Easy to follow and easy to use, this comprehensive volume guides practitioners in the use of a patient's Stem and Branches birth chart to allow them to combine this information with their own therapeutic approach to formulate tailor-made treatments for each client.
TianGan (Heavenly Stems) and DiZhi (Earthly Branches), commonly abbreviated to GanZhi, originated in the ancient Chinese cosmological sciences and is a complex calendrical system which was created to codify the patterns of life and of the universe itself. The ten symbols of Gan express the Yin or Yang perspective of Five Elements and embody the Way of Heaven. The 12 symbols of Zhi, made manifest in the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, hold the root of each Element and embrace the Way of Earth. This set of study cards beautifully presents the key characteristics of each of the 22 GanZhi symbols, making it a unique learning tool and reference guide. The Chinese character of each Stem or Branch is shown, and for calligraphers and those who want to draw the characters correctly the stroke order is clearly illustrated on separate cards. This accessible learning tool offers essential information on the fundamental building blocks upon which Chinese classical texts, classical Chinese medicine, Fengshui, Chinese astrology, traditional Chinese cosmology, Qigong, Neigong, Taiji, and other inner cultivation practices are built. These cards provide a key starting point for the beginning student and offer invaluable information for the seasoned practitioner to deepen their practice. A companion book (9781848191518), also published by Singing Dragon, is available.
In this essential text, the authors explore concepts from the Su Wen, Ling Shu and Nan Jing to bring us a view of ideas that flowered in an age rich with Chinese medical history. They discuss the philosophical and theoretical development of the five-phase system, in particular the relationship of five phases to the I Ching, Tao Te Ching, and other classical Chinese texts, then present the correspondences that a practitioner can apply to the problems of diagnosis and treatment. The diagnostic section is a complete and practical discussion of technique, including pulse, body type, visual diagnosis, and hara or abdominal diagnosis. The treatment section describes basic exercises, breathing techniques, treatment principles, and techniques from eminent classical texts. Modern treatment protocols are presented in clear, easy to use tables. It is one of the best sources of technique currently available and it reaches beyond technique to the art of healing.
This book offers a clear explanation of the philosophical theories that underpin acupuncture methods. Introducing the fundamentals of Chinese medical philosophy including Yin-Yang, the Eight Trigrams and Ba Gua, it presents a clinically effective acupuncture system that balances metaphysical theory with practical acupuncture techniques.
Explains how to select, cultivate, and handle a variety of popular woody stem plants, with detailed profiles of one hundred genera used for cut stems, with information on key characteristics and applications, production guidelines, and tips on techniques including pruning, forcing, and coppicing.
The Ideal Source for Everything in Qi Men The 10 Stems of Qi Men Dun Jia are one of the core components of the craft with some truly rich ties to ancient Chinese history and culture. Together with the Earthly branches, they define the time-space axis of the universe and unlock the nature of everything in existence. The energy of the Heavenly Stems is irrevocably bound up with human thought and behaviour. Until the present day, the guidance of The 10 Stems has proven invaluable in activities such as moving houses or properties, choosing the right wedding dates, launching new businesses and a variety of other matters. The Heavenly Stems play a fundamental role in many classical Chinese traditions: Chinese astrology, Chinese cosmology, Yi Jing, BaZi, Feng Shui and ZeRi, among others, and of course, Qi Men itself. Qi Men Dun Jia: The Stems for the first time in its release history, not only brings together a wealth of information on the 10 Stems but also explains their interactions through a popular fantasy war setting – Game of Stems. In this book, you will learn how to recognise and interpret the guides and wisdom presented by these Deities and their unique “alliances” and “rivalries” (positive and negative formations). This will enable you, as an individual, to gain a deeper understanding of the self and the surrounding world. What You`ll Learn •Complete essential reference materials and comprehensive technical information on the 10 Heavenly Stems, as well as application of their attributes and influences on daily life •Helpful personality and character traits identified based on the Stems, which will help in determining an individual’s strengths and weaknesses and disclose methods of self-improvement •The 10 Stems visualised through the narrative of Game of Stems to illustrate their respective interactions nad formations •A wide range of reference materials with comprehensive descriptions and information on the 10 Stems •The historical and cultural post of the 10 Stems and their influence in both Chinese Metaphysics and traditions Chapter Highlights Chapter One: Jia Wood Chapter Two:Yi Wood Chapter Three:Bing Fire Chapter Four: Ding Fire Chapter Five: Wu Earth Chapter Six: Ji Earth Chapter Seven: Geng Metal Chapter Eight: Xin Metal Chapter Nine: Ren Water Chapter Ten: Gui Water
The Yijing (I Ching) or "Book of Change" is one of the oldest of the Chinese classic texts and has held a key place in the Daoist tradition for thousands of years. Explaining the ancient Yijing system of prediction based on the Xiang (symbolism) and Shu (numerology) knowledge of Bagua (the eight basic trigrams), which have not previously been written about outside China, this book makes the Yijing accessible to the Western world in a new and fuller way. In the space of just eight days, Master Zhongxian Wu leads the reader towards a deep understanding of the Eight Trigrams of the Yijing and how to apply this knowledge in practical ways in daily life. Master Wu explores the numerology and symbolism of Yijing and clearly explains how the reader can use the Yijing divination system for themselves. This remarkable book provides a user-friendly eight day program that will be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in learning more about the Yijing or Chinese philosophy and culture as a whole, as well as those who wish to learn how to use the Yijing for practical purposes.
"The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion" by Yang Ji Zhou is an encyclopedic Ming dynasty work on Acupuncture and Moxibustion. The text covers the details of using various point categories and the confluence points of the eight extraordinary vessels.
“An American masterpiece that tops the lot.” —Feng Shui For Modern Living Considered the feng shui bible by classical practitioners and teachers, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Feng Shui has been updated to include more case studies and feng shui readings to make the practical application of feng shui even more accessible; new chapters feature before and after photos of feng shui makeovers and explain Ming Gua—the Guardian Star that influences a person’s character—and much more. • One of the few Western books that focuses on “classical” feng shui, which is growing in popularity now that the topic has become more mainstream • Joseph Yu is one of only five world-renowned classical feng shui masters