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 […]
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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 […]
It’s Not “Feng’d”
I've had my share of teasing in my household. When I say I don't like a building or space, both my husband and son have to make comments such as "it's not feng'd" or "it's not shui'd". But I have the last laugh, because they are using feng shui in their language and are […]
Calling the Spirits of Nature
A large white swan arose from the harbor waters and flapped noisily into the marsh. And I knew that I had a connection with the guardian of the site. Okay, let me back up. I was out on a walk at my favorite place, with our dog, Sadie. Since I’m teaching an online course about […]
Why Hire a Feng Shui Consultant?
1. Plain and simple: We don't see our own stuff. We become anesthetized to our own homes. We don't "see" the pile of clutter next to our bed or the blocking wall when we walk into our house. We are so used to these issues, we no longer see them. A feng shui consultant […]
Green Design Versus Restorative Design
So much attention has been given to green design in the last decade. And wonderful that it is, we might be missing the boat a bit. Green design promotes what is called "low environmental impact design." It's ever-evolving guidelines seek to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and the earth's resources, while also reducing waste […]