Feng shui is an ancient Chinese traditional practice that claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. The term feng shui means "wind-water" and is derived from an ancient poem that talks about human life being connected to and flowing with the environment around it. The practice involves arranging pieces in living spaces to create balance with the natural world, with the goal of harnessing energy forces and establishing harmony between an individual and their environment.

Some basic principles of feng shui include:

• Balance colors: Decide which bagua areas you want to improve and choose corresponding colors to strengthen that energy. For example, introduce green for family (zhen) or purple for wealth (xun).

• Declutter: Excessive clutter causes blocked chi. Let go of excess items that take up valuable space.

• Keep traffic flow open: Passageways like doors and halls should be kept open so your route is clear. Avoid placing furniture at the entrance of a room.

Feng shui is a diverse series of practices that vary across history and regions, and it includes astronomical, astrological, architectural, cosmological, geographical, and topographical dimensions. Historically, feng shui was used to orient buildings and spiritually significant structures such as tombs, as well as dwellings and other structures. In contemporary Western societies, feng shui tends to be reduced to interior design for health and wealth.