According to Imperial Feng Shui principles, the universal forces of Yin and Yang are further divided into the Four Phenomena, which are associated with different spheres of life. These Four Phenomena govern a different sphere of life, and correspond accordingly to a different season in the year.
Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins The Goddess of Mercy, otherwise known as Guan Yin, is widely beloved in various Buddhist traditions. Often seen as a figure of eternal benevolence, she is celebrated as the spiritual embodiment of wisdom, compassion and mercy. Each year, Buddhist communities around the world gather to celebrate three important milestones in […]
Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins The practice of Feng Shui can be traced to Neolithic civilizations scattered across China. Despite its long and illustrious history, it was only in more recent times that Imperial Feng Shui emerged as a prestigious branch of Feng Shui practised exclusively for the furtherance of Chinese royal interests. Emperor Qian […]
Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins With their able and committed leadership, eminent Qing dynasty emperors such as Kang Xi and Qian Long steered the empire through a golden age in its illustrious history. Under their stewardship, the Qing dynasty prospered economically, militarily, and also in its cultural and artistic pursuits. Well-known as an avid cultural […]
Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins The Qing dynasty bears witness to one of the most prosperous and successful eras of China’s dynastic history. Led by ethnic Manchus, it is renowned not only for its material abundance, but also for fostering a thriving exchange of cultures between the East and West. The unparalleled fortunes of the […]
Estimated Reading Time: 4min Lidong (立冬) marks the beginning of the winter season. This year, it is between November 7 and December 21, and culminates on December 21st, which is known as Winter Solstice (冬至). In this article, we explore the significance of Lidong and the Winter Solstice in Imperial Feng Shui and 5 important […]
Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins The auspicious season of Mangzhong precedes the Summer Solstice’s grandiose celebrations, spanning from 5 to 21 June. 《月令七十二侯集解》：“五月节，谓有芒之种谷可稼种矣。” The 72 Pentads (月令七十二侯集解) is an ancient Chinese calendar system which depicts the subtle changes in Nature over the four seasons. It achieves this detailed periodicity by dividing each year into 72 […]
Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins In both past and present Chinese culture, summer is widely regarded as the season of abundance, auspiciousness and achievement. Regarded as the most Yang (阳) season in the eternal Yin-Yang (阴阳) cycle, summer is closely associated with passion, growth and brightness. The season harnesses a deep, intense energy to fuel […]
The Year of the Metal Ox (辛丑) will be a year filled with opportunities, abundance and prosperity. If you are looking to secure a job promotion, attain massive growth and breakthroughs in your business or achieve consistently high returns from your investment portfolio, this will be an important year. Significance of the Start of Spring […]
Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins The Double Ninth Festival (Chong Yang), observed on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar, is a traditional Chinese holiday, mentioned in writing since before the Eastern Han period. According to the Book of Changes, the number six is considered as yin while nine is yang. […]
Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins This year, the Summer Solstice falls on 21 June, marking the peak of Summer. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, generations of emperors patronised the Temple of Earth to offer sacrificial offerings to the God of Earth annually. It was believed that such ritual worship during the Summer Solstice would […]
