Test Your Feng Shui Knowledge !
So much information out there about the ancient discipline of Feng Shui. How much do you really know about it? Put your knowledge to the test!
- 1.
Which one of the following does not represent a real yin-yang balance?
- A.
Sun & Moon
- B.
Hot & Cold
- C.
Movement & Stillness
- D.
Light & Shade
- E.
Masculine & Feminine
Correct Answer
A. Sun & MoonExplanation
Sun is Yang and Earth is Yin, not Moon.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When does the Feng Shui Calendar begin?
- A.
January 1st
- B.
Changes every year based on the lunar calendar
- C.
February 5th
- D.
It is different for each person based on their religion
Correct Answer
C. February 5thExplanation
Feng Shui follows a less-common (than the lunar) solar calendar based on the 4 seasons, hence it begins every year at the midpoint between winter solstice and spring equinox, which is February 5th.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which one of these elements is not part of the Five Elements Cycle Theory used in Traditional Feng Shui?
- A.
Fire
- B.
Water
- C.
Earth
- D.
Metal
- E.
Air
Correct Answer
E. AirExplanation
Air is one of the 4 elements used in astrology, while fire, water, earth, METAL and WOOD are the 5 elements used in feng shui.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these situations is considered good feng shui?
- A.
Sleep under a ceiling beam
- B.
Facing the wall while working at a desk
- C.
Have lot of mirrors in the bedroom
- D.
Sit at a desk with a solid wall behind you
- E.
Have a garage above your bedroom
Correct Answer
D. Sit at a desk with a solid wall behind youExplanation
A solid wall behind you create a "power position" when you work that supports your energy and makes you more focus and productive.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Your house is facing a T shape intersection and the street points straight in the direction of your house. What's the right way to remedy this?
- A.
Have curtains at the windows so you do not see it and it doesn't upset you.
- B.
Move out
- C.
Create a "screen" of bushes and trees to "buffer" the effects of the street towards the house.
- D.
Use a different door
- E.
Put a large mirror on the door
Correct Answer
C. Create a "screen" of bushes and trees to "buffer" the effects of the street towards the house.Explanation
The effects of street's intersection is best corrected with plants and bushes that can help you buffer and protect the house from unstable energy sources. A mirror, while refective, cannot really accomplish the same effects.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is your best sleeping direction based on feng shui?
- A.
North
- B.
Depend on your date of birth and gender
- C.
Changes every year depending on your Chinese animal sign
- D.
Depend on the orientation of your house
- E.
East
Correct Answer
B. Depend on your date of birth and genderExplanation
Based on the year of birth and gender, each of us belongs to one of the 8 trigrams, each of which has different compatibilities with the 8 directions. The study of this branch of Feng Shui is called "8 Mansions".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Where did feng shui originate?
- A.
San Francisco Buddist Temple
- B.
The Pyramid
- C.
Extraterrestrial origins
- D.
Ancient Chinese Taoism and proto-scientific scholars
- E.
Who knows!
Correct Answer
D. Ancient Chinese Taoism and proto-scientific scholarsExplanation
Feng Shui was developed in ancient China along side with Traditional Chinese Medicine. In spite of modern misconception, authentic Feng Shui is exclusively based on the cycle of nature, the revolution of the sun around the Earth and binary mathematics (developed in China during the Tang dinasty).Rate this question:
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- 8.
Why is # 8 lucky according with Feng Shui?
- A.
When pronunced out loud in Chinese, sounds like "rich"
- B.
In ancient philosophy, the total number of taoist immortals was 8
- C.
# 8 associates with the NE direction, which on a global scale is China
- D.
All numbers are lucky in their own special way
Correct Answer
C. # 8 associates with the NE direction, which on a global scale is ChinaExplanation
In a specific time defined calendar used exclusively in Feng Shui, when the time cycle # 8 is "happening" the NE direction of the world is at its highest development in abbondance and wealth. The last #8 time period # 8 goes from 2004 to 2023.Rate this question:
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