Feng Shui Series Part 1: The Ancient Wisdom of Capturing Qi in Nature by Global Mandarin Academy

🌬️ Feng Shui Series Part 1: The Ancient Wisdom of Capturing Qi in Nature invites you into a world where wind and breath carry meaning beyond movement. In classical Chinese thought, “藏風聚氣” (to conceal wind and gather Qi) refers to the practice of shaping landscapes to harness energy and cultivate harmony. From willow-draped lakes to garden curves designed to cradle vitality, this concept is the poetic cornerstone of Feng Shui theory. Through the lens of impressionist light and color, this series blends art and philosophy to reveal how nature itself becomes a gentle architect of wellbeing.

by Claire Rodan

✨ 《風水系列之一：藏風聚氣的智慧》

        Feng Shui Series Part 1: The Ancient Wisdom of Capturing Qi in Nature

🌿 風水入門：空間的流動、財富與和諧

     风水入门：空间的流动、财富与和谐

     Flow, Fortune, and Harmony: A Beginner’s Guide to Feng Shui

 Feng Shui（風水 / 风水 fēng shuǐ）is more than just interior design—it is a timeless Chinese system of harmonizing with the environment. In this first article of the Global Mandarin Academy Feng Shui Series, we explore how natural landscapes shape the flow of Qi (氣 / 气 qì), influence our well-being, and invite prosperity.

🏞️ 一、自然環境與地理位置

一、自然环境与地理位置

Yī. Zìrán huánjìng yǔ dìlǐ wèizhì

1. Surroundings and Natural Environment

🏔️ 背山面水

背山面水 / bèi shān miàn shuǐ

Backed by mountains, facing water

🌄 傳統風水認為，背後有山象徵穩定與支持，前方有水象徵財源與機會。

传统风水认为，背后有山象征稳定与支持，前方有水象征财源与机会。

In traditional Feng Shui, a mountain behind a home symbolizes

stability and protection, while water in front symbolizes flowing

wealth and opportunity.

⚠️ 避免尖煞或枯樹

避免尖煞或枯树 / bìmiǎn jiān shà huò kūshù

Avoid harsh or dead features

❌尖銳的山峰、枯樹或死氣沉沉的景象會產生煞氣，不利於居住。

尖锐的山峰、枯树或死气沉沉的景象会产生煞气，不利于居住。

Sharp peaks, dead trees, or desolate scenery generate “Sha Qi” (煞氣)—

a type of harmful energy—and are considered inauspicious for living

spaces.

🐢🐉🐅🦅 四獸形局

四兽形局 / sì shòu xíng jú

The Four Celestial Animals

🌟 理想的地形環境：

理想的地形环境：

The ideal natural landscape layout follows the protective shapes of four

celestial creatures:

🐢 北方：玄武（靠山）

北方：玄武（靠山）

Běifāng: Xuánwǔ (kàoshān)

North: Black Tortoise – solid support behind (e.g., mountain or tall building)

🐉 東方：青龍（高地）

东方：青龙（高地）

Dōngfāng: Qīnglóng (gāodì)

East: Green Dragon – higher land or upward slope on the left

🐅 西方：白虎（低地）

西方：白虎（低地）

Xīfāng: Báihǔ (dīdì)

West: White Tiger – lower elevation or smaller structures on the right

🦅 南方：朱雀（開闊）

南方：朱雀（开阔）

Nánfāng: Zhūquè (kāikuò)

South: Red Phoenix – open space or water in front for vision and

energy flow

📝 結語

结语

Jiéyǔ

Conclusion

🌱 這一篇介紹了風水的基本自然概念與周邊環境的重要性。

这一篇介绍了风水的基本自然概念与周边环境的重要性。

This first article introduces Feng Shui’s core principle: harmony begins

with the environment. Understanding nature’s flow helps us align our

lives with abundance and peace.

🏡 下一篇，我們將探討建築與居家風水佈局的基本原則。

下一篇，我们将探讨建筑与居家风水布局的基本原则。

In the next part, we’ll explore how to apply Feng Shui principles to

home and architectural design.

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