{ "heading": "Feng Shui History: From Ancient Divination to Modern Design", "body": "## The Dawn of Time (Neolithic - Shang Dynasty)\n\n\nLong before it had a name, the practice of selecting auspicious sites was a matter of survival. Early tribes looked for sites sheltered from harsh winds (Feng) and near water sources (Shui). In the Shang Dynasty, **oracle bones** were used to divine the will of the spirits regarding site selection.\n\n\n## The Theoretical Foundation (Han Dynasty)\n\n\nThe Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) saw the systematization of Chinese metaphysics. The concepts of **Yin Yang** and **Five Elements** were integrated into geomancy. It was during the Jin Dynasty (post-Han) that Guo Pu wrote the *Zang Shu* (Book of Burial), officially coining the term \"Feng Shui.\"\n\n\n## The Great Split (Tang & Song Dynasties)\n\n\nTwo distinct schools emerged:\n\n\n- **Form School (Jiangxi):** Focused on visible landforms (mountains, rivers).\n\n- **Compass School (Fujian):** Focused on invisible energies, using the Luopan compass and the Eight Mansions (Ba Zhai) theory.\n\n\n## The Peak of Popularity (Ming & Qing Dynasties)\n\n\nFeng Shui became deeply embedded in Chinese culture, influencing the design of the Forbidden City and the Ming Tombs. It was no longer just for emperors; commoners used it for their homes and ancestral graves." }