The Phoenix is associated with images of long life, immortality, infinite renewal, and continuity. If we look at the Shang ritual cups and the bronze decorations of the Western Zhou period (around 3,000 years ago), we often find repeated images of 5 animals: the lion, the fish, the deer, the dragon, and the Phoenix. The lion and the fish have…
Read moreThe origins and function of the Si Nan: the ancient mystical instrument, symbol of imperial power, that unites Heaven and Earth and maintains the order and prosperity of the kingdom. The Si Nan is the original mystical instrument brought by the ‘Lady of the Nine Heavens’ and presented to the Yellow Emperor. Thanks to the Si Nan, the Yellow Emperor…
Read moreIt is safe to say that the Dragon is the most important symbol in the Chinese imagination; it can even be considered the emblem of China itself. By Queensland Museum – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16106467Chinese dragons are said to be made up of nine different animals: the head of a camel, the scales of a fish, the antlers…
Read moreHappy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone! Today, March 17th, we celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, famous among other things for the renowned well, whose story we briefly summarize and propose a symbolization (in psychoanalytic terms) with Feng Shui. Origins and Legend The Journey to the Afterlife Significance and Influence The Real Place Entrances to the Otherworld It is very…
Read moreLet’s celebrate Women’s Day with Astrology and Fengshui by arranging our home with lunar plants according to the astral map of the 8th of March 2025. A flower for Women’s Day 2025: the Peony, the first healing plant discovered by the son of Aesculapius, Peonius – Photo by Ralph from Pixabay We see that the sky on March 8, 2025,…
Read moreIRREGULAR SHAPE FENG SHUI: HARMONIZING A GUN-SHAPED DWELLING According to Feng Shui, the ideal shapes for a home are the square and the not too elongated rectangle; in fact, the distribution of spaces within these two shapes is quite rational, conversely we encounter several problems when having to furnish dwellings with irregular shape Feng Shui In the case of a…
Read moreHow to balance and make our home more harmonious by bringing the stars into our home’s center with Feng Shui. How to deal with stars in our home with Feng Shui starts a long time ago when all ancient civilizations gave great importance to the cult of the dead. China is no exception: from the ancient Book of Burial (circa…
Read moreThis article presents a new scheme for classifying Feng Shui cures. How to use the natural energies of the three terrestrial kingdoms (Mineral, Animal and Vegetable) and our senses to improve the quality of the environment in our homes. The Chinese tradition of Feng Shui has given us a list of practical remedies, the so-called Feng Shui cures, such as…
Read morePrinciples for Feng Shui application. Origins and Taoist philosophy. Diagrams of the Tao, the Ba Gua and the 64 hexagrams of the Yi Jing. Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese practice that aims to create harmonious environments. It is based on Taoist principles, a philosophical and religious tradition that emphasizes living in accordance with the natural world. Here are some…
Read moreIn Feng Shui, water is considered a vital element, symbolizing wealth, abundance, and flow. The placement of water features is carefully considered in relation to a building to maximize positive energy, to plan the ideal Feng Shui site. Qi is carried by water and/or wind, as Feng Shui literature teaches, and the fundamental point where to build is the Xue,…
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