To explain what Feng-Shui is it is necessary to begin at the beginning. The correct pronunciation is: fung-shway. Feng means wind and shui means water.
In the Chinese culture a gentle wind and smooth water are usually associated with a good harvest and good health. The opposite is the case of harsh winds and stagnant waters. Obviously it’s better to have good feng-shui than bad.
Good livelihood and fortune has come to represent good feng-shui and misfortune and hardship represents bad feng-shui.
Feng-shui is an art of allowing us to live in harmony with nature in a way that promotes a positive flow of energy or chi. By understanding the flow we can subdue the negative energy, harmonizing our personal chi with the chi in the environment. Thus, we are in harmony with the natural forces of nature which results in a healthy, happy and prosperous life.
This Chinese “Art of Placement” is simple, if we promote a balance and positive energy flow through an environment then the people residing there will benefit