FENG SHUI FACTS

Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) literally translated as "Wind, Water" traces its roots to China over 6000 years ago. It is a centuries old empirical study of man's relationship to the world around him and how he fits in nature as found in the I Ching i. e., the Book of Changes. The I Ching was written as a book of universal truths explaining the passage of time, changes of seasons, astrology, and how all things interact and affect the relationships of opposites in the universe and ultimately how all of this affects us. The Chinese were always seeking perfect people, perfect timing, and perfect places. Feng Shui addresses the creation of perfect places. Harmony and balance with nature is the goal. As we apply Feng Shui we are working with Ch'i. Ch'i is the vital energy that activates, connects, and carries us through the changes of life. We see everything as alive and connected by Ch'i, and the Ch'i is always changing. These basic principles were true 6000 years ago and are still true today.

The map used to apply Feng Shui to your space, called the BAGUA MAP, uses the 8 basic trigrams of the I Ching. These are combinations of Yin and Yang - opposite energy relationships in our environment originally set up by Fu-Hsi about 2850 B.C., later adjusted by King Wen. These view the trigrams moving away from the center dispersing energy. Master Lin Yun introduced the Ever-Changing eight trigrams and reversed the direction of the 4 changeable yang trigrams so the energy of the Bagua flows toward the center. The entry into a space orients the placement of the Bagua Map on it. This divides the space into 9 equal areas, the 8 trigrams surrounding the center. These are the basic areas of our life as reflected in our environment. By balancing and enhancing each section we call in energy to that part of life.

Feng Shui uses 5 Elements - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water - to balance our environment. When these energies are in harmony and are balanced in a room it becomes comfortable and inviting. It supports and energizes the occupants. It "feels" good.

With Feng Shui we are seeking and nurturing harmony and balance between our energy and the energy that flows through our living and working environment. The places we spend the most time affect us, reflect us, and travel with us. The goal in consultations and teaching is to create optimal environments that will nurture and support all occupants.

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