Feng Shui Study Guide Lesson 6

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MODULE 6

阴阳概念 The Concept of

YIN &YANG

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The Concept of 阴阳概念

YIN &YANG All the energies of the e a r t h which can be regarded as synonymous with the breath of the dragon or sheng chi are said to be either Yin or Yang in nature. All the elements of the earth are also said to have either a Yin essence or a Yang essence. The cosmology of these two opposing yet complementary forces is the conceptual way the Chinese view the universe. Yin and yang have their own attributes and their own magnetic fields of energy. They are diametrically different but they are nevertheless mutually dependent. Each gives existence to the other. One cannot exist without the other. Thus, when feng shui speaks of balance, what is referred to is the tenuous presence of both types of energy in optimum quantities, relative to each other. Feng shui does advocate more yang in dwellings of the living and more yin in dwellings of the dead. This means that in our homes and workplaces, there should be lots more yang than yin. However, there should never be so much yang that yin completely disappears. Without yin there can be no yang. When there is balance between the yin and yang, the wholeness of the universe is represented. There is good balance and prosperity, health, well-being and happiness. Feng shui practice always includes a yin-yang analysis of room space, land configurations, sunlight and shade, dampness and dryness, bright and pale colours, and solids and fluids. Rooms that are too yin are not auspicious. There is insufficient life energy to bring prosperity. Rooms that are too yang are said to be damaging because there is too much energy, causing accidents and losses. Only rooms and homes with balanced yin and yang can be auspicious and will be made even more auspicious if there is a good balance of yin and yang outside.

YIN 阴

YANG 阳

Earth

Sun

Moonlight

Daylight

Night time

Daytime

Darkness

Brightness

Rest

Activity

Quiet

Noise

Death

Live

Stillness

Motion

Soft

Hard

Cold

Hot

Winter

Summer

Water

Mountain

Female

Male

Dark

White

Decrease

Increase

Phoenix

Dragon

Descending

Ascending

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How to create yin & yang in your living space

Outside your home, if the land that makes up your garden is completely flat, it may be too yin and require the balance of boulders and plants. But if there is too much exposure to sunlight, it could be too yang; plants here will create the necessary shade. A water feature introduces yang energies to create good balance. Garden lights will introduce yang energy at night.

Inside the home, yin and yang influences the flow of energy. When there is severe imbalance, especially with too much yin, the feng shui of the house suffers and bring sickness. Feng shui for house of the living can be benefited from the presence of light, sound, activity and growth energy. Dogs and cats and even an aquarium with bubbling water will attract precious yang energy. To counter excess yang energy, you can add dark colors, dim the lights or keep curtains permanently closed. Changes in the seasons will also affect yin and yang balance in the home, so be alert. When it is cold, foggy or rainy, the skies are dominated by yin energies, so keep your lights and your music turned on. When the sun shines brightly and it is a hot sunny day, turn on the fan and the air conditioners. If you live in the tropics, counter periods of hot, dry tropical sunshine with yin, and rainy spells with yang.

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Multiple Choice Questions: 1) Which of the following is not yang energy? a. Water feature b. Lights c. Night 2) Having an aquarium in the house – does this create yin energy? a. Yes b. No 3) Which group features yin energy attributes? a. Sunlight, female, water b. Darkness, night time, cold c. Summer, strength, expansion

Exercise:

1) Create yin and yang for your garden.

2) Rearrange your house furniture & interior decor to create a balance of yin and yang energy.

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ANSWERS: Question 1: c Question 2: b Question 3: b

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