To get to grips with Feng Shui, you first need to grasp some of the basic principles involved. However, this is not something to be worried about because, they are explained here very simply. They include chi, which is the universal breath of life; the opposing concepts of yang and yin; the five elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water; the Feng Shui map, known as the Lo Shu Magic Square; your personal Star Number and the significance of the eight directions of the compass.