From: Tyagi@HouseOfKaos.Abyss.com
To: ceci@lysator.liu.se
Subject: a.m Tyagi Geomancy
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 94 21:47:47 PST

From: Tyagi Nagasiva
To: Alt.magick
Date: 9209.08
Re: Ley Lines/Power Spots/Geomancy

'Ley lines' are supposedly lines of power which are connected with
each other round the globe.  The term 'ley' is of Celtic origin, I
think, but the idea is quite widespread, regardless of the placement
and the importance of any 'nodes' or 'power points' may be given.

The Chinese feng shui are/were geomancers who can perceive these
subtle 'dragon lines' and help the unwary citizen to navigate the
sometimes dangerous earth-chi' energy-zones.  Many other cultures
feature this practice, which may be translated and understood in many
ways.  There are of course those who exploit the innocent customer to
become rich.

I've heard that the location of these lines of power may change over
time and that some if not many of those which once functioned as
'power points' are now rather devoid of their 'old energy'.  Apparently
it is possible to dilute/shift these nodes through psychic disrespect.
It has been said that Stonehenge suffers from this as it has been turned
into a rather frequented tourist attraction with serious ritual all but
absent.

I think that this 'net' differs subtlely for each and every
person, and that what is a 'power spot' for one is a 'power vacuum' for
someone else.  Alot depends upon the psychic attunement of the individual.

Those with particular preference for elemental or 'geomantic' energies
may find this net somewhat disrupted, given the constant drain which
humans place upon it in their quest for 'progress'.

Some urban shaman see the network of cables, roadways, and satellite-
links to be a modern techno-net which can be used just as effectively
for similar purposes, yet this is quite a different mindset.

'Geomancy' means, quite simply, 'divination by means of earth', or the
equivalent.  This art has become rather developed by Chinese and
'New Age' counselors, who, often for Chinese clients, will give advice
on home purchases, decore, event placement, and travel plans.  It has
become a business comparable to that counseling based on astrological
charts.

The method is the evaluate (intuitively or possibly analytically) the
specific area in question.  Items examined include natural features
(lakes, streams, mountains in the area), human pollution/disruption
(mining, factories, etc.), and the structure of the actual location
(if a building, the number of windows and doors, which direction these
face, the style of yard, etc.).  This is matched with the energies of
the client and advice is given based on the comparison.

It seems the Chinese have really developed this to an art form.  The
Western culture doesn't seem to make a business out of it, however.

Tyagi NagaSiva
Tyagi@HouseofkAos.Abyss.com
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