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This page is designed to promote information about various subjects contributed by various authors in an attempt is to offer valid material relative to specific subjects. The inherent design is intended to surpass a standard FAQ.

A subsequent objective on FSI is to promote Mandarin pinyin standardization and consistency. The reader should be aware that terms such as Yi Jing may also be known by other names such as the anglicized 'I Ching', but that the terminology is interchangeable. These variants of terminology will occur with various aspects of the Chinese language.

What is the Luoshu? by Elizabeth Moran - This is an advanced perceptual examination of the luo shu.
June 1999

The Feng Shui Made Really Easy Series by Master Joseph Yu - This onging series of feng shui basics by this world renowned Shifu is designed to be easy for beginners to understand, but with the eloquence of the Master whose poignent insights provide thought provoking materials even for intermediate and advanced students.

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Prologue - In this prologue to the series, Master Joseph Yu briefly recounts some of his personal experience and offers a brief commentary on the reasonalbe expectations which can be attibuted to Feng Shui.
June 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part I - What is Feng Shui? - This first article offers a brief and simplified explanation of the basis of feng Shui.
June 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part II - The Nature of Qi - This second article offers a brief and simplified explanation of Qi.
June 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part III - Sheng Qi and Sha Qi - This third article offers a brief and simplified explanation of the differences between Sheng Qi and Sha Qi.
June 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part IV - Feng Shui Study Tools - This fourth article introduces the philosophical doctrines observed in the examination of qi, including commentary on the relevance of Four Pillars to Feng Shui audits.
June 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part V - The Different Levels of Feng Shui - This fifth article offers a brief observation of the differt schools of Feng Shui and the subsequent levels of aptitude and knowledge required.
June 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part VI - The Different Levels of Feng Shui: Black Sect - This sixth article discusses the philosophical doctrines observed in this modern school of Feng Shui.
June 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part VII - The Different Levels of Feng Shui: Eight House, Part 1 - This seventh article discusses the philosophical doctrines observed in this traditional school of Feng Shui.
July 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part VIII - The Different Levels of Feng Shui: Eight House, Part 2 - This eighth article discusses the individual characteristics of the Eight Wandering Stars.
July 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part IX - The Different Levels of Feng Shui: Eight House, Part 3 - This ninth article discusses compatibility and Gua, including a simple formula of calculation.
July 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part X - The Different Levels of Feng Shui: Eight House, Part 4 - This tenth article discusses the correlation to the Yi Jing and includes commentary on the veracity of claims made by practitioners of feng shui.
July 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part XI - The Different Levels of Feng Shui: The San He School - This eleventh article discusses the San He School and its references to Stems and Branches and the subsequent Elemental Frames.
July 1999

Feng Shui Made Really Easy: Part XII - The Different Levels of Feng Shui: The Xuan Kong School - This twelfth article discusses the Xuan Kong School and its fundamental aspect of application.
July 1999

The Hidden Stems by Lorraine Wilcox, L. Ac. - Advanced technical explanation of an obscure aspect of Four Pillars.
August 1999

The Theories of San Sha, Tai Sui, and Sui Po by Joey Yap and Bill Clement - Explanation of the theories of three major aspects of sha qi in accordance with the teachings of San He and subsequent adaptation by San Yuan.
September 1999

The Feng Shui Luo Pan by Joey Yap - Introductory explanation concerning the origins, types, and components of this esoteric compass, including commentary on how to assess the value of a luo pan for use in feng shui.
July 1999

Plum Blossom Numerology by Scott Ransom - This is a detailed explanation of the theory of Plum Blossom Numerology, a divination system based on the Yi Jing. [ Editors Note: This link currently is not technically a page of the FSI Resource, but is linked with the permission of Scott Ransom to his website. You will need to use the "Back" button on your browser to return to the FSI Articles page. ]
July 1999

Fate and Luck, Ming and Yun by Lorraine Wilcox, L.Ac. - Excellent commentary about the differences between Chinese and Western perceptions of fate, destiny, and luck, and the importance of proper astrological charts to determine methods of overcoming the challenges and enhancing the opportunities presented by life.
July 1999

Eight House Theory and the Derivation of the Stars by Lorraine Wilcox, L.Ac. - Advanced explanation of the conception of the Eight House system from the changing trigrams of the Yi Jing.
July 1999

The Solstices: The Yin and Yang of the Year by Brick Brewer - A Simplified explanation of how the Solstices and the Equinoxes relate to calendrical and seasonal time calculations.
July 1999

A Chinese View of the Seasons by Lorraine Wilcox, L.Ac. - Examination of the differences between Chinese and Western perceptions of the seasons, including Elemental relationships.
June 1999

Feng Shui Applications in the Southern Hemisphere by John Mausolf - Examination of the discrepancies and inaccuracies of proposed changes to the ba gua for use in applications of feng shui in the Southern Hemisphere.
June 1999

Discussion on the Method of Borrowing Sheng Qi by Ray Langley - Advanced interpretation of specific aspects of qi in relationship to the five elements. Translated from the Tan Shi San Yuan Di Li Da Xuan Kong Lu Tou of Master Tan Yang Wu.
May 1999

Clarification of Aspects of the Chinese Solar and Lunar Calendars by Brick Brewer - Interpretation of the Chinese Solar and Lunar Calendars as one single system rather than as two separate systems.
April 1999

Tong Shu by Joey Yap - Information about these highly regarded Chinese Almanacs, including the names of several respected family publishers.
April 1999

Chai Shen, the God of Wealth by Joey Yap - A beautiful experiential explanation about one aspect of Chinese cultural and ritual observance and the effects on family and fortune.
April 1999

The Disciplines of Feng Shui by Bill Clement - This discourse is a prologue which outlines a continuously evolving generic response to requests for information about feng shui.
April 1999