Feng Shui (风水 — wind-water) is the ancient Chinese art of placement — a system for arranging buildings and objects to optimize the flow of qi (life energy) for health and harmony.
History
Developed over 3,000 years from shamanic practices and Taoist cosmology. Used to select auspicious locations for dwellings and tombs.
Core Principles
Qi (气): The vital energy flowing through all things.
Also worth reading:
The Bagua: Eight trigrams representing different life areas — career, wealth, family, health.
Cardinal Directions: North, South, East, West each affect how spaces should be arranged.
Explore more in our Chinese Culture Complete Guide.
