What is the Feng Shui Meaning of Chi?

You have probably heard of Feng Shui if you are into decorating with this newly vogue ancient Chinese art of placement. You have undoubtedly also heard of the term "Chi." But what is the Feng Shui meaning of chi?

Chi is the word that represents universal energy. What this means is that the ancient Chinese believed that everything around you – land, trees, buildings – has a particular energy. Referring to the energy which encompasses everything around you – anything outdoors, indoors and even your own body – is part of this universal energy called chi.

You will also discover that Chi has two sides, like yin and yang, meaning that there is a good and bad chi. In addition Chi exists in a number of different shapes based on the five elements found in nature – fire, wood, earth, water and metal. To extrapolate further, Chi can be broken down even beyond the five elements to the corresponding colors that embody them.

Feng Shui has several goals but the main one involves guiding or channeling the Chi in the space where you work or live. You want good Chi in your living and work space because it feeds your spirit and maintains a positive energy flow. This positive Chi that makes your environment alive with effervescence is called Sheng Chi. Where there is positive, there is also negative. This negative energy is called Si Chi and Sha Chi which literally translates to low and depressing and sharp and attacking.