Feng Shui in Action
Strange Ch’i in (gasp!) Las Vegas!
Feng Shui Question on Placement of Plants
Another great question came to me today and when I started to respond, I realized that I need to explain more. So here we go…. Question: If i place a bamboo plant in a room, and it is not in the area related to bringing about financial gains, can I expect negative results? In other ...Read more.
Feng Shui Astrology: What Kind of Year to Expect in 2012?
Looking at the energies of 2012 It's the time of year again that we will look a change in the energy and the start of the new year! Didn't we just DO this? Yes, but now we will be celebrating the Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year is actually two different dates. One, the ...Read more.
5 Easy Tips to Improve Your Career in 2012
Happy New Year! The New Year always promises to improve our lives. We look to the New Year as one that will be better than the last. So, who couldn't use a boost in their career? Here are 5 easy tips to help you start 2012 off right! 1. Power Position Make sure that ...Read more.
Green Lawns are a Misnomer
While writing my book, I did some research on the history of lawns. An interesting subject! Lawns aren't really green. What I mean to say is that they are not usually natural nor sustainable. The word "lawn" likely came from a Celtic word "lan/llan/laun" which meant enclosure, often in relation to a place of ...Read more.
New Color Trend for 2012
The official color trend for 2012 was released today: Tangerine Tango (Pantone 17-1463 for you designers out there)! I love, love, love it! It's such a vibrant color! I can't wait to go out to pick out a new piece of clothing in this new trendy color! I've had a love affair with orange ...Read more.
Earth Gratitude: Happy Thanksgiving
A Happy Thanksgiving to all. I do not know of a better essay than this to remind us to give gratitude to the earth: Chief Seattle's Letter "The President in Washington sends word that he wishes to buy our land. But how can you buy or sell the sky? the land? The idea is ...Read more.
Question: What Type of House Provides Best Chi Flow?
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 ...Read more.
Taoist Influence in Feng Shui
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 ...Read more.
Placement of House on Street
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 ...Read more.
