Qi, pronounced “chee”, is one term used to describe the universal life force connecting all people, all our souls, consciousness, and all flora, fauna, and humanity. It is life energy. It is spirit and breath. It could be seen as the energetic equivalent of the idea of a single god. Qi can be described as the sum of cause and effect and all synchronicity. It includes the laws of thermodynamics, concepts of equilibrium and energy transfer. This assumes that all of the cosmos are one closed system.
You’ll be able analyze feng-shui if you have a good grasp of theory and Qi energy.
Qi, pronounced “chee”, is one term used to describe the universal life force connecting all people, all our souls, consciousness, and all flora, fauna, and humanity. It is life energy. It is spirit and breath. It could be seen as the energetic equivalent of the idea of a single god. Qi can be described as the sum of cause and effect and all synchronicity. It includes the laws of thermodynamics, concepts of equilibrium and energy transfer. This assumes that all of the cosmos are one closed system.
Feng shui, at its core is the study and application of Qi flow. The character and condition of an area is determined by how Qi flows there.
If you are intuitive and sensitive, you will already know how to use feng shui. This is because you have a keen sense Qi (or life force energy). Although you might not be able to explain your self in concrete terms, you have a general knowledge of and a feeling about a place based on the life force energy around you. That’s feng-shui, dude. Feng Shui is a metaphysical science that attempts to explain why you know and why you feel.
Yin & Yang
Qi can be described as a combination of a unity and a binary. Qi is composed of Yin (or potential energy) and Yang (or active, kinetic energy). Yang is the light, Yin the darkness. Yin is feminine, soft, and cold. Yang is hot, hard and masculine. Yin is giving up; Yang is pushing. The I Ching depicts Yin as a broken line while Yang is a solid one. Yin, Yang and the complements of Qi are opposites. Each component of the natural world has either a Yin or Yang quality.
First, determine whether the primary occupant or living space of a property is Yin/Yang. The property is then characterized as being predominantly Yin- or Yang-oriented. Feng shui aims to balance the occupant’s Yin/Yang character with the living area’s Yin/Yang character. The living space’s Yin-Yang character must be supportive of the occupant.
A person who is too Yin will find a Yang living space to balance them. If a person is too much Yin and lives in a Yin-dominated living space, they will feel overwhelmed by Yin energies and retreat inward. They may also experience melancholy and inertia, be too focused on their own thoughts and not have a balanced relationship with their physical bodies. A person who has too much Yang can also be dangerous, as they will lack self-awareness and empathy for others.
Heaven, Earth and Man
Feng shui’s third important philosophy is the trinity lucks. Also known as Heaven Luck (Tian Tsai), Earth Luck(Di Tsai), or Man Luck (Ren Tsai), it refers to the trinity of fortunes. Heaven Luck is the combination of what one can control and that which is inherent. In the philosophical trinity, Heaven is made up of talents that appear to be from nowhere. This includes the geographical location, date and time you were born, as well as the family you were born into. Feng Shui is relevant to Earth Luck. Earth Luck is the way the universal Qi can help you enhance or improve your own Qi. Earth Luck is the environment components that enhance your Heaven Luck and reduce your negatives. Earth Luck means having the resources you need to achieve your goals. Man Luck is your education, experiences, perseverance, attitude, and actions. It is intuition, knowledge, and willpower. Man Luck is what you do for self-improvement.
Feng shui’s purpose is to enhance your personal luck trinity. Feng shui can be used to improve the luck of those lacking in Heaven Luck. Your Heaven Luck as an individual will determine how you apply feng-shui to balance your Earth Luck. Feng shui can help you improve your Man Luck by enhancing your Earth Luck. These lucks are interconnected, and the trinity is part the cosmological foundation for feng shui philosophy.
The trinity can also be applied in feng shui in the following ways: Heaven represents how the sun and moon affect a specific living space and its occupants; Earth represents the support and balance of mountains, plains and valleys; and Man represents how furniture is placed so that the occupants have a comfortable living space. This includes the harmony between the Father, Mother and Child energies in a residential setting and the Executives and Nurturers and the Work Product energies within a business setting. Feng shui practitioners must be able to see the interrelationships between the three sub-trines and the trinity.
The three main components of feng shui analysis are Earth, Heaven, and Man. Heaven represents nature, fate, destiny. It can also represent how climate and weather might impact a specific location. Although the geographical area we live in is within our control and authority, it is also subject to external factors such as the families we come from, the schools we attend, our spouses, and anyone who offers us jobs.
Earth is the study of how geopathic stresses might affect Qi’s flow and ebb in a particular location. The traditional method used by feng-shui masters to find electromagnetic fields and geopathic stress was Dowsing. This is done using natural tools such as metal rods or wood. Because of the significant impact that geopathic stress can have on a consultation, Dowsing was considered crucial. They can disrupt balance and support or negative Qi. Geopathic stresses can include fault lines, unstable soil types, liquefaction, and unstable flow of underground waters. Understanding the context and neighborhood of a home is part of Earth feng shui. Is the neighborhood supportive and balanced? Are there tensions or harmony between your living space, and the neighbors?
The building, floor plan and interior layout of the living area are all part of man. It includes the energy deposits that we leave behind, as well as the predecessor energy or other energies.
Three States of Qi
You need to understand the three main states of Qi in order to cultivate Qi for Feng Shui. Understanding the three states will allow you to work with them to create a balanced and supportive living space. Chinese may be difficult to understand if it is not your native language. These labels can be confusing if you don’t speak Chinese.
Feng Shui strives to cultivate Sheng Qi, or positive Energy. This positive energy can be manifested in either yin-yang forms, with distinct characteristics and different effects.
Positive is the yang of well-lit rooms and sunlight. Also, the yin of soft curves is positive. Many old-school Chinese buildings will have arched entranceways to positive yin or sheng Qi. Although plants that are well-cared for can bring sheng Qi and good health, it is best to avoid plants in bedrooms as their yang essence makes it difficult for you to sleep soundly. Your health could be at risk if you don’t get enough beauty sleep.
Si Qi, atrophic Energyis energy that causes decay, rots and suffocates. It is slow, passively negative energy that causes harm from the outside in. It is sometimes described as a transitional state that exists between Sha Qi and Sheng Qi.