Jade and Feng Shui: intertwined?
If you are looking to unleash the power of unlimited energy in your life, have you thought about investigating feng shui? This ancient art and science promises to bring you good health, good luck, prosperity, and boundless vitality and energy.
Which makes people wonder just how much of what they hear about feng shui could possibly be true. How can the art of arranging furniture and de-cluttering your home bring you luck and wealth? Persons do well to think about these things, because there are of course many out there who want to sell you so-called feng shui items, many of which have nothing to do with real feng shui.
For instance, take jade. Is jade an element of feng shui? What is the use of jade in feng shui? It is a common gemstone in Asia, but what is the real reason some tie jade and feng shui together? What, if anything does jade have to do with feng shui? Let’s look at this question in a little more detail and see how and why jade and feng shui have acquired this association with each other.
The History of Jade and Feng Shui Applications
It is certainly true that jade is very popular as a gemstone in Asia, particularly in Chinese culture. Jade was very abundant in past centuries and could easily be shaped and carved as desired due to its softness relative to other gemstones.
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.
According to Chinese history, jade has been as valuable as gold and diamonds for the west. The art and culture describe jade as an important metal. It came to be used variedly from fine objects and cult figures to grave furnishings for members of the imperial family.
Introduction of Feng Shui 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.
As mentioned above, feng shui actually does not consider jade to have healing properties or any other special characteristics. Jade is considered to be a metal element and as such may be used in a decoration in the interests of introducing that element to a room, but its importance to the practice of feng shui begins and ends there.