Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label Spiritual Home Design

A Brief History of Feng Shui

  What is Feng Shui? Feng Shui is the art of placing and situating a structure, so it is in harmony with nature. Also known as “Kanyu”, cultural and social issues are influenced by cosmological, metaphysical, and natural factors. To use this ancient technique, you must understand the influence of cosmology on earth. You should also have knowledge of how astronomy and astrology influence the placement of buildings. You also need to understand the Confucian classic, the weathering process, the forces of nature, the magnetic fields and how these all influence us. If you think about it, that is a lot to study. The History of Feng Shui The history of Feng Shui originated in the West Han dynasty around third century BC. Those who practice it believe that the earth is alive with energy. If people built a structure on a land that has revitalizing energy, then they would prosper. If this is placed in a site with bad energy, misfortune will occur. Originally, Feng Shui was used to help pla