Jade and Feng Shui: intertwined?

by Kyle Richey

Everyone would like to have more energy; there’s no arguing with that. As for yourself, have you considered feng shui as a means for attaining this extra energy? This ancient practice could grant you more energy along with better health (and some say, wealth and luck too).

Many wonder, perhaps yourself included: can feng shui really do all the things its adherents claim it can do? Can tidying your home and moving around the furniture really have that kind of effect on your life and health? It’s good to have a healthy level of skepticism since there are a lot of unscrupulous types out there trying to sell so-called feng shui accessories, most of which have no relation whatsoever to the practice of this ancient art.

Lets discuss Jade as an example. It is commonly used in Asian homes, so does it have those powers? How can feng shui and Jade change your life? Lets review how and why Feng shui and Jade came to be associated. And does it really work?

The History of Jade in Feng Shui

In Asian cultures, especially Chinese, jade is a popular metal element. In ancient times, jade was available in abundance and due to its malleability, it could be shaped into various forms. This was quite unlike other stones like diamonds that required skilled labor to tirelessly cut and polish them.

Using jade in feng shui applications did not happen overnight. True feng shui history does not include the use of jade and does not teach that there is anything special or magical about the element itself. However, the value of this element to the Chinese culture is unmistakable.

Jade held the sort of place in the culture of the ancient Chinese empire that in the West was held by gold and diamonds. Not only used for luxury items and religious objects, jade was also used for the funerary accoutrement of royalty.

Jade and Feng Shui Come to the West

When the practice of feng shui began to be introduced to western cultures, it was easy for it to become adulterated, as there were always unscrupulous persons looking to make some easy money from those who didnt know any better. They realized that they could convince any westerner of the healing powers of jade and feng shui, and these unsuspecting persons would rather easily believe them. Jade was known for being a very important element in Chinese culture, as was feng shui, and it was easy for some to believe that the two were intertwined.

However, the real teachings of feng shui dont include anything special regarding jade. It is not considered lucky and doesnt have special healing powers. If someone were to introduce a metal element into a room, or wanted to add artwork for aesthetic purposes, then using jade in feng shui applications may work that way, but in reality, that is where this stones use stops.

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