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The Magic of Ritual and Feng Shui - by Helen and Jay James FENG SHUI: ANCIENT WISDOM FOR CREATING A LIFE OF BALANCE - by Helen and James Jay- Be A STAR With Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Kathleen TumpaneWhat is in the Fame and Reputation area of your home? What is its dominant feature? Does the dominant feature accurately represent the aspect of yourself for which you wish to be known? If a photo of that area was a billboard, what would it be advertising? Think of the feng shui grid or ...
Views: 599 - The Art of Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Dovan GauvreauWhat is Feng Shui? Feng Shui (meaning wind-water) is an ancient Chinese science based on the theory that all things have a positive and a negative energy, more commonly known as Chi. The art of Feng Shui is the practice of positioning positively energized objects in your home and workplace to ...
Views: 544 - Different Chinese Divination Methods Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Chuan LimThere are different types of Chinese methods to determining one¡¯s destiny. Here we present a brief introduction of each form of the commonly found methods of divination, for a better understanding of which methods are most suited to your purpose. Mo Gu (Ãþ¹Ç, Feeling of the Body structure or ...
Views: 3794(1 vote) - Olympic Opening based on Feng Shui Principles - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffThe spectacular Opening Ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics were laid on a foundation of Feng Shui principles. Everything from the date and the location of the venue to the exact time of the opening and the torch lighting ceremony were based on a combination of principles from the Form and ...
Views: 947 - ***Forensic Feng Shui: John Edwards' Affair - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Chriss BarrThis week John Edwards dropped the bombshell that he has been lying about an affair he had over a year ago. Now everyone's waiting with baited breath to see if he's also the father of his mistress' baby, which he also denies. It's not surprising that this news would land in the press this ...
Views: 1513 - ***Olympics And 08.08.08 - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Chriss BarrThe opening ceremonies in Beijing take place this Friday, August 8, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. The number 8 is considered very auspicious in the Chinese culture and also in feng shui as well. The number 8 is associated with Wealth in both China and in feng shui. Additionally, there are nine 20 year ...
Views: 1686 - Feng Shui, The Original Green Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffRenewable or sustainable energy, climate change and environmental pollution are in the headlines daily. Are you considering a shift to a greener lifestyle and making changes in your home to bring it into more harmony with the environment? Is it time to take action on your thoughts? Should you ...
Views: 1124 - Create Wealth With Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Kathleen TumpaneIn feng shui, everything is a symbol of something. In a feng shui consultation, we look at the objects in your home and office and decide together if they still support your intentions or if they thwart them. The feng shui grid or bagua is made up of nine equal squares. It is important to ...
Views: 617 - Forensic Feng Shui: Hillary Clinton And The Democratic Nomination - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Chriss BarrHillary Clinton was never a contender for the Democratic nomination because she is a West Group person. You see, in feng shui there are two types of people: West Group and East Group. Both groups have four directions that are ideal for them. For West Group people these are Northwest, West, ...
Views: 1860 - How Can My Fireplace Affect My Health? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Linda BinnsMany people love the look of fireplaces in their homes. Having a fireplace creates a warm, inviting feel that makes visitors feel at ease, and creates a centerpiece that enhances the décor of any room. Although fireplaces are usually good for your home’s energy, there are a couple of situations ...
Views: 1840 - White Women And Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Chriss BarrI was recently coaxed onto a web forum to talk about feng shui…or so I thought. It turned out that the people asking questions just wanted to ridicule the art and insult me at the expense of someone I love (my husband). Despite the underhanded way they got me to the forum they did bring up ...
Views: 1811 - Taking Care Of You...A Feng Shui Priority - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffA successful independent business person named Sue is in the field of sales and also a client. She recently told me, “Without surrounding myself with Feng Shui principles, I’d never reach the end of my day meeting my self-defined sales quotas without being totally exhausted. Fortunately the Feng ...
Views: 626 - Why Good Feng Shui Is Important For Business And Lifepath Management ? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Kenny HooMany of us must have heard of the saying “Life is like a box chocolate”. It simply points out to the fact that you will only know what the chocolate tastes like (sweet or bitter) after biting into it. If it turns out to be bitter, what then? In the business arena, an excellent ...
Views: 1920 - Change that Really Works - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffKelley, a young mother with three young children, was struggling to keep up with meeting all of her children’s, husband’s, pets’ and household needs. By the time she took care of school and after-school activities, medical and dental appointments, shopped for food and purchased ...
Views: 709 - Gardening- A Metaphor For Feng Shui Balance - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Ellie MarshallI love my perennial garden. Watching plants bloom and grow is a perpetual blessing in my life. It is also a perpetual challenge. At the heat of Feng Shui is the discipline of YIN/YANG. YIN/YANG are the two opposite components that are forever balancing each other. Yes, you can think of it as ...
Views: 1132 - To Create Good Luck, Use Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffAncient Chinese Emperors used Feng Shui’s positive energy principles to influence the good luck and good fortune not only for their lifetime but that of the next seven generations of their families.” In an article appearing in Fortune Magazine, according to veteran home builder Bob Toll, “one of ...
Views: 1974 - Fantastic Feng Shui Plants - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Linda BinnsSo you’re looking into moving the concepts and principles of feng shui outside of your home and into your garden. This is a fabulous idea – after all, the energy you create outside your home directly affects the energy that is created within your home. One of the best ways to create balanced, ...
Views: 2125 - Are You Seeking A Balanced Life Portfolio? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffDo you know people that are on the go 24/7 and seem to have all the energy in the world? They just keep going and going like the Energizer rabbit - symbol for a well know battery manufacturing company. Have you ever noticed that the day eventually does come when they just stop dead in their ...
Views: 753 - *** 5 Feng Shui House Types! Which Are You Living In? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from PK OdleFeng Shui is a Chinese environmental science that is as complex and personalized as Acupuncture. Classical Feng Shui's ancient calculations use a building's exact compass orientation along with its date of construction to determine its unique energy blueprint. These repeatable energy patterns ...
Views: 2145 - ***Want To Increase Your Business? Dowse! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Chriss BarrLast week I talked about the different layers of feng shui: Space, Time and Quantum. Another important component to an effective feng shui consultation is dowsing. Dowsing is an art that dates back over 8,000 years and is most commonly associated with looking for water. If you've ever seen ...
Views: 1316 - Reenergizing Yourself Restores Productivity And Prosperity - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffImagine your world where things go right 90% of the time. Imagine ending each day with time left over just for you. Imagine a better tomorrow without stress – filled with productivity and prosperity. An independent business person that works out of her home office and is the top sales ...
Views: 1060 - High Rises, Feng Shui And Dowsing - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Chriss BarrA lot of my e-zine subscribers are managers of high rise buildings. High rises present their own set of challenges when it comes to feng shui because feng shui works with the energy of the earth so the closer to ground level your living and work spaces are the better your feng shui will work. ...
Views: 4008 - Using Your Landscaping To Improve Your Home’s Energy - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Linda BinnsWhen most people think of using feng shui to help improve the energy in their homes, they primarily think of the interior of their homes. They concentrate on where to put furniture to optimize the flow of positive energy. They concentrate on incorporating the five elements – fire, water, wood, ...
Views: 821 - Feng Shui Luck--What We Can Control--And What We Can't - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Carole ProvenzaleDemystifying Feng Shui is never an easy task…particularly since many practitioners perceive thing differently. It is what makes each Consultant unique---and it is important that you find the one that you are most “in tune” with. There are Three “Lucks” in Feng Shui: Heaven Luck Heaven Luck ...
Views: 935 - 2008 Year Of The Rat - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Janene Laird2008: Chinese Year of the Earth Rat Kung Hei Fat Choi - which in English means - Happy New Year! With the commencement of the Chinese year of the Earth Rat I thought it would once again be prudent of me to write to you and outline some of the important elements that will shape our coming ...
Views: 1330 - Improve Your Health By Improving Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Linda BinnsYour kitchen is one of the most important areas of your home to consider for promoting optimal health for you and your family. The kitchen is the center of nourishment in your home – if the energy in this area is not positive, your entire house will make you feel drained. This can lead to poor ...
Views: 755 - A Simple, In-Depth Introduction to Chinese Taoism - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from A JChinese Taoism – A Definition Chinese Taoism is a principal philosophy and system of religion of China. Basically, Chinese Taoism advocates a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in ...
Views: 1572 - Space Clearing And Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Diana GarberA space clearing is not Feng Shui, but compliments the goals of Feng Shui. A space clearing is a series of ceremonies that rid a structure of (clears away) energies that can block Feng Shui objectives and correctives. In short, it is a way to cleanse and organize the environment. Energies could ...
Views: 921 - Feng Shui & Geopathology - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Werner BrandmaierFeng Shui (pronounced “fung shway”) is a 5000 year old chinese art and philosophy describing the energies in an environment and defining how to use these energies for good health and well-being. Feng Shui literally means “wind and water”, wind representing the invisible forces of heaven, water ...
Views: 2128 - One Reason Feng Shui Sells Homes - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Steve KodadAfter being in the field of residential real estate for many years, when introduced to the the ancient art of Feng Shui, I had a much better idea of why some homes "connected" with buyers and some didn't. One of the under-lying themes for Feng Shui was the idea of creating an environment that ...
Views: 905 - Finding Peace In A Stressful City - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Michele BielskiHave you ever experienced Fairway? (Fairway is a famous supermarket in New York City that is packed with New Yorkers on the go -- very stressed, very pushy, no-nonsense -- keep out of the way). Talk about stressful – just walking in the door, fighting over a basket, weaving through the myriad ...
Views: 1498 - Feng Shui For Kids - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Linda BinnsWith school out and the kids home, summer may be the perfect time to take a look at your child’s space and make the most of it using the powerful principles of Feng Shui. “Children are very sensitive and respond to the energy that surrounds them in their bed-room,” says Linda Binns, owner of ...
Views: 810 - Feng Shui For The Tiger In Your Life.....Your Car - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Vicky WhiteEver think you could Feng Shui your car? When you Feng Shui your home you're creating a harmonious environment that supports you in living your best life, a life of purpose, passion and meaning. You create a stress free environment where you can be your best, be your most healthy, and attract ...
Views: 1158 - Pendulum Dowsing For Health: How To Use A Pendulum - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Frank McManusPendulum Dowsing is one of the most effective ways to tap into and develop your intuition and has a variety of uses for everyone. It is surprisingly simple to do but takes a little practice. How to hold a pendulum For best results you should ensure that only you touch and use your ...
Views: 6314 - Clutter Will Kill The Sale Of Your Home - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Ellie MarshallYesterday, I was doing a Feng Shui consultation in a client’s home, a beautiful duplex apartment on Park Ave, in NYC. Gorgeous apartment…. except she had a clutter problem with pictures & books. Don’t get me wrong, the apartment was decorated to the nines; but on every table was a sea of ...
Views: 1100 - Is Your Home Killing You? - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Nigel PercyThe biggest unrecognized threat to your health and well-being is the unseen environment you live in. I'm not talking about electricity or carbon-monoxide, but the other unseen energies which we all live with. These energies are mainly electro-magnetic in origin. As the human body is a ...
Views: 881 - Gas Hot Water Heater - Common Critical Components - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Korbin NewlynPerhaps the most common and easiest way to heat water is by the use of a gas hot water heater, and this might be due to the fact that gas is capable of getting the tank up to operating temperature roughly twice as quickly as its electric counterpart, and the cost is also approximately half as ...
Views: 1277 - Instant Hot Water Heater - Never Be At A Loss For Hot Water Again - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Korbin NewlynIn today's society people take for granted the small things such as hot water running from their shower or tap up until the point where you get into a cold shower right after your children who have spent at least two hours playing and then using the shower after and you are dismayed to realize ...
Views: 719 - Feng Shui Basics To Improve Your Health - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Linda BinnsThe concepts of feng shui, or where objects are placed within your home, office, or living space, impact virtually all areas of your life. How our space is arranged affects your career, your relationships, and even your personal health. The proper placement of items according to the concepts of ...
Views: 835 - What's Your Clutter Ratio? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Ellie MarshallWhat's your clutter ratio? The Finnish Press recently reported a story about an art student who took an inventory of every object in her 2,500 sq. ft. home. She owned a total of 6,126 items. The most interesting part of the story was her breakdown of how often she used each object: Objects ...
Views: 910 - Feng Shui Love Power - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Logynn NorthrhipNo matter what you think about love, it is the thing that we all seem to crave more than chocolate. If you don't believe me, go to Amazon or iTunes and plug in the word "love". Even if you didn't celebrate Valentine's Day by supporting the jewelry, chocolate and card companies of the world, it ...
Views: 1564 - Feng Shui - The Landscaping - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Dane SmithFeng shui can help you examine whether the landscaping of a home is good for ch'i (energy). The most ideal layout allows for energy flow, as well as providing an increased sense of space and movement throughout your home, although these principles apply equally well to your office or any other ...
Views: 796 - The Importance of Shape in Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Logynn NorthrhipThe question of size can be pondered by men and women for all of eternity, but one thing is indisputable, and it is that the shape of your land, home or business buildings are very important. The most obvious reason is that if something is missing in the shape, it will reflect an area of your ...
Views: 3208 - Feng Shui Your Time - Be In-Control Of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffIs time your friend, a friendly foe, an adversary or a heavy handed task master? Are you constantly racing against the clock to meet deadlines, complete projects and keep commitments? Do people, organizations, work and projects clamor for you time and attention - to the point you are no longer ...
Views: 755 - Open Your Doors To Life Energy - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Jan BurchSummer's approaching - guests are arriving! What better time to make sure your home has a truly welcome feeling? Feng Shui offers a multitude of ways to do this. Let's start by looking at your home's front door - the gateway of ch'i. Like acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Feng Shui is ...
Views: 1305 - Book Review: Wake Up ... Live the Life you Love ... Finding Personal Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Feng Shui. Feng Shui is a practice with a 5,000 year history of improving lives by working with unseen energies that affect your finances, health and relationships. Feng Shui also includes managing the effects of visible ...
Views: 1032 - Definition: Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Shelly WalkerFeng shui is an ancient Chinese practice believed to utilize the Laws of both Heaven, (astronomy), and Earth, (geography), to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu. The words 'feng shui' literally translates as ...
Views: 2581 - FENG SHUI IN BUSINESS - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Simona MaininiI have often talked about the importance of been prepared– meaning being “business prepared–“ when beginning a new business endeavor. In that sense, utilizing Feng Shui’s principles in an office or a business location is part of being prepared to eliminate ...
Views: 860(2 votes) - Garden Landscape Furniture - Completing Your Outdoor Guest Area - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Korbin NewlynA very important part of the majority of landscape designs is the garden furniture that is to be used in the garden and lawn around the house. Outdoor Furniture included in a plan of landscaping is a way of creating special places in your garden, where the family and their guests can meet ...
Views: 1179 - Choosing Plants For Your Garden - The Feng Shui Way - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Ellie MarshallThe days are getting longer and gardeners are sketching out what their piece of heaven will look like this year. Adding new plants, and flowers always gives freshness and vitality to any garden space. There are a few things to consider when planting any new tree, flower, bush or plant according ...
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