Is there any basis for Feng Shui?
The media has made a lot of noise about Feng Shui classes, causing many people to argue endlessly about whether Feng Shui is a science. Now I will introduce to you the origin of Feng Shui.
Feng Shui is an early discipline in China. In the early days, the number of people was relatively small, usually one household in one place. In order to facilitate human survival, people's living environment was linked to their development conditions, and then these conditions were summarized, so Feng Shui appeared.
Statistics and induction are the basis of Feng Shui, and the content reflected in Feng Shui is also objective, so Feng Shui is a science.
Feng Shui is also called Kanyu, which means survey and summary.
In the early days, the classification of disciplines in human science was not very detailed, but it formed environmental science in the Enlightenment Era, which is comparable to the discipline that studies the human living environment. It includes the production methods of human survival, environmental landforms and geology. , meteorology, water flow, airflow, lighting, ventilation status in the living environment, etc. Later, astronomy, calendar, etc. were added. Later, finding patterns in the original recorded situations makes it possible to have a predictive effect. This kind of prediction is actually just a simple guess.
With the development of population, people broke down the living environment of one household and one place, and villages and cities with concentrated population appeared, so Feng Shui was eliminated. However, comparable principles and research methods have always been used by other disciplines, that is, recording, summarizing, reasoning, comparing reasoning conclusions with actual results, revision, etc.
Feng Shui was later replaced by urban studies, controlled meteorology, astronomy, geology and other disciplines. After the disciplines were eliminated, the ruling class added superstitious content to Feng Shui in order to consolidate their rule. , to mark the ruler's compliance with the so-called will of heaven and make the people obey. Coupled with rumors, Feng Shui has become mysterious.
In fact, Feng Shui had been eliminated in the Han Dynasty. The emergence of Qi Men Dun Jia is the main sign of the elimination of Feng Shui.
It is worth pointing out that Feng Shui is still applicable in a place far away from the crowd, but the knowledge involved in Feng Shui has become common sense.
Nowadays, the commercialization of housing in the market economy is open to defrauding high housing prices and does not hesitate to use Feng Shui as a scam to deceive ignorant consumers. You must know that Feng Shui is not suitable for cities.
What’s more, some universities actually contribute to this kind of fraud and get high tuition fees to fool people.
The term Feng Shui has not been standardized, and must have been eliminated before the Chinese characters were standardized. In other words, it was eliminated before the Han and Jin Dynasties.
The word "风" in this article is a simplified word. Since the number of characters supported by the computer is not enough, it is used here instead.
The philosophy of nature and man developed the theory of Feng Shui
Looking at garden design at home and abroad in ancient and modern times, in essence, what is discussed is the "relationship between nature and man".
While nature has given abundant resources and a beautiful environment to mankind, it has also brought disasters such as floods, thunder and lightning, hurricanes, droughts, and earthquakes. In ancient China, limited by the level of scientific understanding at that time, the ancients used ancient philosophy to interpret various elements of the built environment climate such as solar radiation, temperature, humidity, airflow, and sunshine through intuitive feelings and experiences. For example, Taoist thought, represented by Lao and Zhuang, regards "heaven" as the center of the "relationship between heaven and man" and proposes that "man follows the earth, the earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature", and even believes that people's relationship with nature can be used The understanding of mountains and rivers is used to predict the various mysteries of the universe and to reflect on the complex phenomena of social life
This ancient Eastern philosophy interpenetrates with ancient Chinese aesthetics, psychology, geology, geography, ecology, landscape and other disciplines, Influenced by each other, a unique knowledge - Feng Shui was born in China. As the guiding principle and practical operating technology for ancient Chinese architectural activities, it, together with the science of construction and gardening, constitutes the three pillars of ancient Chinese architectural theory. It expresses people’s desire to thrive, live and work in peace and contentment.
Wonderful Mysteries and Scientific Coincidences
Chinese classical gardens are the culmination of Chinese Feng Shui theory, many of which coincide with modern technology.
When it comes to Feng Shui, we must first talk about wind. Improper handling of wind direction in buildings is not only detrimental to human health, but also detrimental to safety and aesthetics. Chinese garden design has always followed the geographical principle of "facing north and facing south" to avoid the "shady wind" (north wind) that is harmful to people. This also conforms to China's monsoon climate.
Most of China’s landmass is located north of the Tropic of Cancer, and sunlight enters from the south all year round. Infrared rays in solar rays contain a large amount of radiant heat energy, which can increase indoor temperatures in winter. Solar rays can also promote the growth and development of living things. Appropriate amounts of ultraviolet rays have a bactericidal effect and are also beneficial to the synthesis of vitamin D in the human body. They can enhance the body's immune function and benefit the body's health.
The understanding of water in ancient Feng Shui is mostly in line with scientific principles. For example, you can choose a platform on the convex bank of a river, and it should be higher than the annual flood level to avoid turbulent currents, unstable river beds, and Build houses in stagnant swamps, etc. In addition, careful attention should be paid to the quality of water sources.
There are also many contents in Feng Shui that are consistent with medical science. For example, the front room of a residential building is low and the back room is high, which meets people's needs for lighting, and is coordinated with "facing north and south" for lighting. Do not plant large trees, single trees, hollow trees, gnarled trees, trees with entangled vines, etc. in front of the gate to avoid blocking sunlight.
Feng Shui is also very particular about the selection of tree species in gardens. For example, "Xiangzhai Jingzhuan" advocates planting trees around the house, "Peach willows (Yima) are planted in the east, gardenias are planted in the west, and plums are planted in the south. Jujube (beneficial to cattle), and apricot grown in the north"; there is also a saying that "green pines and lush bamboo ripples, the color is bright and the appearance is good, and the foundation is good", and it is advocated to plant pine and bamboo. The above-mentioned statement may seem superstitious and absurd, but it is quite scientific. It stipulates the planting direction according to the growth habits of different tree species, which is conducive to the improvement of the environment and meets the requirements of improving the viewing of the microclimate next to the house.
Noise is the enemy of human health. According to Feng Shui theory, it is "unsuitable to live at the gates of big cities, prison gates, and Baichuankou" because the crowds there can make people irritable and even cause symptoms such as insomnia. Therefore, Chinese garden construction pays attention to choosing quiet places and creating quiet scenery.
Pursue the balanced development of man and nature
We should admit that for thousands of years, the original simple Feng Shui has been mixed with many unscientific and backward thoughts and behaviors.
But today, after domestic and foreign experts have used modern scientific theories and technical methods to study the Chinese Feng Shui theory, remove its superstitious dross, and apply it in practice, it has begun to be used in practice. Ecological researchers agree.
In the book "Landscape: Culture, Ecology and Perception", Yu Kongjian calls Feng Shui theory "through the selection of the best space and time, people and the earth can live in harmony and obtain maximum benefits, The Art of Achieving Peace and Prosperity”. Kevin Lynch, a famous American urban planning authority, also pointed out in his book "Urban Imagery" that Chinese Feng Shui "is a promising science that experts are seeking to develop."
Fundamentally speaking, the design of Chinese gardens is deeply immersed in the spirit of the harmonious development of man and nature. They adhere to the principle of adapting to local conditions, make full use of favorable natural conditions and ecological factors, appropriately retain the natural topography and landforms with landscape characteristics, and combine them with local customs to make the garden landscapes in the east, west, south, north and middle of China have their own characteristics. Too beautiful
Home Feng Shui No. 11: Color
Oriental red
Traditionally, red represents joy, enthusiasm, boldness and enterprising spirit. In Feng Shui, the east also symbolizes youth and adventurous spirit, so placing some red furniture and decorations in the east, such as mahogany pendants, red carpets, etc., can make the family full of energy and be beneficial to career and studies.
The south is good for green
In Feng Shui, the south dominates inspiration and social ability; green means vitality. Placing green plants in the south not only adds to the green beauty, but also has a positive catalytic effect on interpersonal relationships.
Yellow in the West
Yellow has always been used to represent wealth, and the West is considered to be the direction that leads career and wealth. If you put yellow furniture accessories such as citrine, you can It brings strong wealth and makes your career flourish.
The north is orange
The north is in charge of the relationship between husband and wife, and orange means passionate and unrestrained. If you want to enhance the relationship between husband and wife, you can place orange table lamps, small rugs, pillows, etc. in the north of the bedroom to benefit the relationship between husband and wife.
Other directions + color combinations:
Northwest + white = Promote noble luck
Southwest + brown/earth color = increase stable energy in the home
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Southwest + yellow chandelier = strengthen love luck
Other color taboos:
1. The sky is clear and the earth is turbid: the color of the ceiling should be as light as possible, and at the same time , the color of the floor is also darker than that of the ceiling. Otherwise, it will cause the people in the house to do things confusingly and put the cart before the horse.
2. In Chinese Feng Shui, the ceiling represents the sky, the floor represents the earth, and the walls represent people. The color of the walls should be between the ceiling and the floor, that is, darker than the ceiling and lighter than the floor, so that heaven, earth, and people can achieve harmony.
3. It is best not to use too much red or black as the main color in the house, because too much red or too black will make people act impulsively and extremely.