Feng Shui

[RICHARD ROMEO]

my buddy told me it's pronounced "Fen Schway"--thought this might help.  
Hell, I had no idea what it was...Rich Romeo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Feng Shui?

What are the basic principles of Feng Shui?

How are the basic principles applied?

How is a Feng Shui reading done? 

Is Feng Shui only applicable to houses? 

Are wind chimes a valid part of Feng Shui?

Is Feng Shui related to Buddhism or Taoism?

Who is Master Larry Sang?



What is Feng Shui?

Feng Shui, literally means wind and water. It is an ancient Chinese study 
of the natural environment.
Feng Shui can determine the best or most favorable location for anyone 
and assist that person to
avoid their worst or least desirable location in any environment. This 
environment can be at the
office, home, or any place that they are at. Feng Shui makes the 
determination based on the year
the individual is born, the environment surrounding them, and through the 
movements of the solar
system. 

Throughout ancient China, classical Feng Shui was a closely guarded 
discipline used as a tool to
ensure the good health, wealth, and power of the imperial dynasties. The 
keepers of this secret
knowledge were the Feng Shui masters, the highly respected scientists and 
astronomers who were
charged with sustaining the good fortune and prosperity of the royal 
court. 

These masters of Chinese geomancy were very selective of their prot‚g‚es 
and extremely wary of
sharing their Feng Shui knowledge with any outsider. As a result, few who 
claimed to be Feng Shui
masters even knew the basic theories, which meant even fewer could 
practice with proficiency. 

To this day, Feng Shui charlatans continue to shroud their ignorance in 
cloaks of mystery and ritual.
They take a "shotgun" approach to prescribing wind chimes and mirrors, 
embellishing their charade
with some incense and prayer.

Actually, a classical Feng Shui reading involves no guesswork. Every 
building has unique energy
characteristics that need to be individually addressed, so be wary of 
practitioners who offer fixed or
occult "cures". Their prescribed remedies may actually do more harm than 
good.(Back)

What are the basic principles of Feng Shui? 
Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, East/West Compass Directions, the Solar 
System and the
Environment.(Back) 

How are the basic principles applied? 
Feng Shui is based upon a set of theories and complex calculations 
derived from the I-Ching. This
includes an in-depth understanding and application of the theories of Yin 
and Yang, along with the
balancing of the Five Elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood) and 
taking into account the
physical relationship between the natural environment and the magnetic 
field. (Back)

How is a Feng Shui reading done? 
A Feng Shui practitioner using a Lo-pan (compass) determines the energy 
characteristics of a
building and its resultant effects on the building's occupants. 
Calculations are done according to the
basic principles, then remedies are prescribed where necessary in order 
to balance the energy so it
will have a positive effect. (Back)

Is Feng Shui only applicable to houses? 
Feng Shui can be applied to analyze the energy (chi) of a city, state, 
country or even the
world.(Back) 

Are wind chimes a valid part of Feng Shui? 
Yes, only if they are made of metal and used judiciously. If wind chimes 
are placed improperly they
can actually cause problems! (Back)

Is Feng Shui related to Buddhism or Taoism? 
Feng Shui is not related to any religion or belief system. It is a 
scientific discipline based on the
analysis of energy.(Back)