The Harmony of Yin-Yang in Your Home

Yin and Yang are two fundamental forces in Chinese philosophy that symbolize the opposing but complementary aspects of everything in nature. Yin is associated with darkness, femininity, passivity, and cold, while Yang symbolizes light, masculinity, activity, and warmth. They are always in dynamic balance, influencing all aspects of our lives.

The Chinese Calendar: Cycle of Time and Energy
The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar cycles and has a history spanning over two thousand years. It consists of a 12-year cycle, with each year associated with a specific animal and element. These animals are:

Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig

Each year brings its unique energy and influences our lives and surroundings.

12 Chinese Hours with Animals
A day in Chinese tradition is also divided into 12 two-hour periods, each associated with a specific animal from the Chinese zodiac. These periods reflect the energies that dominate at certain times of day and night.

11:00 PM – 1:00 AM — Hour of the Rat: activity and cleverness.
1:00 AM – 3:00 AM — Hour of the Ox: diligence and determination.
3:00 AM – 5:00 AM — Hour of the Tiger: strength and courage.
5:00 AM – 7:00 AM — Hour of the Rabbit: calmness and harmony.
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM — Hour of the Dragon: energy and protection.
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM — Hour of the Snake: wisdom and caution.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM — Hour of the Horse: freedom and speed.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Hour of the Goat: creativity and kindness.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Hour of the Monkey: playfulness and inventiveness.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Hour of the Rooster: precision and organization.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Hour of the Dog: loyalty and protection.
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM — Hour of the Pig: comfort and enjoyment.

8 Directions of Space
Feng Shui also includes the concept of 8 directions of space, each of which has its energy and influences different aspects of our lives:
North: Career and life path.
Northeast: Knowledge and self-cultivation.
East: Family and health.
Southeast: Wealth and prosperity.
South: Fame and reputation.
Southwest: Love and marriage.
West: Children and creativity.
Northwest: Helpful people and travel.

7 Planets Influencing Earth
In Chinese astrology, 7 planets have a significant impact on Earth and its inhabitants. These planets are associated with seven primary energies:

Sun: Vitality, light, energy.
Moon: Emotions, intuition, subconscious.
Mercury: Communication, intellect, reasoning.
Venus: Love, beauty, harmony.
Mars: Strength, energy, action.
Jupiter: Expansion, luck, growth.
Saturn: Structure, discipline, limitations.
Your Table and Feng Shui Harmony