For the most part, when I work with clients and exist out in the world, I try to keep my language as jargon-free as possible, as it often creates a belief barrier that an energetically-uplifting and intentional home is not for everyone. (It is absolutely for everyone and benefits all humanity.) It also can be a little bit of a bore, like you just want to watch the movie, not understand how every frame was shot. That said, I am a Feng Shui practitioner and my understanding of the environment is often viewed through the lens of the principles of that and having a shared lexicon makes it easier to navigate some of these deep dives together.
So as a starting point in bridging the gap between the ethereal Feng Shui masters of another dimension and your every day life, here is my take on a few terms of this discipline.
Feng Shui, an ancient branch of Chinese Medicine, is the study and manipulation of the energy of environments. I am a Modern Feng Shui practitioner, alumna of the School of Intention in Los Angeles, and I use its principles to help my clients shift energy intentionally and create from infinite possibility.
Yin- the passive, receptive energy of the universe. It is associated with femininity, darkness, cold, and the moon.
Yang- the active, positive energy of the universe. It is associated with masculinity, light/day time, heat, and the sun.
Bagua- In Feng Shui, an energy map of a home that divides it into 9 areas representing fundamental areas of a person's existence. The areas are: Helpful People/Travel, Self/Career, Wisdom, Legacy/Family/Community, Health/ Well-being, Creativity/Children, Love/Relationships, Fame/Reputation, and Money/Wealth/Prosperity. In some schools of study, the Bagua is an octagon and oriented to the North. In others, the Bagua is a rectangle and oriented to the front door of the home. In my application of the Bagua, I use the simplified rectangle oriented to the front door of the home and I use it as a way to tell a story in space, never to set or define limitations.
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