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What is Feng Shui
What is Feng Shui? Simply put, it is an
ancient art and science that was developed by the Chinese more than
3,000 years ago. It is a complex body of knowledge that if practiced
properly will assure the person good health and fortune.
Feng Shui is made of two words. The first is wind while the second
is earth. Its teachings are based on Taoist vision and understanding
of nature on the belief that the land is alive and is filled with
energy. This in turn could make a kingdom successful or bring it to
its downfall.
Aside from the water and the wind, Feng Shui is influenced by the
theory of 3 other elements namely wood, fire and metal. It is this
that also guides Chinese astrological sciences including the times,
dates of birth and years as well as colors, seasons, directions and
the planets.
The main tools for Feng Shui are the compass and the Ba-Gua. The
Ba-Gua is an octagonal shaped grid containing the symbols of the I
Ching which is the ancient oracle on which this is based.
Those who believe in Feng Shui say that those who know the Bagua of
their home will be able to understand specific areas of their life.
The feng shui compass is also called lo-pan. This is used to access
deeper information about a site or a building. It consists of bands
of concentric rings arranged around the magnetic needle. "Lo" means
"everything" and "pan" means "bowl", which can be interpreted as the
key to the mysteries of the universe.
Through the years, several different schools of feng shui have
emerged. If you are able to master the basic level, it is said that
you will start to see powerful results which could be to your
advantage both at home and in business.
Those who practice Feng Shui see it as a double edged sword because
it can be mutually productive and also destructive.
In a productive cycle, fire produces earth which produces metal
which produces water which produces wood and the fire again. In a
destructive cycle, wood destroys earth which destroys water which
destroys fire which destroys metal and then destroys wood.
To give you an idea what this all means, let’s say you were born on
a fire year. Too much water in the home is not good because water
destroys fire. On the other hand, if you put a lot of wooden décor
into your home, then things will be good because wood produces fire.
Aside from that, experts say that you will more likely prosper if
you sleep on the south side of the house or apartment.
But the ordinary Joe does not have time to understand that. This is
why many people these days consult Feng Shui experts when they are
building an office or their home. By being able to have someone who
understands these cycles, harmony and productivity is achieved.
So what is Feng Shui? For those who don’t believe in it, simply one
way of making sure that you will get good fortune. As for those who
take it seriously, it is what creates the essence of life around us.
There must always be a harmonious balance between these elements so
that you can live a healthy and meaningful life.
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