Hello there
Feng Shui practitioners have a variety of theories on this, depending
on their interpretation of the system.
Here's a fairly standard explanation on windows from "1 OR 2 NOTES ON
FACING, SITTING AND MING TANG"
( http://www.geocities.com/heluoarticles/art_nfsm_02.htm )
"Windows are also extremely important in determining the Facing side
of a building. The side with most square area of windows overrides the
side with lesser square area of windows. Windows that can be opened
override windows that cannot be opened. Inwardly opening windows
override windows that open to the outside. A closed window has become
a wall and is considered to be Mountain according to Feng Shui
principles."
Effectively, it matters whether your window is considered to be on the
main "face" of the building according to Feng-Shui. Then you have to
take into account the effect of the tree.
This comes from Feng Shui solutions: Trees and Plants
( http://www.fengshuinews.com/articles/kartar-0107.htm )
"Large, tall trees behind or in front of a property can become
"virtual" mountains if they are substantially taller than the
structure. Some houses and buildings specifically benefit from having
a real or virtual mountain on one side of the house, so the tall trees
can act as a substitute for a real mountain or hill."
"Trees, bushes, and thick plantings surrounding a property can also
act to shore up energy which would otherwise flow away."
"Some Feng Shui books refer to trees as possessing spirits and the
need to be very careful in terms of what type of tree is planted and
whether or not it should ever be uprooted. In many Asian
neighborhoods, residents often unnecessarily remove trees in front of
houses because of an oversimplified and superstitious way of relating
to Feng Shui. There is a notion that a tree in front of a door will
block chi or be bad luck."
"Obviously, if the tree is huge and literally blocks easy access to
the door, then there is a problem, and if the tree casts so much shade
that an area inside or outside the house is chronically dark, then a
good trimming is in order. If the tree is buckling pavement and
threatening to damage the house’s foundation, then you have problems
which supersede Feng Shui theory--or create other Feng Shui problems
which are much worse (like a cracked foundation or strangled
plumbing.)"
An alternative Feng Shui thought to the above exists among strict
traditionalists. Here's a quote from "Feng Shui and Gardening"
( http://www.qi-whiz.com/gardens.html )
"It is very rare in Chinese design history to place geometrical forms
on hilly land, as is common in Western countries. Only in the Chinese
Emperor's gardens were geometric forms acceptable, because for Chinese
they are symbols of respect for natural forces (heaven and earth). You
will find nothing about improvement of the land, no modification of
perceived imperfections or a need to control or dominate the
landscape. Even the Son of Heaven would not assume he had the
authority to do such a thing. "
In other words, leave the tree alone. It's natural, in its proper
place simply by being there, and if you need to change anything,
change your restaurant :)
Obviously this is too strict an interpretation for your needs. If I
were you I would keep it simple and follow this eminently practical
advice from "Bella Online" magazine's article on exterior Feng Shui.
( http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art2690.asp )
"Do you have trees by your front door? Front windows? If so, make sure
they are well maintained & pruned to a pleasant shape/size. You don’t
want big bulky trees by your front door…they block the flow of Chi to
your home. Also they may look like they could hide a burglar so again,
its attractiveness & safety we want to achieve.......make sure they
are plants that look alive all year round. A plant or flowers that are
alive & blooming in the summer months but dry, wither and or die in
the fall/winter months are best to be avoided here. Death is negative
thus making it impossible to attract positive chi. However, if your
favorite flowering plants just looks so good by your main entry when
its in full bloom, fine, keep it there….ONLY while it is blooming then
move it when its not."
So, keep it well pruned, make sure it looks good and can't hide
burglars and other undesirables, make sure its shadow doesn't fall too
heavy in the resaurant, and it will not block the "Chi" and will not
affect the restaurant business adversely.
Hope that's what you were looking for.
willie-ga
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