Feng Shui

Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese skill of keeping a balance of the forces in your surroundings. In feng shui which is Mandarin Chinese meaning wind-water, the land is regarded as living entity reflecting the pattern of heaven, and any development must be in harmony with this pattern. When building, planting, or altering the landscape in any way, practitioners of feng shui aim to balance the forces of yin and yang, the two counter-balancing forces of universe. For example hills and mountains are pictured as dragons, full of yin, while valleys are seen as tigers, embodying the balancing yang forces. Based on classical Chinese writings, it has been practice since the 12th century AD. Not everyone believes in feng shui, but few dare flout its dictates as it may invite business failure, ill health or a decline in family fortunes. Extracted from mix sources.