The Role of Feng Shui is a comprehensive science that integrates experimental and theoretical disciplines such as geophysics, hydrology, crystallography, meteorology, environmental science, and architecture.
A practitioner must possess broad knowledge and be able to assess and optimize the natural environment to create the best possible living conditions for human development. The ultimate goal of Feng Shui is the harmony of Heaven, Humanity, and Earth, where individuals achieve an understanding of the natural laws and live in accordance with them. Throughout history, the natural laws of the universe have existed independently of human will, and only humans, through their own volition, may overlook these laws, inadvertently bringing misfortune upon themselves.
Additionally, Feng Shui can be combined with other methods for altering fate:
- Doing Good Deeds: There is a saying, “One good deed can counter a hundred bad ones.” According to Buddhist views, accumulating good karma through virtuous actions can change negative past karma and create positive new karma. If practiced extensively, it may have immediate effects on one’s current fate. Good deeds include helping those in need, providing medical care, constructing infrastructure, supporting disaster relief, and donating blood. It has been observed that true happiness is often achieved when it is shared with others in the community.
- Changing Identity: Identity plays a crucial role as it continually impacts one’s destiny. The name one is called can significantly influence the process of altering one’s fate. Therefore, the study of names has developed, utilizing concepts from Yin-Yang and the Five Elements to support one’s destiny. To identify which element one’s destiny is lacking, the Four Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zi) are used to analyze, and a new name may be chosen to remedy this imbalance.
- Clothing and Accessories: Based on the assessment of which Five Element is missing in one’s destiny, clothing, accessories, and even vehicles can be chosen to provide the missing element. For example, if the Fire element is lacking, wearing clothes in shades of pink or red and using a red car can help balance one’s destiny. Accessories should also align with the necessary Five Element, such as using metal jewelry for those needing the Metal element, or various gemstones for those needing the Earth element.
- Using Appropriate Directions: Based on the Five Elements of one’s destiny, one should choose to live and work in directions that are favorable according to their elemental needs. For instance, if the Fire element is needed, living and working in the south would be advantageous. Similarly, if the Metal element is required, residing and working in the west is recommended.
- Using Suitable Numbers: The Five Elements of one’s destiny can be supported by using numbers that correspond to the missing element. Commonly used numbers include house numbers, phone numbers, and license plates. The Five Element representations for numbers are as follows: 1 and 2 represent Wood, 3 and 4 represent Fire, 5 and 6 represent Earth, 7 and 8 represent Metal, and 9 and 0 represent Water.
- Choosing Suitable Careers: Based on the required Five Elements for one’s destiny, a career should be chosen that aligns with those elements. For example, if the Earth element is needed, careers related to agriculture, architecture, construction, or real estate would be appropriate.
- Selecting Compatible Spouses and Business Partners: It is advisable to choose individuals whose Five Elements complement and support one’s own elements. This is especially crucial for a life partner, as a spouse plays a significant role in one’s life. Thus, careful consideration is necessary before entering into marriage. These methods will be discussed in detail in their respective sections.