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The Five Elements

Five Element Theory is a system of wholeness used both in Feng Shui and Traditional Chinese Medicine. It divides all manifestation into 5 categories represented by Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal. This differs from Native American and Pagan systems that divide creation into four elements Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Every system is complete in and of itself but it helps to remember that all rivers lead to the ocean, and thus every system holds its piece of the Truth.

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Homepage Bagua

The grid that appears on the Home page is a representation of the energetic map used in many schools of Feng Shui. Commonly called the Bagua or Pakua, its attributes are amazingly layered and include representations of systems like the cycle of the seasons, the elements, phases of human life, colors, shapes and even transcendental patterns of wholeness.

The images were chosen for any number of reasons relating to their position (or gua) within the grid. You can see one set of traditional names for each gua in the grid below. Following that you'll find a brief description of how each image evoked different traditional qualities of that gua for me.

Often referred to as the ancient Chinese art of placement, Feng Shui is simply the recognition that humans are affected by their environments. It is a philosophical system that regards living in harmony with the natural environment as the single most important factor for ensuring the well-being of any organism. It could also be called a healing system, as it seeks to optimize human potential through physical, emotional and spiritual balance.