Tai Chi in Feng Shui

We all know that feng shui aims to optimize the flow of positive chi or life force in an environment. A deep understanding of how to apply the bagua is needed in order to strategically arrange the 5 Elements, which are represented by their shapes, colors and materials in the furnishings of an environment.

The bagua, or ‘Eight Trigrams’, is a system based on eight fundamental symbols that represent aspects of nature, relationships, seasons, the body – basically all of life. These 8 sectors or ‘guas’ emulate from the center of the bagua and is called the Tai Chi.

Some of us understand Tai Chi to be a marital art to stimulate the body. In relation to feng shui the Tai Chi refers to the center of the bagua and represents Universal energy which divides into Yin and Yang. Chinese philosophy defines the Tai Chi as the ultimate source and limit of reality, from which spring yin and yang representing complementary and opposing forces.

These complementry forces are always in motion and neither is exclusively one thing, meaning all yin or all yang. Complementary forces are distinct forces that work together, often appearing opposite but creating a greater, unified effect.

 

As you can see from the symbol both sides have a dot or a small aspect of the other in it. And when yin (the black side associated with the feminine, dark, passive, cold and receptive energies ) becomes as full as it can be, in turns into yang (the white side associated with the masculine, light, active, hot and assertive energies) until it is as full as it can be and turns back into yin. Although this is a 2 dimensional illustration this phenomenon is multidimensional. it is thought that this ongoing movement generates all life including the 8 guas of the feng shui template.

In an environment we usually want some areas to be more active or yang, such as a child’s play room or dining area. And some areas should be more quiet or yin, such as a bedroom for sleep or study. Feng shui generally seeks a balanced relationship between yin (passive) and yang (active) energies within a space.

The center most of any house represents the Tai Chi and is associated with physical, mental and emotional health. So it is important that this area be unobstructed, while not conducting the chi too quickly.

In many homes I’ve notice that a powder room on the main floor is often in the Tai Chi. If this is the case it is important to use earth colors to ‘control’ the draining effect of the plumbing or a woodsy wallpaper or plants if possible, to help absorb all the water. There are a few other transcendental adjustments too.

If you can make one adjustment in an environment, make it in the Tai Chi as it will effect the entire space and those living or working there. One such adjustment is to hang a clear faceted lead crystal from the ceiling of the Tai Chi. If this is appropriate, it will help to harmonize the entire space. Wouldn’t it be great if such an adjustment was possible in the Tai Chi of our planet!

There is still time for me to send you a holiday Gift Certificate for yourself or someone on your list. They vary from a 1 hour Chinese Astrology & Numerology session to full day space clearing and feng shui consultation.. This is a beautiful way to both complete the present year and to prepare for the Year of the Fire Horse in February.

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Wishing you a beautiful season of celebration.
Thank you for sharing this past year together.

Judith / Sacred Currents