Extract from my translation of 5 songs...
Where mountains and stream meet
May be said to be the meeting of both wind and water
When it comes to discussing dragon forms we say they should bind
Bounded dragons conceal lairs but not palaces
Be it imperial palaces or county districts
Search abundance of yang not look for dragons
These words of advice tells us simply how to look for good fengshui. Try driving by Center Point at night especially during a cool rainy night and you will get to know what is meant by the abundance of yang.
I must make it a point to bring along a camera and capture a shot.
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Friday, April 4, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
TaiSui-its true meaning
How the Taisui is deduced is very simple if we know the animal sign of the year for the taisui will be in the direction that the animal sign occupies. For example 2008 is the year of the rat and as the rat occupies the northern direction, Taisui is in the north direction for that year. 2007 is the year of the ox which occupies the northwest direction which was also the direction of Taisui.
Most of the eminent experts view is that it is not wise to confront Taisui. This means that one must never sit or face a direction that is occupied by Taisui. Is this correct? Going by what the almanac describes, the relationship of Taisui is only consulted when it comes to entombment or burial which goes to say that it is relevant to matters concerning the dead. It becomes hard to think of it as involving matters related to us living people.
The logic of Taisui rests on the fact of the wood element being detrimental to earth. As burial involves breaking and opening up of the earth it makes sense. This concept comes from the original concept of the image of a seedling breaking out form the earth causing change. Viewed from the perspective of the earth it talks about being broken open but form another perspective there is the growth of the seedling which is renewal. Taking this a little further, it is quite difficult to relate to the theory that a tomb facing north will be effected more than another facing west as all other things being equal both are open to the rays of the sun as well as other effects that could possibly be present.
Astrology being astrology, sometimes common sense eludes us. One thing though is certain and that is to relate Taisui to homes becomes most questionable.
Most of the eminent experts view is that it is not wise to confront Taisui. This means that one must never sit or face a direction that is occupied by Taisui. Is this correct? Going by what the almanac describes, the relationship of Taisui is only consulted when it comes to entombment or burial which goes to say that it is relevant to matters concerning the dead. It becomes hard to think of it as involving matters related to us living people.
The logic of Taisui rests on the fact of the wood element being detrimental to earth. As burial involves breaking and opening up of the earth it makes sense. This concept comes from the original concept of the image of a seedling breaking out form the earth causing change. Viewed from the perspective of the earth it talks about being broken open but form another perspective there is the growth of the seedling which is renewal. Taking this a little further, it is quite difficult to relate to the theory that a tomb facing north will be effected more than another facing west as all other things being equal both are open to the rays of the sun as well as other effects that could possibly be present.
Astrology being astrology, sometimes common sense eludes us. One thing though is certain and that is to relate Taisui to homes becomes most questionable.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Sanctuary within the home
extract from the draft of '5 songs'...
"..Zhang Zhong San, fengshui master of the early 20th century said. “ The temple determines the good and ill fortune of the community, the ancestral the weal and woe of the clan.” This is how important such temples or shrines are in fengshui.
Within the points considered in the placement of shrines or ancestral halls, a combination of land form study and qi is used. In the study of analytical qi, the facing star determines the status, rank, excellence, talent, abundance as well as harmony as a whole. Harsh, dull and scorching qi should be totally avoided.
In our homes, these same principles and rules too apply. We may not have ancestral tablets but in every home, it is desirable to have a shrine or altar area. There is nothing to be religious about this. For those not inclined to the placement of a shrine or for those not too religion inclined, a retreat zone or sanctuary can be incorporated within the living space. This is the collection point of all the vibrant qi and also serves as a sanctum where wounds collected from our daily excursions into the competitive world outside can be healed."
This sanctuary should be within the central area of activity yet is a niche or corner on its own. It should be kept clean and pure. Most importantly, it should be free of rubbish. Ideally there should be sufficient space for a person to stand or better still sit in in contemplation or meditate. Personal effects can be placed here for it is in many ways a place of focus for the family as well as for personal empowerment and recharging.
"..Zhang Zhong San, fengshui master of the early 20th century said. “ The temple determines the good and ill fortune of the community, the ancestral the weal and woe of the clan.” This is how important such temples or shrines are in fengshui.
Within the points considered in the placement of shrines or ancestral halls, a combination of land form study and qi is used. In the study of analytical qi, the facing star determines the status, rank, excellence, talent, abundance as well as harmony as a whole. Harsh, dull and scorching qi should be totally avoided.
In our homes, these same principles and rules too apply. We may not have ancestral tablets but in every home, it is desirable to have a shrine or altar area. There is nothing to be religious about this. For those not inclined to the placement of a shrine or for those not too religion inclined, a retreat zone or sanctuary can be incorporated within the living space. This is the collection point of all the vibrant qi and also serves as a sanctum where wounds collected from our daily excursions into the competitive world outside can be healed."
This sanctuary should be within the central area of activity yet is a niche or corner on its own. It should be kept clean and pure. Most importantly, it should be free of rubbish. Ideally there should be sufficient space for a person to stand or better still sit in in contemplation or meditate. Personal effects can be placed here for it is in many ways a place of focus for the family as well as for personal empowerment and recharging.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Five Songs on the Heaven Principles
My fengshui book is nearing completion. Here is an extract.
....To understand how this comes about, we need to refer to the principle of the relationship of the heaven, earth and man principals. Before we get lost, these principals are not some complex philosophical ideals but simply the three divisions of the twenty four directions found on the luopan. (Refer to the notes on the 24 mountains of the luopan). In practice we would work towards aligning all doors to the same principal. For example if the main door is orientated with a heaven mountain, then all the other doors should be to heaven mountains. There is no such thing as another alternative orientation....
....To understand how this comes about, we need to refer to the principle of the relationship of the heaven, earth and man principals. Before we get lost, these principals are not some complex philosophical ideals but simply the three divisions of the twenty four directions found on the luopan. (Refer to the notes on the 24 mountains of the luopan). In practice we would work towards aligning all doors to the same principal. For example if the main door is orientated with a heaven mountain, then all the other doors should be to heaven mountains. There is no such thing as another alternative orientation....
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