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The Basics

The Basics. Physics Geography Aesthetics Philosophy Ecology Interior Design Exterior Design Psychology . Feng Shui History. Originated in Yangshao & Hongshan cultures in China before 4000 BC Original designation for the discipline was Kan Yu.

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The Basics

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  1. The Basics • Physics • Geography • Aesthetics • Philosophy • Ecology • Interior Design • Exterior Design • Psychology

  2. FengShuiHistory • Originated in Yangshao & Hongshan cultures in China before 4000 BC • Original designation for the discipline was Kan Yu. • Astronomy was the original means to find fengshui. • The stars were used to help find the correlation between humans and the universe.

  3. The Principle Ideas • Qi • Polarity/ Yin Yang

  4. Qi • Pronounced “Chi” • Belief that every location has a natural vital force. • Buildings and furnishings must be laid out in such a way as to be in harmony with the qi. Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water. -The Zangshu, or Book of Burial.".

  5. Polarity/ Yin Yang • The idea that one entity is creating exertion while one is receiving it. • Yang acts as Yin receives. • Within this there is the belief of the Five Elements • Metal • Earth • Fire • Water • Wood

  6. US Feng Sui • Common sense wisdom about how to position furniture in rooms for health and prosperity. • Often used inside retail and businesses to attract more profit.

  7. “Real” FengShui • Does not rely on consumer psychology. • It is a belief and well developed set of rules of how to align physical objects to be in harmony with the qi lines of the earth.

  8. FengShui Benefits • Increase income • Improve physical and emotional health • Create healthy fame and reputation • Develop a career that is satisfying • Being loved and accepting family members • Discerning who to engage for positive personal and professional relationships • Gaining knowledge and education that will lead you to a more fruitful path • Attracting loving, committed, healthy, intimate relationships • Heightening your creative abilities • Being benevolent to those truly in need and attracting benevolent others

  9. Sources • Google images • Skepticblog.org • Fengshui.org • Wiki.com

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