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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- Five Steps To Romance: Create A Perfect Feng Shui Bedroom - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Ann Bingley GallopsWe’d all like to have romance in our lives and Feng Shui has a lot to say about it. Several steps can be taken to turn our bedrooms from places that symbolize stress and cold energy to ones that invite love and romance. 1. Ask yourself, what is the purpose of my Bedroom? This may seem like a ...
Views: 2335 - Feng Shui Cures for Relationship Woes - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Jessica AckermanThere have been countless studies conducted through the years that have proved how important relationships can be to a person's life. Friendships and love relationships have the ability to make a person happier, more energetic, and more satisfied with their life and surroundings. In fact, some ...
Views: 2328(1 vote) - 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: 2323 - Books are FIRE in the Bedroom - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Debbie BowieDo you want to sleep peacefully? Do you want to have sweet dreams? If so, it’s a good idea to become very conscious of what can influence you while you sleep. Most people have books and other reading material on their bedside tables. Some have a book or two and others have the equivalent ...
Views: 2321(1 vote) - Feng Shui : the dilemma of adapting old wisdom to modern day societies. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisOnce a secret technique used by the Chinese emperors, Feng Shui has become widespread and acknowledged even in the Western world. When Mao Tse-tung rose to power in mainland China, most Feng Shui masters flew away from China, as the new political climate was not necessarily auspicious to the use ...
Views: 2314 - Feng Shui's Gone Green! - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinIn this world of change, doing what we can to help the environment is not just a good idea, or as Martha Stewart would say, “a good thing”, it’s the only thing. We are all stewards of this wonderful world we live in; making choices that support sustainability, recyclability, and minimal use of ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - Bring Some Luck Into Your Life - Buy Small Bamboo Plants - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from christine florenoThere are some Chinese beliefs that once you place some good luck charms inside you home, you will be more blessed then whole year round. It will greatly help you in attracting some positive energy inside your home that will influence your life in a very nice way. You will be more likely ...
Views: 2312(1 vote) - And the Chi Goes On; Generational Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Carole HyderFeng Shui has been such a part of my life for so many years that it’s hard for me to remember what it was like when I didn’t know about it. I have clients I’ve followed from one home to another, from one job to another, from one husband to another. Some of my clients and I have been together ...
Views: 2309 - The Ba Gua for Beginners - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Helen WilliamsOne aspect of feng shui that can cause confusion is the ba gua (sometimes spelled pa kwa). Most people have heard that there is a “wealth corner” or a “relationships corner”. But how to figure out where they are? Different approaches determine this differently, so the “right” way is the one ...
Views: 2308 - Home Performance Audits are Good Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffSavvy homeowners realize that we are working in a new economy. Instead of moving, they are looking at home repairs, maintenance and home improvements as the best option for investing in their homes. Not only are savvy homeowners investing in repairs and remodeling but there is a major ...
Views: 2300(3 votes) - Using Feng Shui to Find New Love - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Jessica AckermanThere are many different reasons why your love life may not be as great as you'd like it to be. Perhaps you've just gotten out of a relationship, and you're looking to find somebody new. Or, it could be that you've been busy with your career and other aspects of your life, and simply haven't had ...
Views: 2286 - Feng Shui for Your Landscaping - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Yvonne PhillipsCreating an Outdoor Oasis of Beauty and Balance As spring invites us to get outdoors again and spruce up our yards, why not consider going beyond the usual habits of gardening, and instead work with your landscape in alignment with the wisdom of Feng Shui? With the summer months our yards ...
Views: 2282(1 vote) - Running Rings Around Your Destiny! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstSome handy and swell information regards the rings you wear and an astrological interpretation from our insightful, inspirational and generous friend Kathy Rose! Starting off our week with some empowering info! See below for some wonderful ways to run rings around your destiny! Index finger ...
Views: 2282(1 vote) - Feng Shui for Offices - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Aroon AjmeraCompanies all over the world adopt FENG SHUI in their Offices- why? And is it worth it? An Interview of Aroon Ajmera. Q: How can Feng Shui benefit Offices? A: The constantly changing invisible energy forces in an office can have a dramatic impact on the physical, emotional and spiritual ...
Views: 2280 - 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: 2277 - Ideas On How To Decorate Your Garden Gazebo Canopy - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Naomi WestThere are a number of things that you can try when wanting to decorate your backyard. A few people may plant striking flowers and other people might put together something exotic. One thing that appears fun in almost any garden or lawn is a garden canopy. This appears like a kind of awning or ...
Views: 2272 - The Secret Method to Achieving Prosperity - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffIs there really a “secret” to achieving prosperity, money and success? Do the suggestions and ideas in books like Think and Grow Rich, The Law of Attraction and The Strangest Secret really work? A vast majority of the world believes you are either lucky and get all the breaks or you are ...
Views: 2270(10 votes) - Energize Your Space in One Hour - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffAre you short on time and long on things to do? Do you run out of energy long before you run out of things on your "to do" list? Then it is time to take a look at your surroundings and make sure it is providing you the energy you need to have a great day, not just a barely make-it day. Nine ...
Views: 2269 - The Color Blue -- Starting the Flow of Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Kathryn WeberOne of my favorite places to vacation is the beach. I used to live on a remote atoll in the Pacific Island (Google Johnston Island and you'll see me in a gas mask as well as pictures of this tiny pimple in the Pacific) and it was there that I began to notice the variations of blue in water. The ...
Views: 2269(1 vote) - Use Feng Shui to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffFeng Shui principles are a powerful way to achieve the accomplishment of your goals. Its energizing principles influence the outcome of the creativity and visual impact of another powerful tool, the Vision Board. A Vision Board, whether it is a bulletin board with push pins or an elaborate ...
Views: 2268(1 vote) - 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, ...
Views: 2267 - FENG SHUI RX FOR RN'S: Caring too much? Let feng shui help you relax! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerGood feng shui is about bringing balance and harmony to our living and working spaces. When ch’i (energy) is in positive alignment, we feel more relaxed. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that is based on many common sense principles. For example, we don’t usually feel comfortable ...
Views: 2266(4 votes) - Decor Trends to Watch for: Textures and Gray - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffThe January, 2013 Atlanta Gift Show was filled with bustling shoppers looking for new products and trends to stock their retail establishments for the upcoming summer and fall seasons. This is the good news. There is perhaps some not-so-good news as well? Usually the winter show features the ...
Views: 2265 - Feng Shui Principles Empower You - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffAre you so busy doing the urgent that there is no time left for the important? Sometimes life just gets in the way of you creating the surroundings you want, which directly relates to the future you create. Life can throw up road blocks in the form of endless appointments, caregiving to others ...
Views: 2265 - 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: 2263 - 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: 2262 - Create Your Ideal Environment - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Laurie BornsteinCreating your ideal environment means looking honestly at what's working and what isn't working in your living and working environments. When you go to work, are you greeted by a desk covered with projects and things to do? If so, how does that feel? Is this an environment that welcomes and ...
Views: 2248 - Feng Shui for the Bedroom - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Glenda FeilenYou can either create a romantic atmosphere or a devastating relationship based on the things that are in your bedroom. The things around you in your environment are of vital importance when it comes to creating a life of abundance, happiness and romance. We are constantly exchanging energy ...
Views: 2241 - Numbers in Feng Shui and "The Fortunate Number 8" - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from MaryAnn RussellThere has been so much discussion about feng shui with the Olympic Games in Beijing and in particular the symbolism and meaning of numbers. It was interesting to hear western broadcasters repeatedly refer to the fortunate number "8". So Let's talk about the number 8 in feng shui ...
Views: 2239 - Your Empowering Days for October 2011 - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstR & B singer Jimmy sang from his Soul when once upon a time he offered that “if you want to be happy for the rest of your life. Never make a pretty woman your wife.” Well, I don’t know about that but I do know that October can bring some ugly relationship energies to the fore no matter what ...
Views: 2237(1 vote) - Creating Sacred Space in Your Home - Let Nature Be Your Guide! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from XXXX XXXXXAre you in search of "down to earth" home decorating ideas that create an ambience of serene beauty, contemplation and inner peace? If so, the answer is revealed outside your doorstep! When stepping into nature and observing its myriad of colors, shapes, patterns and textures; decorating with ...
Views: 2234(4 votes) - 2009 Earth Ox in a Fire Year - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from Diana Garber2009 is the year of the earth ox from a Chinese astrology perspective. The element that cycles every two years is known as the heavenly stem; so there are fire, earth, metal, water, and wood oxen. Variations in the heavenly stem influence one’s personality, which explains why not all ox (people ...
Views: 2233 - 2 Honest-to-Goodness Ways to Get Rid Of Clutter - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Marilyn BohnGetting rid of clutter just got easier by usingthese 2 tried and true ways to manage your time and get rid of clutter. If youthink you don’t have enough hours in the day try these for 10 days ans find outwhat a big difference they make. When I think of my 82 year old grandma I think of her ...
Views: 2230 - A Feng Shui Journey to Self-Trasformation - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Aroon AjmeraBorn in India, and after graduating from New York University in 1961 with a master’s degree in Business administration, I was happily settled in London, with a nice consultancy job for a financial group of companies for 23 years. My family life was fulfilled with excellent relationship ...
Views: 2224 - 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: 2224 - Feng Shui: What Is It and Where Does It Come From? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Jayme BarrettFeng shui is the ancient Chinese art of placement. The basic principle is that life-force energy, known in China as "chi", flows through your dwellings and has a powerful effect on the way you feel and think. The surrounding landscape as well as the objects, layout and emotions in your ...
Views: 2224(4 votes) - Gift Show Trends Fuel Inspiration and Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffDoes what happens at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market make a difference in your life? Will the new décor trends for 2014 provide you better energy or will they somehow create more clutter and chaos? From a Feng Shui perspective, the answer is yes to all of the above. ...
Views: 2219 - Rough Seas or Smooth Sailing Ahead…Take Command - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffDo you wish your life was smooth sailing every day, not just occasionally? Do you feel like you are you aimlessly adrift, being tossed around on the sea of life at the whim of the waves? Everyone experiences a few days or weeks throughout a lifetime where they feel out of control and tossed ...
Views: 2217(4 votes) - Five Essential Reasons for Using Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Pat HeydlauffFeng Shui is often described as a Chinese system for arranging space and the placement of things to bring balance and harmony into your life. Or, it’s all about flow and the movement of energy, or, it’s a way to clear space. In reality, all of these statements are partially true but very ...
Views: 2216 - 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: 2207 - How to Boost Your Wealth with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jessica AckermanWhether or not FengShui is true is debatable at the least. What’s not debatable is that one has to be healthy before he can ever hope to become wealthy, so that part about the Chinese belief about wealth starting in the kitchen should be at least true. Yes, the kitchen. This is because from ...
Views: 2203 - 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: 2199 - Is Tired the New Norm? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffDowntime is a necessity in today’s warp-speed world. We are so busy making a living and consumed in day-to-day activities that we often do not have time to enjoy life. We tend to over-commit, never say no and turn into workaholics – always doing something or going somewhere. Are you someone ...
Views: 2198(1 vote) - 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: 2197 - The importance of Personal Practice when energy healing. - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Sharon SinclairThe importance of a personal meditation practice cannot be stressed enough if you are to do the work of intuitive listening. Listening requires us to hear not only with our ears but our whole being. It is energy work at its deepest level; only in the stillness can we truly hear what is most ...
Views: 2190(3 votes) - The Power of Gemstones and Crystals - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Heather AskinosieGemstones and crystals have been used to balance the body for thousands of years. Crystal energy was used by tribes who had virtually no way of contacting each other such as the Mayans and Egyptians, confirming their powers were active and effective. Nowadays, crystals are perfect for balancing ...
Views: 2190 - 10 Easy Feng Shui Cures - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Margo BastosWhat do feng shui cures aim to do? What must you be aware of? Simply, where the energy in your home or office moves sluggishly or becomes stuck, the chances are that problems and stress will occur in your day-to-day life or long-term prospects... You can make feng shui cures as simple or as ...
Views: 2175(4 votes) - Chinese new year: a look at timing in Feng Shui - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisIn the western world we use a Gregorian calendar based on the solar cycle. The New Year starts on the 1st of January of every year. The earth rotation takes approximately 365 days, so this one year cycle is actually a physical reality. However the date of the 1st of January is a convention. ...
Views: 2175(1 vote) - Feng Shui: Can Living in a Condo Cause Cancer? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rupal Mehta TurnerSome time back, I got a call from a couple who were about to purchase a gorgeous condo in an upscale neighborhood. The closing was the next day and as one final thought, they asked me to look at the place and tell them if the energies in their future home were auspicious. I hurried over to the ...
Views: 2174 - Take Care of Yourself to Attract Success and Prosperity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffWhat did you do for yourself today that helped you be more energetic, productive and prosperous while reducing your stress and anxiety about the future? Do you believe there is something you can do or you need to do to change the status quo or do you feel it is out of your control? The ...
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