Feng shui is all about energy—banishing the bad vibes and welcoming the good ones. Even if you think this concept of energy is mumbo-jumbo (and the idea of hanging crystals makes you want to gag), consider it on more basic terms. Does your home make you feel good? Or does it make you feel unsettled? That s energy. When a home has lush plantings, an attractive…
AM Location: Sinking in the Great Salt Lake 12, 259 posts, read 16, 403, 817 times Reputation: 12798 Of course the home site itself is the most important determiner, but if all things were equal otherwise, which direction should your house face? I wonder because many cultures had specific tradions and beliefs in this regard. Plains indians always faced their…
In times and places where there is a great demand for houses it doesn’t usually take long to find a buyer. At other times and places they can stick around for longer than we d like. There can be lots of reasons for that, most of which your Estate Agent (or Realtor if you re in the USA or Canada) can advise you on much better than I. Things such as realistic…
By Erica Sofrina, Author of the book Small Changes, Dynamic Results! Feng Shui for the Western World. If family relationships are not as wonderful as you would like, or your or a loved one’s health is of concern, here are nine ways to strengthen the energy center of your home that is directly connected to them. Feng Shui has many practical applications that are…
Text: Rashi Gaur Photograph: Shutterstock Exposure to sun is vital for living. Hence it is important that the house is designed in such a way that it gets sufficient sunlight or else the good energies start to dissipate with the passage of time. Vastu and feng shui consultant Rashi Gaur points out the effects of sunlight on the energies of the house, the feng…
Spring is the season of renewal, manifestation, and celebration. Now is the time to take those bold steps and manifest your dreams. A good spring cleaning of your home can do wonders for your personal energy; it will nourish and strengthen you. Feng shui, as always, can help with a variety of easy, powerful tips for spring cleaning your home. If you still feel…
Imagine hosting a marvelous party in your home. Sparkly lights are strung, and colorful bouquets line the tables. Music is playing, candles are flickering, and delicious food is party platter ready. As you await the arrival of your guests, you realize invitations were never sent. After all that preparation, how likely is it anyone will show up? In feng shui…
Carla: Okay, now let s talk tips. I m particularly interested in furniture arrangement, living rooms, or especially family rooms. Are there some tips you can share about the arrangement of furniture in this space that often has a big tv, a fireplace, and is most likely open to the kitchen/breakfast room? Amanda: Okay, so here’s the thing about feng shui: you…
Trees are highly regarded in Feng Shui because they can exorcise evil spirit and purify the bad Feng Shui site. But the soil improvement is required for fertility and flourishing Qi, so that the plants will grow well and bring vitality and prosperity to your family. Selection of Trees For most houses, the relationship between trees and house is just like clothes…
Having trouble getting your house off the market? Feng shui might be the final element to getting the job done! Feng shui, pronounced “feng shway, ” is an art of placement that creates a positive flow of energy to influence mental health, relationships and prosperity. It affects people on a subconscious level, which can be very powerful if you’re trying to get…
What are floor plans? Floor plans are scale drawings that show the relationship between rooms, spaces and physical features viewed from above. They provide a way to visualize how people will move through the space. Floor plans makes it easier to check if the space is suitable for its intended purpose, work through any potential challenges and redesign before…
Home buyers frequently ask me whether they should buy a T-junction house, which is a house located where two streets come together and one is pointed directly at the home. The house in this position acts as a target for the energy rushing down the road. The occupants often feel uncomfortable in the home and don’t know why. Just like an arrow speeding toward a…
Could a spritz of eau de parfum help to realign your personal energy and create inner harmony? New luxury French perfume house the Harmonist is touting that belief with a collection of 10 unisex fragrances by perfumer Guillaume Flavigny, inspired by the ancient Chinese principles of feng shui. The company’s first boutique debuted in Paris on Feb. 15 followed…
Feng Shui consultants sometimes employ numerology - the symbolism of numbers - to help in assessing the chi of a home, apartment or place of business. My Feng Shui Name Grader uses algorithms based in numerology to determine if a particular name will be positive, negative or neutral. What are the best numbers for a house or apartment in Feng Shui? And why? The…
The three images below are from a Ming dynasty carpenter s manual, the Lu ban jing; they enumerate favorable and unfavorable ways of siting, or locating, a house on land with particular features. The example on the far left, for example, says: If there is a rock resembling a toad, and the grass looks like rice sprouts, weird things will happen in the house…
Detail from the Ming dynasty Carpenter s Manual showing the best places to site a house. The text for the house to the right says: If there is a rock resembling a wine jar, the house changes into a site of fullness. The family will be rich and as soon as a wish is pronounced, gold and silver will come pouring out. source Orientation One of the most striking…
Manifest the year of your dreams by going inward. Renew You 2017 is a month of mindfulness during which we’ll share content that guides you to create a deeply rooted intention for the new year. We’ll help you navigate inevitable obstacles with the latest science on habits, motivation, ritual, and more and equip you with tried-and-true techniques to outsmart even…
The bagua diagram is an essential feng shui tool used in determining the areas in your home or office that directly correlates to your nine major life areas. What is a Bagua Diagram? A core concept of feng shui is the bagua, also called pa kua and eight trigrams. This eight sided diagram divides into eight equal areas, known as guas and a center section encircled…
Feng Shui Plants Plants represent the most positive attributes of the growing wood element – the only element amongst the five elements that has life. Plants possess intrinsic yang energies that enhance all the space around them. Plants also manifest the balance of yin and yang in the garden, responding to the mix of sunlight and shade, water, and nutrients from…
Question: I am a big fan of feng shui and am applying many feng shui tips from this site. My concern is with a big tree in front of our house. Is this bad feng shui? If it is, what feng shui cures can I apply? Thank you! Answer: The answer to your feng shui question will depend on the exact location of the tree in relationship to the house. Feng shui works best…
