양택풍수입지에 대한 주관적∙객관적 평가간의 실증분석

Abstract

The objective of this study is to empirically analyze subjective and objective location judgements in Feng Shui(風水). The dependent variable is the average of the Feng Shui scores inferred by three Feng Shui experts. The distances from the building to black tortoise(玄武), red phoenix(朱雀), blue dragon(靑龍) and white tiger(白虎) are separately included as independent variables. Besides, the independent variables included in the model are the relation among Baesanimsu(背山臨水), black tortoise and red phoenix, the relation between blue dragon and white tiger, the Hades(黃泉殺) to be judged by compass(羅鏡) and the desirability of Potaebeop(胞胎法). Empirical analysis showed that the distances to black tortoise and blue dragon, the relation among Baesanimsu, black tortoise and red phoenix, the relation between blue dragon and white tiger, and the desirability of Potaebeop affected the average Feng Shui scores positively. However, the signs of the variables of distance to red phoenix and Hades were estimated to be negative. The result showed that judgements between Feng Shui experts and ordinary people are not very different. This study notes that ordinary people could judge the Feng Shui by basic knowledges on the existence of mountain and river flows, the distance from the building to the mountain, and the compass. We might judge that the location of a building is desirable from the viewpoint of Feng Shui if it meets the following conditions: ① black tortoise, blue dragon and white tiger near the building, ② good relation among Baesanimsu, black tortoise and red phoenix, and ③ blue dragon and white tiger surrounding the building.