Feng Shui - An Introduction

Written by: Ginger Red Hawk
Published on: June 4, 2011
Category: Feng Shui

Feng Shui, pronounced as Fung Shway, is the Chinese art of directing your 'chi' into positive channels. Feng Shui is often called the 'art of placement' or the 'art of flow'. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice and literally translates into 'wind' and 'water'. It aims to maximize the benefits generated from the movement of chi (the universal life force present in all things) through an environment.

While Feng Shui is commonly thought to be the arrangement of one's living and working environments to optimize social and financial success and wellbeing, it's not quite so simple. The arrangement of a wind chime, a crystal ball or an aquarium or mirror in a strategic location does not guarantee good fortune. Feng Shui is all about chi. Chi is the living essence of the Universe. It pervades every aspect of our lives - large or small and creates an opportunity everywhere it exists. These opportunities - good or bad - ultimately shape our lives and our destiny. Simply, if something does not have chi, it cannot exist!