I. The Practical Significance of Learning Feng Shui
(1) Enhancing Quality of Life
In daily life, the application of Feng Shui is extremely broad. It is not only related to the layout of living environments but also closely connected to our health, career prospects, and interpersonal relationships. By learning Feng Shui, we can learn how to skillfully adjust the arrangement of various spaces in our homes, allowing positive energy to fill every corner, thereby creating a harmonious, comfortable, and conducive atmosphere for physical and mental development. For example, placing furniture such as beds and wardrobes reasonably in the bedroom, and choosing appropriate colors and decorations, can help improve sleep quality and promote health. Arranging sofas and coffee tables skillfully in the living room can make family members and visiting guests feel welcome, enhancing communication among family members and facilitating smooth social activities.
(2) Boosting Career and Wealth
Feng Shui can also safeguard our careers and financial fortunes. In offices or shops, a reasonable Feng Shui layout can attract good fortune and neutralize adverse factors, making career development smoother. For instance, placing a desk against a wall provides a solid support, symbolizing a stable foundation for career advancement, which is beneficial for improving work efficiency and decision-making accuracy. Placing auspicious items such as a lucky cat or a money basin at the wealth position in a shop can gather financial energy, attract more customers, and thus increase turnover and profits.
(3) As a Topic for Social Conversation
In high-end social settings, Feng Shui can also be useful. Having knowledge of Feng Shui can provide us with an additional topic and entry point when communicating with others. Whether discussing office Feng Shui layout with business partners or sharing home Feng Shui adjustment experiences with friends, it can demonstrate our taste and insight, bring us closer to others, and expand our network resources.
II. Basic Concepts and Schools of Feng Shui
(1) Definition of Feng Shui
Feng Shui, as a branch of medical studies, is a discipline that investigates the relationship between humans and the natural environment. It integrates knowledge from various disciplines such as geography, ecology, architecture, and psychology, aiming to achieve harmonious coexistence between humans and nature through reasonable planning and layout. In Feng Shui, it is believed that all things possess spirituality, and natural elements such as mountains, rivers, wind directions, and climates can influence a person’s fortune.
(2) Schools of Feng Shui
Feng Shui can be broadly divided into two main schools: the Form School and the Compass School. The Form School, also known as the Landscape School, focuses on observing the geographical environment, such as the orientation of mountains, the flow of rivers, and the undulations of the terrain. By analyzing these natural forms, it determines the quality of Feng Shui. For example, a place with flat terrain, backed by mountains and facing water, is typically considered a prime Feng Shui location, conducive to living and accumulating wealth. The Compass School, on the other hand, emphasizes the study of the influence of celestial movements on the Earth’s magnetic and energy fields. It uses tools such as a compass to measure and analyze, thereby determining the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness of Feng Shui. The Compass School believes that the energy fields in the universe are constantly changing, and only by adapting to these changes can one achieve good Feng Shui effects.
III. Yang House and Yin House Feng Shui
(1) Yang House Feng Shui
Yang House Feng Shui refers to the Feng Shui of our daily living environments. It affects us in all aspects, including wealth, health, interpersonal relationships, marriage and relationships, and parent-child relationships. A good Yang House Feng Shui can make everything go more smoothly. For example, a spacious and bright living room with properly arranged furniture is conducive to communication and emotional exchange among family members; a clean and tidy kitchen with a reasonable water outlet layout can reduce family disputes and enhance family harmony; a quiet and comfortable study with properly placed stationery helps improve learning and work efficiency.
(2) Yin House Feng Shui
Yin House Feng Shui refers to the Feng Shui of ancestral graves. Although many people believe that Yin House Feng Shui has the greatest impact on us, the influence of Yang House Feng Shui should not be overlooked. Throughout our lives, we are inseparable from our homes. As the saying goes, “A stable home leads to a prosperous life, and blessings last for a thousand years.” A house is where we live, work, raise children, and enjoy leisure activities, and our lives are closely tied to it. Therefore, the impact of Yang House Feng Shui on us is significant, as it directly relates to our quality of life and fortune.
IV. Feng Shui Considerations for Spaces and Objects
(1) Feng Shui Layouts for Different Spaces
In a home, each space has its unique Feng Shui considerations. For example, in the bedroom, the bed should not be placed under a beam or facing doors and windows, as this can affect sleep quality and marital harmony. Wardrobes should not face the head of the bed to avoid a sense of oppression. In the living room, the sofa should not be positioned with its back to the main entrance to avoid creating a conflict. The coffee table should not be too high or too low to facilitate communication among family members. In the kitchen, the sink and stove should not be adjacent to each other to prevent conflicts between water and fire. The refrigerator should not face the stove to avoid affecting financial fortune. In the study, the desk should not be placed under a beam or facing a window to prevent distractions. Stationery items should be arranged properly to enhance learning and work efficiency. On the balcony, avoid piling up too many items to prevent blocking financial fortune; placing some plants can increase financial luck and vitality. In the bathroom, it should not face the main entrance or bedroom door to avoid affecting health and fortune.
(2) Feng Shui Functions of Objects
Every object in our lives has its unique Feng Shui function. Sometimes, it is just some common items that are influencing our lives. For example, while cacti have ornamental value, placing them in specific locations in the bedroom can affect sleep quality and marital harmony due to their prickly appearance. An improperly placed television in the living room can become the main culprit affecting financial fortune or bring dynamic financial wages. By arranging and selecting items reasonably, we can allow the essential items in our lives to fulfill their intended Feng Shui functions, thereby enhancing the overall Feng Shui effect.
V. The Impact of Feng Shui on People and Methods of Judging Its Quality
(1) The Impact of Feng Shui on People
Feng Shui affects people in many ways, directly influencing the body’s electromagnetic field and mental consciousness. A good Feng Shui environment can make people feel happy and energetic, which is beneficial for health, career development, and harmonious interpersonal relationships. In contrast, a poor Feng Shui environment may lead to physical discomfort, low mood, and career obstacles. For example, living in a clean, tidy, and well-organized home can make people feel relaxed and spirited, which helps improve the quality of life and work efficiency. On the other hand, living in a chaotic and poorly Feng Shui environment can cause restlessness, fatigue, and even various health issues and family disputes.
(2) Methods of Judging Good or Bad Feng Shui
Investigate the previous family situation: For a second-hand residence, we can judge the quality of its Feng Shui by investigating the previous family’s work status, health conditions, and the degree of family harmony. If the previous family experienced smooth progress in all aspects, the Feng Shui of this residence is usually not too bad.
Compare changes before and after moving in: For a new home, we can judge whether there are any Feng Shui issues by comparing changes in our own and our family members’ health conditions, family atmosphere, career, and studies after living there for a while. If there are improvements in all areas, the Feng Shui is likely good. If many adverse situations arise, it may be necessary to consider whether poor Feng Shui is the cause.
Feel the spatial atmosphere: When we enter a certain space and quickly experience discomfort, such as headaches, nausea, or a desire to leave immediately, this may be a sign that our body’s structure is rejecting the space, indicating that the Feng Shui of this area may not be good.
VI. Selection and Placement of Artisanal Objects
Artisanal objects also play a significant role in Feng Shui. Different images and meanings of these objects can have varying effects on people. When selecting and placing artisanal objects, we should fully consider their meanings and Feng Shui effects. For example, placing objects that symbolize harmonious love, such as “Luan Feng He Ming” (Phoenixes in Harmony) or “Bi Yi Shuang Fei” (Flying Wing to Wing), in the bedroom can enhance marital harmony. Placing the Four Treasures of the Study in the study can help improve a child’s learning efficiency. Keeping lucky bamboo or a money tree in the office can make work smoother and attract good fortune. At the same time, we should avoid bringing objects with negative meanings into the home, as they may affect the family’s fortune. When choosing artisanal objects, we can select the most suitable ones based on their shape, color, material, and other characteristics, combined with our own birth chart and home Feng Shui layout, to achieve the best Feng Shui effect.
