LUMINOUS SPACES BLOG
Question: If chi gets stuck in corners would a circular house be better for good feng shui to allow chi to flow better? Also is there any model/type of house that has naturally better feng shui to start with? Colonial, High Ranch, Cape, Salt Box, etc. My Response: As always, it depends. It […]
I participated in a webinar today on the power of 11-11-11, which is this Friday. There were so many points made during the call that I resonated with, I just had to share some thoughts: The Universe is "stirring the chi" – no joke! We all have been seeing the political and economic unrest […]
When asked, most people will connect feng shui to the words "balance and harmony." But few realize that those concepts come from the philosophical or religious tradition of Taoism. Taoism seeks to establish harmony with the natural world. It's common translation is "the Way" or "the Path," but literally, the Tao means "nature," as […]
In feng shui just as life, everything is in moderation. Let's look at two homes and how the proximity to the street can affect the lives of the inhabitants. A home that is too close to the street can have too much chaos and confusion. External chi cannot be harnessed by the home and […]
At $7.5 million the asking price is above its assessed value. So is it worth it, feng shui-wise? Will the residents here prosper? Yes, I believe so! Here is why: ► The floor plan has a symmetrical layout, nearly a square-shape, which is provides familiarity and calmness to the inhabitants. ► The ceilings are […]
In this blog, I mention the importance of plants in our environments. One of the most important reasons is for physical health. Plants absorb the many chemicals in our indoor environments that can lead to headaches, migraines, allergies, and severe upper respiratory illness. So, as I promised, here are some plants that are some […]
The level and type of chi that is sent to your house is important for all aspects of your life. It represents opportunities – job offers, new relationships, friends, good health, etc. The type of road you live on affects the type and amount of chi that you and your family can access. Working […]
Some of you may have read my recent blog on Huffington Post "Why Plants Make us Feel Good". While I composed an article addressing this question, there were several reasons that I didn't get into for lack of space (and the content would be a bit off-point). So here are some other reasons why […]
A question from one of my web visitors: Maureen, I am interested in purchasing a bejewelled Tiger figurine for my home. Is the bejewelled tiger statue good luck in feng shui? Where should I place the tiger in my home to bring me good luck? Can you please provide the true meaning of […]
The 'Magical Full Moon' of the 'Chinese Moon Lantern Festival' on September 12th, 2011 "Under the spell of the mid-autumn full moon, lovers are drawn irresistibly together." If you have a sweetie, take a moment to enjoy the moonlight together. And if you don't have someone, this full moon is considered very magical. You […]
Learn about the Five Elements with Maureen's book
Creating Luminous Spaces, available on Amazon!
