What is Qi/Chi? (pronounced ‘key' & may be spelt 'Qi' or 'Chi').
Qi /Chi is the Chinese word for the subtle energy flow linking everything in the universe. Both physical and metaphysical, it describes the life force of plants, animals, people, land, sea, the elements, weather, sun, moon and stars and is present in non-living objects too. It is the energy that martial artists harness, that acupuncturists move with their pins, and Feng Shui consultants seek to analyse and influence. It describes the force that drives good luck or misfortune, good health or sickness.
"Like the quantum field, qi is conceived as a tenuous and non-perceptible form of matter which is present throughout space and can condense into solid material objects. The field, or qi, is not only the underlying essence of all material objects, but also carries their mutual interactions in the form of waves."
Source: The Tao of Physics, Fritjof Capra
We resonate with the world around us, which is a vast invisible mass of moving energy: the Zero Point field.
"The field is the only reality"
Source: Albert Einstein
Feng Shui divides the Qi that affects a building into three groups:
Heaven Qi
The forces of Sprit, nature, the sun, moon, planets and stars that affect our lives. It includes the effects of the weather & climate, the seasons and time factor. Heaven's qi is associated with our life's path (destiny) and luck.
Earth Qi.
This is the energy of the landscapes and waterways of the planet, and the earth's magnetic field that affect our homes.
Human Qi
Your energy will affect your surroundings. Most Feng Shui consultants use some kind of astrology to determine how your energy is compatible with other people and your home.
'Sheng Qi' and 'Sha Qi'
Feng Shui looks at the way the energy of our environments affect our five senses (and sixth sense), and divides Qi into beneficial 'Sheng qi' that nourishes your well-being, and harmful 'sha qi' that has a negative influence on you and your home.
