Spring Greetings Everyone! It’s almost Spring– the period dominated by the Wood element. Green is sprouting up everywhere, crocus and daffodils are beginning to show their cheery blossoms, birds are beginning to nest, and the earth is awakening with new energy and life. So, since most animals are related to both the Wood and Fire […]
Tag Archives: Bagua
Feng Shui & the Two New Years
It seems like an oxymoron that even though the Sun’s light has begun to return since the Winter Solstice, we are continuing to drop into the depths of Winter and deep into the Water element–which is dominant this time of year. Water is the element relating to the Career area of the Bagua. It gives […]
Feng Shui & the Attached Garage
Hi Everyone, Earth is the main element this month. Especially since this is a time of great transition on our planet, it’s important to ground yourself and maintain any practices that enhance your personal stability. Since I was running late in getting this month’s newsletter out, I dug into my archives and found inspiration from […]
Feng Shui for Tiny Homes & Downsizing
In the past I’ve written articles on Feng Shui for dorm rooms, but recently I’ve known several grownups who have either been forced to live in a tiny space or done so by choice. Some folks have chosen the relatively free life of RVing or living on a boat. Two families I know have lost […]
Feng Shui & A Healthy Brain-Do Something New! & Start with the Feng Shui of Your Home
As many of you know, I’ve have had an interest in neuroscience for quiet some time and taught Brain Gym® (among other things) for several years before moving to Colorado Springs 19 years ago. Current research on the brain got me to thinking about how we can apply this information to Feng Shui. One thing […]
Feng Shui, Creativity, & the Metal Element
September Greetings! This month’s newsletter is about creativity. I was “playing” with several new formats for the version of this that I send out through a service and none of them worked for me. This was my first try with this new creative endeavor, so I applying all of the five tips for enhancing my creativity that […]
Light Your Fire with Feng Shui -Pay Attention to the FAME area
Have you noticed that artists generally do life their own way? Of course there are many kinds of art and artists. Creating art in Feng Shui usually relates to the Fame and Children’s areas of the Bagua. The I Ching (from which Feng Shui knowledge is partially derived ) assigns Fame to summer–specifically to the […]
Snooze or You Lose: Feng Shui Your Way to Better Sleep – Part Three
Feng Shui Your Way to Better Sleep – Part Three Winter Greetings! Now that we’ve moved deeper into winter darkness, it’s also time for our own natural rhythms to guide us inward. Ironically this is also the time when many folks feel compelled to increase their activities. The last two articles: SNOOZE OR YOU LOSE, […]