Lesson One
China
Feng Shui
Feng shui, is a Chinese system of geomancy believed to use the laws of both Heaven and Earth to help one improve life by receiving positive qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu The term feng shui literally translates as "wind-water" in English.
Theories:
Qi
Qi is a movable positive or negative life force which plays an essential role in feng shui.In feng shui as in Chinese martial arts, it refers to 'energy', in the sense of 'life force' or élan vital.
Polarity
Polarity is expressed in feng shui as Yin and Yang Theory. Polarity expressed through yin and yang is similar to a magnetic dipole.
That is, it is of two parts: one creating an exertion and one receiving
the exertion. Yang acting and yin receiving could be considered an
early understanding of chirality.Types of Methods
Ti Li (Form School)
Popular Xingshi Pai "forms" methods
Liiqi Pai (Compass School)
Popular Liiqi Pai "Compass" methods
San Yuan Method, (Pinyin: sān yuán pài)
San He Method, (environmental analysis using a compass)
