In this post, we go over what is feng shui, where it originally started and come from, and why it's important to Chinese culture.
What is Feng Shui?
Feng Shui is an Ancient Chinese philosophy that means “wind and water” and has existed for over 4,000 years. It is said to help you in six areas of your life:
- Health
- Wealth
- Love
- Family
- Career
- Well-Being
Feng Shui is a continuous, long-term practice that will help move you in the right direction to improve your inner and outer life. This process starts by asking yourself the following questions:
What is it that you really want out of life?
Do you want a set of rules to follow to improve your life?
Are you called to become more aware of the World around you?
Will you be willing to change your environment?
Well understand this…
Feng Shui is neither a fixed set of hard and fast rules, nor is it a quick fix.
Instead it’s a practice that takes time to implement, that adapts to your lifestyle, personality, goals and aspirations.
This is best done when you do it for yourself, based on the Ancient theory, as well as using your common sense when it comes to modern furnishing.
The Ancient concepts still live on because changing your surroundings can lead to changes in your way of life. This is because you are structuring your thoughts and your world in a way that can be better understood and utilized.
Why is Feng Shui Important?
People become interested in Feng Shui because something in them calls for a change of pace.
The psyche demands that we look at our way of being and the habits that come with our space. Then nudges us towards Feng Shui as a catalyst so we can build momentum and make a change.
It takes “cleaning your room” a step or two further by encouraging us to take responsibility for our circumstances and help us get closer to our goals.
By applying Feng Shui, you are inviting good energy with your good intentions. As opposed to neglecting your space and passively inviting negative energy due to laziness or ignorance.
Where Did Feng Shui Originate?
Feng Shui is built on ancient chinese knowledge surrounding seasonal cycles, directional influences, etc. It was originally used to control the lower class in the past, but in modern times used as a form of empowerment.
Keep in mind that ancient feng shui is different from modern feng shui. Our city environments are a far cry from the more natural environments of the past.
It also wouldn’t make sense to move to an entirely different environment for the sake of one person’s chi if there is a full household to consider.
3 Types of Feng Shui
Form Feng Shui is the oldest philosophy and focuses on becoming one with the surroundings. Non-intrusive and supportive Taoist tradition. Emphasis on shapes, textures, structure, and landscape.
Compass Feng Shui focuses on chi flow and the unseen forces in the living space. This is what most modern feng shui principles follow.
Intuitive Feng Shui is a mix of both the physical Form and metaphysical Compass philosophies.
Feng Shui also includes other ancient chinese knowledge, such as:
- Yin & Yang
- Chi Energy
- Respect for nature
Learn more in our post Everything About Feng Shui.
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