Often we hear people saying Feng Shui is about balancing the Yin and Yang. So what is Yin and Yang?
In Feng Shui aspect, Yin represents stillness and no activity, and Yang is movement and activities.
In natural environment, rivers with flowing water are considered Yang, and mountains are considered Yin as they are still.
In a house, bedrooms and storeroom are considered Yin, and living room is considered Yang. A house should have balance of Yin and Yang areas.
If most areas of a house are exposed to too much sunlight, it will have too much Yang energy. Too much Yang energy will cause the people staying in the house to be mentally stressed and tensed.
However, if most areas of a house are dark, it will have too much Yin energy. Too Yin energy will cause the people in the house to be aloof, unsociable, quiet and self-centered. If a house is too Yin, it is also likely to attract spirits.
Hence, a house should always try to strive for a balance of Yin and Yang.
About the Author:Driven by the strong interest in Metaphysics, Ray is consistently exploring into different fields of Metaphysics. These fields include Feng Shui of different schools, BaZi (also known as 4 Pillars), I-Ching (also known as Book of Changes), Qi Men Dun Jia, etc. Ray is also the webmaster of Feng Shui portal, FengShuiCorner.com (http://www.fengshuicorner.com). Being an IT engineer for a living, he is also committed to create online tools and resources to enhance people's learning and application of these ancient arts.
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