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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- Why Red Is Not Always A Lucky Color In Feng Shui? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Toon Hwang OngMention Feng Shui and you most likely conjure up images of dragons, statures and all Chinese ornaments. And if you are familiar with the Chinese cultures and customs, you would know that the color red is considered to be a lucky color. However, do you know the color red is not always a luck ...
Views: 5189 - Add a Touch of Feng Shui to Your Workshop or Craft Room - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Jessica AckermanIf you have a room or workspace where you enjoy your crafting, art projects and hobbies, chances are it has a tendency to become a bit cluttered and chaotic. When this happens, a room that should be designed to promote happiness and creativity can turn into an energy-draining area. If your craft ...
Views: 5134 - Feng Shui Art for the Bedroom - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Judith RyanWithout even realizing it, you may be guilty of sabotaging your own dreams and aspirations! This can all be due to not following the unique set of laws in feng shui on the type of art in the bedroom. There are many layers to why bedroom art is treated differently than art in other rooms in ...
Views: 5078 - ***Build your career path with your chinese astrological chart ( bazi / paht chee ) - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Safrina KadriAs a feng shui consultant I get asked a lot of the same questions and concerns over and over again, and lately I’ve been getting more clients concerned about the state of their career and are seeking guidance. So how does Chinese metaphysics can help them in finding more satisfaction in their ...
Views: 4897(1 vote) - Animal Symbolism and Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Jessica AckermanWhen you read about feng shui principles and theories, you'll often find references made to animals. Some of these animals are real, while others are simply mythological. Either way, you can use animal symbolism in your home to improve the level of chi energy as well as to provide ...
Views: 4854(1 vote) - Feng Shui Heaven Luck (or Karma) - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Elena NicholsonFeng-Shui is based on three lucks: Heaven luck is luck which we are born with (“in our stars”, or “our karma”). Earth luck is the environment around us. And human luck is our thoughts, ideas and actions. Let us look at our Heaven Luck and what it depends on. First of all, what is Heaven Luck ...
Views: 4847 - 5 STEPS TO OVERCOMING THE FEAR FACTOR - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerI grew up in New Hampshire where winters were always white. This was ski country and somehow I was 18 and a senior in high school before I enrolled in ski lessons (only to find every single classmate in my group was a 6-year old first grader). Those little kids were zooming down the slopes while ...
Views: 4779(3 votes) - IS YOUR EX BLOCKING YOU FROM FINDING NEW LOVE? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerTired of being solo when the whole world seems coupled up? Many of the people I work with want to improve their wealth area but I’d say finding a new relationship (or strengthening an existing one) is also the number one priority of most people. When I do an analysis of your home and interview ...
Views: 4709(3 votes) - Feng Shui Kitchen Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Jessica AckermanBecause the kitchen is considered to be the prime location in the home, it's important to apply good feng shui principles to create a harmonious environment. Food preparation should always be carried out in a harmonious manner with a good and balanced flow of energy. The kitchen can be ...
Views: 4696(1 vote) - How To Harmonize You Love Life & Attract Your Soulmate With Feng Shui - by Marie’s love life dramatically changed after she placed two pink candles in a special area of her newly-painted home. Her dates multiplied from twice a year to several dates a month. Marie’s Feng Shui adjustments worked perfectly. Unfortunately, she didn’t realize that these changes were more ...
Views: 4665 - Calculating Your Feng Shui Ming Gua - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Elena NicholsonThe direction in which a person sleeps or does other prolonged activities is very important. Each person has his or her own energy, which in Feng-Shui is called a number of “Gua”, also known as your “Ming Gua”. It is easily calculated. Based on that number, people are further separated into two ...
Views: 4642(3 votes) - Creating a Peaceful Home in Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2003 from Kathryn WeberIn times of stress and difficulty, home becomes more important to our sense of well-being. We look to our home to provide a sensory reprieve that allows us to unplug from the stresses of the outside world. In turbulent times, we especially yearn for a serene space. However, creating a calming ...
Views: 4635(1 vote) - The Art and Healing of Nature - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from XXXX XXXXXPlants provide an element of character to a room that exudes a sense of beauty, health, intimacy and warmth. You can choose art within nature to denote symbolism of your inner vision while adding the desired aesthetics and environmental benefits to your outer vision. Plants provide oxygen ...
Views: 4515(2 votes) - 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: 4509 - Secrets Used by Feng Shui Masters - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Denise Liotta-DennisThere is a massive amount of information on the subject of Feng Shui, but most people are not aware that there different types of Feng Shui. There are the many traditional styles practiced in Asia for over a thousand years, and the Westernized version practiced largely in the U.S. which we have ...
Views: 4467(2 votes) - Add a Touch of Feng Shui to Your Family Game Room - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Jessica AckermanUtilizing feng shui within the various rooms of your home can add a harmonious look and feel that can energize your entire family. It can be especially useful to focus on the rooms where the family spends most of their time, since these rooms will benefit the most from feng shui touches. Adding ...
Views: 4438 - 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: 4417 - Resolving Infertility - by Infertility brings great heartbreak to many people. Most of us expect that we will have children as part of our life plan. We go about the business of growing up, establishing a professional identity, finding our life’s partner and then when the time is right in our lives we expect that our ...
Views: 4416 - Herb Gardens with a Feng Shui Influence - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Jessica AckermanGardens of all kinds can benefit from a feng shui influence. The proper arrangement of plants can create a more harmonious feeling in the garden that can enhance your level of relaxation. You should also arrange your garden in a way that allows energy to flow smoothly throughout the entire area. ...
Views: 4413(1 vote) - Feng Shui Enhancements Using Color Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Susan TartaglinoEvery day we make choices based on color, some being of more importance than others. The colored traffic light tells us to stop or safely go. We stand in front of closets asking the age-old question: What am I going to wear today? If we are tired, we may subconsciously choose red for energy. ...
Views: 4390 - GOOD LUCK FOR BED ROOMSSubmitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Acharya Anuj JainGOOD LUCK FOR BED ROOMS Why to follow vastu and feng shui to harmonize chi for health, wealth and harmonious relationships? Feng Shui, or vastu are ancient cultural practice that advocates living in harmony with the natural configuration of the environment. The energy lines of the nature ...
Views: 4368(3 votes) - Feng Shui Tips for Your Child's Playroom - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Jessica AckermanWhen designing and decorating your home, it's important to remember that nobody is too old or too young to benefit from the ancient art of feng shui. So, when you are decorating your child's playroom, try using a few feng shui principles to energize the space. You'll find that the room will ...
Views: 4357 - Change Your Thinking, Change Your Surroundings, Change Your Life (Part One!) - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinFeng Shui isn’t just about your stuff or how you place your stuff in your environment. Feng Shui begins with an awareness of what energizes and uplifts you and what depletes you. If it feels good, it’s good Feng Shui. If it feels bad, it’s bad Feng Shui. Sounds pretty simple doesn’t it? It’s ...
Views: 4307(2 votes) - 8 Classical Feng Shui Tips For School Success - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerGood energy in a child's bedroom environment can make it easier to study, learn and grow. Feng Shui principles can be used to nourish your child's health, imagination, confidence and ability to get along with others. In addition, by surrounding children with a general feeling of safety and ...
Views: 4304(1 vote) - Follow the Flow - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinFeng Shui is about understanding energy. When we understand energy we don't force it or fight it, we go with it. Whenever I follow the flow, something amazing seems to happen. Opportunities, synchronicity simply unfolds before me. To show you what I mean, I'd like to tell you about a day ...
Views: 4260(2 votes) - Geng Yin – Yang Metal Tiger Year Outlook - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Teresa HwangGeng Yin – Yang Metal Tiger Year Outlook Feb. 3rd. 2010 – Feb. 3rd. 2011 PST For the upcoming Geng Yin year – Yang Metal sitting on top of Tiger (Yang Wood, Yang Fire and Yang Earth), at first glance it looks like a year of major conflict, due to the Heaven and Earth clash between the Yang ...
Views: 4172 - Maximize a Small Kitchen with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jessica AckermanMany different cultures consider the kitchen the heart of the home. In feng shui, the kitchen is considered the area of the home that sustains life and nourishes the family, as well as being a symbol of wealth. Because the inhabitants of the home depend on food to give them energy, it is ...
Views: 4147(2 votes) - 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: 4114(1 vote) - FENG SHUI FOR PETS - PART 2 - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Judith RyanIn China most of the feng shui masters are quite horrified with our Western practices of treating a dog as a member of the family. To them, it’s like having livestock live with you. However, they are not alone. Few cultures outside of the United States and Europe understand our close bond with ...
Views: 4072 - Keeping Your Home Clean: Good Feng Shui - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Jessica AckermanIf you want to encourage positive feng shui energy in your home, good housekeeping habits are essential. After all, dirt, debris and clutter are known enemies of positive energy. Even if you live a busy lifestyle, it's still important to pay attention to your housekeeping chores on a daily ...
Views: 4065 - SUCCESSFUL FENG SHUI CURES FOR YOUR CLOSETS - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Judith RyanTo many children, the closet is feared at night. To them behind its closed door there may be lurking a monster waiting to jump out! As one grows up, the closet loses its power to strike terror. However, without even realizing it, many adults try to punish it for their youthful traumas. As a ...
Views: 4054(1 vote) - FENG SHUI TRAVEL TIPS - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Judith RyanWhether you’re planning a fun filled vacation or an important business trip, don’t forget to practice Feng Shui! To start off right, at check-in request a room with good luck numbers. Because numbers emit a vital life force, drawing both good and bad experiences, make sure your room number ...
Views: 4014(1 vote) - Gemstone Kingdom - olivine - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from James YaoKnown as the evening emerald olivine, is the August birthstone, a symbol of "happy couple". Olivine is used as the reason why the symbol of marital happiness, perhaps it's green. Olive green, One kind of light green --- yellow-green color. This color is so pure and stable, Only the green shades ...
Views: 3952(1 vote) - How to Take a Compass Reading in Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Chriss BarrIn Classical Feng Shui directions are key to setting up your feng shui correctly because unlike Black Hat/BTB/Western/New Age feng shui Classical Feng Shui is not based upon your front door. You will need to know where North, South, East, West, NE, etc. are for Classical Feng Shui. Now when ...
Views: 3934 - FENG SHUI SHUTTERS & WINDOW BOXES - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Judith RyanThe “face” your home presents to the world can be compared to a woman. She can either attractively enhance her natural beauty by using the right make-up and clothes or look like a potential candidate for “What not to Wear” by being sloppy and ill put together. Right attention to detail can win ...
Views: 3919 - Treasure Boxes and Wealth Bowls - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinIn Feng Shui, we often use objects to support our intention for change in our life. These objects can be anything that we find either compelling, beautiful or inspiring. The object itself doesn't have to be any one specific thing, it only has to meet all or some of the criteria above. ...
Views: 3902(2 votes) - 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: 3894 - Using Feng Shui Principles in Your Vehicle - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Jessica AckermanAlthough most times we consider feng shui principles when decorating our home or office, you can also use feng shui in many other areas of your life. Because the average person spends so much time in their vehicle every day, commuting back and forth to work, cars and trucks should be considered ...
Views: 3893 - Choosing a house or a flat with Feng Shui….Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisHere is the second part of this series on how to choose a good place in term of Feng Shui. As a reminder, the three aspects we are looking at when selecting a place are: 1. The external environment 2. The internal setup 3. The compatibility of the place with the people moving in. So ...
Views: 3852 - Lighting Feng Shui Style - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Jessica AckermanWhen following ancient feng shui practices to create a harmonious living environment, it's important to remember that lighting is also important. Although many people focus on reducing clutter and creating good energy flow within their home, they forget that light is an important source of ...
Views: 3830 - Feng Shui and Your Health - by Feng Shui is the art of balancing and harmonizing the energy in your personal environment to create beneficial changes in your life. A well-balanced environment will enhance the free flow of energy in your space, which will result in better health and well being as well as more prosperity, love ...
Views: 3808 - Wind Chimes Give You The Peacefulness You Would Like - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Kristine BerganThe sound coming from a tuned wind chime is unique, creating an aura of tranquility and serenity that will flow through any living space. These would be a nice change from the loud, chaotic noises we hear everyday. Why don't you choose to provide the gift of serenity to your loved ones this ...
Views: 3792(1 vote) - Choosing a house or a flat with Feng Shui….Part 3 - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisHere is the third part of this series on what you should be aware of when choosing a property. We have already talked about the importance of the surroundings, the entrance and the main door. All those points are very important to assert the right type of Chi you and your family need. Let ...
Views: 3785(1 vote) - Change Your Thinking, Change Your Surroundings, Change Your Life (Part Two!) - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinTake a moment right now to picture yourself thriving in your career – imagine the complete experience - the power you feel as a success, your creative ability, how productive you are, and how much others appreciate you. Feels good, doesn’t it? When our living spaces support our desires, we ...
Views: 3740(1 vote) - Love Happens Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Michelle HastingsIt’s Valentine’s day once again. Got any plans? If not, then you aren’t as alone as you might think. Plenty of wonderful women today can’t seem to hook the Mr. Right to spend this holiday with. Are you one of them? Don’t despair, ladies! The answer is simple and we at WEAR LUCK want to help you ...
Views: 3694(2 votes) - How To Use Feng Shui To Prepare For A Job Interview - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Ken LauherAre you looking for a new job? Would you like to know the secrets to set yourself apart from other job candidates during the interview? If you follow some of the basic tenets of Feng Shui, you can give yourself an advantage during your next job interview. Choose the Right Colors The colors ...
Views: 3687(4 votes) - 5 Classical Feng Shui Tips to Ensure You Make a Date with Prosperity! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerAre you about to open up a bank account, get married, schedule surgery or make a business presentation? The date you select can have a tremendous impact on the outcome. In Asia, people do not schedule major life events without first checking to see whether a certain date is auspicious — with ...
Views: 3676 - How to Create a Self Improvement Calendar to Increase the Positivity in Your Life - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffIf you are results oriented and want to increase positivity in your life, the time to begin is now. Positivity is about bringing your personal environment and you into harmony both externally and internally so you can create a better life and enjoy it more. Positivity is living a balanced ...
Views: 3665(1 vote) - SELF-REFLECTION & FENG SHUI TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Aroon AjmeraNew Year is a time for making resolutions to transform your life. Do a self-reflection analysis and see how you can enhance each of the nine areas of your life to improve your emotional, mental and spiritual status for living in harmony and balance. 1. Journey: Set yourself a goal. Visualise ...
Views: 3656(1 vote) - Create More Wealth in 2003 with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2002 from Kathryn WeberWhether you want to go on a luxurious vacation or you need to buy braces for your daughter, everyone simply wants more money. Here are some fast, easy ways to help you get a financial foot-hold in the New Year ahead! First, find the southeast portion of your house; this is the wealth sector of ...
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