The Wealth Area Last month we began our journey around the Bagua with the Family area and its relationship to safety, security, and a strong foundation. The Family area has a strong connection to wealth because our family of origin and early connections shaped our attitudes about money. With a solid foundation, your enhancements to […]
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Safety, Security, and A Strong Foundation
The Family Area For the next few months this newsletter will concentrate on the individual Bagua areas, beginning with Family. In the past, I’ve always written about the Family area in the spring. However, since this area is related to new beginnings and strong foundations, I think it’s appropriate to feature it now. Collectively. we […]
Feng Shui & The Five Elements In Your Garden
Last month’s newsletter explored how our senses can either enhance or detract from the Feng Shui of our home. This month we’re looking at the Five Elements in the garden. A vibrant healthy garden usually already includes all of the elements. However, a bit of fine-tuning can enhance areas in your life where you desire […]
Feng Shui & The Senses
All of our senses are important, but vision, smell, and hearing–and, of course, your intuitive sixth sense–directly affect the Feng Shui of your property. These senses in particular reach out beyond our physical boundaries and connect us to people and spaces in ways that are often subtle and unnoticed. They extend out beyond your property […]
Light Your Fire
Pay Attention to the FAME area Have you noticed that artists generally do life their own way? Artists create amazing new expressions of art by taking risks with the medium they’re working with. They try new shapes, colors, and textures. Successful artists often even risk ruining a piece in order to try something new. Many […]
Harness the Wood Element for Powerful Feng Shui & Right Action
In last month’s article, “Spring For More Green,” I emphasized the color green and the Wood element’s relationship to both the Family and Wealth areas of the Bagua. The Wood element is strongest from March until early June, so it’s wise to harness its energy now. This is the energy that can get you moving. […]
Spring for More Green
Wood energy is strongest in the spring. It’s the element attributed to the time between now and early June by the I Ching. It’s also the element for the Family and Wealth areas of the Bagua. Woody shoots are just beginning to peak through the frozen soil here in Colorado. This takes energy–and the Wood […]
We’re Entering the Year of the Rabbit
Grab your lucky Rabbit’s Foot! The Chinese Lunar New Year of the Metal Rabbit begins on February 3rd and ends on January 22, 2012. In contrast to the intensity and speed of the Metal Tiger last year, expect this year to be more gentle and peaceful. You can finally slow down and catch your breath. […]
Feng Shui Yourself Into A Smooth Transition
1/1/11~ New Year’s Greetings! Another year has flown by–and, major transitions are in the air! With time passing so quickly for most of us, it’s vital to consciously create the future that you want to live into. Therefore, this month’s article is about helping you set clear intentions with a little Feng Shui boost to easily move you […]