Reverse Bow反弓煞 · EF-02
TL;DR — Core Definition
Reverse Bow (反弓煞) is a traditional feng shui formation in which a curved road or path bends away from a property, so the outer (convex) edge of the curve faces the building like the back of a drawn bow.
| Formation | Reverse Bow |
|---|---|
| Visual cue | A road curving away, convex side facing the home |
| Nature | Cautionary (煞) |
| Five-element remedy direction | Wood / water framing to soften the convex line |
Why it matters in traditional feng shui
Traditional practice contrasts the embracing (concave) side of a curve, seen as gathering and protective, with the reverse (convex) side, seen as turning its back on the property and letting energy slide away.
How to recognise it
Look at any curved road, river, or path near the property. If the bulge of the curve points toward the building (rather than wrapping around it), it sits on the reverse-bow side.
Traditional remedy direction
Remedies aim to re-establish a sense of enclosure and gentle flow on the exposed side — landscaping, fencing, or planting that frames the boundary, drawing on wood and water associations.
Cultural reference: This article is a cultural-reference explanation based on traditional Chinese feng shui (a form of metaphysical cultural study). It is not medical, financial, investment, or property advice.