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FENG SHUI

Yin and yang are relative terms used to compare everything in the universe. Things are more yin or more yang depending on what they are compared with. For example, resting is more yin than working, but more yang than sleeping. Yin and yang can describe physical things or non-physical things. You need to be clear about how the terms are applied in particular cases. For example, a flame is more yang than a stone in terms of a process: the flame produces heat and light. But the structure of stone is more yang than flame: more solid and harder.

Although everything is either more yin or more yang, as an entity it seeks some kind of balance. Individually, nothing is in perfect balance, nor can it be as everything is either more yin or more yang. Something that is more yin can reach a more balanced state with something that is more yang. Often we drift either side of the middle path. For a while we become more yin and then make changes that make us more yang, and vice versa.

Things that are more yin attract other things that are more yang, rather like the poles of a magnet. As you become more yin you attract things that are more yang into your life and vice versa. A simple example is that by eating something more yang, such as dry salty snacks, you begin to crave liquids, which are more yin. An extreme of yin or yang will attract its extreme opposite. For example, someone who becomes very yang – angry or aggressive – may end up in a very yin state – confined in hospital or prison (because of an accident or crime).

Everything has some yin and some yang. Nothing is entirely one thing or the other, thought everything will be more one thing or another. It is better to think of yin and yang in terms of varying shades gray, rather than black and white. Even the most ruthless criminal will have a tender spot just as the gentlest person will have known frustration and anger. There is always something positive in a negative situation just as there is something negative in a positive situation.

The relationships between things that are more yin and things that are more yang are constantly changing. Everything is always moving from being more yang to being more yin or more yin to more yang. For example a person might be more yang – irritable, frustrated and pushy – but in the process of becoming more yin – relaxed, peaceful and calm. In the long term the direction you are going is more important than where you are now.

In the Yang Zhai Zhi Nan written by Jiang Da Hong during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD) he stated “People today do not understand the importance of the Feng Shui of a house". Actually the effect of Feng Shui for houses is most fascinating. It can bring you prosperity and wealth; it can also help you promote to a higher position and give birth to great children. If you have not been compassionate and charitable, Heaven will not send the good master to tell you what to do.”Xuan Kong Pai (Time-Space Feng Shui) was distinguished and being taught as far back as Guo Pu (276-324) during the Jin Dynasty.
Far from being a ‘new age’ kind of thing, Time-Space Feng Shui has been around for a while and is based in thousands of years’ observation and experience of the impact of Qi on the lives of humans and other sentient beings. Although we can ‘prove’ these concepts in Quantum Physics the best proof is in the quality of our lives. Most of the books on the shelves tell us that we should have the bedrooms in the back of the house away from the street. We should be able to place our bed (with a headboard) on a solid wall that is located so we can see the door without having to turn our head and without having our feet pointed toward the door. However, that is not good enough. We also need to know what kinds of Qi are in the areas of the home and in the areas of the bedroom. Then we need to know what kinds of forms are supporting or detracting from the Qi in the home and in the bedroom.
Still, that’s not enough. We need to know the timeliness of the Qi and how it interacts with the individuals in the home. Then we can make informed decisions about the proper use of the space, the colors, textures, types of furniture, location of furniture, light fixtures, fabrics, and scents. Just as there are many technical considerations in the architectural design of a home, there are many technical considerations in the Feng Shui design of a home. When you can put the two together you have a much higher quality space. Feng Shui considers the property, the prevailing winds, the climate, the purpose of the structure, the timeliness of the types of Qi involved, as well as the Qi configurations and how they will impact people and their purpose.
Can you imagine how powerful this is for city planning, community development, business complex development, hospitals, elder housing facilities of all types, and schools (just to name a few)?
What if we planned the school buildings and their relationship to each other in such a way that the teachers could impart their knowledge with ease and comfort and the students could learn more quickly with less stress?
What if there were a reduction in ADD and ADHD as a result of proper Feng Shui in the schools?
What if people could heal more quickly in the Feng Shui designed hospitals? What if people could have more powerful relationships and enjoy better health longer as a result of properly built homes?
Green building, healthy environmental practices, proper streets, highways, and freeway systems are all part of good Feng Shui. Yes, even today, people do not understand the importance of Feng Shui. Perhaps it is time we learned the value and implemented Time-Space Feng Shui in our design as well as our existing properties.

The balance of yin and yang in the home is more important than most people realize. Qing Master Jiang Da Hong tells us in his great classic, Yang Zhai Zhi Nan:“The first step is to analyze the natal chart of the house. Where it is vacant should be activities and where it is packed should be stationary.“ Qi is led in from the vacant side and retained at the packed side.“ Fundamentally we can surmise from these statements that the active or yang area of the house should be in the front while the quiet or yin area of the house should be located in the back. “Vacant” can be taken to mean the area where there is open space, windows and the main entry door. “packed” can be takers to mean small rooms with few windows and no exterior doors. How does this basic form impact modern home design?
Of we follow these simple principles we will have homes that foster front yards being the place for children to play and adult interaction. The front of the house will be the family rooms, formal entertainment areas and home office. The hack yard will be a more yin space than the front yard. This area will a quiet space for private, contemplative functions. This area wire be a more intimate space for winding down. The bedrooms would be located in this area. The kitchen and dining areas will fridge the yin and yang sectors. This arrangement will require the appropriate site that will give the appropriate forms to the appropriate stars for the highest potential of quality of living.
There is much to be said for the ease and elegance of simplicity in home design. Imagine how living in an area that fosters neighbors talking to each other, children playing with each other naturally, and private space in the proper locations can bring harmony and balance to us all.