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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Anderson, E.N.; Anderson, Marja L. (1973). Mountains and Water: Essays on the Cultural Ecology of South Coastal China. Asian Folklore & Social Life Monographs. Vol.54. The Orient Cultural Service. pp.127–146. Tan offers feng shui made practical and comprehensible as he simplifies the potentially confusing elements that make up 'the way of wind and water,' bringing harmony and balance to living spaces. Definitions come first, explaining the foundations of yin and yang, ba gua (solid and broken lines), the five elements, chi (energy), and the five animals (directions). He summarizes all in a sentence or less-the epitome of common sense and instinct.”— Booklist Natural Light and Air: Fresh air and natural light are essential for good Qi. Open windows regularly, and ensure spaces are well-lit, preferably with natural light.

Feng Shui has influenced building designs for millennia. This article examines its origins and core principles. It also looks at some modern buildings that Feng Shui’s principles have influenced. Following the rise of Communist China, religion and traditional cosmology were suppressed more than ever, in the name of ideological purity. Decentralized heterodoxies, like feng shui, were best adapted to survive this period. As a result, feng shui became one of the only alternative forms of thought within the Chinese countryside. [4] Feng shui experts remained highly sought after, in spite of numerous campaigns to suppress the practice. [33] The Chinese words feng and shui literally translate to wind and water, both of which represent good health and are associated with good fortune in Chinese culture. Together, the philosophy of feng shui is a practice with origins that are thousands of years old.To a more civil degree, feng shui could facilitate community negotiation. During the development of the Shek Pik Reservoir, feng shui was used to rally the community against the reservoir and hinder construction. It was only after months of difficult negotiations that guaranteed of local oversight, compensation, and resettlement could construction go smoothly. [55] For many communities, feng shui is a method to extract proper deference and compensation from the government. [12] Expression of Identity [ edit ] Kalinowski, Marc; Brooks, Phyllis (1998). "The Xingde Texts from Mawangdui". Early China. 23: 125–202. doi: 10.1017/S0362502800000973. S2CID 163626838. For centuries, the Chinese believed that there were invisible forces at work all around us. Later, they understood that these invisible forces corresponded with the magnetic forces of the Earth.

Park, C-P.; Furukawa, N.; Yamada, M. (1996). "A Study on the Spatial Composition of Folk Houses and Village in Taiwan for the Geomancy (Feng-Shui)". Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea. 12: 129–140.

Of these, earth is physical and tangible, and you have the means to change its influence. Feng shui is all about understanding and enhancing your environment, making it as optimal as possible for your own performance in the various aspects of your life. To make the most of your environment, you need to fully grasp it. Close your eyes, open your heart, and let’s discover how the world around you was created through yin and yang. Come with me to the very beginning of time, before everything and anything, before the creation of the universe and even before thought. How do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more focused and more productive? How do you set up your room to make you ready for romantic love? Our homes have an outsized impact on our wellbeing, so answering these questions is more important than ever.

Although the philosophy and its practices are more than 4000 years old, feng shui has maintained deep roots in modern Chinese culture and has worked its way into western culture, too. Today, feng shui principles are applied to almost every aspect of modern life in China, from city layout and building architecture to corporate logo design and both personal and professional communications. A building’s layout, colours and materials affect the flow of Qi. So too does the placement of all of the objects inside the building. Feng shui has been gaining popularity outside of China for many years, and its influence is continuing to grow. Feng shui is no longer merely about the movement of Qi, but it represents a kind of clean and minimalist aesthetic. Lang, Kenneth R. (2011). The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System (2ed.). Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-139-49417-5. the Shang dynasty. [49] The sifang is much older, however. It was used at Niuheliang, and figured large in Hongshan culture's astronomy. And it is this area of China that is linked to Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) who allegedly invented the south-pointing spoon (see compass). [50] Traditional feng shui [ edit ]Kalinowski, Marc (1996). "The Use of the Twenty-eight Xiu as a Day-Count in Early China". Chinese Science (13): 55–81. JSTOR 43290380. The mystery of Chiang Kai-shek digging Mao Zedong's ancestor's grave]. 中华命理风水论坛[ Chinese Numerology and Fengshui Forum]. 2010-06-13. Archived from the original on 2010-06-20.

The knowledge and skills of these advisors was known as kan yu, which metaphorically means ‘to be worthy of’. Now we call their expertise by the contemporary name feng shui, which simply translates as ‘wind and water’. Although feng shui was traditionally most commonly used in China to determine ideal locations for tombs and buildings, it can also be applied to interior design. Outside of China, using feng shui principles in interior design has become increasingly popular since it is believed that doing so can create positive effects for the people within an occupied space. One critic called the situation of feng shui in today's world "ludicrous and confusing," asking "Do we really believe that mirrors and flutes are going to change people's tendencies in any lasting and meaningful way?" He called for much further study or "we will all go down the tubes because of our inability to match our exaggerated claims with lasting changes." [56] Robert T. Carroll sums up the charges:At its core, Feng Shui calls on you to place objects in such a way as to allow for the flow of Qi. This is a natural energy that some cultures, particularly the Chinese, believe flows through everything. It appears that the designers took no steps to counter this disharmonious design. Perhaps a design that creates tension benefits a building that houses creative performances. The Fina Classical feng shui is divided into two different schools: the form branch, and the compass branch. Form Branch The store’s location is the first thing to take note of. It’s on a slight bend in Regent’s Street, which some consider a Qi energy sweet spot. This is due to its proximity to the nearby Regent’s Park. It’s the response to these beliefs that earns the tower its spot on this list. Facing mounting public pressure, the building’s owner took steps to achieve balance again.