Basic Feng Shui: A Guide to Applying it to Your Life

What is Feng Shui?

Feng Shui, literally meaning “wind and water”, is an ancient Chinese philosophical system focusing on the harmony between humans and their environment. It believes that by arranging the living space in a balanced and harmonious way, we can attract positive energy (Qi) and improve health, wealth, and overall happiness. Feng Shui is not a superstitious belief but a system based on long-standing observation and experience.

Basic Principles of Feng Shui

1. Five Elements:

Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth) are the foundation of Feng Shui. Each element has a relationship of mutual generation (giving birth to) and mutual restraint (restraining) with each other. Understanding this relationship helps you create balance in your living space.

2. Qi:

Qi is life energy, circulating in all things. The goal of Feng Shui is to harmonize and guide good Qi into the house, avoiding bad Qi.

3. Bagua:

Bagua is a diagram with 8 trigrams representing 8 directions and different areas of life (career, love, health…). It is used to analyze the energy in the space and identify areas that need attention.

Applying Feng Shui in Life

1. Arranging the house:

The location of the main door, bedroom, kitchen… is very important. The main door should be airy and receive natural light. The bedroom should be quiet and dark. The kitchen should be clean and airy.

2. Choosing colors:

Colors affect mood and energy. Choose colors that match the five elements and the areas in the house to create harmony.

3. Using Feng Shui items:

Some Feng Shui items such as quartz crystals, green plants, paintings… can help enhance positive energy in the house.

4. Arranging furniture:

Avoid placing cluttered furniture, obstructing the flow of Qi. Keep the space airy and clean.

Conclusion

Feng Shui is a profound and diverse system. This article only mentions basic knowledge. To understand better and apply effectively, you need to learn more about specific principles and techniques. However, by focusing on harmony and balance in your living space, you have begun to apply the basic principles of Feng Shui to create a better life.