Fengshui is a science

**grace55** · 05-16-2009, 10:48 AM

Feng Shui is an ancient art and science developed over 3,000 years ago in China. It is a complex body of knowledge that reveals how to balance the energies of any given space to assure the health and good fortune for people inhabiting it.

"Feng" means "wind" and "shui" means "water" (pronounced fung-shway). In Chinese culture gentle wind and clear water have always been associated with good harvest and good health, thus "good feng shui" came to mean good livelihood and fortune, while "bad feng shui" came to mean hardship and misfortune.

Feng Shui is based on the Taoist vision and understanding of nature, particularly on the idea that the land is alive and filled with Chi, or energy. The ancient Chinese believed that the land's energy could either make or break the kingdom, so to speak. The theories of yin and yang, as well as the five feng shui elements, are some of the basic aspects of a feng shui analysis that come from Taoism.

The main tools used in a feng shui analysis are the Compass and the Ba-Gua. The Ba-Gua is an octagonal grid containing the symbols of the I Ching, the ancient oracle on which Feng Shui is based. Knowing the Bagua of your home will help you understand the connection of specific feng shui areas of your home to specific areas of your life.

**grace55** · 05-16-2009, 11:10 AM

Lucky Bamboo is one of the most popular feng shui cures and a beautiful addition to any home. Even though easy to care for and a very tolerant your home, the bamboo teaches the ultimate wisdom: how to be flexible and hollow (open) on the inside, so that the spirit can freely flow and heal your being. Bamboo is also a symbol of good luck in feng shui. We loved this vibrant and elegant Lucky Bamboo composition in a simple black base with white rocks. It will look good with any decor scheme.

**grace55** · 05-16-2009, 11:15 AM

Do you often light candles in your home? We hope you do! And how many beautiful candleholders do you have to support the fire energy in your home? We loved this red votive candleholder. The thick, mineral rich glass of this European candleholder, as well as its simple, elegant presence make it a must for any home. The brilliant red color will create great energy in your home, and the high quality will assure its long life.

**grace55** · 05-16-2009, 11:17 AM

The energy of this classical image is full of romance, elegance and love. Excellent feng shui for love cure to be placed in the Southwest area of your home, or in your bedroom.

**grace55** · 05-16-2009, 11:18 AM

Chimes have many applications in feng shui. Even though we think the best use of windchimes is outside the home, we know chimes have also become a popular indoor feng shui cure. No matter you use it indoors or outdoors, this high quality Woodstock chime has an exceptionally beautiful sound and will sure become your favorite for many years to come

**grace55** · 05-16-2009, 11:20 AM

The daily use of essential oils at home is excellent feng shui. You can use essential oils for various purposes - from purifying to relaxing, from energizing to creating a very sensual mood - and this simple candle diffuser is a beautiful way to release the power of scents into the air. Easy to use, and with a simple, calming design, this candle diffuser is an excellent feng shui addition for any bedroom or bathroom.

**JasonOne** · 07-14-2009, 05:17 AM

If feng shui is a science then …

Feng shui uses diagnostic tools — no one uses intuition or psychic abilities to analyze a building.
The effects of feng shui are observable and carefully documented. Others can read that documentation.
The evidence can be analyzed by someone else.
There are no claims to “sacred wisdom” or “sacred knowledge” or anything similar.