
What is Feng Shui?
Feng Shui, pronounced “Feng Shway” in the West, literally translates to wind and water and is a very powerful technology that when used correctly can increase beneficial energy in any given environment.
The true definition of Feng Shui has been distorted in the West by many well meaning but misinformed individuals. This, unfortunately, has caused much confusion among those attempting to understand and practice this powerful technology. The term Feng Shui has been referred to as a New Age Phenomena, a New Religion, Interior Design and even as a Fashion style or cooking technique! None of these are correct.
There are hundreds of books on the subject. Most of them are no more than the authors misinformed opinion of what Feng Shui is and how to practice it.
This has led to the practice of several versions of Feng Shui in the West, some being more productive than others. Classical Feng Shui, which has been practiced continuously for 5,000 years, is the most effective.
The Western version, sometimes referred to as Black Hat or Western Feng Shui, requires intent and affirmations. Objects, such as three legged frogs, Chinese coins on a string, red tassles, and various other nick-knacks are placed in particular locations to remind you to focus, while affirmations are chanted to confirm the intent. While affirmations and focus do work, they require time and energy that may be in short supply. This is also not the true practice of Feng Shui.
The true definition of Feng Shui has been distorted in the West by many well meaning but misinformed individuals. This, unfortunately, has caused much confusion among those attempting to understand and practice this powerful technology. The term Feng Shui has been referred to as a New Age Phenomena, a New Religion, Interior Design and even as a Fashion style or cooking technique! None of these are correct.
There are hundreds of books on the subject. Most of them are no more than the authors misinformed opinion of what Feng Shui is and how to practice it.
This has led to the practice of several versions of Feng Shui in the West, some being more productive than others. Classical Feng Shui, which has been practiced continuously for 5,000 years, is the most effective.
The Western version, sometimes referred to as Black Hat or Western Feng Shui, requires intent and affirmations. Objects, such as three legged frogs, Chinese coins on a string, red tassles, and various other nick-knacks are placed in particular locations to remind you to focus, while affirmations are chanted to confirm the intent. While affirmations and focus do work, they require time and energy that may be in short supply. This is also not the true practice of Feng Shui.