Feng+Shui

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Definition: "The Chinese art or practice of creating harmonious surroundings that enhance the balance of ying and yang, as in arranging furniture or determining the sitting of a house". (literal translation: wind-water)

Feng Shui (aka //Kanyu// or in Japenese //Kanji//) is an ancient Chinese system that is believed to use the laws of heaven and earth to help improve ones life by receiving positive energy. It's history dates back over 3,500 years ago, before the invention of the magnetic compass. Feng Shui began in the West Han dynasty and tries to understand the movement of energy in our environment and how the designs of buildings and interiors affect us now in our life. The five elements of Feng Shui are water. wood, earth, fire and metal. Feng Shui relied on astronomy to find the relation between humans and the universe. Feng Shui is not a part of any religious beliefs, but is believed to bring positve change to an individual's life if the principles are implemented. Throughout ancient China Feng Shui was also guarded to which ensured good health, wealth and power of Imperial Dynasties.

Feng Shui became popular worldwide in the 1990s. Feng Shui practioners depend on use of astrologiclal birth charts and also use two diagrams (bagua) to help them. Westerners have been practicing Feng Shui for 5,000 years. Improvments of the use of Feng Shui includes areas of prosperity, health benefits and emotional wellbeing.

Some symbols of Feng Shui good luck coins (three coins tied together in a red ribbon), indoor plants (indoor plants in south east corner of the home increase wealth) and fishv(three gold fish in a bowl bring prosperity).

By Carla T and Deanna A