What is Feng Shui What is Feng Shui ? Simply put, it is an ancient art and science that was developed by the Chinese more than 3,000 years ago. It is a complex body of knowledge that if practiced properly will assure the person good health and fortune. Feng Shui is made of two words. The first is wind while the second is earth . Its teachings are based on Taoist vision and understanding of nature on the belief that the land is alive and is filled with energy. This in turn could make a kingdom successful or bring it to its downfall. Aside from the water and the wind, Feng Shui is influenced by the theory of 3 other elements namely wood , fire and metal . It is this that also guides Chinese astrological sciences including the times, dates of birth and years as well as colors, seasons, directions and the planets. The main tools for Feng Shui are the compass and the Ba-Gua . The Ba-Gua is an octagonal shaped grid containing the symbols of the I Ching ...