Feng shui

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/feng-shui

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the etymological meaning?Feng Shui literally translates to 'wind-water'
2. What is the geographical origin?Ancient China
3. Why do people use Feng Shui in their homes?People use Feng Shui to create a space that supports their goals, reduces stress, and promotes harmony and balance.
4. How does Feng Shui use the Bagua map?The Bagua map is a grid that overlays a space and shows nine areas linked to life aspects like wealth, health, and relationships.

Qi: The fundamental, invisible life force or energy that flows through all things and the environment.
Geomancy: A form of divination or practice that interprets the physical characteristics of the land to understand its energetic properties.
Bagua: An octagonal or square diagram used in Feng Shui to map the energy of a space according to nine life areas.
Five Elements Theory: A traditional Chinese concept describing the dynamic relationships between wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.