Most people know what general direction their front door faces. But did you know that there is inherent energy, or chi, associated with that direction? The chi for each compass direction is created by the sun’s path through the sky. Months ago, I wrote a series of blogs on the front door direction for businesses. […]
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Myth: Feng Shui is a Religion
During my years as a feng shui practitioner I have had many responses to my profession. Some say, "doing feng shui is against my religion," or "isn't feng shui is a religion?" First, let's fix this myth: feng shui is not a religion. Second, I'll tell you why some may feel this is so: […]
What is Command Position for Bed and Desk?
Command position, or also called the power position, is probably one of the most important concepts in feng shui. Command position refers to the fact that the way we position our bed and desk can have a significant impact on our health and well-being, affecting every area of our lives. There are three keys to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Support the Father Energy of Your Home
The Father, according to Chinese culture and Feng Shui, represents Heaven, the Creative force, and strong yang energy that complements the Mother or receptive yin energy. The Father energy is important to everyone, and most importantly the male head of household (whether or not he's a father). (Each of the Bagua areas represent a […]