How to Use Jade in Feng Shui
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To unleash boundless energy in your life alongwith good luck, health and prosperity, you must consult the ancient science of feng shui. Feng shui is a powerful art to bring vitality and energy in ones life.
Which makes people wonder just how much of what they hear about feng shui could possibly be true. How can the art of arranging furniture and de-cluttering your home bring you luck and wealth? Persons do well to think about these things, because there are of course many out there who want to sell you so-called feng shui items, many of which have nothing to do with real feng shui.
For example, is there a real use for the element of jade in feng shui? This is a common item you see in Asian cultures, so is there a reason for this? What can jade and feng shui principles do for you, if anything? Lets take a moment to review just how it was that this element and this ancient practice began to be intertwined.
The History of Jade and Feng Shui Applications
It is certainly true that jade is very popular as a gemstone in Asia, particularly in Chinese culture. Jade was very abundant in past centuries and could easily be shaped and carved as desired due to its softness relative to other gemstones.
Jade and feng shui were not always intertwined and you will find no mention of jade in ancient texts dealing with the practice of feng shui. Feng shui in fact does not ascribe special properties to jade. Nonetheless, there is no mistaking the degree to which this gem is prized in Chinese culture.
In the long history of the art and culture of the enormous Chinese empire, jade has always had a very special significance, roughly comparable with that of gold and diamonds in the West. Jade was used not only for the finest objects and cult figures, but also in grave furnishings for high-ranking members of the imperial family.
Introduction of Feng Shui to the West
As Feng shui became popular in the western cultures, it cam to be highly misquoted. Scores of self proclaimed feng shui experts found good money by adulterating the teachings. The healing power of Jade and feng shui got them easy money from unsuspecting people. Jade was an important element in the Chinese culture, and feng shui was originated from china as well. For these unscrupulous feng shui experts, it was easy to make these two seem intertwined in history.
Historically feng shui does not preach anything about any such healing powers of jade. It's not considered lucky as it was being portrayed in the west. You could use jade in feng shui simply as another metal element added to a room or as apiece of artwork for aesthetic purpose. Jade would then work but separately it holds no such magical or special significance.
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