Im confused by all the different approaches to feng shui. Which method should I use?
A. Feng shui is an ancient practice that originated in China several thousand years ago. The basic “form school” principles are still in use today. For example, the ideal location according to traditional feng shui has an “armchair” configuration: a hill or mountain behind the home on the northern side to provide protection from cold winter winds, with lower hills along either side, the house facing south to catch the sun, and a lake or stream in front to provide water for crops and livestock. This type of landscape configuration is still considered auspicious today. In an urban environment, a larger building to the rear provides a similar kind of protection. Streets and highways act like rivers to provide pathways for chi. Consider also the effects of your local climate. In central China, for example, feng shui dictated that the kitchen should be located on the southern side of the house. This was because the prevailing winds came from the north, and might extinguish the cooking fire
