Bad chi can cause sickness, strained relationships, and financial problems. The Land School was developed by farmers in ancient China. The Compass School, as the name implies, utilizes compass points, astrology and mathematics rather than landscape features for orientation. It uses the room of a door or building as the main point of reference. Colors, seasons, and animals important to Chinese mythology like the dragon, tiger and turtle are also important.
Every object is characterized by a certain element.
The way objects and their elements interact influences the environment. Suppose you are thinking of placing a fountain in your living room to calm your jangled nerves. According to the principles of Feng Shui, you would want to avoid putting that fountain against a south wall. The south is associated with fire, and water would symbolically extinguish the benefits of fire's influence. A lamp would be a better bet for that spot, because it would harmonize with fire.