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What On Earth Is Feng Shui?
The
Yin and Yang In Feng Shui Terms
To understand how the yin and yang theory
applies to Feng Shui principles, you have to understand how
the theory came into being to begin with. Basically, you start
with values and beliefs of the ancient Chinese people. They
believed that everything from the planet to the stars to the
human body were all a part of one overall system.
In recognizing that there was only one system in which everything
existed, there was no superior entity. Each part depended on
one another to exist in order to maintain a harmony in life
itself. There were no opposing sides as everyone had to depend
on one another to survive and co-exist. However, the Chinese
soon began to believe that there was a difference between the
earth and the heavens above just as there were differences
between men and women and day and night.
In fact, the
theory of yin and yang sprang from the awareness that while
the relationships between nature, people and other
things were definitely separate entities, they also had a symbiotic
relationship; without one, there was no other. Therefore, the
symbol of the black and white symbol encircling one another was created and started representing the idea that there is
always give and take in any relationship in order to maintain
harmony in existence.
Translating the yin and yang theory to Feng Shui, all things
in the universe are comprised of two divergent, yet interconnecting
energies – the yin and the yang. The yin is viewed as the feminine
force while the yang in considered a masculine force. These
two opposing energies constant play against each other and
create life and energy around everyone.
In order to understand how the yin and yang theory applies
to Feng Shui, read on how these two interconnecting energies
come into play when applied to your every day life:
Yin
– This feminine force is also known as a passive energy.
There are many forms of passive energy such as a quiet stillness,
darkness and slow physical movements like some martial arts
use to get in touch with one’s self. When you have to relax
or go to sleep to “recharge” your inner batteries, this is
when yin is predominant.
Yang
– This masculine force is also known as active energy.
While you are awake doing something constructive or active,
yang is predominant. The bustling energy of lights and sounds
you might experience in a busy place is characterized by yang.
Just like two halves of a whole, yin cannot exist without
yang and vice versa. Just picture night without day or staying
awake without the rest or sleep you need. Each of these examples
cannot exist solo and must have the other, a type of symbiotic
relationship. Therefore, that is why you always see the yin
and yang represented by the black and white circle – two comma
shapes, one black and one white, interlocked to create that
whole circle of energy.
In Feng Shui, the goal is having a harmonious flow of energy
throughout your home. Well, according to the yin-yang theory,
if there is more passive energy than active energy in a room
or vice versa, this creates a discord in the balance of energy.
Different decorating techniques are employed to re-tip the
energy scales into balance. This balance is achieved through
the use of a Ba-Gua (an eight directional map) and a Feng Shui
compass.
Based on the direction and more in-depth reading of the compass,
you can use certain Feng Shui techniques such as the use of
color, textures, plants and other things to achieve a pleasing
balance of energy, thereby keeping in line with the yin and
yang theory.
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