Astronomy, geography, and ergonomics are the three scientific bolsterers of Chinese fengshui theory. The harmony among heaven, people, and earth is the highest principle of Chinese fengshui. Ancient Chinese scientific theory espouses the belief that the universe is composed of three major components: qi, shu and xiang , which respectively mean energy, information, and form. The three are integrated, yet distinctively different from each other.

Fengshui theory is based on three basic notions. The tenet of the theory is to investigate and understand, then in turn, use and alternate the natural environment, create good living conditions for human beings. The basic principles of fengshui theories can be summed up as follows.

  Integration

Ancient Chinese sages began to use an integrated and systematic way of thinking long time ago. Fengshui theory considers the environment to be an integrated system, which composes everything in the universe and centers on man. Each of the sub-systems is correlated and dependent on the other. The function of fengshui theory is to handle the relationships among the sub-systems, optimize the structure of the integrated systems, and look for the best combination.

The integration principle is the guideline of fengshui theory, with all the other following principles subordinate to it. One of the most distinctive features of modern fengshui theory is to process the relationships between man and nature in accordance with the integration principle.

  Suit measures to local conditions

Spanning through a vast area with diverse climates, different soil textures and varied construction styles, China has changed its ways of living according to disparate local conditions. For instance, cave dwelling in dry and rainless Northwest China is a convenient and comfortable way to live while bamboo houses in moist and rainy Southwest China keep people away from insects and small animals. To act according to circumstances is a way to get human beings to return to nature, demonstrating the notion of integration between man and nature.

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