Introduction to Imperial Feng Shui

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Imperial Feng Shui is a prestigious and enigmatic art form once exclusively reserved for the Chinese Imperial Family. Throughout dynastic Chinese history, this elite branch of Feng Shui was shrouded in secrecy, closely guarded for its powerful ability to influence energy and destiny.

In this introduction to Imperial Feng Shui, we will explore how this ancient art, through the use of meticulously selected treasures like jadeite, agarwood, and sandalwood, brings transformative changes to people’s lives.

The Differences between Classical and Imperial Feng Shui

Imperial Feng Shui thrived during the reign of Emperor Qian Long in the Qing dynasty, credited with fostering prolonged periods of prosperity and wealth. Emperor Qian Long himself was a fervent advocate, believing in the power of Imperial Feng Shui to enhance the fortunes of the entire imperial court.

Classical Feng Shui is rooted in the belief in a fixed fate for each individual, whereas Imperial Feng Shui empowers people to actively seek out and fulfil their ambitions and dreams.

Classical Feng Shui often suggests that our lives are shaped by pre-ordained cycles of fortune and paths, recommending that we act harmoniously with these cycles. In contrast, Imperial Feng Shui takes a dynamic approach, encouraging us to shape and forge our destinies to reach our full potential at every stage of our lives. This form of Feng Shui focuses on understanding the forces of luck, simultaneously creating a consistent state of good luck.

Decoding the Science of Luck

History of Imperial Feng Shui

The origins of Feng Shui can be traced to the works of Guo Pu, a distinguished historian and scholar during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317 to 420 CE). His contributions to the art and understanding of Feng Shui are monumental, primarily through his commentary on the “Book of Burial” (葬经), which laid down the essential principles of geomancy. In this text, he underscores the importance of harmonising human endeavours with the earth’s natural energies to promote prosperity and well-being.

Centuries later, during the Qing dynasty, the influence of Feng Shui expanded significantly, especially under the reign of Emperor Qian Long. A passionate advocate of Imperial Feng Shui, Emperor Qian Long saw it evolve into a form tailored exclusively for the imperial court. During his reign, skilled Imperial Feng Shui masters, both scholars and sages deeply knowledgeable in the art, were tasked with improving the fortune and health of the Imperial family and their extensive estates.

These masters conducted extensive research, leveraging the powerful forces of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements (五行) in creating optimal environments to manifest wealth, health, and success. Their discoveries highlighted the significance of earthly treasures such as jadeite, agarwood, and sandalwood, which were key in enhancing Qi energy and were thought to embody the principles of the Four Phenomena (四象), crucial for fostering good fortune and increasing wealth capacity.

Today, these once-secretive practices have been disclosed, enriching modern Feng Shui applications and enabling a broader audience to harness Imperial Feng Shui’s ancient wisdom.

Foundations of Imperial Feng Shui: Bagua (八卦)

Imperial Feng Shui is deeply rooted in ancient Chinese cosmology, beginning with the concept of Bagua.

Before the universe took its current form, it existed in a vague and amorphous state, described in the I-Ching (易经) as Wuji, or the Great Ultimate. This stage represents the undefined cosmic potential. Taiji, Yin and Yang and the Four Phenomena are the building blocks of Bagua.

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Foundations of Imperial Feng Shui: Taiji (太极), Yin and Yang (阴阳)

From the state of Wuji, the universe began to differentiate. Light, clear forces ascended to form the Heavens, while heavier, denser forces settled to become the Earth. This union of Heaven and Earth energies gave rise to Taiji, the supreme ultimate, which encompasses all material existence.

Within Taiji, the dynamic interplay of Yin (dark, receptive) and Yang (bright, active) emerged. These complementary forces are depicted in the iconic Taiji symbol, where they intertwine in a harmonious S-shaped pattern, driving the evolution and transformation of life.

Foundations of Imperial Feng Shui: Four Phenomena (四象)

The interplay of Yin and Yang further evolves into the Four Phenomena — Major Yang, Minor Yang, Major Yin, and Minor Yin. These elements represent the four seasons, the four life stages, and the four cardinal directions. Each of these aspects influences the flow of energy in the environment.

Four Phenomena governs the Four Quadrants of an Individual’s destiny chart:

Major Yin (太阴) governs five domains of a person’s wealth: career, business, windfall, trading and investment, influencing the conscious decisions, events and people they encounter.
Minor Yang (少阳) governs a person’s intuition. This phenomenon influences the subconscious decisions that guide their instincts and gut feelings, guiding individuals towards insightful choices in their personal and professional lives.
Major Yang (太阳) governs a person’s direct wealth capacity which dictates the size of income and wealth accumulation potential from career and business.
Minor Yin (少阴) governs a person’s indirect wealth capacity which dictates the size of income and wealth accumulation potential from windfall, trading and investment.

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Imperial Feng Shui Explained

In Imperial Feng Shui, luck is defined by the individuals we encounter, the events we experience and the decisions we make at different stages of our lives. The five domains of wealth luck include career, business, trading, investment and windfall wealth.

Five Types of Wealth Luck

In Imperial Feng Shui studies, there are five types of wealth luck: career luck, business luck, windfall wealth luck, trading luck, and investment luck.

Career Luck

Enhancing your career luck enables you to have smooth sailing work and achieve high-performance ratings consistently. It empowers its destined owner to secure prestigious job offers that match your career ambition, skill sets and aspirations, enabling you to have a financially rewarding & fulfilling career.