From the perspective of geomantic omen, almost all Ming and Qing furniture pays great attention to the balance of yin and yang, and the design and modeling are in line with the natural atmosphere. Especially in the design process, some traditional elements are added to enhance and guide the atmosphere, forming a furniture-based Tai Chi realm.
The ancients took the view of the universe as the highest standard, and the magical and vast universe was black and white, dominated by the sun and the moon. Laozi said: "One life is two, two lives are three, and three lives are all things. One is the sky, the other is the earth, and the third is the water. China's ancestors realized that everything in the world was aquatic, so they first used the potential of nature to create a living environment. For example, it is recorded in the Book of History that the border at that time was bounded by rivers and mountains, forming the "Kyushu" of China. The core theory of traditional geomantic omen is the unity of heaven, earth and man, adhering to three viewpoints: from rural to urban to rural to quadrangle, it is advisable to have square terrain and complete Tai Chi, which is the concept of Tai Chi everywhere; There is a field gas between everything, such as the gravity of the earth, which is a view of field gas; Changing the field gas is guided by the layout environment, which is the field gas guiding concept. Family residence is the most basic Tai Chi unit, in which furniture is the main layout, and the balance of Yin and Yang is reconciled through furniture and accessories to form a complete Tai Chi. Ming and Qing furniture pays attention to the balance of yin and yang. I have been engaged in the research and design of Ming and Qing furniture for many years, and many geomantic concepts are analyzed from the objects and practical laws left by the ancients. From the perspective of geomantic omen, almost all Ming and Qing furniture pays great attention to the balance of yin and yang, and the design and modeling are in line with the natural atmosphere. Especially in the design process, some traditional elements are added to enhance and guide the atmosphere, forming a furniture-based Tai Chi realm. There are many classifications of Ming and Qing furniture, one of which belongs to professional Feng Shui furniture. For example, in the late Ming Dynasty, the Huang Huali Grass Dragon Screen was set indoors, with the owner sitting in front, which not only propped up the mountain but also blocked the obscure atmosphere; Another example is the moire sumeru carved on rosewood. Mount Sumi, also known as "King Kong Tower", is a kind of ancient architectural pedestal in China. It is used indoors to improve the air. Most furniture in Ming and Qing dynasties has elements of cosmology and geomantic omen, which embodies the essence of geomantic omen culture in practice, and spreads atmosphere in the living environment through human spirit, giving people a safe and relaxed life feeling. In 2004, the author went to Yuncheng, Shanxi Province, and bought a pair of walnut square-corner osmanthus from a large family named Hou. Fang Jiaogui lived in that house for more than 100 years, and every time he moved the house, something would happen, so the owner thought there was something wrong with the cabinet and decided to take action. Take a closer look at these two cabinets. One of them has an opening on the back, and the front is facing the wall, which is very powerful, in order to avoid the blocking head set by the "return air evil spirit". There was a door behind the cabinet of the brave, which was blocked and opened from the side. This cabinet is designed to stop evil spirits. I don't usually buy this kind of feng shui furniture. I have to explain it to my master quickly out of morality. My master is naturally happy to know the reason. There is also a kind of Ming and Qing furniture, which leads to the atmosphere of the field. This kind of furniture is rare, and most of them imitate other shapes. Such as Huang Huali Baoding and rosewood gold lacquer tower (a pair). The complete Taiji of China's traditional cosmology and geomantic omen can be referred to the famous ancient book Sanfu Huang Tu, which records the capital construction of Qin and Han Dynasties. Take Chang 'an, the capital of Han Dynasty, as an example. The four palaces, east, west, north and south, are named after Qinglong, Baihu, Suzaku and Xuanwu respectively. Qinglong guards the east, belongs to wood, and guards the East Palace; White tiger is a western animal protection god, belonging to gold, guarding the western palace; Suzaku is the southern animal protection god, belonging to the fire and guarding the Nangong; Xuanwu is the patron saint of northern animals, belonging to water and guarding Gong Bei. Furniture in Ming and Qing dynasties almost completely abided by this principle, not only in individual design but also in furniture layout. Such as arhat bed and official hat chair, are typical examples of these characteristics. In the Ming Dynasty, arhat beds were mostly placed in the east-west direction, with the back facing south. The highest back screen was Xuanwu, the left and right screens were Qinglong White Tiger, and the feet were Suzaku. So is the official hat chair. Most of the ancient official hat chairs were equipped with pedals, or the prominent front horizontal auxiliary probe board was used as a stepping foot. Cabinet furniture also follows this principle, especially Ming-style furniture, such as Wanli cabinet, with empty back and transparent left and right. The ancients liked to be afraid of night during the day, so there is a saying in the cosmological standard that "the seven stars cover the top", which is the so-called Big Dipper. The ancients deciphered the laws of the universe by observing the sun, the moon and the stars, and compared the king to a dragon to protect the world for the children of the seven stars. These are also reflected in the design of furniture in Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as the scientific name "Chen Cheng" (commonly known as "Chen Cheng") at the top of the shelf bed in Ming Dynasty. "Chen" is really the big dipper in the old saying. In ancient tombs, the design of the tomb top often has a dragon-shaped picture of the Big Dipper. Beidou, Qinglong, Baihu, Suzaku and Xuanwu formed China's traditional world outlook and became the general concept of traditional architecture in China. Furniture design in Ming and Qing Dynasties strictly followed this standard. Ming and Qing furniture can be a single Tai Chi unit, or it can be integrated into a large Tai Chi unit, and the harmony between Yin and Yang is endowed by its function. Ming and Qing furniture is suitable for every family in China. Nowadays, people have a broader perspective on the world. For example, when they are in the southern hemisphere, the sun shines through the north window. If they are in the North Pole, they may encounter a long-day aurora. However, none of these can be used as new arguments to discuss China's geomantic omen, because our traditional region remains unchanged. The world outlook shaped by history has regional standard principles, among which the theory of Taiji Yin and Yang, like the theory of Five Elements, is gradually developed on the basis of inherent traditional elements. Before the Warring States period, people's understanding of geomantic omen was mostly confined to the study of geomantic omen. Later, people moved from astronomical phenomena to geography and found that wind, water and land were unified and coordinated. This is what Zhouyi advocates today: "Look up at astronomy and overlook geography." From today's point of view, North Xuanwu is the safety barrier of the back, which can be the towering Great Wall, endless mountains, a rosewood sitting screen, or the backrest of Huanghua pear. Qinglong White Tiger can be understood as a barrier to security. With the protection of nature and the art of war, it can be a landscape, a jungle, a fence, or even a dragon-shaped handrail in Ming and Qing furniture, which is easy to grasp. Thirty-six strategies in Sun Tzu's Art of War are the best policy, which is the role of Suzaku in avoiding turtles safely. In addition to safety considerations, the conceptual standards of cosmology are also based on the consideration of the environment and healthy life. Ming and Qing furniture has a principle of centering on the four directions. For example, the bed should be against the wall, but the wall is often cold and wet, so the bedside table should be isolated. Zhang Zhongjing's treatise on febrile diseases and miscellaneous diseases specifically mentioned the safety of bed sheets in the chapter of avoiding cold and dampness, and the furniture design must take into account the small atmosphere. The backboards of all cabinets in Ming and Qing furniture are solid boards, which have never been seen through spaces or carvings. Similarly, all clothes boxes are concave and convex to prevent water leakage. The design function of furniture in Ming and Qing dynasties accords with the first element of practical safety of geomantic omen, and is also the foundation of the development of traditional geomantic omen. It is said that water and land are inseparable. If the land in our life is not what we want, then feng shui will naturally be adjusted according to the base. "Dangerous buildings are hundreds of feet high, and hands can pick stars. Today, all our friends who live in big cities feel this way. When our living environment is completely different from the traditional environment, how will the traditional world outlook standards continue? Where does the earth gas come from? Often can only settle for second best, with a small world view environment to enrich the house. At present, most families lack the furnishings of the main hall, but we can set the main sofa seat against the wall to play the same role, that is, we can keep the theme and see the home. Modern families use Ming and Qing style furniture, which can promote family harmony, because its aura conforms to every family in China. The second best field spirit, a more realistic view of the development of history and culture. The development of furniture in Ming and Qing dynasties is closely related to literati, and exquisite moral thoughts are spread through literati. China's tradition of attaching importance to education comes down in one continuous line. The furniture design in Ming and Qing dynasties also incorporated exquisite moral thoughts, especially these thoughts were expressed through the highest form of behavior etiquette, which is also a manifestation of the spirit of Tai Chi field. For example, the official hat chair's "sitting in danger" and nave's "parental style" all regulate people's behavior through the design of furniture, thus forming a field atmosphere. Of course, there are other fields, for example, the meditation chair "four don't rely on" is the practice field of "no desire and no demand"; Another example is the rose chair "My Fair Lady" is girlish, and so on. The humanized design concept of furniture in Ming and Qing dynasties conforms to the unified and harmonious standard of world outlook. Ming and Qing furniture also has a collective atmosphere, such as our common "lamp hanging chair". We can't sigh because there are no left and right handrails: "Dragon, tiger and white tiger! Different environments give people different ideas. Hanging lamp chairs are mostly used for family and friends to sit around, so why should they be guarded? Therefore, hanging lamp chairs are not suitable for business places. If hanging chairs are used in business places, there is nothing to say between strange men and women, and it is also convenient to pay bribes at close range. The concept of furniture in Ming and Qing dynasties is relatively extensive. All the above are conventional furniture categories, and some unconventional furniture is not suitable for home use. If we insist on using it, once the harmonious Tai Chi atmosphere in the family is destroyed, the imbalance between Yin and Yang will inevitably lead to external interference. For example, if the rosewood throne of Emperor Qianlong is placed in an ordinary family, the indoor atmosphere will definitely change greatly and it will be uncomfortable to sit on it. The mighty qi cannot be distributed, which will inevitably lead to excessive yin qi and disharmony. At this time, it is easy for foreign invaders to succeed. Another example is to put a Huang Huali antlers chair at home. Isn't it beautiful? It looks good! Sitting on it is also very comfortable, and there are steps under your feet, which is also very elegant. But the family members will be miserable, and being scratched by antlers will only increase the disaster of blood loss, and the atmosphere will change dramatically. Therefore, some special-purpose Ming and Qing furniture is not suitable for ordinary families, so it is realistic to make reasonable choices and adjustments according to needs, and choose the second one according to local conditions. The above is an introduction to the cosmic atmosphere of Feng Shui theory of furniture in Ming and Qing Dynasties. If you want to know more about the cosmic atmosphere of Feng Shui theory of Ming and Qing furniture, please pay more attention and provide you with more complete, detailed and updated information.