 The placement of rocks, the way the water flows, the route of the paths, the placement of the trees, everything has to be done in such a way that promotes a natural flow, as emphasized in Taoism.In Shintoism, it is believed that the spirits of ancestors, and spirits of the gods themselves, are manifested in nature.These spirits are called Kami, and these Kami are what determine the fortune of those living on Earth.