What is the difference between yin and yang in geographical feng shui?
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1, Yin-Yang teacher theory
China's ancient theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements is a philosophical system that embodies the concepts of nature and the universe. In this system, Yin and Yang are divided according to the attributes of things, in which "Yang" stands for explicit and full, and "Yin" stands for implicit, negative and empty. In geography, we also follow this classification principle and classify geographical things according to yin and yang.
2. The specific application of the concept of Yin and Yang geography.
In ancient geography, the division of yin and yang is usually related to the four directions of southeast and northwest. Among them, "yang" often refers to the direction facing south, while "yin" refers to the direction facing north, that is, the airflow from the north. For example, "Yinshan" is a mountain with its back to the sun. These mountains are usually high and steep, and few trees grow on the top. And "yin water" refers to the rivers, lakes and seas that flow to the north.
3. The "Yin" meaning of mountains and rivers.
This is because in China's traditional geomantic omen, the north represents cold, barren and cold. The south symbolizes warmth, wealth and prosperity. Therefore, if the mountains and rivers face north, they have the characteristics of inward convergence, which conforms to the feminine character of Yin, so they are regarded as Yin. And those facing the sun will have the characteristics of outward expansion, which is consistent with the' yang qi' yang.
4. The influence of Yin and Yang geography.
The geographical thought of Yin-Yang and Five Elements was widely used in agriculture, astronomy, geomantic omen and other fields in ancient times, which had a far-reaching impact on ancient China society. It not only becomes an important part of traditional culture, but also exerts a subtle influence on modern people's thoughts and behaviors, which continues to this day.
5. Practical application of Yin-Yang geography
According to the geographical principle of Yin-Yang and Five Elements, people can adjust and balance the Yin-Yang properties of the terrain environment by rotating, moving and arranging various objects, so as to achieve the effect of "good luck".
This practice is called feng shui or feng shui. The traditional urban planning and architectural design in China also integrates the principles of Yin-Yang geography, such as the layout of the Forbidden City and the architectural trend of Beijing, which are closely related to the geography of Yin-Yang and Five Elements.