On a smaller scale, the Wu-Xing theory could be very useful in other ways, such as design. A good example would be the design of the McDonald’s logo. It is perfectly in tune with the Wu-Xing and Yin-Yang Theory. Let’s try to see if we can break it down and analyze the logo.
As a global company, the McDonald’s logo is seen throughout the world. Almost all of us can recognize their famous ‘golden arches’, which is the big yellow rounded letter ‘m’. The arches sit on top of a red rectangular box which has the word McDonald’s written in white letters. Let’s first look at the logo from a Yin-Yang point of view. The ‘m’ is dynamic, so it represents the yang element, while the rectangular box is static, representing the yin element. The yang rests on top of the yin which creates a good balance with correct positioning.
Next, let’s examine the logo from a Wu-Xing point of view. The combination of the color red (Fire) and the color yellow (Earth) has a cohesive relationship as Fire creates Earth. In addition to this, yellow resonates with appetite (stomach, Earth element), and red resonates with desire (heart, Fire element).
This means that with the combination of red and yellow, when people are hungry and see those golden arches they go to McDonald’s! How many of you thought that something as simple as that has helped to make McDonald’s into one of the most successful restaurants in the world! By the way, you may have noticed most restaurant logos or food court signs use red and yellow colors. This follows the Wu-Xing theory and is a good sign for increasing business.
But before we wrap up on the Wu-Xing theory, it is important to remember that in any analysis, one should apply the Yin-Yang theory first. If you have a good grasp of the Yin-Yang theory, you will have accomplished much in the understanding of feng shui and also in various aspects of design. On the other hand, the Wu-Xing theory is much more challenging as it mainly applies in dynamic situations.
So, don’t be discouraged if it takes a while to understand the concepts and be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to absorb the information. We all learn at different speeds.
I would like to emphasize, that both the Yin-Yang and Wu-Xing theories are the basis in guiding us with the most important and valuable knowledge throughout our entire lives. Remember, knowing or not, we all live under the influence of these principles.
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What Are the Secret, or Sacred Feng Shui Cures?
Let's first look into the meaning of feng shui cures, as this is a widely misunderstood concept. "Feng shui cure" is a general term used for various ways to work with the Chi, or energy of your home to achieve a desired result.
For example, if your home needs more fire feng shui element energy, a red color in a specific room will be a feng shui cure; so is a mirror added in a Bagua area that needs more water energy. Many feng shui cures are really easy to use and apply, and you can explore the use of a variety of feng shui cures, such as mirrors, colors, feng shui crystals, fountains, and more.
Usually, you would use a physical object as a feng shui cure, such as a Buddha statue, for example, or a fountain, a mirror, or a lucky bamboo plant. Almost any decor item can serve as a feng shui cure if it represents the feng shui elements you need in your home.
However, some feng shui schools, such as the BTB School of Feng Shui, have feng shui cures that are more like meditations, mudras and blessings; a more subtle, even secret way to work with the energy. These cures are sometimes called secret, or sacred feng shui cures.
It is not that the feng shui cures are sacred, feng shui cures are just tools to deal with energy. What empowers them, though, is often a type of energy - let's call it your intent - that is more powerful when not revealed, especially to parties that will not understand, honor or accept the information.
The secrecy required with some feng shui cures is not because one is doing something that other people would judge as not being good.
The secrecy is there as protection and foundation for growth, just like you would protect a fragile young tree by giving it support and protecting for a while against strong outside elements.
Some examples of secret feng shui cures (as taught by BTB practitioners) are the Three Secrets Reinforcement, the Sun Moon Meditation, and others. Usually, an offering of red envelopes with some money in them is required when these secret cures are given to a client by the feng shui consultant. You can also find some secret feng shui cures in books written by BTB feng shui school practitioners.
Classical, or traditional feng shui schools have some secret cures, too. For example, the salt water cure, which is a very popular traditional feng shui cure, is considered a secret cure, and so is the feng shui wealth vase.
In conclusion, the secret behind all feng shui cures, either they are called secret or not, is the fact that you know, or are taught, how to empower them with your intent.
As for the meaning of sacred as applied to feng shui cures, everything in life is sacred; no one cure is more sacred than the other!
Ideally one would live life with a sacred attitude towards everything, be it a Buddha statue, a sunset or the drops of water trickling from your roof after a heavy rain.
However, some feng shui schools, such as the BTB School of Feng Shui, have feng shui cures that are more like meditations, mudras and blessings; a more subtle, even secret way to work with the energy. These cures are sometimes called secret, or sacred feng shui cures.
It is not that the feng shui cures are sacred, feng shui cures are just tools to deal with energy. What empowers them, though, is often a type of energy - let's call it your intent - that is more powerful when not revealed, especially to parties that will not understand, honor or accept the information.
The secrecy required with some feng shui cures is not because one is doing something that other people would judge as not being good.
The secrecy is there as protection and foundation for growth, just like you would protect a fragile young tree by giving it support and protecting for a while against strong outside elements.
Some examples of secret feng shui cures (as taught by BTB practitioners) are the Three Secrets Reinforcement, the Sun Moon Meditation, and others. Usually, an offering of red envelopes with some money in them is required when these secret cures are given to a client by the feng shui consultant. You can also find some secret feng shui cures in books written by BTB feng shui school practitioners.
Classical, or traditional feng shui schools have some secret cures, too. For example, the salt water cure, which is a very popular traditional feng shui cure, is considered a secret cure, and so is the feng shui wealth vase.
In conclusion, the secret behind all feng shui cures, either they are called secret or not, is the fact that you know, or are taught, how to empower them with your intent.
As for the meaning of sacred as applied to feng shui cures, everything in life is sacred; no one cure is more sacred than the other!
Ideally one would live life with a sacred attitude towards everything, be it a Buddha statue, a sunset or the drops of water trickling from your roof after a heavy rain.
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