Love this photo! It’s symbolism is fierce competition…the epitome of the Wood Element. It somewhat depicts me although I am no runner (my son inherited this gene from my husband!). But rather than compete with others, I’m trying to outdo myself in some way – new ideas, more expansive projects, expanding my reach. Always […]
Astrology Feng Shui
2017: Year of the Fire Rooster
As always, at this time of year I search for a Chinese 4 Pillars Astrology forecast that I enjoy. I personally have not trained in 4 Pillars because it is as deep and complex as Western Astrology, which I’ve been studying since I was 12! (To complement my Feng Shui practice, I use 9 Star […]
Fire: My Personal Connection with The Wizard
The Fire Element in Nature “Fire is ignited; from a tight bud a flower head is unfurled and the full splendor of life is there for all to see.” – Jane Butler Biggs, Feng Shui Fusion Before I get into the deeper meaning of Fire and how it relates to personality and motivations, I should […]
Five Elements Part 2: In the Personality
In Chinese philosophy, the Five Elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, are representations of all the energies in the universe. (This post here provides basic information on the Five Elements). These Elements can be found in us as well, which I find to be a fascinating study on human behavior, emotions, and motivations. If […]
2016 Year of the Fire Monkey
2016 is the Year of the Fire Monkey according to Chinese Astrology. Sounds like fun, right?! Buckle up, it will be a wild ride! The Chinese New Year has two official starts – first, the Solar New Year, which is always on February 4th. However, the Lunar New Year is the most celebrated of holidays […]
The Water Element in Feng Shui
THE WATER ELEMENT IN FENG SHUI This post provides an overview of the Five Natural Elements. The Water Element represents the energy of winter and deep night, which is known as the “greatest yin.” Water is related to all natural bodies of water, from deep lakes, the power of the ocean, the force of a waterfall, […]