Onmyodo and the Philosophy of Directions: The Invisible Power that Dwells in Our Lives
Onmyodo and the Philosophy of Direction: The Visible Power that Dwells in Daily Life
Introduction: Direction is a Poetry that Dwells in Space
Ancient people saw the flow of energy and signs of destiny in the direction of space. The concept of direction in Onmyodo is not anonymous fortune-telling or superstition, but a philosophy for maintaining harmony with nature. In this article, we explore Onmyodo's view of direction and how it lives on in modern life.
The meaning of directions in Onmyodo
•In addition to east and west, there are directions that have special meanings, such as the "Kimon (northeast)" and "Ura-Kimon (southwest)."
• Your position is linked to the season, time, and the movement of the stars, and serves as a criterion for determining good or bad luck.
• The custom of "Katagae" is a practice of the Yin-Yang philosophy, in which one looks at another place for a moment to check for unlucky directions.
Wisdom of direction to use in daily life
• Adjust the flow of energy by incorporating the principles of Onmyodo direction into the layout of your home and the direction of your entrance.
• Even in modern homes, the fear of water areas being in the wrong direction is often taken into consideration when designing.
• The concept of direction can also be applied to interior design, gardening, and the timing of moving.
Fusion with modern sensibilities
• A movement to reinterpret the philosophy of direction as the "poetry of space" and incorporate it into art and design.
• Example: The idea is to purify the unlucky direction with "beauty" by decorating the direction with seasonal flowers and plants.
• Incorporating a balance of yin and yang into your life will also lead to inner harmony.
WABISUKE's Perspective: Bringing the aesthetic sense of direction into everyday life
At WABISUKE, we view the compass of Onmyodo as the "poetics of space."