Feng Shui means wind and water, which are the two
fundamental forms of life energy. Feng Shui studies life energy. Feng
Shui is part of ancient Chinese philosophy and metaphysics. It tries to
understand the movement of energy in our environment and how the design
of buildings and interiors affects us in a subtle manner. Feng Shui uses
positive 'chi' to improve an individual's good luck and success. Feng
Shui is also the art of judging the quality of a person's life by
observing and analyzing the environment in which he lives and works. It
helps us tap 'chi' in our environment and uses it to help us achieve
particular goals in our day-to-day life.
'Chi' is the energy that connects people with their environment. 'Chi'
is present everywhere, around the earth, in the atmosphere and is
present in and around our body. This energy is constantly in a state of
flux as a result we are constantly changing though we are unaware of it.
This change is essential for out mental, physical and spiritual health.
When there is no change there is stagnation. 'Chi' can take the form of
matter or energy or can be a combination of the two. Thus 'chi' can be
visible, partially visible, invisible or partially invisible. 'Chi' is
present in everything we do, see and surrounds us. Each of us has 'chi'
within us. This 'chi' gives our body energy. The 'chi' within you has
its own unique characteristics and moves in its own unique way. 'Chi'
energy is vital for maintaining physical, environmental and emotional
balance. When 'chi' in your body in blocked or there is an imbalance of
energy, then you may feel ill, depressed or have physical discomfort.
When the 'chi' in your environment is out of balance, it will affect
your life. This may cause disturbance in your relationships or
difficulties in business or cause general ill luck. 'Chi' is found in
everything. There is a 'chi' of time, of stars, of numbers, of colors,
of seasons, of careers, of stillness etc. Feng Shui is a means to
understand 'chi' and its movements in your environment.
The concept of Yin and Yang is integral to Feng Shui. Yin and Yang are
considered to be the Way of heaven and earth. The twin forces describe
the two basic and interactive forces of nature. To maintain balance
there should be harmony between these two forces. The concept of yin and
yang explains the change in all things. One force cannot exist without
the other. We cannot understand one without the other for example we
cannot understand light without darkness, joy without sorrow etc. Each
force acts on the other force to initiate movement. Nothing in this
world is totally yin or totally yang. According to Feng Shui we need to
balance the yin and yang in each room of our home. If a room is painted
with dark colors, is cold and has very little sunlight in it is
considered to be too yin or have stagnant 'chi'. Spending too much time
in a room like this can make a person ill and depressed. In contrast if
a room is painted with light colors, very bright and very warm, it is
considered to have too much yang 'chi'. Spending too much time in a room
like this can make a person ill as a result of loss of energy.
Another name for lucky 'chi' is Sheng Chi. When 'chi' is balanced and
flowing properly then it is called Sheng Chi. It brings luck, happiness,
new opportunities etc. and all the good things in life. Unlucky 'chi' is
called Sha Chi. This is unbalanced energy and will cause problems, ill
health, and setbacks etc. Sha Chi may be obvious or something you cannot
pin point. Living under the influence of Sha Chi can be detrimental to
your welfare.
