Introduction to Traditional Feng Shui by 168 Feng Shui Advisors (http://www.168fengshui.com)

1. 168 Feng Shui Advisors
“Bringing Traditional Balance to Modern Living”SM
A Traditional Feng Shui Consulting and Education Firm
SM

2. About Us
• Senior Instructors at the
American Feng Shui Institute
• Traditional Feng Shui Practitioners
• Sophia was born and raised in Hong Kong
• Chris is from Los Angeles
• More than 18 years experience in Feng Shui!

3. Feng Shui History
• More than 2,500 years old (East Han Dynasty)
history
• Evolved from Yin and Yang theories which
became popular in the Early Spring and
Warring States period (770 B.C. – 475 B.C.)
• Guarded knowledge of the Emperor of China
• Passed from father to son in poetic form

4. 4 Aspects of Feng Shui

5. About Feng Shui
• What is Feng Shui?
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art and Science of arranging elements in your
environment for the purpose of improving health, wealth, happiness and well-
being.
• What are the basic principles of Feng Shui?
Yin/Yang, the Five Elements, East/West compass theory, the solar system, and the
environment.
• How are the basic principles applied?
Feng Shui is based upon a set of theories and complex calculations derived from
the I-Ching. This includes an in-depth understanding and application of the
theories of Yin/Yang, along with the balancing of the Five Elements (Wood, Fire,
Earth, Metal, and Water) and taking into account a physical relationship between
the natural environment and surrounding magnetic fields.
• How is a Feng Shui reading done?
A Feng Shui practitioner uses a Luopan (compass) to determine the energy
characteristics of a building and its effects on the building’s occupants.
Calculations are done according to the basic principles. Remedies are prescribed
where necessary to balance the energy and produce a positive effect.

6. About Feng Shui
• Are mirrors useful as a Feng Shui correction?
Mirrors are only good for reflecting light and making a small space appear
larger. Period.
• Is Feng Shui only applicable to houses?
Feng Shui can be applied to analyze the energy (Qi) of land, a building, city,
state, country, or even the world.
• Should I put water or plants in my left-hand side “money corner?”
There is no such thing as a left or right hand side “money corner” in
legitimate classical Feng Shui. Each house has its own unique energy
blueprint.
• Are wind chimes a valid part of Feng Shui?
Yes, only if they are made of metal and used judiciously. If wind chimes
are placed improperly, they can actually cause problems.
• Is Feng Shui related to Buddhism or Taoism?
Feng Shui is not related to any religion or belief system. It is a scientific
discipline based on the analysis of energy and the environment.

7. The Internal Environment
Examples of Negative Internal Influences on a
Building
• A bed positioned or sitting under an exposed
ceiling beam
• A straight path through the house from the front
entrance to the rear entrance (if opened at the
same time)
• The main floor broken into varying levels
• A bedroom with many odd angles
• Oddly-shaped houses

8. The External Environment
Examples of Negative External Influences on a
Building
• A house that is near a cemetery
• High tension power lines nearby
• A house built near a dumpsite
• A house next to a hospital
• A house directly on the top of a hill

9. Basic Theories – Yin and Yang

10. Basic Theories – 8 Trigrams

11. Basic Theories – 5 Elements
The Productive Cycle

12. Basic Theories – 5 Elements
The Domination Cycle

13. Finding Your Best Directions
• Each person relates to one of the 8 Trigrams
• The Solar Calendar is different than the Lunar
Calendar
• Feng Shui uses the Solar Calendar
• February 4th or 5th is the Spring Establishment
(Solar New Year)

14. Year Male Female Year Male Female Year Male Female
1930 Dui Gen 1960 Xun Kun 1990 Kan Gen
1931 Qian Li 1961 Zhen Zhen 1991 Li Qian
1932 Kun Kan 1962 Kun Xun 1992 Gen Dui
1933 Xun Kun 1963 Kan Gen 1993 Dui Gen
1934 Zhen Zhen 1964 Li Qian 1994 Qian Li
1935 Kun Xun 1965 Gen Dui 1995 Kun Kan
1936 Kan Gen 1966 Dui Gen 1996 Xun Kun
1937 Li Qian 1967 Qian Li 1997 Zhen Zhen
1938 Gen Dui 1968 Kun Kan 1998 Kun Xun
1939 Dui Gen 1969 Xun Kun 1999 Kan Gen
1940 Qian Li 1970 Zhen Zhen 2000 Li Qian
1941 Kun Kan 1971 Kun Xun 2001 Gen Dui
1942 Xun Kun 1972 Kan Gen 2002 Dui Gen
1943 Zhen Zhen 1973 Li Qian 2003 Qian Li
1944 Kun Xun 1974 Gen Dui 2004 Kun Kan
1945 Kan Gen 1975 Dui Gen 2005 Xun Kun
1946 Li Qian 1976 Qian Li 2006 Zhen Zhen
1947 Gen Dui 1977 Kun Kan 2007 Kun Xun
1948 Dui Gen 1978 Xun Kun 2008 Kan Gen
1949 Qian Li 1979 Zhen Zhen 2009 Li Qian
1950 Kun Kan 1980 Kun Xun 2010 Gen Dui
1951 Xun Kun 1981 Kan Gen 2011 Dui Gen
1952 Zhen Zhen 1982 Li Qian 2012 Qian Li
1953 Kun Xun 1983 Gen Dui 2013 Kun Kan
1954 Kan Gen 1984 Dui Gen 2014 Xun Kun
1955 Li Qian 1985 Qian Li 2015 Zhen Zhen
1956 Gen Dui 1986 Kun Kan 2016 Kun Xun
1957 Dui Gen 1987 Xun Kun 2017 Kan Gen
1958 Qian Li 1988 Zhen Zhen 2018 Li Qian
1959 Kun Kan 1989 Kun Xun 2019 Gen Dui
Trigram Reference Chart

15. Your Directions
Trigram A B C D E F G H
Zhen S N SE E SW NE NW W
Xun N S E SE NW W SW NE
Li E SE N S NE SW W NW
Kun NE W NW SW E S SE N
Dui NW SW NE W N SE S E
Qian W NE SW NW SE N E S
Kan SE E S N W NW NE SW
Gen SW NW W NE S E N SE

16. Interpretation
Direction Interpretation
A Good Fortune and Great Fame Best
B Good Wealth and Helpful Friendship
C Family Harmony and Good Public Relationship
D Peace and Good Management
E Arguments and Potential for Lawsuits
F Misfortune and Malicious Influences Likely
G Accidents, Disaster and Negative Influences
H Unproductive Career, Poor Finances, and Robbery Worst