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Why Most Apartment Buildings Don’t Have a 13th Floor

Apartment buildings do not have a 13th floor or replace the number 13 with different numbers.

9 March, 2024

Is number 13 an unlucky number?

In the culture of many nations, the number 13 is mostly considered an unlucky omen. That’s why many apartment buildings don’t have a 13th floor or replace the number 13 with other numbers.

For example, Westerners often see Friday the 13th as haunted, unlucky, and the number “13” is associated with the Last Supper of Jesus.

In England or Canada, you can’t find any houses with the address number 13. All planes of German airlines are missing the 13th row…

In Vietnamese folklore, the spiritual belief and the influence from Western culture, the number 13 is considered an unlucky number that should be avoided.

Vietnamese people often have a subconsciousness about numbers, so house numbers, car numbers… need to be good numbers to have more luck.

According to Vietnamese folklore, spiritual beliefs and the influence of Western culture, the number 13 is considered an unlucky number.

Most people often choose floors with numbers like 6 (six), 8 (eight), 16 (sixteen), 28 (twenty-eight)… and avoid floors with the numbers 4 (four) and 13 (thirteen) to avoid bad luck.

That’s why many apartment buildings don’t have a 13th floor. From the construction phase, investors often change the numbering to make buyers feel more secure, such as replacing the number 13 with 12A, 12B,… even though in reality it is still the 13th floor. Furthermore, being considered an unlucky number, most apartments on the 13th floor are usually sold at a lower price, for those who want to save a few million dong when buying a house.

Do we need to avoid “unlucky” numbers when choosing the number of floors in an apartment building?

Even if the numbering is changed, many buyers still don’t choose apartments on the 13th floor immediately.

However, according to feng shui experts, the number of floors in the apartment building is not the most influential factor when choosing an apartment. In addition to considering quality and price, when choosing a house, factors such as the structure of the house, the direction of the house, the direction of the kitchen, the bedroom… need to be prioritized.

It is best to find out whether the direction of the building and the chosen apartment is compatible with your destiny, whether the bedroom configuration suits your needs or not… According to feng shui for apartment buildings, the number of floors is just a supplementary factor, not a decisive one.Threfore, when encountering house numbers or floors with the number 4 or 13, we should not be too worried and miss the opportunity to own the desired apartments or offices.

Some principles when choosing an apartment in a high-rise building

– Pay attention to feng shui when choosing an apartment. The orientation of the apartment building should be south or southeast. As such, the building will receive cool winds and have stable light.

– The entrance door of the apartment: Avoid choosing apartments with long corridors facing directly into the house, avoid facing the entrance door of other apartments, the elevator door, avoid being close to crowded traffic areas in the corridor…

– Balcony, windows should not face west, windows or balcony of the apartment should not be directly opposite sharp corners of surrounding buildings.

– The position of the apartment in the overall building: The most beautiful apartment should be on floors from 6 to 15. You should choose the number of floors that is the generating element with the birth element of the homeowner’s age, this will help the homeowner encounter great fortunes and benefits.

– You should carefully consider the room structure in the apartment building.

You should consider choosing the number of floors or the number of rooms according to the generating element compatible with the generating elements of each Kim, Moc, Thuy, Hoa, Tho fate:

– Kim fate: You should choose the numbers 4 and 9, numbers 5 and 0 belonging to the Tho element can also be chosen because Tho generates Kim. Numbers 2 and 7 belong to Hoa, people with Kim fate should not choose these numbers.

– Moc fate: Prioritize the numbers 1, 6 representing Thuy, numbers 3, 8 for Moc element. Avoid numbers 4, 9 (Kim), numbers 2, 7 (Hoa).

– Thuy fate: Choose numbers 1, 6 representing Thuy and numbers 4, 9 representing Kim, avoid numbers 2,7 (Hoa) and 0, 5 (Tho).

– Hoa fate: Choose numbers 2, 7 representing Hoa and numbers 3, 8 representing Moc element. Avoid numbers 1, 6 representing Thuy.

– Tho fate: You should choose numbers 5 and 0, numbers 2 and 7 are also good because they belong to Hoa element. Avoid numbers 3 and 8 belonging to Moc element.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Vietnamese folklore, spiritual beliefs, and Western influence have led to the number 13 being considered unlucky. Vietnamese people often have a subconscious association with numbers, believing that certain numbers bring good fortune while others should be avoided.

Many people do tend to avoid the 13th floor when choosing an apartment. Even if the numbering is changed, some buyers still feel apprehensive about purchasing apartments on that floor. However, according to feng shui experts, the number of floors is not the most critical factor when choosing a home.

Feng shui principles suggest that the orientation of the apartment building should be south or southeast for cool winds and stable light. Avoid long corridors that face directly into the house, and pay attention to the position of the entrance door in relation to other apartments and elevator doors. The balcony and windows should not face west, and should not be directly opposite sharp corners of surrounding buildings. The most auspicious floors for apartments are said to be from 6 to 15. When choosing a floor or room number, consider your birth element and select a generating element that is compatible with it.

For those with a Kim fate, choose numbers 4 and 9, or 5 and 0 (Tho element). Moc fate is best suited to numbers 1 and 6 (Thuy), and 3 and 8 (Moc). Thuy fate individuals should select 1 and 6 (Thuy) or 4 and 9 (Kim). Hoa fate is compatible with numbers 2, 7 (Hoa), and 3, 8 (Moc). Finally, Tho fate is best with 5 and 0, and 2 and 7 (Hoa) is also favorable.