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Feng Shui is about the flow of energy within our homes and how our relationship to those energies may affect us and invite opportunities into our lives. Most people only care about the look and functionality of a home rather than the most important ... Views: 1075
What is dowsing? How does dowsing work? What can dowsing be used for? These are some of the many questions we, as dowsers, are all asked by those drawn to dowsing, but have no idea how to get started. In this article I am offering up the most commonly asked questions by my beginning dowsing ... Views: 5808
Thus far I have not found a perfect Feng Shui building, especially that I incorporate risk management criteria. If you don’t know what I mean by risk management, visit our article Quality versus Quantity.
A building that is 60% workable is the best I’ve encountered in all these years, and 70% ... Views: 2673
School is starting for the year so let’s explore Feng Shui and children. There’s a lot that’s involved in this topic, so today I’ll begin by discussing yin and yang within their environment.
There’s no question our environment influences us. Our body reacts with all its senses (sight, smell, ... Views: 1238
You may ask what being a grandparent has to do with Feng Shui. My answer is, ‘Feng Shui is our reaction to the environment.’ Family is a piece of that puzzle.
Reflect back to when you heard you were becoming a grandparent, or fantasize about what it will be like. Did you or will you think, ... Views: 1687
Nature is beautiful in its imperfections and seems to express itself most fervently with the arrival of Spring.
Life wakes up from the deep sleep of winter and everything comes alive. People just can’t wait to shed layers of clothing and feel the warmth of the sun on their skin. Nature ... Views: 1098
In another lifetime, Chriss Barr was Vice President of Portfolio Strategies and Chair of the Investment Committee for an asset management company. "Basically, I spent my entire previous career managing money for wealthy entrepreneurs around the U.S. for 13 years," recalls Barr. But the small ... Views: 721
This year, the Chinese New Year starts early. The Year of the Earth Ox is ushered in on January 26, 2009.
The Chinese calendar operates on a 60 year cycle.The last time the Earth Ox was seen as the ruling influence was January 29, 1949 - February 15, 1950.
The world suffered a recession in ... Views: 900
An expert Classical Feng Shui consultant will be able to tell about 75% of what's happening in your life by analyzing your front entrance, bedroom and kitchen. Sounds unbelievable, but it's not. Advanced Classical Feng Shui formulas can forecast the impact these areas will have on occupants of ... Views: 9588
Could Feng Shui have saved investors from losing billions to Bernard Madoff? Yes!
In Madoff’s office, a Classical Feng Shui practitioner would have been able to see absolute indications of “secrets”. A series of numerical calculations could literally have seen the future: this was a man with ... Views: 1365
When the financial markets are down, housing sales are less than desirable and the norm seems to be chaos, one of the hardest things for a person to do is motivate yourself. It doesn’t matter what it is you are working on or need to get done; you just can’t seem to get started.
Do ... Views: 1004
Romance is in the air – especially this coming month when you’ll see Valentine’s everywhere you look. But for many people, romantic relationships seem unattainable or current love connections lack the sparks they once created. Feng Shui, the ancient art of object placement to ... Views: 1635
Every minute of every day on Earth there is vibration, shifting and flowing of energy. These subtle changes layer upon each other to create an “onion-like” influence which we begin to notice on a more gross level once they are several layers deep. This is where date selection is so ... Views: 1548
From the beginning of time, people have asked questions about their future and their past. The simple truth is that we all are trying to understand ourselves, grasp the concept of why we are the way we are? What is a source of our obstacles? If we have had many lifetimes before, what did we ... Views: 2640
According to Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of placement, the way the furniture in a bedroom is arranged, as well as the colors and accessories chosen for its decor, can tell a great deal about how two people are doing in a love relationship. Conversely, re-arranging the furniture and ... Views: 2471
As a predictive art and metaphysical science, Feng Shui has been around for thousands of years. But to keep Feng Shui out of “just anybody’s hands”, the ancient Masters coded their references. In addition, as these references began to be translated, the translation was not always pure and was ... Views: 794
Even though the 6:00 news preaches doom and gloom daily, you don’t have to buy into it. There are millions of people in our country that get up and go to work, find new jobs, buy homes, start a family or start new relationships every day of the week. They do not succumb to the prevailing ... Views: 749
Authentic Feng Shui balances both visible and invisible energies. This is a critical difference from hobbyist or “do it yourself” Feng Shui that concentrates on changing what is visible about your environment — the arrangement of furniture, for example. In contrast, a professional practitioner ... Views: 795
January is the perfect time to energize your world for 2009. Did you make New Year’s resolutions to improve your life as the clock struck midnight? Did you also give thought to just how you are going to accomplish those ideal goals and objectives, to take control of your life or to achieve a ... Views: 728
FENG SHUI 101
You've likely heard of Feng Shui, and probably thought it weird hocus pocus. But did you know that this is a way of life that is simple to attain?
Do you feel as if you are surrounded by negative energy that corrupts your life? Or as if no matter what you do or how you try to ... Views: 1521
Have you ever wondered does Feng Shui have anything to do with the holidays? Should you use Feng Shui during the holidays? Is it relevant during such a hectic season? Yes, Feng Shui is relevant and has everything to do with the holidays.
The holidays are filled with the most wonderful positive ... Views: 792
Recently, I spoke with a woman who said she and her husband were having a tough time financially. She thought maybe it was just the economy, but she wondered if a Feng Shui consultation might give the energies in their home a financial "boost." She mentioned the idea to her husband. His ... Views: 736
2009 is the year of the earth ox from a Chinese astrology perspective. The element that cycles every two years is known as the heavenly stem; so there are fire, earth, metal, water, and wood oxen. Variations in the heavenly stem influence one’s personality, which explains why not all ox (people ... Views: 1799
If you or anyone in your household is going to school, training for a new career, in therapy, or seeking deeper spirituality, attention to the Knowledge, Self-Knowledge, and Spirituality area of the feng shui grid or bagua is a must.
When you overlay the feng shui tic-tac-toe board on your ... Views: 590
If you have taken the time to learn the basics of feng shui, you know that you need to incorporate all five elements of nature – fire, water, wood, metal, and earth – to achieve and restore balance within your living space. However, incorporating these elements in their natural states can prove ... Views: 1124
One aspect of feng shui that can cause confusion is the ba gua (sometimes spelled pa kwa). Most people have heard that there is a “wealth corner” or a “relationships corner”. But how to figure out where they are?
Different approaches determine this differently, so the “right” way is the one ... Views: 2009
In Feng Shui, the bathroom is a sanctuary where you nurture yourself.
Does your bathroom rejuvenate you in the morning and help you relax and unwind in the evening, or does it create chaos, increase stress and promote tension in your life?
Consider the following aspects of your bathroom and ... Views: 1412
At the core of all feng shui lies the subtle beauty of nature; all of its essence exudes a level of harmony and balance unparalleled. The age-old principles of feng shui are based on these laws and acknowledge the ever-changing interaction and connection between human beings and their ... Views: 1082
Can Feng Shui change the economic crises ?
I have been receiving a lot of calls and emails lately in asking me if we could change the energy of the economy through feng shui.
We are now in Period 8 energy. Number 8 looks like a pair of eyes when you put it side way. It is an awakening era. ... Views: 1709
People strong in Earth are empathic, generous, cooperative, diplomatic, and dependable. All essential qualities to a balanced, rich life.
The area of the feng shui grid that houses Earth energy is the center "square" when you overlay the nine equal squares of the feng shui tic-tac-toe board ... Views: 741
You might not realize it, but where your staircase is located within your home, and the type of staircase you have, can dramatically impact your family’s health. According to feng shui, staircases act as channels for energy flow, and can create environments where positive energy in your home ... Views: 1708
Does nothing seem to be going your way? Will you ever get past those incessant nagging doubts that keep lingering in your mind holding you back? What do you do when you run into a “brick wall?”
These are questions millions have faced on too regular of a basis as was the case for ... Views: 955
We spend a lot of time in our bedrooms. Therefore it is very important that the energy in that room circulates smoothly and freely. Also it is very necessary to keep a balance between Yin and Yang. The energy of Yin should prevail in our bedroom. It represents calmness and silence, allowing you ... Views: 927
For thousands of people, interior design involves more than just picking pretty throw pillows. A growing number of individuals across the country are exploring the ancient art of Feng Shui (pronounced “fung schway”). Those who use the principles of this centuries-old practice to guide their ... Views: 811
The things that lead to stress in your life can be wide ranging and often vary as much as individuals vary. The one stressor that seems to be a common denominator in many lives is clutter and the chaos it causes.
Clutter, when it is everywhere in your home or office, prevents the home from ... Views: 1189
School is starting for the year so let’s explore Feng Shui and children. There’s a lot that’s involved in this topic, so today I’ll begin by discussing yin and yang within their environment.
There’s no question our environment influences us. Our body reacts with all its senses (sight, smell, ... Views: 798
One aspect of feng shui that can cause confusion is the ba gua (sometimes spelled pa kwa). Most people have heard that there is a “wealth corner” or a “relationships corner”. But how to figure out where they are?
Different approaches determine this differently, so the ... Views: 1501
Feng shui is big business. Really. A certain pharmaceutical company keeps a feng shui consultant on a million dollar retainer and doesn’t make a move or change to its offices without talking with their consultant first.
Many businesses think that feng shui means Asian decorating style. This ... Views: 2899
There's a saying that success is just the accumulation of good habits. It’s true. The more you do to help yourself and to be successful, the more successful – and prosperous – you’ll become. Success and the wealth and acclaim that comes with it isn’t as much a secret as much as it is a habit. ... Views: 1608
What is your target marketing cost per investment property you buy? What is your maximum marketing cost per deal? And, why should you care?
Here's why. For the most part, real estate deals cost money to find. Spending less to get the same results is better than spending more. ... Views: 684
Over the last couple of weeks, millions of viewers have watched the Democrats and Republicans put on their best faces. Both parties have been successful in their own ways. Some were trying to portray themselves in a different light; others were trying to put their best qualities forward. ... Views: 818
Some years ago I walked out to my automobile with the estimate to get it fixed in hand and said aloud in a rather disappointed and somewhat angry tone “not again?” Meaning “why are you, car, doing this to me”? How often have you witnessed yourself or others speaking nay ... Views: 2077
PART I. Uncluttering with Feng Shui
Through the many years of working with people one- on- one in their living and working environments, and as groups in classroom settings; I observed an unchanging rule. When people are in balanced and harmonious environments, they are much happier. They work ... Views: 995
According to advertising experts, the average person is bombarded, even assaulted by more than 4000 impressions daily in the form of print, email, voice mail, radio, television and blaring advertisements. Additionally, you are constantly attacked with negative energy about the housing crisis and ... Views: 882
Kathy, an attractive woman in her mid thirties has a reasonably good job, a few good friends to spend leisure time with and enough money to live in a pleasant but small two bedroom home. While things looked good on the surface, she was very unhappy with where her life was headed and felt like ... Views: 771
One of the most frequent desires of people seeking a feng shui consultation is to attract or enhance a loving, supportive, intimate relationship. If this is your desire, pay particular attention to the Relationship area of the feng shui grid or bagua.
Before you even go there, think about the ... Views: 767
There has been so much discussion about feng shui with the Olympic Games in Beijing and in particular the symbolism and meaning of numbers. It was interesting to hear western broadcasters repeatedly refer to the fortunate number "8". So Let's talk about the number 8 in feng shui ... Views: 1850
Feng Shui has been such a part of my life for so many years that it’s hard for me to remember what it was like when I didn’t know about it. I have clients I’ve followed from one home to another, from one job to another, from one husband to another. Some of my clients and I have been together ... Views: 2036
If you work from home, or you simply spend a lot of time in your office, then the environment you create within this space can dramatically impact your personal health and energy level. The office is the center of productivity, so you want to make sure that the energy in this area is positive ... Views: 968
I got a call from a retired gentleman I had consulted with a couple years back. Since my last visit, he had become a widower and was moving to a condominium near one of his daughters. Much to my surprise, he wanted me to look at the floor plan. When I had originally met with Lee and his late ... Views: 2060