Feng Shui Revealed

Feng Shui is an ancient practice of geomancy which is revered in China for its practice that governs the laws dictated by Heaven to improve the way of life on earth through the creation of positive chi. The original definition of Feng Shui dates back to old china and was a manuscript that preached the Tao of Heaven and Earth. Feng Shui is an ancient translation of wind and water. The term Feng Shui was a short hand that took to popularity during the Jin Dynasty. Chi or Qi as many would say is a flowing element both present in the heavens and on earth. It is said to ride the wind and scatter but keeps still and settles when encountering water.

In ancient architecture, Feng Shui was widely used to influence the design and construction no validity of the many oriental buildings particularly the Temples, tombs, royal palaces as well as other dwellings and buildings.  This was done in an almost immaculate prerequisite to be allowed permission to build the structure in ancient China.  There are many kinds of Feng Shui, and depending on its particular style the location of a structure is often associated with the geomancy of water, astronomical signs and consults a compass. Feng Shui became a taboo in China during the 1960 Cultural Revolution that has since found its way back into the hearts of many people. Feng Shui as a lot of mixed reviews particularly in today’s opinionated and modernistic architectural community.  Many of its detractors say that the sensibilities associated with Feng Shui our nothing but an old wives’ tale and that most of the practices that are associated with structure location in reference to energy building are irrational.  Of course there are also those who inculcate the eclectic practices of Feng Shui into their design style.

The best examples of Feng Shui influence in china can be found in structures created during the Yangshao and Hongshan time line which elucidate on the origins and structural grandeur of Feng Shui influence.  There are also many evidences that state Feng Shui having come from India through the Vasthu Shastra but this is detracted by many Chinese Feng Shui experts. Cosmographs that have Yin Yang symbols have been unearthed through archaeological digs that date back to 3000 years old. For more information on Feng Shui, you can take advantage of www.lifestylelearningdirect.com and their online catalog for Feng Shui basics.