Both Feng Shui and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) have origins in the I Ching, an ancient text that is the source of the Chinese philosophy of Taoism. Taoism emphasizes the importance of following the natural order of things by observing the energetic rhythms and laws of the universe to live in balance and harmony. By observing and analyzing nature thousands of years ago, the Taoists developed an understanding of the subtleties of energy throughout the universe and the interplay of these energies on the landscapes of the body and the environment. They developed an understanding of the energetic properties of plants and the flow of energy through the meridians of the body, giving rise to the development of herbal theory and acupuncture.
Energy Flow
Chinese medicine and Feng Shui philosophies both observe the flow of energies: they analyze the state of Qi and the way it exists in the body and in the environment. They decipher the balance of yin and yang and the harmony of the five elements – fire, earth, metal, water and wood. Just as maintaining balance and harmony within the body is fundamental in traditional Chinese medicine, maintaining balance and harmony within a person’s living and working environment is fundamental for good feng shui.
Favorable feng shui exists where auspicious Qi gathers and accumulates; this Qi is vibrant and lively. Unfavorable feng shui occurs when Qi becomes blocked, heavy, weakened, stagnant or poisonous. While truly customized feng shui is complex and takes many factors into consideration, these key concepts can be applied to create favorable feng shui in any home or workplace.
As we discuss in our articles regarding Dit Da Jow liniments, Qi blockage causes pain and discomfort. Blood stagnation and blood stasis caused by trauma type injuries is a major Qi blockage syndrome. The herbs in Dit Da Jow open up any blockage and allows Qi to flow again allowing the injury to heal.
Herbal formulas like Iron Palm are designed to allow Qi to flow and nourish tendons, ligaments, bones and sinew. With this nourishment and movement of Qi, recovery from injuries or inflammatory conditions is hastened and one feels better very quickly.
1. Enhance the flow of Qi Keep spaces tidy.
Clutter represents obstacles and stagnation, removing the stagnation will improve energy flow, health, and good fortune. If possible, shelves should have doors, as shelves are said to cut energy fields in half and are particularly harmful in bedrooms.
2. Balance
Yin and Yang Yang is the vibrant, lively energy that is essential for vitality and good health, and it is created by sunlight, fresh air, pets, young children, and sound. Light refracting crystals that reflect rainbows as well as wind chimes, bells and music are often used as feng shui cures to symbolize and enhance Yang Qi and to displace heavy Yin energy in living spaces.
3. Sleeping position is important
A bedroom is a Yin space and should not be activated with the Yang energy of plants, or be overly decorated or have busy design elements. Soft colors and plain designs are best. Avoid bed linen designs that feature triangles, because they represent poison arrow energy.
4.Have plants or trees around you
They bring vibrant energy to a space and are considered good feng shui as they represent growth and development. This energizing quality is most beneficial in a living space. Spiky cacti or plants with barbs or thorns should be avoided as they are said to create unfavorable poison arrow energy. Lush green plants with rounded leaves and fresh flowers (with any thorns removed) are the best selections; however they should be replaced if they wilt as unhealthy or dried flowers create unfavorable feng shui.