China, Feng Shui

Ancient Chinese Secret: The 8 Trigrams of Bagua

The 8 trigrams of Bagua (八卦) are a set of ancient symbols with mystical meanings. These symbols pervade Chinese civilization. The eight trigrams have influenced the development of many aspects: martial arts, fortune telling, fengshui, literature, religion, architecture, and philosophy are just some of the areas that are based on or influenced by the eight trigrams. The ...

Raven Montmorency

The eight trigrams of the Chinese Bagua.

Using the Yin-Yang Theory to Pair Animals in the Chinese Zodiac

The Jade Emperor in Heaven held a race to determine the order of months when constructing the Chinese calendar. Thirteen different animals were invited, and 12 made it across the finish line and they form the Chinese zodiac. The Chinese calendar consists of 12 lunisolar years that are associated with these 12 different animals. A ...

Raven Montmorency

Dragon sculpture in a fountain in front of an office building.

Chinese Zodiac Signs: How Can All Snakes Be the Same?

According to Chinese zodiac signs, everyone born in a particular year shares the same characteristics of a particular Chinese zodiac sign. For example, everyone born under the Chinese zodiac sign of the snake has the characteristic of the snake — intelligent, calm, intuitive, introspective, and organized. However, you might be wondering: “How can every person ...

Emma Lu

Statue of a snake, along with the other animals in the Chinese Zodiac, in a fountain.

Chinese Feng Shui Guidelines for Positioning Your Bed

Do you know the feng shui for positioning your bed in relation to your health, your well-being, as well as the quality of your relationships? Here are some Chinese feng shui guidelines for your bed. Feng shui guidelines for choosing the right bed: Choosing a wooden bed and having a mattress with natural fiber, and ...

Emma Lu

Bedroom with family portraits on the wall, floral patterned wallpaper, and hardwood floors.