Feng Shui is based on the belief that all things are comprised of energy, and that this energy has an effect on us whether we are aware of it or not. This is called "Chi" by the Chinese, "Ki" by the Japanese, "Prana" by Hindus, and is sometimes described by Westerners as "essence". Whatever it is called, this life force is a powerful influence on human lives. Chi, or energy, is dispersed by wind and collected or absorbed by water.

Every ancient culture has a method of feng shui, although they call it by different names. The native American medicine wheel is very close to the bagua map that we use in Feng Shui, the ancient Egyptians laid out their pyramids using what we would call 'Yin Feng Shui', or Feng Shui for the dead, the Hindus use Vashtu, or Indian Feng Shui. All different names for the same thing. Feng Shui really is a universal practice and is based on the universal laws and physics.

Feng Shui is most importantly about helping people achieve harmony and balance in their environments. Each individual has a different energy and it is very important to encourage their work or living space to support them in attaining their goals.

There are many basic feng shui principles, click on each link below or Contact Empress Feng Shui to learn more about: