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Lee, M. S.; Pittler, M. H.; Ernst, E. (1 June 2008). "Effects of reiki in clinical practice: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials". International Journal of Clinical Practice. 62 (6): 947–54. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2008.01729.x. ISSN 1742-1241. PMID 18410352. S2CID 25832830. There is some debate when it comes to the origins and history of feng shui. However, what is clear is that its history spans at least 3,000 years. In fact, this concept may even have been utilized as long as 6,000 years ago.

The Apple Store at Regent Street is the busiest of the company’s stores. Its prime location plays a role in this, but you may not realise the role that Feng Shui has to play. The invention of a magnetic compass, called the luopan, heralded the rise of the Compass school in the 900s, which focuses not on direct study of natural features but rather complex calculations involving compass directions and astrology. The luopan includes markings for 24 directions (also known as the Twenty Four Mountains), and the needle points to the south magnetic pole. The compass may also include other categories related to yinyang, the five elements, and the eight Daoist symbols noted in the Yijing (often translated as Book of Changes), which represent foundational concepts of reality. In English, these Daoist symbols are usually referred to as bagua, or pakua, trigrams. A Chinese almanac of auspicious dates may also be used in feng shui calculations. Contemporary feng shui The Sun Yatsen Mausoleum in Nanjing was built according to feng shui principles. Feng shui in construction

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Vyse, Stuart (2020-01-23). Superstition: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. p.86. ISBN 978-0-19-255131-3. The Five Elements or Forces naturally flow from the Chinese concept of yin and yang. In feng shui, the goal is to balance these elements in a space to promote positive energy, balance, and harmony in life. Each element has associated qualities, shapes, colors, seasons, areas of life, and interactions. The five elements or forces include: 1. Wood (Mù) Michael R. Matthews (2019). Feng Shui: Teaching About Science and Pseudoscience. Cham: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-18822-1. ISBN 978-3-030-18822-1. Wikidata Q116742539. Wells, John C. (2000). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (2nded.). Longman. p.288. ISBN 0-582-36467-1.

On the other, it’s also completely surrounded by water. As established earlier, this creates destructive Feng Shui as water douses flames. Some believe that this could lead to tensions within the building due to this destruction of harmony. Before we embark on this journey, always remember that if following a particular theory makes you feel uncomfortable, then it is not in the spirit of feng shui. Set the theory down and consider your options – let how you feel be your ultimate guide. 2 FOUNDATIONS Terms such as yin and yang, chi or the ba gua may sound mysterious, but these are nothing more than poetic descriptions of very logical ideas. In this chapter, we will decipher these terms, and dive into the foundations of feng shui.Sun, Xiaochun (2000). "Crossing the Boundaries Between Heaven and Man: Astronomy in Ancient China". Astronomy Across Cultures. Science Across Cultures: The History of Non-Western Science. Vol.1. pp.423–454. doi: 10.1007/978-94-011-4179-6_15. ISBN 978-94-010-5820-9. What sets it apart from other types of feng shui is its focus on the form of land, topography, geographic features (mountains, valleys, bodies of water, vegetation, buildings, roads, and other man-made structures), the flow of the water, and direction of the wind to find the best qi for burial and strengthening one’s ancestors. In locating optimal qi, the form branch also considers the time of a person’s birth, death, and burial. Compass Branch The knowledge and skills of these advisors was known as kan yu, which metaphorically means ‘to be worthy of’. Now we call their expertise by the contemporary name feng shui, which simply translates as ‘wind and water’. The Bagua also comes into play with the placement of two bronze lions at the entrance. These symbolically guard the building as well as symbolising prosperity.

Feng shui places great importance on symmetry in architecture. A good example of this use of the concept can be seen in the construction of The Forbidden City. Cody, Jeffrey W. (1996). "Striking a Harmonious Chord: Foreign Missionaries and Chinese-style Buildings, 1911–1949". Architronic. 5 (3): 1–30. OCLC 888791587. It was only after China's Reform and Opening-Up that feng shui would see a complete resurgence. As economic liberalization promoted social competition and individualism, feng shui was able to find new footing due to its focus on individualism and amoral justification of social differences. [33] Foundational concepts [ edit ] Definition and classification [ edit ] The Compass Branch includes techniques such as Flying Star and Eight Mansions. [ citation needed] Western forms of feng shui [ edit ] Feng shui principles were used in the construction of many of Hong Kong’s most iconic buildings. Popularity outside of ChinaThe philosophy of feng shui aims to auspiciously arrange cities, buildings, tombs, architecture, design, plants, furniture, and pieces of any space to create balance with the natural environment’s energy flow to harness the energy and establish harmony between the natural world and the people who inhabit it. The Origins of Feng Shui Most modern Feng Shui practitioners combine these two schools of thought in their work. Furthermore, they take the three core principles of the practice into account. These are as follows: To apply eight aspirations feng shui principles in your space, scale the eight aspirations bagua map to overlay your home’s or office’s floorplan or each individual room and orient it with the cardinal directions. You can then identify which objects, colors, and textures to place in which sectors of your home for the most auspicious design. New Age Feng Shui

Whang, Bo-Chul; Lee, Myung-Woo (13 November 2006). "Landscape ecology planning principles in Korean Feng-Shui, Bi-bo woodlands and ponds". Landscape and Ecological Engineering. 2 (2): 147–162. doi: 10.1007/s11355-006-0014-8. S2CID 31234343. In an increasingly cramped world, a modern guide to opening up your living space-and your life-using the ancient principles of feng shui. Park, C-P.; Furukawa, N.; Yamada, M. (1996). "A Study on the Spatial Composition of Folk Houses and Village in Taiwan for the Geomancy (Feng-Shui)". Journal of the Architectural Institute of Korea. 12: 129–140. One critic called the situation of feng shui in today's world "ludicrous and confusing," asking "Do we really believe that mirrors and flutes are going to change people's tendencies in any lasting and meaningful way?" He called for much further study or "we will all go down the tubes because of our inability to match our exaggerated claims with lasting changes." [56] Robert T. Carroll sums up the charges:The positioning of these elements makes a huge difference. You could create either a constructive or destructive cycle based on your choices. Puro, Jon (2002). "Feng Shui". In Shermer, Michael (ed.). The Skeptic Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1-57607-653-8. After Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China in 1972, feng shui practices became popular in the United States. Critics warn that claims of scientific validity have proven to be false and that the practices are pseudoscientific. Others charge that it has been reinvented and commercialized by New Age entrepreneurs, [56] or are concerned that much of the traditional theory has been lost in translation, not given proper consideration, frowned upon, or scorned. [57] The mystery of Chiang Kai-shek digging Mao Zedong's ancestor's grave]. 中华命理风水论坛[ Chinese Numerology and Fengshui Forum]. 2010-06-13. Archived from the original on 2010-06-20. More recent forms of feng shui simplify principles that come from the traditional branches, and focus mainly on the use of the bagua. [ citation needed] Aspirations Method [ edit ]