Taiji (太极)
Overview
In feng shui the term is used practically: the taiji point is the centre of a site or a building, from which the eight directions are taken. Establishing it correctly is the first step of any directional reading.
Meaning
The point of origin — in site reading, the spot where a building's qi is centred.
Traditional Interpretation
The classical method takes the taiji point as the geometric centre of the occupied area, not of the plot — a distinction the sources make because an irregular building shifts the centre and therefore every direction with it.
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FAQ
What is taiji (太极) in Feng Shui?
The point of origin — in site reading, the spot where a building's qi is centred. In feng shui the term is used practically: the taiji point is the centre of a site or a building, from which the eight directions are taken. Establishing it correctly is the first step of any directional reading.
Where does the term taiji (太极) come from?
It belongs to the classical vocabulary of the tradition. The point of origin — in site reading, the spot where a building's qi is centred. The distinction between the centre of the building and the centre of the plot is a small technical point that changes every subsequent reading, which is why the texts state it before the formulas.
How is taiji (太极) read in Chinese tradition?
The classical method takes the taiji point as the geometric centre of the occupied area, not of the plot — a distinction the sources make because an irregular building shifts the centre and therefore every direction with it. It is grouped under Earth (土) in the five-element system.
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