Podstawą planowania w feng shui jest tzw. siatka bagua. Jest to kwadrat podzielony
na 9 równych części. Każdy przedstawia inną dziedzinę życia.
Jest to: kariera,
partnerstwo, bogactwo, rodzina, centrum (tai chi), dzieci, pomocni ludzie, wiedza oraz
sława. Każdej części przypisane są specjalne symbole, które wzmacniają te sfery życia.
The bagua (or pa kua) of the [[Yi Jing], (I Ching)]] (Book of Changes) is an octagonal diagram that is used in feng shui analysis. Each direction on the octagon (north, northeast, etc.) is thought to have certain significant aspects, perhaps in part depending on the birthdate of the person using it. By mapping the bagua onto a home, village, cemetery, etc., information about correct orientation and placement can be gleaned.
Feng Shui developed thousands of years ago in little villages of the Orient. It was called Folk Feng Shui because each village had their own guidelines on how to use it. Their livelihoods were dependent on it. They studied the formations of the land and ways of the wind & water (Feng Shui translated means the way of Wind & Water) to determine the best sitting for their survival. Over time Feng Shui developed and was used by emperors to ensure their success. The original Feng Shui Masters were hired by emperors to wage war. It is said that they had the power to manipulate the wind, water and fog to help the outcome of battles. Folk Lore has it that the Emperor was fearful that they would use their skills against him, so he ordered the Feng Shui Masters put to death. Many of the Feng Shui Masters went into hiding in the Buddhist Monasteries in fear for their lives. Many Monks were trained in the ways of Feng Shui. This is why today there is a Black Hat School of Feng Shui. This is the origin of Feng Shui and what is called Form School Feng Shui. It addresses the energies of the roads, rivers, mountains and placement of structures in relationship to them. Its premises are based upon the forces of Mother Nature. Typically you will find that Form School is utilized by both the Black Hat School and the Compass school.