Classical Feng Shui

Presently there are two types of Feng Shui practiced in the Western world, New Age and Classical Feng Shui. When wishing to employ a Feng Shui practitioner make sure you do your research as to what type of audit you want. New Age Feng Shui is a westernized form and is a blend of modern day psychology, colour therapy, sound, aromatherapy, plus the system of Eight Life Aspirations (north being career, southeast being wealth, etc.) Classical Feng Shui is a form of metaphysical science and art, which is the study of unseen energies (Chi) in our environment. Analysis takes into consideration the relationship between the environment (such as the shape, size, flow of mountains/buildings, water/roads etc.), the building, its occupants and time.  Most formulae have a set of mathematical calculations based on the science of the 'I Ching'. Classical Feng Shui is the form practiced in oriental countries.

The practice of Classical Feng Shui has been passed down from Masters to disciples. The oldest school, San He (3 combination, land, dragon, water), originated during the Han Dynasty (206BC-219BC). It places great emphasis on the environment. The theory of San Yuan (three eras) and Chui Hun (nine cycles) was developed by Hsu Jen-wang in the Sung Dynasty (960-1279AD), placing emphasizes on the aspect of time. To this day their fundamental theories have remained relatively unchanged.

The formulae in Classical Feng Shui can be used to either remedy existing problems or enhance aspects in the home or business.

  Feng Shui begins with the placement and design of buildings and extends to the minute details of the physical setting. The position of the bed, the location of the cooker, the location and direction of doors can be adjusted to enhance positive chi (flow of energy). When practiced responsibly, Feng Shui can be used to manage energies and has the effect of improving and changing the luck, fortunes and health of the occupants of a building. By understanding our environment and working and living with it harmoniously we are more likely to achieve the greater fulfillment we all seek.

  According to ancient Chinese belief, a TRINITY OF LUCK - heaven, earth and man luck governs man. If you harmonize the three you can enjoy enormous good fortune. HEAVEN LUCK is best explained as destiny with a dose of luck thrown in. We are born with this fate, which accounts for 40% of the influence on our life. EARTHLUCK is where Feng Shui comes in. This 35% is left solely in our hands to do with as we please giving us the power to change our destiny to a certain degree. MAN LUCK is what we achieve through hard work, education, virtues and deeds. This affects roughly 25% of our life and is a largely controllable aspect brought about by the choices we make. Good Feng Shui can also enhance this luck.

  To quote Grand Master Yap Cheng Hai 'Heaven Luck is the boat given to you by God. Earth Luck is the wind that fills the sails and the currents of the ocean. Man Luck is the way in which you use the wind and the currents to steer your boat'