Fundamental Feng Shui Terminology

Feng Shui is the art of bringing harmony to your life through the balancing of chi (energy). Chi is the invisible life force connecting each of us to our surroundings. For centuries the Chinese have used Feng Shui to correct imbalances in their  lives to correct disharmony, not only in the physical environment, but in  relationships as well.  In order to more fully understand the basic principles of Feng Shui, a good knowledge of  the terminology used in this practice is important. Today I will begin to introduce you to a some of the terms necessary to begin a journey to a once mystical and little understood method of obtaining direct, tangible results by applying  these ancient techniques in your own life. In this post, we will review a few basic terms that will provide a beginning basis of understanding the centuries old traditions of Feng Shui.

1. Feng Shui -  The literal translation of Feng Shui  is a combination of two Chinese words meaning   wind (feng) and water (shui). Two naturally flowing elements without which we would have no life. Wind symbolizes our use of air. Water is the element without which we would perish. The use of  Feng Shui can enhance your surroundings by using the principles of harmony and balance through the correct placement of objects and by activating proper intentions to affect a cure.What one seeks through the use of Feng Shui principles is the successful feeling attained by a properly accomplished cure.
2. Chi - The constantly flowing, invisible energy force found flowing in all things.
3. Intention - This is the unseen  force that accomplishes the result you require by using your personal reasons and desires to synergistically create the Feng Shui cure.
4. Ba Gua - An eight sided tool used to divide your home into the nine life areas: Helpful People, Career, Knowledge, Family, Wealth, Fame, Marriage/Partnership, Children, and Health. Each area possesses different energies and corresponds to specific areas of your life. No one area is more important than another, your focus should begin by applying its use to the area you wish to remedy. This tool is so important that in the next blog, I will list each area along with an explanation of how it correlates into the uses of Feng Shui.

It takes many years of study to fully understand the art of Feng Shui, it only takes a moment to begin enjoying the possibilities.