Gen
See Ken.
Geng, also called Keng
The seventh heavenly stem in the cycle of ten, denoting yang metal, based on the productive cycle of the five elements as they go through their yin and yang phases. It refers to the more
active and aggressive aspects of the metal element and is used in Four Pillars astrology.
Geomancy
From the Latin geo (earth) and mancy (study or prophecy of lines).1) The art of creating balance and
harmony between people and the energies of the earth. The study of the energies of the earth and earth-based divination techniques that have appeared in nearly all cultures. In modern times it is a study of geomantic,
geopathic and environmental influences with the intention of mitigating those energies that appear to have an adverse effect on health and well-being. 2) Man's influence on the earth.
Geopathic Stress
An abnormal energy field generated underground and radiated upward by mineral deposits, water streams, or geological faults.
Globe
An extremely potent representation of the earth element, brings good
education luck when placed in the northeast corner of a students room.
Gold
Symbolizes wealth.
Goat, also called Ram or Sheep
See Wei, Asian Zodiac
Grand Duke Jupiter, also called Tai Sui
One of the Three Afflictions, it is an inauspicious energy needing to be remedied that moves to a different 15 degree section of the compass each year. It is dangerous to sit facing this direction or disturb or
renovate in this direction sector when it is present.
Great Cycle of 180 years
Comprised of nine cycles of twenty years each. The current Great Cycle began in 1864. The current twenty year cycle began in
2004. We are currently in cycle eight (2004-2023).
Green Dragon
There are nine dragons in total; each controls one aspect of the universal elements. The Green Dragon is said to be the earth Dragon. The
other dragons are wind, sea, water, sky, fire, golden, mountain, and celestial.
Gua, also called Kua
Translates as house or sector. In Compass School, refers to one of the eight quadrants connected to the
eight compass directions. One of the eight outer positions in the luo shu square the bagua, and the luopan compass.
Gui, also called Kuei
The tenth heavenly stem in the cycle of ten, denoting yin water,
based on the productive cycle of the five elements as they go through their yin and yang phases. It refers to the more inward and recessive aspects of the water element and is used in Four Pillars astrology.
Hartmann Lines
The Hartmann net consists of naturally occurring charged lines, running North-South and East-West named after Dr. Ernst Hartmann who first described it soon after the WWII. Alternate lines are
usually positively and negatively charged, so where the lines intersect it is possible to have double positive charges and double negative charges, or one positive and one negative charge. It is the intersections that
are seen to be a source of potential problems.
Heaven
Note: This definition is related only to Feng Shui. One purpose of Feng Shui is to connect (spiritually and energetically) the person in their building
with Heaven and earth. 1) Refers to the nature of the universal order, balance, and harmony of the cosmos. 2) In astrologically-linked Feng Shui, includes consideration of the positions of the stars and planets at a
given time, and this positional influence on earthly and human affairs. 3) The primal and spiritual source of chi.
Heavenly Stems
Refers to the cycle of ten as the five elements go through the
cyclical transformations of their yin and yang phases. The stems are one of the two primary components of Four Pillars astrology and represent the influence of heaven in the creation of material reality.
Heaven's Heart
The central Palace of the luo shu grid. Also refers to the center point of a structure.
Hexagram
A symbol from the I Ching made up of six solid or dashed lines formed from
two trigrams. There are sixty four hexagrams in the I Ching representing all known combinations of energies or correspondences. They are used to divine a probable course to future events, and read for their
philosophical and inspirational insights.
Ho
Harmony.
Ho Hai
Represents an area within a building that causes accidents and mishaps such as financial loss or other problems.
Horoscope
A chart that is drawn using the time, location and cosmology aspects of the birth of an individual or building, to be used for the purpose of divination or gaining an understanding of hidden information.
Horse, also called Wu
The seventh earthly branch in the cycle of twelve life energies, representative of expansive energy. It is used in Chinese astrology and Four Pillars. 2) The horse is represented by the
direction South and symbolizes endurance, courage and speed. It can bring excessive yang energy. Artwork or pictures of horses are best hung in the South side of the living room because of its association with the
element of fire. A figurine of a horse placed in the Southwest of the living room will energize luck in social interaction and placed in the Northwest for luck in examinations.
Horseshoe
A landscape of hills
forming this shape with the house in the center looking out over flat open pasture is said to bring good luck and fortune to a family for five generations.
Hostile Structures
These can be a number of things
such as buildings, overpasses, hills or land features, or any large structure that forms a hidden or poison arrow. They produce and direct sha toward your home.
Hsien Tien
Time and intuition-based divination, related to Plum Blossom I Ching.
Hsu, also called Xu or Dog
The eleventh earthly branch in the cycle of twelve life energies, it is representative of possessive,
watchful and dominant energy. It is used in Chinese astrology and Four Pillars.
Hsun
See Xun.
Hu Tien
Space, present time and intuition-based divination.
Huo Hai
Accidents and mishaps; the disaster location in Eight House Feng Shui.
Hsun, also known as Xun
See Xun.
Hwang
Prosperous, vigorous.
