Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art of arranging buildings, objects, and space in an environment to achieve harmony and balance. Feng shui means “the way of wind and water.” It has roots in early Taoism but is still popular today, having spread throughout China and even to Western cultures.
Feng shui stems from the Taoist belief in chi, or the life force that inhabits everything. Chi is made up of yin and yang elements. These are opposing but complementary forces that cannot be separated.Some specific words of Feng Shui provide us with some information about this culture.
Chi is representing the vital energy or life force that plays an important role in Eastern systems of medicine and exercise; also spelled qi.Feng Shui Is the practice of creating harmony through strategic placement of items or locations.Taoism Chinese philosophy and religion emphasizing non-interference with the course of natural events.Yang is the active, male half of yin and yang; represents heat, light, and drynessYin is the passive, female half of yin and yang; represents cold, dark, and wetnessYin and Yang are the inseparable and contradictory elements; a concept found in Taoism
Now that you are familiarized with the essential parts of Feng Shui let’s talk about 5 benefits of integrate Feng Shui in your life.
- Clearing Bad EnergyHouse clearings are also done with Feng Shui, removing unwanted energies from the space so that your own chi can flourish. Negative energies tend to lower the vibrations of a space, inhibiting us from fully benefiting from what positive energy could be utilized. These could be stale energies from a previous fight, or spirits still imprinting on your space.
- Overall WellbeingThe health corner is an important area to focus on, as well as the bedroom. The first step to good healthy Feng Shui is through a peaceful bedroom. Blackout curtains, a comfy mattress and other items that help you maintain a peaceful and well-rested sleep are important.
- RelationshipsRelationships of all kind can be improved through Feng Shui. Whether it is a single personal attracting a partner, or enhancing an already existing relationship, focus on the relationship corner of your space. A first step towards love is making your space presentable to another person. Have things in pairs, especially in the bedroom, such as two nightstands at your bed, giving this energy a space to reside.
- SuccessMany businesses, such as Disney and Nike use Feng Shui for financial and business success. Focusing on the prosperity corner of your space through personal cures, your own personal Kau number, and prosperous direction.
- Align More with Higher SelfWhen the energies in our space harmonize with our own chi, we are more frequently attune to the universal flow of energy, raising our own vibrations so that we can align to our true selves and unlock our full potential. It is important to have a space in your home dedicated towards spiritual practices, whether it be a meditation corner or an altar.