Feng Shui Basics — The Art of Harmonious Placement

Feng Shui is the traditional Chinese art of spatial arrangement, based on the idea that our surroundings affect our wellbeing. Its goal is to create harmony between people and their environment.

【Core Concept: Qi】 Qi is the vital energy that flows through all things. Good Feng Shui aims to "collect the wind and hold the water" — to allow qi to flow gently without stagnating or escaping.

【Two Major Schools】 1. Form School: Focuses on the physical features of the landscape — mountains (dragon), hills (sand), water, and the direction they face. 2. Compass School: Uses the Eight Trigrams and Five Elements to calculate favorable directions based on time and space.

【The Three Essentials of a House】 - The Door: Where qi enters. Should be clear, well-lit, and unobstructed. - The Bedroom: Where you spend a third of your life. Headboard against a wall for support. - The Kitchen: Where nourishment is created. Should be clean and well-organized.

【Modern Perspective】 Many Feng Shui principles are actually ancient observations about environmental psychology and architecture. Whether or not you believe in qi, creating a calm, organized living space has proven psychological benefits.