Meanwhile, with the use of knowledge in construction, astronomy, geography, physics, chemistry, biology, and aesthetics, fengshui tries to provide perfect conditions to cater to people's physical and psychological needs. In short, fengshui refers to understanding and adjusting to the environment.
There are three major factors in fengshui. First is the grand environment, or the energy momentum in the specific space-time. Second is the small environment, or the conditions people live in. Third is people's morals. These factors greatly represent the Chinese notion of harmony of man with nature, and the attachment of great importance to human beings within fengshui theory.
However, in its longtime spread, great mystery and exaggeration have been mixed into fengshui theory, which partly leads to fengshui being considered superstition by some.
In Chinese history, many of the capital sites likeXi'an,Luoyang,Kaifeng, Lin'an,Beijing, andNanjing, as well as a number of provinces, prefectures, and county sites were elaborately selected by fengshui masters. Most of these places were chosen because of their encirclement by mountains and rivers, contributing to their advanced economies, cultures, science and technology, industry, and agriculture. Many are still bustling regional centers and have become even more prosperous after thousands of years.
Author: Jeff
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