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ll the energies of the earth, which can be regarded as synonymous with the breath of the dragon, the sheng chi, are said to be either Yin or Yang in nature. All the elements of the earth too are said to have either a Yin essence or a Yang essence. T e cosmology of these two opposing yet complementary forces is the conceptual way the Chinese view the universe. Yin and yang have their own attributes and their own magnetic fi elds of energy. T ey are diametrically diff erent but they are nevertheless mutually dependent. Each gives existence to the other. One cannot exist without the other. T us, when feng shui speaks of balance, what is
referred to is the tenuous presence of both types of energy in optimum quantities, relative to each other. Feng shui does advocate more yang in dwellings of the living and more yin in dwellings of the dead. T is means that in our homes and workplaces, there should be lots more yang than yin. However, there should never be so much yang that yin completely disappears. Without yin there can be no yang. When there is balance between the yin and yang, the wholeness of the universe is represented. T ere is good balance which then brings prosperity, health, well-being and happiness. Feng shui practice always include a yin-yang analysis of room space, land confi gurations, sunlight and shade, dampness and dryness, bright and pale colours, and solids and fl uids. Rooms that are too yin are not auspicious. T ere are insuffi cient life energies to bring prosperity. Rooms that are too yang are said to be damaging because there is too much energy, causing accidents and huge losses. Only rooms and homes with balanced yin and yang can be auspicious, and will be made even more auspicious if there is a good balance of yin and yang outside.
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