Feng Shui
The history of the development of feng shui can be traced back for more than
five thousand years. Feng shui has grown and adapted with the changing needs,
desires and circumstances of humanity from both rural to urban environments.
The science originated in rural China when farmers studied their landscape,
seasons, weather and many other factors to try to understand the environment that
they lived in. They learned how the rivers changed course and their rates of flow,
when the sun was high or low and the quality of its heat and which areas of land
were saturated, fertile or parched and why.
Noticing the timing and quality of how the different energies all flowed together
was complicated and scientific. It involved learning what the heavens and earth
were doing and how the humans could successfully fit into the patterns. Their
finely tuned expertise was purely observational, practical and common sense. This
knowledge helped them to build their homes in the best positions, facing the most
beneficial directions. They grew their crops in locations where they were most
likely to have high yields. They survived well in their very harsh environments,
building successful communities and prospering. Cities grew where the energies
of meandering rivers, deep estuaries, protective mountains and flat lands combined
in the most productive ways.
The Imperial rulers of China became interested in feng shui as they realised
that it was a powerful science. Men that were skilled in the many styles of feng
shui including Ba Chop, Sam Hap, Sam Yuan and Yuen Hom methods became Feng Shui
Masters who served their Imperial ruler. These highly skills Masters protected
their empire by choosing the best land for the ruler’s palace, the best
burial sites for their ancestry and the most opportune times for their ruler to
act in order to succeed. This ensured that the ruler continued to reign powerfully
and that he kept control and protected his people.
In the modern societies of today the focus it on living and working in crowded,
urban environments where the pace of life is quick. How do we know if our environments
are beneficial to us or whether we are being exhausted or harmed by their effects?
Form School
The shapes within our environment affect the way chi or lifeforce energy behaves.
In analysing the form of your surroundings a skilled feng shui practitioner will
be able to apply ancient principles concerning earth dragons and water dragons
to interpret the modern urban or rural features of a property. For instance, a
road is considered a type of ‘river’ and an aerial view of a neighbourhood
can give some interesting insights into the fortunes of its inhabitants. Form
accounts for 60% of the influences on a property.
At a micro level, the way chi flows through the interior of a property is
also considered part of Form School theory. Good form is always prioritised.
Compass School
A building is like a human body. It has a ‘mouth’ (the door),
eyes (windows), heart (often the kitchen) and a spine (the back). It also has
a constitutional footprint, which is determined by the Ba Chop method and the
relationship between the orientation of the building and the main front door.
The influence of time on a building is likened to it’s ‘acute’
state, and this is where Flying Star comes in. Flying (as in moving over time)
Stars are calculated to reveal the cosmic conditions affecting the building during
a certain period of time. We are currently in the 8 fate, the cusp of which in
Yuen Hom theory began in 1996 and in the Sam Yuan styles began in 1994. Within
each year and month further refinements can be made to the calculations.
Geopathic Stress Detection
The assessment of underground waterways, energy courses and grave site selection
is part of Yin Feng Shui and there are only a handful of truly skilled practitioners
in the world. In certain situations Feng Shui remedies are far more effective
once a premises the geopathic stress has been dealt with. Geopathic stress is
a disturbance in the natural resonance of the earth’s natural radiation
(7.5 – 8 Hz) which causes a resonance in a building which is uncomfortably
high for the human being to handle. It can cause insomnia, irritability, fatigue,
and in some cases severe illness. Gypsies rarely suffer from cancer, as their
nomadic lifestyle means they are never exposed to any harmful radiations coming
from the earth.
Many practitioners can dowse for Negative or ‘black’ streams and
locate the Positive or ‘white’ streams, in order to advise on placement
of beds and desks, so that occupants are not subjected to geopathic stress. Geopathic
stress neutralisers can also be purchased.
Space Clearing
Special herbs and resins are burned in a ceremonial and focussed way to cleanse
the property of ‘predecessor chi’, stagnant energy and negative atmospheres.
This is especially recommended in old homes or premises that have been lying empty
or have witnessed divorces or deaths. It is also ideal to space clear a home before
you move in.
Horoscope
An often overlooked area of Feng Shui is how an individual’s birthdate
relates to the property they inhabit, and how their Ba Zi (Four Pillars) horoscope
may be impacting them at the time of their consultation. Knowledge of this very
accurate astrology certainly helps a feng shui practitioner to make more informed
recommendations to help their client.
When choosing a practitioner, check they carry professional indemnity insurance,
and ask where they have trained, with who and for how long. Serious practitioners
have spent years in study and yet more time experiencing different properties
and landforms. It is preferable not to analyse floorplans by fax, as this gives
rise to a most superficial interpretation of a very complex and skilled subject.
Article written by Sarah McAllister
Director - The Feng Shui Agency Limited
Email: sarah@fengshuiagency.com
www.fengshuiagency.com
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