Yijing and geomantic omen

The Book of Changes and Feng Shui are two great wisdom in China culture. They are not only an important part of China culture, but also outstanding representatives of ancient wisdom in China. The unique thoughts and theories of the Book of Changes and Feng Shui have not only had a far-reaching influence in the history of China, but also been widely recognized and applied in the world. This paper will discuss the basic concepts, historical origins, operation steps and application value of Yijing and Feng Shui, so as to lead readers to understand the source of wisdom of China culture.

The Book of Changes: the Philosophical System of Yin-Yang and Five Elements

The Book of Changes is one of the classics of China's ancient philosophy and an important part of China's ancient culture. The core idea of Yijing is the philosophy of Yin-Yang and Five Elements, which holds that everything in the universe is formed by the interaction of Yin-Yang and Five Elements. The basic concepts of the Book of Changes include: hexagrams, hexagrams, yin and yang, five elements and so on.

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Gua is the basic unit of the Book of Changes, and it is a six-digit number composed of six hexagrams. There are 64 different hexagrams. Each hexagram represents different natural phenomena, living conditions, interpersonal relationships and so on. The hexagram system consists of two basic hexagrams: Yang Yao (-) and Yin Yao (-). Yang Yao represents masculinity, rigidity and initiative, while Yin Yao represents femininity, flexibility and passivity.

A complete and broken linear symbol of the Eight Diagrams of the Book of Changes.

The six-pointed star is the basic unit and consists of a horizontal line and a vertical line. The horizontal line represents yang, and the vertical line represents yin. Each hexagram has yin and yang attributes, and * * * has six different hexagrams.

yin and yang

Yin and Yang are the core concepts of Yijing philosophy, representing two relative forces in the universe. Yin and Yang interact and complement each other, which constitutes the vitality of all things in the universe.

five elements

Five elements are another core concept of Yijing philosophy, representing five basic elements in the universe: gold, wood, water, fire and earth. The interaction between the five elements constitutes the vitality of all things in the universe.

Feng shui: the art of layout and aura

Feng Shui is a traditional culture in ancient China, and it is an art to coordinate nature and improve life fortune through layout and adjustment of environmental atmosphere. According to the theory of geomantic omen, the quality of environmental gas field directly affects people's fortune and destiny. Therefore, through the layout and adjustment of environmental gas field, the purpose of improving life fortune can be achieved.

Historical origin of geomantic omen

The history of geomantic omen can be traced back to the Shang and Zhou Dynasties in ancient China. At this time, people began to pay attention to the influence of environment on people, and began to study how to improve their fortune by arranging and adjusting the environment. With the passage of time, the theory of Feng Shui has gradually developed into a complete theoretical system, and it has been widely used in the ancient culture of China.

Basic concepts of geomantic omen

The basic concepts of geomantic omen are: gas field, dragon point, geomantic treasure land, five elements and so on.

Gas field refers to the gas field in the environment, including topography, water potential, mountains, buildings, vegetation and so on. The quality of the gas field directly affects people's fortune and destiny.

Longdong refers to the geographical location in the environment, including peaks, rivers and lakes. The quality of the dragon point directly affects the gas field of the environment and the fortune of people.

A geomantic treasure-house refers to an excellent area in the environment, including peaks, rivers and lakes. The quality of geomantic treasures directly affects people's fortune and destiny.

The five elements refer to the five basic elements in the universe: gold, wood, water, fire and earth. The interaction between the five elements constitutes the gas field of the environment.

Operation steps of geomantic omen

The operation steps of geomantic omen include: survey, analysis, layout and adjustment.

Investigation refers to a comprehensive investigation and analysis of the environment, including topography, landforms, gas fields, etc. The purpose of the investigation is to understand the characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of the environment and provide basic data for subsequent analysis and layout.

Analysis refers to the analysis and evaluation of survey data, including the advantages and disadvantages of the environment and the quality of gas fields. The purpose of the analysis is to determine the advantages and disadvantages of the environment and the characteristics of the gas field, and to provide guidance for the subsequent layout and adjustment.

Layout refers to the environmental layout and architectural design based on the analysis results, including the orientation, height and shape of the building. The purpose of layout is to adjust the environmental atmosphere and achieve the purpose of improving the fortune of life.

Adjustment refers to the adjustment and improvement of the environment, including moving objects, adjusting layout, adjusting gas field, etc. The purpose of adjustment is to improve the atmosphere of the environment and achieve the purpose of improving the fortune of life.

The Book of Changes and the Application Value of Feng Shui

The application value of Yijing and Feng Shui is reflected in the following aspects:

enhance the quality of life

The application of the Book of Changes and Feng Shui can improve the quality of life, improve the living environment and atmosphere, and make people's body and mind balanced and harmonious. Through the application of Yijing and geomantic omen, we can improve people's health, wealth, career and other aspects of fortune, and improve the quality of life.

Promote social harmony

The application of the Book of Changes and Feng Shui can promote social harmony and improve interpersonal relationships and social environment. Through the application of the Book of Changes and Feng Shui, we can adjust the environmental atmosphere, improve interpersonal relationships and promote social harmony.

Inheriting Chinese culture

The Book of Changes and Feng Shui are important parts of China culture and the source of China cultural wisdom. Through the application of the Book of Changes and Feng Shui, we can inherit Chinese culture and carry forward the spirit and values of Chinese culture.