CHI part two

Experts in the discipline of feng shui regard our surroundings as a representation and manifestation of chi. There are three main conditions or stages of chi - sheng chi, si chi and sha chi.

SHENG CHI

Sheng chi means "moving upward' and is a positive type of chi to be found in places that are bright, refreshing and uplifting. By extrapolation, people in these places are generally content and happy. Sheng chi is to be found by a wood, the sea, a park, a filed or other naturally pleasant setting. When an individual possesses sheng chi, they are full of hope and optimism. When the moon is near to its dull phase, it is called sheng.

SI CHI

Si chi is the opposite of sheng chi - reducing, lessening or dying and has an overall negative impact. A location that is disorderly and decayed has si chi and in the environment around us si chi is reflected in sick animals, exhausted soil and therefore very poor vegetation. It is not surprising then that people are affected in a similar way, being sick, poorly and depressed. When the moon is almost new, it is said to be si.




SHA CI

Sha chi, or "killing breath" as it is sometimes known,  is a little different from sheng chi and si chi. It is harmful energy, the chi that is possessed when people are angry or when a place has a threatening or peculiar feel to it. Sha chi originates from negative surroundings both above and below ground and, depending upon its origin can use various detrimental effects. Sha chi from below the ground causes sickness and saps energy and so a person may feel tired and apprehensive for no obvious reason. This would apply to a house built in a low, dark and possibly dark location. Beneficial chi is generally considered to move around in a gentle way, following a curving path, but sha chi travels in straight lines. Sha chi emanating from above ground causes nervous complaints and illnesses. It may result in troubles in someone's personal life ( such as marriage breakdown ) and financial concerns, whether personal or relating business.

Other configurations that can create sha chi include:

• Pointed objects aligned with the dor or a window
• Being opposite a ruined building
• A noisy neibourhood
• Overhead cables or wires obstructing the view
• Proximity to a noisy building such as a fire station or a bar
• Proximity to a graveyard

Sha chi can also be generated inside a building by the positioning of furniture and style of decoration. This is a well known aspect of feng shui and is encountered in several instances later in the blog.