The term Feng Shui in simple terms mean wind and water respectively. It is an ancient art which originated several thousands of years ago and practiced mainly in China to ensure that people live in harmony with their surroundings. It still plays an essential role in modern China and is considered a great treasure in traditional Chinese cultures. There are three principles of Feng Shui. The balance of Yin and Yang, the unity of human beings with nature and the attraction and repulsion of the five elements.The five elements are fire, water, earth, metal and wood. These principles exist to help people to bring good luck into their lives such as finding love, getting married, getting a job promotion, making wise business decisions, conceiving a child, avoiding accidents and overall good health.
The literal meaning of Yin-Yang is dark-bright but what it essentially means in Chinese culture is finding a balancing between totally contrary or opposing forces joining together to ideally find an equal balance bringing harmony. The Yin-Yang theory is relevant to different aspects in the universe. It can be applied to social order, natural phenomena, design of buildings including interior decorations, dark and light, male and female and some would say, most importantly, functions of the human body. This symbol is in the shape of a circle and consists of two colours, black and white. The black colour represents the Yin and the white colour represents the Yang. They are considered to be opposing qualities of dualism.
The Chinese and many other people around the world continue to practice and incorporate Feng Shui within their daily lives. Most do so in order to keep or balance their qi or chi or bring good vibes or have good chi in their daily lives.
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Great information, thanks for sharing Gayle, keep up the good work!
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