Anthropologists describe feng shui as a symbolic system for reading landscapes and a social tool within lineages. In the West, it became a home decor product.
Feng Shui is a traditional body of knowledge about arranging living spaces in harmony with landscape and energy flow, based on yin-yang and the five elements.
The Dậu direction in the 24-direction feng shui system sits due West and belongs to the Metal element. Here is its meaning for house and grave orientation.
The Wu (Ngọ) direction in feng shui sits due south, spans 172.5 to 187.5 degrees and belongs to the Fire element, symbolizing brightness, fame and wisdom.
Tuất sits in the Càn palace with the Earth element. Its meaning, trine and Three Sha ties, and use in pole setting and star chart placement are all examined.
Si Mountain sits in the Xun trigram, belongs to Fire, and spans 112.5 to 127.5 degrees. See how it guides house orientation and five-element interactions.
Giap mountain sits in the due East, is a yang Wood stem in the Hai-Mao-Wei trine, and anchors the Wood bureau. Here is its meaning across feng shui schools.
Nham mountain sits in the North of the 24 mountain directions, tied to the Water element and the Kan trigram, symbolizing beginnings, wisdom and flexibility.
Qian mountain in the 24 mountain directions of Feng Shui: its West Group position, Metal element, and how it combines with other directions and time periods.
Mao Mountain in the 24 mountain system sits due East with the Wood element. Its meaning when sitting or facing depends on how it combines with other factors.
The Yi Mountain in the 24-mountain system: its position, Wood element, stems and branches, Na Jia trigram link, and how to read it for homes or burials.
Wei Mountain sits in the Xin Wei palace of the 24 mountain directions, tied to the Earth element and Kun trigram. Its meaning and school interpretations.
Basic feng shui principles for indoor plants: choosing species, placement by bagua, the five elements, and keeping plants healthy to sustain positive energy.
Discover feng shui principles for bathroom layout: location, door direction, colors, and remedies to preserve the positive energy and wealth of your home.
A guide to cleansing feng shui crystals using moonlight, saltwater, smoke, and other safe methods, plus notes on which techniques suit specific stone types.
Gemstones tied to each Western zodiac sign and the symbolic meanings behind them, based on Western astrological tradition blended with gemstone customs.
Explore home office feng shui principles: desk placement, sitting direction, colors, lighting, and remedies to boost focus, creativity, and work performance.
Learn what relief stars and fate-mitigating stars are in Vietnamese astrology, their origins, and their real limits from Buddhist and cultural perspectives.