The main content of “Xue Xin Fu” is introduced. “Xue Xin Fu” was written by Bu Yingtian of the Tang Dynasty and is a famous masterpiece in Chinese geomancy. It is also a classic work of Feng Shui using the method of terrain (Luantou method). Bu Yingtian, with the courtesy name Zewei and the literary name Kunlun Zi, also known as Pudujian, lived in Ganzhou for generations. He recommended the Grand Historian to enter the Daomen and became the Huang Guanshi. Due to his self proclaimed “clear mind and thorough geography”, he named his work “Snow Heart Ode”. The following is an introduction to the main content of the book:

1、 Yin Yang Li Qi and All Things in Heaven and Earth
After the creation of the world, the miraculous operation of yin and yang qi between mountains and rivers formed the foundation of geography, with mountains towering over rivers and streams.
Emphasizing the integration of yin and yang should be seen as a combination of emotions, while the principle should emphasize both macro and micro aspects.
2、 Harmony between humans and geography
It is believed that the human body has a hundred bones and nine orifices, and the shape of the earth has thousands of rivers and mountains. There are intricate connections between humans and geography.
Propose the viewpoint of “the land is rich in spiritual energy, and people are born from it”, that is, only when the land has spiritual energy can outstanding figures be produced, and different terrains produce different figures.
3、 Feng Shui Practice and Site Selection
Emphasize that the burial mountain should receive beneficial electromagnetic waves (formerly known as “vitality”), identify the origin and origin of the mountain range, and select acupoints.
It is advocated to consider the landscape situation when selecting a site, to welcome good fortune and avoid bad luck, and to stand tall and welcome officials for salary.
4、 The subtleties of geomancy
Elaborate on the principles of separation and combination in geomancy, as well as the suitability of facing away, and the techniques of carefully examining hidden areas and providing detailed explanations of their origin and destination.
Emphasis should be placed on distinguishing truth from falsehood in a hasty manner, and the judgment of the situation should go beyond personal temperament and hobbies, helping to prove the past and present, and looking far ahead.
5、 Five star transformation and geographical features
Detailed explanation of the transformation of the Five Stars (metal, wood, water, fire, earth) and their geographical manifestations, such as Venus having a rigid and clear shape, Saturn having a thick and flat shape, and so on.
Propose the viewpoint that change is the most precious among five-star stars, and the situation is respected for surpassing the crowd.
6、 A profound understanding of Feng Shui
Propose the viewpoint of “the formula is conveyed through words, and the wisdom is comprehended through the heart”, emphasizing that although the mnemonics of Feng Shui are conveyed through language, subtle truths can only be understood with the spirit.
Emphasizing that only by understanding the method of pouring the staff can one know the differences in hexagrams, scholars are required to constantly explore and comprehend in feng shui practice.
7、 Case and Warning
The book also lists some examples and warnings in feng shui practice, such as “taking small amounts of wine but leaving big flaws is like peering at a leopard in a tube; seeking good fortune from many misfortunes is like seeking fish from a tree” and so on.
These cases and warnings aim to remind scholars to consider comprehensively in feng shui practice and not to act unilaterally.

The Snow Heart Ode, as a classic work of Feng Shui in terms of form, has rich and profound content, which has had a profound impact on the development of Feng Shui in later generations. At the same time, it also provides valuable theoretical references and practical guidance for modern feng shui researchers.