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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- Boost Your Career With Feng Shui! - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Allison MossWhen you are looking for a boost in your career, or even looking to discover a new career, Feng Shui is a great place to start! Adding enhancements to your home, which support the life changes that you are wishing to make, will boost your positive energy! Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art ...
Views: 1514 - 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: 1935 - Bringing Feng Shui Into the Bedroom - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Linda BinnsYou may have spent generous amounts of time and money decorating the “public” spaces in your home. Living rooms, great rooms, kitchens and powder rooms are often considered top priorities because these are the spaces most commonly inhabited by guests. However, it is even more important to ...
Views: 2235 - Bringing the Office to You: 5 Essential Home Office Items - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2021 from Caitlin PurvisWorking from home became the temporary norm in early 2020, and as Boris Johnson announced a new lockdown yesterday, it’s going to continue as we enter 2021. Since many of us will be adapting to the hybrid way of working – finding a way to give your ‘work atmosphere’ a more permanent home is ...
Views: 755 - 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: 1031 - Building Your Dream Home? What to Include in the Floor Plan - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2020 from Katie GordenYou’ve decided to start designing your own home. You have all of these visions and ideas for a floor plan, but you don’t know exactly how to get started. Figuring out what to include in your dream home’s floor plan can take hours, days, weeks, and even months of planning. ...
Views: 682 - Buy Jewellery online in surrey from the comfort of your home - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Glyn JonesInternet has converted into a retail center. You will discover and acquire all you have to online including Jewelry. Many individuals selected to buy Jewelry online for a lot of reasons. And among the common reasons is that you may save around fifty percent on purchasing Jewelry online. The ...
Views: 1338 - Calm the Crisis Frenzy…Take Action - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Pat Heydlauff“Recent economic hard times have swept millions of people from the positive to the negative side of the stream. These millions are struggling, some of them in desperation and fear, to get back to the positive side of the stream.” This quote seems to describe very well the feelings sweeping ...
Views: 869 - Can You Feng Shui the Outdoors - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffWith summer arriving, a lot of us turn our thoughts to the wonderful outdoors. We enjoy the flowering trees and plants, longer days and the warmth of the sunshine. I often get asked, “can we use Feng Shui energy techniques outside as well as inside?” “Are there specific colors for flowers we ...
Views: 1184 - Casual Elegance, Always in Style - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Kathleen EllisCasual elegance defined: casual (adj.): informal, happening by chance elegance (n): tastefully fine, luxurious; gracefully refined Casual elegance. The whole idea seems a bit contradictory. In fact, it's true that we are blending two distinct approaches to life and interior décor. ...
Views: 1399 - Celebrate the Return of the Sun and Fire Up Your Reputation! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Trisha KeelThe spring equinox has returned us to days of more sunlight than darkness of night. This increase in the hours of sunlight warms up our weather and brings the onset of spring growth. You can take greater advantage of the most powerful object in our solar system - our star - our sun - by checking ...
Views: 1182 - Chalk it Up to Good Taste! Chalkboard Wall Details that Will Inspire! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Jana CovinsonChalkboards normally conjure up images of elementary school classrooms and obedient pupils. But they have certainly come a long way since then! Now, wall decals can be made in nearly any shape or size and even coated with chalkboard surfaces that can written on, erased, and written on again. ...
Views: 1851 - 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: 843 - Chinese Astrology & Feng Shui – Earth Pig Grand Duke Year 2019 - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Alvin YapCome 4th February 2019, the Chinese will usher in the solar New Year of the Earth Pig. It heralds the arrival of Li Chun or spring in the Chinese solar calendar. This is when the energy of the earthly stars will circulate in a property within a defined pattern according to Flying Stars Feng ...
Views: 965 - Chinese Astrology & Feng Shui – Water Tiger Grand Duke Year 2022 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2022 from Alvin YapCome 4th February 2022, the Chinese will usher in the solar New Year of the Water Tiger. It heralds the arrival of Li Chun or spring in the Chinese solar calendar. This is when the energy of the earthly stars will circulate in a property within a defined pattern according to Flying Stars ...
Views: 609 - Chinese Astrology - Compatibility and Winning Partnership - by Submitted on May 05, 2019 from Alvin YapIn BaZi or Four Pillars of Destiny, the elements and zodiacs carry certain features, characteristics and structures that can foretell whether a person needs a partner or can be a compatible partner. When it comes to business, it boils to synergy between the partners’ ability, aspirations and ...
Views: 1056 - Chinese Astrology - Mind Your Qi, Find Your Luck - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Alvin YapE = MC2 Our emotion is equal to our thoughts which are within our power to change. The mind is the control centre of change and we are the embodiment of energy which gives us life and this energy is our life force. In the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this life force is ...
Views: 1331 - CHINESE ASTROLOGY - THE QUALITY OF LIFE - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2019 from Alvin YapIn the pursuit of happiness, the Chinese has devised a way to decipher the luck of a person. Whether he or she can be lucky for marriage, career, wealth or health depends on the configuration of the heavenly stems and earthly branches. The heavenly stems display the face value of the person ...
Views: 941 - Chinese Astrology - Your date with success - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Alvin YapIn Chinese Methodology of Date Selection, a date is selected for an important activity based on the prevailing energy of the chosen day. If you are embarking on an important task or endeavour, you should consult the Chinese Tong Shu or Chinese Almanac. The Chinese Almanac has its beginning ...
Views: 925 - Chinese Astrology Compatibility - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2006 from Henry FongThere 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? In the 12 Animals Zodiac system of astrology, our character is influenced by our year of birth. For example those born in the ...
Views: 1578 - CHINESE ASTROLOGY – HOUSE AFFINITY AND YOUR SUCCESS IN LIFE - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from Alvin YapAre you looking for a new house to move in? If you are, then a little knowledge of Chinese Astrology can help you to find a house that has affinity with you. It is all in the timing. For that, I do not mean buying a house at a bargain price when the market is down, even though it is a ...
Views: 839 - CHINESE ASTROLOGY – THE EARLY AND LATE HOURS - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2019 from Alvin YapBased on Chinese Astrology, a person’s date of birth is divided into 4 heavenly stems and 4 earthly branches. Together they make up the four pillars of destiny which is a branch of Chinese Astrology known as BaZi. The four pillars hold the 4 heavenly stems and 4 earthly branches in a BaZi’s ...
Views: 947 - CHINESE ASTROLOGY – WEALTH LUCK - by Submitted on May 27, 2021 from Alvin YapWhen you look at some people you know, they seem to have uncanny ability to amass wealth without putting in much effort. Could it be that luck plays a part in their life? Well, one of the ways of finding the secret to their windfall or Midas touch when it comes to money is to peek into their ...
Views: 674 - Choose to Thrive, Not Nosedive in 2009 - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffEven 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: 866 - 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 - 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 ...
Views: 1326 - Choosing the Right Office Partitioning to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Sarah HainesFitting 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 ...
Views: 1611 - Clarity about Clutter - by I'm an organized person-just ask anyone who knows me. In spite of my talents at organization, clutter loomed its ugly head during our recent move.
You see, I'm committed to making the most from what I have and I can find a use for practically anything. As a result, I'd turned our home and my ...
Views: 912 - Classical Feng Shui: Buyer Beware - Clashing Energies Drain Your Finances - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerIn a previous article I talked about how environmental energies could enhance prosperity or bring about misfortune. Just how much of an impact can they have? I recently did a Feng Shui consultation for a family who had called me because they were having financial difficulties. They sensed ...
Views: 1425 - Cleanse Your Space to Clear Out Negative Energy - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Jessica AckermanMany times a home or office can have a tendency to accumulate negative energy over a period of time. It could be that there were some bad experiences that occurred in the space that were the cause of the lingering bad energy. However, sometimes the feeling of negative energy can occur simply ...
Views: 8350 - Cleansing and Clearing Come After Karma Release! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstMother Earth just enacted hers and now it's time (during this NEW MOON!) for you to do same...a Karma Cleanse. I'm going to offer the granddaddy of all environmental cleanses since the CLEANSE theme is running so high: You'll need uncooked rice, sea or kosher salt and a glass, crystal or ...
Views: 1915 - Clear Out the Old to Make Space for the New! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Elizabeth WigginsLet go of the old to make space for the new! 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: 1318 - Clear your space~ Clear your Life: New Year's Space Clearing Tips - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2005 from Christan Hummel(excerpted from the best-selling book, the “Do It Yourself Space Clearing Kit. Available now through: www.earthtransitions.com/special/) As 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 ...
Views: 1598 - Clutter Clearing in the Bedroom Begins with Your Bed - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Debbie BowieEasily the biggest piece of furniture in the room, the bed can have a profound impact on both the health of its occupants and the quality of the relationship of a couple. It is important to consider the comfort of the mattress and the history of the mattress and bed frame. Your bed should be ...
Views: 2021 - Clutter Loves to Hide - 7 Places to Look for it! - by In Feng Shui, the first thing to do is remove the clutter. Until clutter is removed, any Feng Shui enhancements you apply will not be effective. And, if all you ever do is get rid of your clutter, you will be boosting your prosperity, improving your health and relationships, and upgrading all ...
Views: 1057 - 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: 1333 - Coffee shop furniture has a good demand for various resorts - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from raju sccCoffee shop is a generic term used for various types of restaurant and hotel furniture. They are supplied as different product lines of furniture manufacturers. There are some wholesalers who only coffee furniture. They manage bulk orders for restaurant owners, interior designers, and business ...
Views: 1990 - Control Your Destiny: How to Bring Luck and Prosperity into Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffHow many times have you heard or thought, “Some people have all the luck”? Do you believe that? Is it true? The answer is no. It’s all about attitude and attracting what you want -- including luck. Attracting or creating what you want is the foundation of a Feng Shui lifestyle and the ...
Views: 11856 - Controlled Change Fuels Prosperity - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffChange is inevitable. There are large numbers of changes that occur regularly in your life that are completely within your control. You make modifications to the way you do things, vary how you think about something, adjust what you do or when you do it and make huge transformative changes such ...
Views: 2087 - CORRECT FENG SHUI FRONT DOOR COLORS - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Judith RyanTwo weeks ago I was up in Westchester County, New York performing a feng shui analysis for a new client. Before we got to discuss the color of her front door, she proudly exclaimed she knew I would be very impressed with her bright green door. After all, she read in a book because her home faced ...
Views: 5633 - CORRECT FENG SHUI HOUSE COLORS - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Judith RyanIf you want your life to take off rapidly in a more positive direction, get your paintbrushes out. After this article you will be armed with accurate info and be able to pick the very best Feng Shui-friendly color for your home. Having the right color outside is an extremely important and ...
Views: 2124 - Create a "Centered" Dining Room with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jessica AckermanWhen decorating your home, it's important to remember that certain areas need to be given special consideration. The kitchen and dining room are two areas that can be extremely important to the "heart" of your home. The dining room should be a place where your family can come together to enjoy ...
Views: 1992 - Create a Healthier Spring With Feng Shui - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsAh, beautiful spring; sunshine, blossoms and flowering plants. How can this season be anything but positive energy? But for so many of us, spring is allergy season, presenting a catch-22 situation of wanting to be outdoors more but suffering for it. From pollen, cut grass and ragweed, what ...
Views: 1300 - Create a Patio Sanctuary with Feng Shui Touches - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Jessica AckermanWhether you have a large outdoor deck or a smaller patio attached to your apartment, this area can be used as a relaxing sanctuary as well as a place to entertain. Whether your patio is large or small, the refreshing outdoor atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to create your own personal ...
Views: 2904 - Create a Relaxing Environment with the Calm Energy of Water - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Jessica AckermanGood feng shui principles and practices can be quite helpful if you are trying to design a relaxing environment. In today's hectic world, a place within the home where one can go to escape the stresses of life can be extremely beneficial. Whether you are designing a home spa, meditation room, ...
Views: 3184 - Create an Environment That Supports Success - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinWelcome to the world of working at home. The very lack of structure and a defined place to go to work can undermine our best efforts and intentions. Don’t get me wrong, working at home is a wonderful thing, you're in control of your schedule, you can dress casually…and yet….you may still find ...
Views: 1008 - Create Calm and Peace using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the assault of distractions, advertisements and social media messages leave your senses and peace of mind totally unbalanced and overwhelmed? Just a few short years ago, the average person experienced around 4,000 ad and information impressions per day. Today with the prevalence of ...
Views: 2146 - Create Calm and Peace Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffDoes the assault of distractions, advertisements and social media messages leave your senses and peace of mind totally unbalanced and overwhelmed? Just a few short years ago, the average person experienced around 4,000 ad and information impressions per day. Today with the prevalence of ...
Views: 1697 - Create Meaningful Relationships Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffWith the advent of social media, the intrusion of the Internet and media outlets, it is rapidly becoming almost impossible to create and maintain quality relationships – especially face-to-face relationships. Are you putting up with others constantly on their cell phones, texting, being ...
Views: 1970 - 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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