Why was it "respected to sit north and face south" in ancient times?

Because in ancient times, the south was regarded as the supreme, while the north was symbolized as failure and surrender.

In ancient palaces and temples, all faced south, and the emperor's seat always faced south. When he became the emperor, he was said to be "honored by the south." ".

Because ancient temples and Taoist temples were built in deep mountains and dense forests, often backed by green mountains and facing green waters, they are considered by the people to be "feng shui treasures".

The back (north) is surrounded by green mountains, which can block the biting cold wind in winter and welcome the cool south wind in summer; the gurgling stream in front provides necessary water sources; and the deep mountains and dense forests provide fresh air. Such a beautiful natural environment makes people living here feel relaxed and happy, and the solid rock foundation allows the buildings to last for hundreds of years without falling down.

The principle of sitting north and facing south is a correct understanding of natural phenomena. It follows the way of heaven, gets the aura of mountains and rivers, receives the brilliance of the sun and moon, nourishes the body, cultivates one's temperament, and then one can become an outstanding person.

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Geographical factors:

China is located in the northern hemisphere of the earth and the eastern part of Eurasia. Most of the land is located north of the Tropic of Cancer (northern latitude). They mostly rise from the east by south and set from the west. In winter, the sun's altitude angle is smaller, and the doors and windows of the house face south, which allows more oblique sunlight to enter the room, thereby increasing the indoor temperature.

In summer, when the sun's altitude angle increases, relatively less light enters through doors and windows, thus keeping the room cool. Furthermore, most of our country is located in the East Asian monsoon zone. Houses facing south can avoid the direct sunlight in the hottest afternoon in midsummer, and can avoid the cold northwest wind in midwinter, which plays a role in preventing cold and keeping warm.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Sitting north and facing south