tose coming to this mall can also look out for the gigantic
metal nutmeg sculpture at the front of the mall, at the corner of Orchard Road and Paterson Road. Te Nutmeg sculpture honors the fact that this place used to be a nutmeg plantation during the 1830s. But there is also an excellent feng shui reason. Since this part of the mall is afflicted by numerous tangible and obvious “poison arrows” it is extremely auspicious to install this big metal nutmeg symbol here; the nutmeg fruit is commonly acknowledged for its healing powers and feng shui curatives. Te nutmeg was also a symbol of Trade Prosperity in ancient times. Similar to the 6 yang figurines, the nutmeg too has auspicious measurements, including an auspicious weight of an amazing 1.88 tonnes! The“Shoppers” Figurines and Nutmeg sculpture were installed at a very auspicious hour i.e. that of the Dragon, during the morning between 7am to 9am, so these are powerful and prosperous indeed for business! Te entrance into the mall is slightly “recessed” and mildly
tilted. In this manner, the main entrances do not directly face the harsh energies coming from the road junctions of Orchard Road, Scotts Road and Paterson Road. In addition, these entrances also avoid being in direct “confrontation” with Tangs shopping mall entrance and the pair of fierce Fu Dogs flanking their entrance. It is never wise to directly confront the Fu Dogs or lions of buildings across the road from yours! Visitors will also notice that the mall is elevated on higher
ground with several steps leading up to the entrance. Tis is beneficial as symbolically this means that a lot of wealth, prosperity and good business are constantly increasing /climbing up for the mall. Similarly, the unique water features installed at the front entrance are auspicious; these water jets “sprout” water inwards towards the building, bringing an abundance of wealth to the residents within the mall. ION Mall also benefits from the tall residence apartment
tower at the back. Te apartment tower provides the much- needed symbolic “support” of the all-important “tortoise”. In this context, the mall will always have solid support and resources. Tis is a subtle but very important observation which all feng shui enthusiasts will notice. With so much thought given to the design of its feng shui, it is no wonder that ION Orchard bustles with business. Te mall is rarely empty of shoppers, and visitors come, see and spend daily, seven days a week all year round.
AMELIA NEO, Co Owner & Senior Consultant of World Of Feng Shui Singapore Email :
amelia@wofssingapore.com Website:
www.wofssingapore.com
www.fswmag.com
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