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As Asian culture becomes more popular in Europe, the ancient Chinese method of creating a harmonious environment, feng shui, is also gaining popularity. Feng shui literally means “wind and water.” Its origins are 5,000 years old. Feng shui seeks to promote prosperity, good health, and general well-being by examining how energy, qi, flows through a particular room, house, building, or garden. Feng shui considers yin, feminine and passive energy, and yang, which is masculine and hot. It also looks at the five elements—water, fire, wood, metal, and earth, and the internal environment. The points on the compass, with eight separate directions— north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, and northwest are also important.
