# Feng Shui Infographics This Infographic Details the Power of an Ancient Practice By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-shui-infographic References: [hotelclub](http://www.hotelclub.com/blog/the-power-of-feng-shui-in-hong-kong/) This [feng shui infographic](http://www.hotelclub.com/blog/the-power-of-feng-shui-in-hong-kong/) explains how the ancient practice (it dates back 4,000 years) establishes a flow of positive energy and wards off the negative. The positive energy, known as qi, is believed to bring forth health, happiness and prosperity. Geomancers use position, orientation and environmental aesthetics of space and objects in order to determine a harmonious relationship between people and their habitats. Fun Fact: Nina Wang, who was at one point the richest woman in Asia, paid her geomancer 33 million over the course of her lifetime. Though feng shui can be dismissed as superstition -- in fact, it was briefly banned in mainland China during the Communist regime of the 1960s -- it is a philosophy that has become essential to Chinese life, ranging from [architecture design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom) to big-time decisions made by city officials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Positive Energy Flow:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology or design solutions that optimize the flow of positive energy in spaces. - **Harmonious Habitat:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products or services that help individuals establish a harmonious relationship between themselves and their environments. - **Cultural Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to integrate theories and principles of feng shui into different cultures and industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate feng shui principles in architectural designs to promote well-being and positive energy. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative interior design solutions that align with feng shui principles. - **Wellness and Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wellness and lifestyle products or services that incorporate feng shui practices for improved well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feng Shui-Inspired Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capturing-qi.md) - [Mindful Study Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-study-space.md) - [Chinese Medicine Circular Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tianfu-museum-of-chinese-medicine.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Cooling Acupressure Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolcura.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Shopping Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dfs-hosts-lny-activations.md) - [Good Fortune Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrid-miyu-lucky-charm-collection.md) - [Bamboo Forest-Inspired Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canter-and-gallop.md) - [Transformed Ocean View Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-fn.md)