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Yin and yang are regarded by the Chinese as being the balancing, harmonizing factors of the universe. They are opposite energies and neither could live without the other. In fact, yin energy can always be found inside yang, and vice versa as the white spot (yang) inside the yin and the black spot (yin) inside [...]

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Bamboo, or other types of wooden wind chimes work best in the east (family) and southeast (wealth) sectors of your home. Wooden wind chimes placed here will help your family life and prosperity. (One word of warning: never place metal wind chimes in the east or southeast sectors of your home. This is because metal [...]

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Cut flowers brighten up the appearance of rooms and create good ch‘i, especially if they are colorful. This is another good reason to send plants or flowers to a sick friend. There are five flowers that are especially beneficial for feng shui purposes. The most important of these is the peony, which is considered to [...]

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The Chinese were the inventors of the compass, and it appears that they invented it twice. The legend is that Emperor Shih Huang Ti fought a battle against Prince Ch’ih Yu about 206 B.C.E. The prince was given a special, magical mist by his sorcerers that prevented the emperor‘s men from being able to see [...]

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Fish have always been highly revered by the Chinese, not just because the Chinese word yu means both fish and abundance, but also because their reproductive powers make them a symbol of fertility. And because they swim happily in their own environment, fish have become an emblem of connubial bliss and harmony as well.

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The Laughing Buddha carries a bag which is thought to contain the troubles of the world; others believe his sack is full of riches. Many Chinese business people believe that stroking his belly brings them good fortune.

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There are wealth deities in many of the eastern traditions. The Koreans and Thais have their wealth Buddhas. The Tibetans have their five Jambhala wealth gods. Chinese Taoists regard the Eight Immortals as beings whose presence in the home either on paintings or on decorative items is believed to be most auspicious. But the most [...]

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In the West feng shui is generally called the art of placement. However, as traditionally used in Chinese and Japanese military and business strategies, feng shui is also an art of timing. Time is inextricably tied to space; time moves through space; there is no time without space. Timing is the essence of strategy. Successful [...]

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