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How can you overcome fear, to overcoming fear and become fearless? Well, let us begin by going through this simple exercise. Now, name me the most scariest ghost movie you have watched; the one that has greatly frightened you, haunting you with scary images and imagination after watching it. ...

Because most people associate the start of a new year with the opportunity for a new beginning, it can be a great opportunity for adding a bit of feng shui to your life and home. This year, don’t waste your time making New Year’s resolutions that you probably won’t keep. Instead, spend your time productively by finding new ways to add more positive energy to your life. By doing so, you’ll be able to enjoy a more enjoyable, peaceful and productive life throughout the entire new year. Spend Some Time in Reflection

Although the basic principles behind the use of the feng shui elements have remain unchanged over the years, sometimes it can be a little difficult to understand the many different ways they can be used in today's modern environment. Every one of these different elements has its strengths and weaknesses. Just as is the case with the balance of these elements in nature, it's important to find a way to create a similar balance between the elements in your home.

Have you ever had the experience where you spent a lot of time focusing on and trying to resolve a particular problem, only to find that it wasn’t really the problem? In more than 11 years of working with clients, I can say that in every case, what they think is the problem is never really the ...

Feng Shui New Year’s good wishes usually range from prosperity, good or improved health and wealth to longevity and peace within. Whatever your resolutions and wishes are for the new year may you find ways to accomplish each of them. There are many ways to improve positive energy flow into the various areas of your home and life to help you accomplish your new year’s goals. In this article I will focus on one of the most requested, prosperity.

Have you been true to yourself? Have you being following your heart, believing in yourself; trusting your very own belief? Or has this thought never even occurred to you before? Now that you are reading this, give yourself this chance and ask yourself. Be true and honestly answer the ...

Energy is always changing. We can see that very simply in the seasons, time of day, and how one reacts to these changes. In a specific form of feng shui analysis (flying star), a feng shui master can evaluate how energy in a space impacts one. The forecast below is a generalized summary of the energetic activity for the New Year that starts February 4th. Specific data can only be obtained through measurements of one’s home (facing direction and year structure built) and interpreted by a competent consultant.

“He stared down at Who-ville! The Grinch popped his eyes! Then he shook! What he saw was a shocking surprise! Every Who in Who-ville, the tall and the small, was singing! Without any presents at all! He HADN’T stopped Christmas from coming! IT CAME! Somehow or other, it came just the same!

Indecision can weigh us down. We often spend so much time trying to decide what to do about a situation, we get stuck. It is easier to do nothing and I have seen some clients that need that gentle “nudge” to make a decision and continue moving. Often times, it isn’t easy for some of us. We ...

A job search can be a daunting task to say the least. But in a down market where the 24/7 news speaks only of doom and gloom, it can see almost hopeless. The good news is that you are not powerless and can be in more control than you think is possible.

In the past two years, foreclosure has become more commonplace then ever before. Foreclosure is everywhere and probably coming to a neighborhood near you! There is one thing that foreclosures all have in common. They are in a state of disgrace. They look forlo and dilapidated. They bring down the property value of homes around them by virtue of their poor energy. If they are lucky, someone else will come along and buy them at a bargain, fix them up and possibly resell them. There is only one problem with this scenario.

Albert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” It doesn’t matter if you are facing unfinished projects, complicated finances and debt, poor relationships with family members and co-workers, or wellness issues. If you want change and a positive breakthrough, do something different. All it takes is new positive energy to create that much-needed shift for a breakthrough to occur.

When Emperor Jade of China arrived and was having a celebration (one of the many versions of the story), the tenth animal who arrived was the rooster. Being one of the first twelve to arrive at the celebration, the rooster got a distinct distinction. The rooster has become a part of the Chinese Lunar calendar which consists of a 12 year sequence with each named from the 12 animals which came in first to the celebration ever since. Those who are born in each animal year are as

Fresh cut flowers always lift our spirits. One of the rewards of making sure the cupboards and refrigerator are well stocked with yummy food is the plethora of gorgeous flowers available at the grocery store. It makes the task of grocery shopping more of a pleasure. Fresh flowers make us feel special which makes them a wonderful feng shui adjustment. Flowers throughout your home makes every room more welcoming. And as you place them, you charge the life force energy (chi) of

A common belief is that wealth, financial wealth, comes from outside the home, through a job or investments. It is a little known fact that wealth actually begins at home where you sleep, eat and live according to Feng Shui principles. When areas of your home are out of balance by being filled with clutter or the wrong things, wealth becomes stagnant. It doesn’t grow; instead it diminishes or completely goes away, as in the loss of a job.

Natural disasters often leave behind massive destruction and untoward chaos. What is left in widespread areas is not only devastating for the people directly affected by the disaster but disconcerting and unsettling for people everywhere. Many can see and even feel the pain and utter hopelessness in real-time thanks to electronic media. The same holds true for all victims whether from a tsunami, earthquake, tornado, flood, fire, war, famine or drought.

If you want to turn your life around for the better, follow the times of the Void of Course Moonr December 19th 2014 - We all have the late and brilliant astrologer, Al H. Morrison to thank for his ground breaking work and promotion of the Void of Course Moon. Al spent well over 40 years of his life researching, writing, and teaching this astrological technique. According to Al: “Every couple of days there comes a time which is best used to subjective, spiritual non-material conce s, like prayer, yoga, play, psychotherapy, or passive experience, sleep or meditation.r

Do you feel stuck? Do you want to sell your home - downgrade to something easier to take care of and less expensive? Or, do you need to have more room for a growing family and just can't see a way to upgrade to a new home or a major addition? A great interim solution for you and your family is to give your home an internal energy facelift by repairing, restoring and refreshing your home today. While this may not do much to resolve the need for more space, it will definitely make your existing space more enjoyable and improve your outlook on life.

Are you running on almost empty when it comes to encouragement, motivation and self-confidence? Has self-empowerment fled the scene leaving you drained, alone and discouraged? You are not alone. According to a study by Gallup-Healthways, stress is spiraling upward as the economy continues its uncertainty. This trend began in the last quarter the 2008, continued through 2009 and fast-forwarded right into 2010.

OMG! How do those boxes in the closet expand over the years? When you feel frustrated trying to get ahead, clearing clutter with feng shui can help you find space for new opportunities. The spiral begins when you procrastinate. Do you want to start moving? Clutter can happen in so many forms: physical, mental, and emotional. Then, it can morph into specifics of: closet, drawers, desk, pet stuff, in box, out box, recycling, laundry, purses, cars, general cleaning… and so much more.

Irene, Mary, and Me By Anna Pavlakis www.WoodDragonFengShui.com

In 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 ...

Using the Color Purple in Feng Shui While there are many colors in the rainbow you can use in the practice of Feng Shui, one of the most versatile colors is purple. Traditionally the color purple is known for royalty. Not only can this be used in matters of money, wisdom, and recognition, but you can also use this color to help your child’s creativity, your career, your luck, and your love life. Simply by adding this color to your life, you can begin to change the energy you

2008: 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 ...

Everything in our life is in some way a reflection of our life. And by everything, I really mean every thing. Our stuff has a tremendous influence over us - our thoughts, our feelings, even our mental clarity, or lack of it, as evidenced by TV shows that portray hoarders. That's because when hoarders over-accumulate, the hoarder no longer even sees the excess. What they see is an extension of themselves to the point they don't see themselves any more: they are one with the clutter. That's why it feels like they're cutting off an arm to remove all the junk.

If you're like many people, you might immediately think of contemporary decorating themes and minimalist decorating techniques when you hear the term "feng shui." Although feng shui is often a prime factor in minimalist and Asian styles of decorating, it's important principles can also help bring order and positive energy to other styles of decorating. In fact, the traditionally decorated home can reap many advantages from the application of sound feng shui techniques. Here are some tips you can use to increase the positive energy of your home, regardless of its overall style.

Fitting out a large office involves a lot of thought. It is a space where a number of people are going to be spending the vast majority of the day, so the smallest details can make all the difference. Simple things like the choice of carpets and paint job make a big difference to people’s experience of your office. Office partitioning can easily be overlooked but it is an important part of your office layout, this is used between cubicles and provides workers with privacy a

Let's face it: Most people are on a budget these days which makes those people assume they can't do any type of home remodeling or improvements without doing some serious spending. However, there are plenty of smart, inexpensive ways that you can make those home improvements without breaking your budget. Vinyl wall quote decals are one of those ways and they can be used to spice up almost any room in your house. Perhaps you have a son or daughter that is getting to be a littl

I know many of you have been either trying to sell your home or perhaps you’ve been giving it some thought. The tips I’m going to share will put you and your home at the front of the pack. Preparation and commitment are critical here – you have to do the work to get the maximum benefit. Step 1 – The basics (Feng Shui can be practical!) 1. Clear clutter. If there is ever a time to release your extra stuff, this is it. Go through every room, every closet, and every cupboard and release everything you no longer use, need or love.

The nursery room should reflect the style of the family and compliment the other rooms of the house. An easy, yet professional and affordable, way to accomplish this is to use nursery wall decals for decoration. The nursery wall decals are precision cut, have a matte vinyl finish and come in a wide variety of options to match any decor. A nursery wall decal made with the baby’s name, birth date and height and weight centered over the crib looks as if it was professionally h

As we herald in the New Year many of us take this time to reflect on the year past and to set intentions for the year to come. The use of Feng Shui can provide us with a deeper understanding and appreciation of our lives and our intentions. For many of us this is a time for resolutions and resolutions are often focused on things we don’t like: our weight, our relationships, clutter in our home, our jobs or lack thereof, and our balance between work and life, to name a few. This year I’d like to suggest that we shift our focus from New Year resolutions to New Year realignments.

Detach, Evaluate and Change to Prosper Life can become very stressful and anxiety-ridden when your career, marriage, relationships or income seem to be on hold, yet life and the world are moving forward at warp-speed. How do you get past those endless times of nagging doubt that linger in the back of your mind? What do you do when things just aren’t going your way or you continually run into the same “brick wall?” Are these questions you ask yourself occasionally, or perhaps even regularly?

Feng Shui is about so much more than the placement of things, decluttering and organizing. It is about being in control of your exte al and internal environments so you can create prosperity, well-being, peace and harmony. It is about living a lifestyle using positive energy in your surroundings and internal thinking to create a better tomorrow. Often questions are raised about whether Feng Shui and meditation are connected or whether there are benefits to using both. While they are not directly connected they complement each other nicely.

It is believed that those who have lost a substantial amount of money or those who just recently broken a mirror or perhaps a vase are not practicing Feng Shui in their house. This refers to the method of organizing or arranging things around your house or perhaps an office. This includes how you arrange your furniture and fixtures as well. The arrangement balances the energies of life so that those who dwell in that space will have a good luck or good fortune. The words Feng

Have 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).nnTalk about stressful – just walking in the door, fighting over a basket, weaving through the myriad of carts and stock personnel. We are lucky to come out alive.nnDriving and parking in this city is just as stressful. First it was finding a parking space. Then it was cab drivers and

Summer'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 based ...Summer'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.

There is a belief amongst the Chinese community that those who are born four years apart are more compatible than those who are born six year apart. Do you know why?nnIn the 12 Animals Zodiac system of astrology, our character is influenced by our year of birth. For example those born in the year of the rat are intelligent and suspicious while those born in the year of the horse are generous and loves freedom. Based on our year of birth we are imbued with certain characterist

Are you stuck on the procrastination highway where productivity slows to a crawl and stress uncontrollably speeds up? Why, because you’d rather be doing something else, fear of failure or lack of organization? Or are you procrastinating just because you do not know how to manage your internal productivity clock, organize your energy and focus your attention?

(excerpted from the best-selling book, the “Do It Yourself Space Clearing Kit. Available now through: www.earthtransitions.com/special/)nnnAs we embark upon this new year, while it is a time for that new diet as we recover from the binges of the holidays to shed the unwanted pounds they have brought, a time to embrace our new year's resolutions affirming our ideals and aspirations for a better future, it is also a time to let go of the old energies which may be lingering in

During Feng Shui consultations, clients frequently ask me to evaluate the Feng Shui of their bed and share the key factors to look for when purchasing a new bed. I've found some common mistakes that people make or are making that may be having an impact on their relationships, health, wealth and more. We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep.

When I was first contacted on behalf of Canon Europe last fall to prepare a report on how to use Feng Shui to aid office stress, as a Feng Shui Master I was sincerely thrilled that a giant technology corporation would acknowledge such an ancient science like Feng Shui to help find a cure for such a modern problem. nnI was, however, astounded to find out that in a report released by the European agency for “Safety and Health at Work” that stress causes 50 percent of absent

As human beings, we are emotionally impacted by scent. In fact, our sense of smell is considered the only sense that evokes a purely emotional response. Research indicates that smells are not filtered through the part of the brain that ruminates or analyzes, but rather thru the part that responds and operates without conscious thought. It is reported that our responses to smell take place within 10 seconds after exposure – with no thought process involved. We react and then think. Our olfactory sense is the oldest of the five senses.

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, ...

Yellow school buses filled with children busily heading toward their destinations, heralding the start of fall. But as the fall weather cools down, and the leaves begin to change color, do you wonder how you are going to cope with your busy schedule and added stress? Does this sound all too familiar? Does your volunteer work, networking groups, children’s school activities, and social obligations get in the way of your work, home, and personal life? Does it feel like chaos is in charge and you don’t know how to get your life back in control? Begin Getting In Control Today

We all know that exercise and diet are important to our health. But many people are unaware of the role our homes, gardens and offices can play in creating and maintaining a healthy body. The ancient practice of Feng Shui, often called “the art of placement,” links your physical environment to all parts of your life, explains Linda Binns, owner of Harmony Inside & Out, which offers both Feng Shui consulting and holistic health services. “As energy, or ‘Chi,’ travels through

Feng Shui has been around for thousands of years, actually over 3,000 years. Feng Shui was developed in China and is an ancient art that involves the balance of energy within a specific space. By balancing energies we can be assured of continued good health and fortune. The Chinese have felt for centuries that the wind and water mean good health and fortune. So take heed and do not design your kitchen with bad Feng Shui. -The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home We would all be w

Could Feng Shui have saved investors from losing billions to Be ard 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 ...

Ever paint your front door or made some other changes to your home or office on the advise specifically given in a book or web site on Feng Shui? Then you waited and waited in expectation like a kid for Santa, praying he’d deliver the gift of auspicious chi. However you got the Grinch instead and he brought you a sack full of bad luck? If so, you’re not alone. So many times I’ve heard this scenario from people who are inquiring about my services. They know Feng Shui works.

It is not uncommon in my profession as a Feng Shui Master to have people come up to me and say, " I have a ghost in my house. How do I get rid of it?"n nAfter talking a bit more in depth, I often discover that the person has come to the conclusion that the house must have a ghost because things have gone down the drain ever since having moved in. "I moved here from New York because I was offered this wonderful job and a week after moving in, I lost it," one client told me and

Inspirations to get started creating a space just for you to be yourself, a place to restore and revive and for some much deserved me time. Men for too long have had their dedicated escape space – the he-shed. But it can be hard for us as women to find our very own "she space" in the home. Here are 4 practical inspirations to get started to create that me time in your home. Step 1. Decide what you want from your she spacernBefore you begin, think about what the intention is