What Is Feng Shui?

Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) is an ancient Chinese practice that involves art and science.  It has been around for thousands of years.  The practice relies on the laws of heaven and earth to help people balance their energies within a space.  This is to help them receive fortune and health.

The word “feng” means wind and “shui” means water.  Therefore Feng Shui means “wind water”.  The local Chinese people place wind that is gentle and water that is clear in one setting.  It is to represent good health and harvest.

Feng Shui prides itself on thinking that the land includes Chi.  The work Chi has to do with energy.  Back in ancient times, the local Chinese people claimed that the energy of the land would be good or bad for others.

Feng Shui comes from the Taoist ideals in order to deal with nature.  Taoism deals with religious and philosophical beliefs.  Taoism has a strong influence in Asia.

Taoism is also responsible for birthing yin and yang concepts.  Yin and yang deal with opposite aspects of a phenomenon or comparing two phenomena.  They represent quality in regard to correspondence which is found in most areas of Chinese science and philosophy.  An example of this would be ancient Chinese medicine.

In addition to that, the main five Feng Shui elements are also derived from Feng Shui.  When doing a Feng Shui analysis, the Compass and the Ba-Gua are used.  The Ba-Gua is a grid that is created in the shape of an octagon.

This grid has symbols of the I Ching.  In fact,  Feng Shui is based on this premise.  In order for you to connect the areas of your home with Feng Shui, you need to understand the concept of Ba-Gua.

The compass is also known as “lo-pan”, works to gain additional information about a facility.  The magnetic needle is surrounded by concentric rings that are strategically placed.  The word  “lo” means everything and “pan” means bowl.  Lo-pan is used to open the mysteries of the universe.

When learning Feng Shui, you have to start off at the basic level in order for you to understand the entire process.  After you had a good understanding Feng Shui on the basic level, you will get phenomenal results.  The results will affect how you perceive Feng Shui.  You will want to use it on a regular basis in your home and your business.