Feng Shui Introduction: What is Feng Shui? Principles and Schools of Feng Shui | Xuan Xue (mystical studies) Encyclopedia

Feng Shui originated in the ancient center (Zhong) Kingdom, and can be traced back to the Transformation (Hua) in primitive society. When ancient people chose to live on Earth (Di), they considered the source of Water (Shui), the shape of Earth (Di), and the Facing Direction (Chao Xiang). Factors such as these contribute to the most basic Feng Shui. During the Qin and Han dynasties, Feng Shui gradually formed a theoretical system, resulting in works such as "Burial Classic (Zang Jing)". During the Wei, Jin, and north dynasties, Feng Shui further developed, leading to the emergence of... Guo Pu et al. Feng Shui Great Master (Feng Shui Da Shi). During the Tang and Song dynasties, Feng Shui reached its peak, with the emergence of Yang Yunsong and Lai Buyi. Different schools of thought have emerged, including masters. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Feng Shui was widely popular among the people and became an important part of the traditional Chinese language Transformation (Hua) in the center (Zhong) country.

The core Heart (Xin) principles of Feng Shui include: ① Unity of Heaven and Humanity (Tian Ren He Yi): Humans are part of nature, and there is a strong/supporting interaction between humans and the natural environment. ②Yin-Yang balance (Yin Yang Ping Heng): Yin-Yang (Yin Yang) It is a fundamental law of the universe. Feng Shui emphasizes Yin Yang harmony (Yin Yang Tiao He), Yin-Yang balance (Yin Yang Ping Heng) is Auspicious (Ji), and Yin-Yang (Yin Yang) imbalance is InAuspicious (Ji). ③Five Elements (Wu Xing) Generation and restriction (Sheng Ke): Metal-Wood-Water (Shui) Fire (Huo) Earth (Di) Generation and restriction (Sheng Ke) of Five Elements (Wu Xing) Relationships are an important aspect of Feng Shui's judgment of auspicious and InAuspicious (Ji) based on Holding/Possessing (Ju). ④ Storing wind and gathering Qi (Vital Energy): Feng Shui emphasizes "Storing wind and gathering Qi (Vital Energy)", a good Feng Shui Pattern (Ge Ju), It can retain good Qi fields (Qi Chang) and avoid bad Qi fields (Qi Chang); ⑤ Situational Qi Pattern / Li Qi (Vital Energy): The form is the external situation, and Vital energy (Qi) It is the inner energy, and the combination of Vital energy (Qi) strong / supporting (Xiang) is good Feng Shui.

Feng Shui is mainly divided into two schools: ①Form School (Xing Jia) (Luan Tou School (Luan Tou Pai)): Emphasis is placed on the external Earth (Di) shape, Mountain (Shan) Water Form (Shui Xing), and emphasis is placed on Dragon (Long), Cave/Point (Xue), Sand Hill (Sha), Water (Shui), and Facing (Xiang). The representative figure is Yang Yunsong (Yang Yun Song); ②Compass School (Li Qi Pai): Focuses on Position (Fang Wei), Time, Vital energy (Qi), Fortune (Yun) The calculation, emphasizing Nine Palace Flying Stars (Fei Xing), Xuan Kong (Mysterious Void), Eight Mansions (Ba Zhai) etc., representative figures are Lai BuYi (2nd Heavenly Stem). Form School (Xing Jia) and Compass School (Li Qi Pai) It is not opposite, but rather composed of strong/supporting (Xiang) and strong/supporting (Xiang)—form is the body, Qi/Vital energy (Qi) is the use, and form is Qi/Vital energy (Qi). Combination is what makes complete Feng Shui. In addition, there are many smaller schools, such as Eight Mansions School (Ba Zhai Pai), Xuan Kong School (Xuan Kong Pai), Three Combinations School (San He Pai), Three Cycles School (San Yuan Pai), Golden Lock Jade Pass (Jin Suo Yu Guan), etc.

The Correspondence (Ying) of Feng Shui has a wide range of uses, mainly including: ① Residential Feng Shui: home layout, decoration, house selection, etc., which affects Family harmony (Jia Ting), health, Wealth Fortune (Yun) and career; ②Office Feng Shui (Ban Gong Feng Shui): Office layout, location, seating Facing Direction (Chao Xiang) These factors can affect career development and team harmony; ③Commercial Feng Shui (Shang Ye Feng Shui): The location and layout of shops, hotels, factories, etc., affect the quality of business; ④ Yin Dwelling Feng Shui (Yin Zhai Feng Shui): Ancestral Grave (Zu Fen) Feng Shui, influencing the fortune trend (Yun Shi) of Descendants (Zi Sun); ⑤Garden Feng Shui (Hua Yuan Feng Shui): Landscape design of courtyards, residential areas, and parks; ⑥Decoration Feng Shui (Zhuang Xiu Feng Shui): Interior decoration, furniture placement, color matching, etc.

When viewing Feng Shui, pay attention to the following Incipient Moment (Ji) points: ① Feng Shui is environmental science, not superstition. It has certain scientific Dao (the Way) principles, but it also has many Xuan Xue (mystical studies) elements. ②Feng Shui affects the "increase or decrease" of fortune trend (Yun Shi), not "determines" it. You can't attribute everything to Feng Shui. ③ Feng Shui is a supplement, not a panacea; people's efforts and choices are the most important. ④ Do not be overly superstitious about Feng Shui, and do not let Feng Shui affect your normal life; ⑤ Feng Shui should be people-oriented. The best thing is what suits your Earth (Di). Don't blindly follow Wind (Feng). Good Feng Shui ultimately boils down to a good environment and a good mindset.