Feng Shui​
Our rain chains are a creative alternatives to traditional downspouts, creating stunning open water features. We view this as a more organic water flow system that promotes positive energy within a home, aligning with feng shui principles. Numerous customers have shared the tranquility they experience from the visual and auditory beauty of water flowing down their rain chains.
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As per Shambhala Publications, "Feng" translates to 'wind', and "shui" translates to 'water' (pronounced fung-shway). In Chinese tradition, gentle wind and calm water have long been linked to bountiful harvests and good health, while harsh winds and stagnant water have been associated with scarcity and illness. Consequently, "good" feng-shui signifies prosperity and luck, while "bad" feng-shui denotes adversity and misfortune. Feng-shui is not mere superstition or a list of rules. It is the art and science of comprehending natural forces to create living and working spaces that harmonize with the surroundings rather than clash with them. Its goal is to facilitate living in sync with the world by enhancing positive energy flow and mitigating or avoiding negative or harmful energy.
"The first three are all materials that can be found in the human body -- water, salt and iron. Everything has its own flow of Chi energy. It is my belief that, because these materials radiate a type of Chi energy that is in tune with the Chi energy from the same materials when inside the human body, they have a greater ability to influence us.
"...Water features include fountains, ponds, swimming pools, rivers, lakes, an ocean, aquaria, kitchen sink and indoor water fountains.
"...It is important that the water is fresh and clean. Stagnant or dirty water could have a negative effect.
- Simon Brown
"Thorson's Principle of Feng Shui", HarperCollins Publishers 1996
"As both the literal and symbolic source of life, Water is key element in feng shui.
"...The symbolism of Water is explored throughout this book; water as an element in design, or for use as a cure in feng shui, is particularly important to understand.
"Water is life and should flow toward us without obstruction."
-- William Spear
"Feng Shui Made Easy", HarperCollins Publishers 1995