Asian Journal- The Filipino-American Community Newspaper

CHI ART is a term coined by Grand Master Chi Jen Liu to describe his special paintings. True to the nomenclature, his paintings are essentially the "art of energy." Grand Master Liu paints them for the sole purpose of creating balance between personal, feng shui, and cosmic dimensions. Chi Art is a meditation expressed in a visual form. Looking upon the mantra charms, diagrams, and symbols stimulates your subconscious mind, triggering subtle, yet deep states of transformation.

The phoenix is a mythical animal referenced in the writings and art of some of the oldest cultures that existed in Egypt, Arabia, Japan, China, Greece, and Persia. This beautiful bird that appeared during times of prosperity and peace, is described as having colorful golden plumage and a melodic singing ability. The phoenix has a long life span of 500-1000 years, and only one exists at any given time. When the phoenix finally dies, it is then reborn from its own ashes.

Because of its rebirth and rising from the ashes, the phoenix is also associated to the rising sun. Thus, the phoenix has long been a symbol of renewal and unsurpassed beauty, eloquence, and excellence. It was also used in ancient times as a sacred symbol of high morality.

During this time of economic recovery, you will benefit by incorporating the meaning of the phoenix into your home and office environment. Most of all, infuse the message of the phoenix into your heart and mind. The phoenix reminds you that it is possible to experience prosperity and peace. More importantly, the phoenix reveals the cyclical nature of energy and that life rises out of the ashes of death. Even after the darkest of nights, the sun will appear again.

In this Chi Art, "Twin Phoenix and the Golden Dragon," there is not one, but two phoenixes representing doubled power and reinforcement energies. The twin phoenixes have colorful, vibrant tails that allow them to control and maneuver their movement with expedience. They are swift and quick to achieve their goals. They have also caught fish, representing wealth and abundance.

The golden dragon - an energy of divine blessings - appears in the heavens. This yang energy complements the yin energy of the phoenix and represents a harmonious state of balance returning to heaven and earth.

This Chi Art is particularly strong as we head into the year of the Dragon in 2012, which will likely require more positive energy and support. The powerful energy of the double phoenix is a catalyst that brings luck and protection in 2012. The bridge represents improved communication to overcome problems and achieve one’s goals. The water and harbor represent the expansion of marketing and wealth.

Times may be tough now, and many of you may feel as if you are at a dead end, but understand that one cycle must end before another can start. Meditate on this painting and visualize yourself as these powerful phoenixes. Imagine yourself soaring through the sky, scouting and finding opportunities that bring prosperity and peace into your life.

To learn more about Chi Art, please visit our website www.fengshuichiart.com.

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Master Jenny Liu holds a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Design from UC Berkeley and a Masters Degree in Architecture from UCLA. She is an expert in Feng Shui who shares her knowledge through seminars, periodicals, and the internet. Awarded for her Master’s Thesis on Feng Shui, Master Jenny is a fourth generation practitioner with her own consulting firm. For more information, please see Liu-FengShui.com or call Jenny at (626) 272-4901.