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Sha Chi and Si Chi (Harmful and Low Energies)

By Rodika Tchi, About.com

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Definition: Both Sha Chi and Si Chi come under the category of Bad Chi.

Sha Chi is also known as "killing", or "attacking" energy. It can be created outside by the sharpness of a structure (man-made or natural) that points to your main door or any of the windows. A house at the end of a t-junction will tend to accumulate Sha Chi because of the strong and constant attacking flow to its main door.

Sha Chi can also be created inside the building; for example, a sharp wall angle pointing to your bed or work area will constantly emit attacking energy. In both cases the proximity is important, the further the attacking element is located from you/your house, the lesser its influence.

Si Chi is low, decaying energy, the energy that feels lifeless and dying; it can lead to illness and depression for those who are exposed to it for a certain amount of time. Si Chi can be found outside (certain areas where the energy of the human massacre, or overwhelming human tragedies, is still potent) or inside the buildings. We have all experienced, at one time or the other, the effect of "bad vibes", or bad energy, in a place where you do not want to stay for too long.

Examples: Your house is free of external Sha Chi; which is excellent. However, your bedroom has some Si Chi. This can explain why you often feel low energy and sad.

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