Basic Information for Feng Shui Beginners
This is just very basic information for Feng Shui beginners. I hope this site will whet your appetite to learn more about this fascinating belief.
There The words feng shui, pronounced as fung shway, are Chinese words meaning wind and water. It is an ancient eastern art which is said to encourage a calming and harmonious atmosphere both in you and in your living environment.
A Basic Understanding of CHI for Feng Shui Beginners.
Feng shui is based on the belief that energy meridians known as chi, pronounced chee, flow through our living spaces, and these invisible currents need to move freely through this space to give positive results. The belief is, that if these currents meet blockages such as clutter, too much or misplaced furniture, the chi flow will be impeded.
There are two types of chi, the positive energy flow, known as sheng chi and the negative flow when the currents are impeded, known as sha chi. One of the main aims of feng shui to is to arrange a space so the sheng chi can flow unimpeded and harmoniously, resulting in a calm environment that feels great to be in, is inviting to others, looks fantastic creating a personal oasis to enhance all the areas of your life.
A Basic Understanding of YIN and YANG
for Feng Shui Beginners
Another major part in the practice of feng shui is appreciation of the belief that earth energies called yin and yang need to be balanced correctly to achieve the desired perfect harmony. According to Chinese philosophy, yin and yang are complementary opposites within a greater whole. Everything has both yin and yang aspects, which constantly interact, never existing in absolute stasis.
An example of balanced energy could be the soft light of the moon (yin energy) surrounded by the darkness of the night sky, (yang energy) or a ceiling beam creating a downward pressure, (yang) but being balanced by placing tall plants or stong upward lighting underneath the beam,(yin energy).
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SIMPLE FENG SHUI
An basic understanding of the BAGUA map for Feng Shui Beginners.
The Bagua is map about how energy is said to move within a defined state. The diagramatic map details nine zones representing nine major areas of life , listed as, prosperity, fame and reputation, relationships, family, health, creativity and children, skills and knowledge, career, and helpful people.
This Bagua map can be lain over a plan of each of your rooms and its interpretation is believed to help you to adjust your environment, maximize your health and productivity while also improving your quality of life.
The PA KUA diagnostic tool.
The Pa Kua is octangonal figure that corresponds to the eight points of the compass. Pa means eight and Kua means trigram. Each of these eight segments is divided into six rings. Each of these rings has a name.
- the trigram relating to space
- the name of the trigram
- the corresponding element of the space
- the color of the space
- the direction of the space
- the life aspirational name
The Five Elements of Feng Shui
The practice of feng shui recommends that, the combination of the elements of fire, water, earth and wood bring nature into your environment. Each of these five elements matches up to a compass direction, a colour, a trigram (a Chinese kind of diagram), and a life aspiration.
Before starting to change your living environment, declutter it first. Click these links to help you to
declutter using feng shui guidance
or
declutter and recycle all your unwanted items
Only keep items you really need and love. By creating more space, golden opportunities are able to flow into your life.
Good luck with the Feng Shui way!
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