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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- Book Review: 4 Easy Ways to Ignite Your Love Life and Fatten Up Your Wallet - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Dowsing. Dowsing is an ancient practice that involves searching for underground water, metals, gemstones, other objects or energetic stress points without the use of a scientific apparatus. Chris Barr is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1008 - Definition: Dowsing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerDowsing, sometimes called divining or water witching, refers to the practice of detecting hidden or buried water, metals, gemstones, or other such objects without the use of scientific apparatus. Dowsers generally make use of a Y- or L-shaped twig or rod to assist with detection, however some ...
Views: 1735 - 8 Surefire Tips To Give Your House Irresistible Curb Appeal Now - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Korbin NewlynAlmost everybody realizes what "curb appeal" is and the reason why it is important. This is the first impression that an individual receives as they initially pull up to the house. It only takes a fraction of a second for somebody to 'evaluate your house and determine a number of different ...
Views: 744 - Realizing The Beauty Of Spring Through Winter Lawn Care - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Korbin NewlynA basic way to make sure your lawn is substantial as well as healthy each spring is to provide it with the proper lawn care throughout the months of winter and in late fall. While most lawns appear altogether hibernating throughout these months, the way that the lawn is cared for during this ...
Views: 815 - Is The Polygamist Texas Ranch The Ideal Breeding Ground for child abuse? Feng Shui Expert says, “Yes! It Was The Feng Shui” - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Chriss BarrFeng shui can be your best friend or your worst enemy. In the case of the Yearning for Zion Ranch it was the latter. These 3 things created the ideal location for child abuse at the Texas ranch: 1. The layout of the property. The Temple sits on the West side of the compound and in feng shui ...
Views: 1187 - Proper Care And Feeding For Your Lawn Garden - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Korbin NewlynWhen it comes to ensuring that the landscape that surrounds you home is in perfect condition, one of the main factors that needs to be handled is the lawn garden area. It is crucial that right kind of maintenance is completed on a regular basis to maintain the back as well as the front lawn and ...
Views: 785 - Use Feng Shui To Help Your Children With Learning, Health And Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Candace CzarnyThere is no doubt that raising children requires a lot of the life aspects that Feng Shui advocates and encourages. You need wisdom, prosperity, and definitely serenity to successfully get the little tikes to adulthood. Of course, Feng Shui and children go hand in hand as the little ones need ...
Views: 3588 - Your Bed May Be The Culprit For What Ails You - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui can be used in any part of your home or working space, but focusing on rooms that you frequent is a good place to begin. As you will spend much of your life in your bedroom, this is where many people feel comfortable making changes first. The bedroom is not only the location in which ...
Views: 5247 - The Map Of Your Life - Do You Know Where You Are Going? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Candace CzarnyThe idea of Feng Shui is appealing to most people. It seems like a simple way to create harmony in your life as well as introduce changes that you want to happen. However, most people aren’t quite sure how to use it, why it works, and the overall meaning of the word itself. In terms of ...
Views: 1052 - Boost Your Energy Using Color - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui is typically thought of as the rearrangement of furniture and objects in one’s space in order to create positive changes. And this is correct, but there is more to this ancient practice than just moving your couch. In Feng Shui, color plays an important role as well to help ...
Views: 1636 - Feng Shui Tips For Better Health - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Linda BinnsFeng shui is often seen in the Western world as an esoteric practice, concerned with the magical placement of certain items to gain wealth or accumulate power. But the truth is, feng shui is based on very simple ideas that you can easily use to improve your life. Correct observation of the ...
Views: 976 - In Feng Shui - Water Equals Wealth - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Ellie MarshallIn Feng Shui, water equals wealth and wealth can be built up by maintaining all items in your home that represent water. All water elements in your life, indoors and outdoors, represent money in your life. So how do you ensure that money consistently flows into your life? By employing the ...
Views: 1341 - Wine Racks - More Than Just Wine Storage - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Korbin NewlynThose who enjoy the celebrated hobby and the collection of wine and are generally passionate about having a wonderful assortment of wines around them so that they can enjoy it at any time. Also, wine lovers find it a pleasure to be able to share their unique discoveries of wines and would like ...
Views: 1251 - Wooden Wine Rack Expresses Warmth As Well As Beauty - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Korbin NewlynFor those who just love all facets of fine wines, relishing marvelous dessert wines is an experience that calls for all of the senses, a full sensory adventure. This is one of the reasons why so many wine connoisseurs have a tendency to select a wooden wine rack to house their important ...
Views: 813 - Amazing Landscaping Ideas - Turn Your Yard Into An Oasis - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Korbin NewlynIf you have an interest in the landscaping that surrounds your house but you are at somewhat at a loss for not knowing exactly where to begin, then you can quite easily discover many different inspiring examples. It might be simply driving around your neighborhood and stopping the vehicle to ...
Views: 933 - Feng Shui For Home Buyers - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Linda BinnsAn ancient practice is enjoying a renaissance in Western culture. Feng Shui (pronounced “fung schway”) has its roots in Chinese culture and has been used for centuries by people seeking to improve their lives through the use of color, materials and object placement in order to invite positive ...
Views: 1062 - 4 Principles Of Design Landscaping That Adds Beauty To Homes And Increases Their Value - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Korbin NewlynWhen people come to your house, almost all the time the design landscaping that surrounds your house and defines the areas of your garden are the attributes that give people the first impressions of your property. The landscape design that you use is one of the most significant elements in ...
Views: 737 - Detailed Landscaping Questions And Answers - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Korbin NewlynDo you know what all offices, houses, apartment complexes, and churches have in common? They all have landscaping of some kind. No building is truly complete without some plants, grass and some shrubbery to help raise the character of the building. The additional value of curb appeal can make ...
Views: 731 - Wine Rack Kits Provides Owners Both Value And Protection - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Korbin NewlynThere are those who love a fine wine that value having the convenience of being able to have at least some of their favored wine within their own collection to be easily accessible. Wine hobbyists are also aware that when wine is given the chance to age under the proper conditions, it simply ...
Views: 782 - Selecting Art The Feng Shui Way - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Ellie MarshallFeng Shui is the 4,000 year old Chinese art of placement and balance that is employed in your home and work space. Feng Shui also teaches us to place items in our environment that we honor and love. Every object that you place in your environment needs to be a clear, conscious decision to uplift ...
Views: 1431 - Staying In Hotels- The Feng Shui Way - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Ellie MarshallTraveling and visiting new parts of the world is something that most of my clients love to do. Yet, having a restful stay and sleep in a hotel is not always that easy to accomplish. Try the following Feng Shui tips to assist you in feeling at home and comfortable in your new hotel environment. ...
Views: 952 - Building Backyard Ponds - Big Business For Landscapers - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Korbin NewlynAs more and more people are starting to search for ways to improve their landscaping beyond the area of simply greener grass with shrubbery and flower beds, building backyard ponds is furnishing landscape companies with a whole new aspect of the business. Homeowners are beginning to ask about ...
Views: 853 - How To Feng Shui - Discover The Secrets Of Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Sean LeeWhen many people decide that they want to redecorate their home the first thing they say is that they want to learn how to feng shui. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese phrase that translates to mean wind and water. These two terms were always important to the Chinese as they felt that clear ...
Views: 752 - Metal Wine Racks Provide Beauty As Well As Durability - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Korbin NewlynMetal wine racks are a superior choice if you have concerns about being able to safeguard the expensive wine collection you have assembled. Naturally, the metal material that they are constructed from means they are really sturdy and will last for many decades to come. In addition to those ...
Views: 867 - Ultra Violet Lights For Ponds - Are They Helpful? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Korbin NewlynIn general, ponds have progressed along for millennia without the need for ultraviolet lights, so the question remains; why should the modern pond keeper bother with them at all? Well, ponds of that time period were not subject to the same type of environmental pollutants as they are in today's ...
Views: 776 - Feng Shui & Spring Clean Up - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Ellie MarshallSpring has finally arrived and now is a great time to attack the interior of your home with a good spring clean up. Yes, I used the word attack, because that is exactly how I want you to approach and conquer clutter. I would like you to start with the BASEMENT of your home. Over the winter ...
Views: 1182 - How To Get Feng Shui Curb & Sell Your House Fast - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Ellie MarshallFeng Shui is the sacred Chinese art of placement that is over 4,000 years old. It derives it's roots from the land. When done correctly, it empowers the homeowner (seller) to achieve peace and prosperity. Let me repeat, PROSPERITY. To achieve prosperity in a sale, a seller not only has to Feng ...
Views: 1264 - Propane Water Heater More Cost Effective To Operate - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Korbin NewlynThere are numerous reasons that some homeowners are choosing a propane water heater, primarily among them is the cost of operation as well as recovery time. Most households with a propane water heater have do not have choices available to supply their home's hot water and if natural gas is not ...
Views: 1107 - Spring Cleaning With Feng Shui - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Linda BinnsAs the earth renews itself each Spring, many of us (well, at least a few of us) feel the urge to heed one of the season’s age-old rituals – spring cleaning. This year, don’t think of spring cleaning as an unpleasant chore. Instead, realize that it’s an opportunity to use the principles of Feng ...
Views: 777 - Rotating Seasonal Clothing - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnSeasons are changing and it is time to think about putting away your summer or winter clothing—depending on where you live---and getting out the clothes that have been stored away. This is a good time to look at every article of clothing you have in your closet. Take out each one and ...
Views: 1228 - Shelf Life Of Food In Your Kitchen Pantry - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnHave you been taught if a can of food is bulging then it is bad and that is all you know about the safety and quality of food on your shelf? If your milk in your fridge has passed the expiration date do you still drink it until it tastes bad? Do you know if the food on your shelves is still ...
Views: 1222 - Abundance Attracting Qualities To Try - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2008 from Ellie Marshall1. Honoring your worth and time 2. Giving and receiving freely 3. Opening your heart and following your inner guidance 4. Expecting the best to happen. 5. Coming from your heart 6. Enjoying the journey more than the final goal 7. Wanting everyone to succeed, cooperating 8. Focusing on how you ...
Views: 633 - Managing Paper In Your LIfe - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Marilyn BohnDo you remember the days when computers were just getting started and we were looking forward to becoming a paperless society? It just didn't happen, in fact we have just as much if not more paper now than before computers. There is so much paper that comes into our homes and offices we ...
Views: 774 - The Guide To A Professional Feng Shui Consultant & School - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Teresa HwangWithin the past two decades we have seen a proliferation in Feng Shui schools and practitioners from all over the world. How do we know if they each have what it takes to give us guidance in terms of prosperity, health, success and happiness? At the present time Feng Shui practitioners at ...
Views: 1101 - Feng Shui And Color - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Linda BinnsA growing number of people across the nation are exploring the ancient art of Feng Shui as they design both interior and exterior spaces. This centuries-old practice involves using color, materials and object placement to enhance positive energy, or “Chi,” in homes and offices. “People are ...
Views: 895 - Feng Shui Color - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Linda BinnsA growing number of people across the nation are exploring the ancient art of Feng Shui as they design both interior and exterior spaces. This centuries-old practice involves using color, materials and object placement to enhance positive energy, or “Chi,” in homes and offices. “People are ...
Views: 1474 - Pendulum Dowsing - Easy To Learn Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Sherry SimsPendulum Dowsing is a very fun and simple way to begin to measure energy fields. Since we all live in a world that is comprised of energy, and since we all have energy in and around our physical bodies, the ability to recognize and measure energy can be valuable and useful. In order to begin ...
Views: 10447(1 vote) - *** Bad Vibes? Dowse Your House - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Chriss BarrHave you ever walked into a home or a business and felt it had “bad vibes?” Although you probably couldn’t quite put your finger on it, you knew something wasn’t right. More than likely, you tried to get out of there as fast as you could because you weren’t ...
Views: 7967 - The Chi Machine - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Dr. Roni Deluz, RN, NDIf you are looking for a way to detox your body while you relax, the Chi Machine may be what you’re looking for. As you lie back and relax, you rest your feet on the Chi Machine and it gently swings them back and forth, just as if you are a fish in motion. The Chi Machine has several ...
Views: 1160 - Space Clearing - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Chriss BarrAll of my Feng Shui consultations also include space clearing. Space clearing is a process used to 'clear the air' of unwanted, stale, stagnant and dense energy from a building, whether that be a home or an office. The reason for using space clearing in feng shui is that it opens up the ...
Views: 1049 - Good Health The Feng Shui Way - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Chriss BarrWhat in the world does feng shui have to do with good health? Isn’t feng shui about interior design? Most people have this impression because feng shui hasn’t been around the United States very long. In fact, Feng shui is realtively new to the United States. It was introduced to us in the ...
Views: 1481 - Buying A Home With Feng Shui: Location, Location, Location - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Linda BinnsIf you are familiar with the concepts of feng shui, then you know that purchasing a house that is located at a T-junction (where one road passes in front of your house, and another road dead ends into it directly in front of your house), or at the end of a cul-de-sac, can present particular ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - What Is Dowsing - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Roger MorettoTHE DOWSING - DIVINING RADIESTHESIA Dowsing - Divining Radiesthesia is a word, that was coined in 1920 by the French abbot Alexis Bouly and it comes from the Latin word “Radius” (ray) and from the Greek word “ Aisthesis” (sensation). The diviner is the person, ...
Views: 4079 - Good Feng Shui In 2008 - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Kenny HooThe talented international awards winner, Master Kenny Hoo (www.GoodFengShui.com), shares with our readers the following useful Good Feng Shui tips and predictions for year 2008. Author: Kenny Hoo, Geomantic Researcher & Consultant Email: Kenny@GoodFengShui.com Tel: +6017-888 9928 FENG ...
Views: 1386 - Understanding Of "Qi" - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Jon Sim"Qi" is the life-force energy that permeates the earth we reside in. It is the energy that brings life to all beings. By the law of nature, "Qi" is carried and dispersed by the wind and preserved in the water. Though it cannot be seen or heard, it is always around and surrounding us in this ...
Views: 828 - Feng Shui Ideas for Celebrating Valentines - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffWould unusual and unexpected “gifts from the heart” that keep on giving for months, not just a day, the solution to your Valentine's Day gift giving? Wouldn’t it be great if you could keep that Valentine’s Day joy and energy in your relationship long after February 14th ...
Views: 814 - The Five Elements - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Jon SimAll things that exist on Earth revolve around the principle of Yin and Yang. And what that brought about the balance of this very world in which we are residing are five very elements. They are the Earth, Metal, Wood, Water and Fire. All forms on this Earth belong to either one of the ...
Views: 895 - What is Feng Shui? A myth or Superstition? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Jon SimWhat is Feng Shui? Is it a myth or superstition? To be talking about Feng Shui, we all know that it is a traditional skill, which originates from the olden China. And to mention the olden China, it can’t be helped by many to relate Feng Shui to traditional Chinese Myths. This is a very ...
Views: 1706 - The Importance Of Mountain Dragon - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Jon SimIn Feng Shui, there is a saying – Mountain govern Man, Water govern Wealth Wealth obviously refers to money and assets. Man refers to you; the health, wisdom, emotions, and human relationship of one’s. In simple, mountain refers to human luck while water, wealth luck. Now, what is ...
Views: 1006 - The Dowsing Divining Radiesthesia - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Roger MorettoDowsing - Divining Radiesthesia is a word, that was coined in 1920 by the French abbot Alexis Bouly and it comes from the Latin word “Radius” (ray) and from the Greek word “ Aisthesis” (sensation). The diviner is the person, who is able to sense, through a pendulum, ...
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