Han Long Jing (The Classic of Shaking the Dragon) is a foundational work in traditional Chinese Feng Shui, attributed to the legendary master Yang Junsong (also known as Yang Jiupin) of the Tang Dynasty. Regarded as a core text of Form School (Luantou) Feng Shui, it systematically establishes the theory and practice of locating and interpreting "dragon veins"—the energy lines of the earth as reflected in mountain formations. This classic remains essential reading for both beginners and advanced students of geomancy.
Core Content and Theoretical Framework
1. The book focuses on teaching how to observe, distinguish, and interpret mountain ranges, known as "dragon veins." Its framework has profoundly influenced over a thousand years of Chinese geomancy:
2. The Nine Star Peaks Theory: A distinctive contribution of the text, it categorizes varied mountain shapes into nine basic star peaks (Tan Lang, Ju Men, Lu Cun, Wen Qu, Lian Zhen, Wu Qu, Po Jun, Zuo Fu, and You Bi), detailing their features and associated auspicious or inauspicious attributes.
3. Holistic View of Dragon Veins: Emphasizes systematic observation from the ancestral mountains (Taizu Shan) down to the parent mountains and the eventual "cave site" (Xuewei). It describes how dragon veins originate, transform, travel, and culminate, akin to mapping the lifelines of the land.
Methods for Distinguishing Auspicious and Inauspicious Signs: Provides practical guidance for evaluating the authenticity and quality of dragon veins by examining their undulation, branching, narrow passes, and protective formations.