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t. e. Feng shui (/ ˈfʌŋˌʃuːi / [2] or / ˌfʌŋˈʃweɪ / [3]), sometimes called Chinese geomancy, is a traditional form of geomancy that originated in Ancient China and claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. The term feng shui means, literally, "wind-water" (i.e., fluid).
Feng shui principles also focus on the five elements: earth, metal, water, wood, and fire. While each can be taken literally to incorporate them into the home (e.g., using wood furniture in a room ...
This is epitomized in feng shui, which are architectural principles outlining the design plans of buildings in order to optimize the harmony of man and nature through the movement of Chi, or “life-generating energy.” [8] In order to maximize the flow of Chi throughout a building, its design plan must utilize specific shapes. Rectangles and ...
Wuxing originally referred to the five major planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, Mars, Venus), which were with the combination of the Sun and the Moon, conceived as creating five forces of earthly life. This is why the word is composed of Chinese characters meaning "five" (五; wǔ) and "moving" (行; xíng). "Moving" is shorthand for "planets ...
Geomancy was one of the most popular forms of divination throughout Africa and Europe in premodern times, [2] but was considered a forbidden practice in Renaissance Europe. [2] In other regions and cultures, geomancy practices include Sikidy and Ifá (found in Africa), I Ching and Feng shui (found in China), Kumalak (found in parts of Central ...
Within the temple, the statue of the Reverend Chin Swee placed, as per feng shui principles, at the northern part of the main hall with his face looking south. [2] Behind the statue is a natural rock in a man-made flowing stream. The rock gives the necessary support to the statue while the stream provides clear cool mineral water throughout the ...
The Azure Dragon (Chinese: 青龍 Qīnglóng), also known as Qinglong in Chinese, is one of the Dragon Gods who represent the mount or chthonic forces of the Five Regions' Highest Deities (五方上帝 Wǔfāng Shàngdì). It is also one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations, which are the astral representations of the Wufang Shangdi.
Fengshui woodland or Fungshui woodland, also known as Chinese geomantic woodland, is a region of vegetation near a village. [ 1] The plants in the woodland can either be natural or planted. In most cases, they are planted, because people consider the Fengshui woodland as man-made geographical environment to adjust to the changing Fengshui of ...