Excerpt Terah Kathryn Collins is the originator of Essential Feng Shui®. She is an internationally recognized consultant, speaker and teacher of Feng Shui. Her first book, The Western Guide to Feng Shui is one of the best-selling books on the subject in the world, available in 10 languages. With an extensive background in communications and holistic health, Terah…
So you’ve mastered the art of peace and harmony inside of your home, but what happens when you need a little feng shui love under the sun? The patio, deck, rooftop, or backyard is where most of your time will be spent during the next couple of months, so might as well make it a place of calm. Below are five tips for bringing some feng shui to your own personal…
Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of directing energy, and using feng shui with houseplants is an important part of the practice. The word itself literally translates into wind and water. These are the two life forces that flow freely over the Earth, creating the central life force known in Chinese as chi. Thus, feng shui is concerned with directing…
Your kitchen is the feng shui part of the home that nourishes and sustains life. Feng shui-wise, it is the most important part of your home. The kitchen is also a feng shui symbol of wealth and prosperity. This is why one of the first rules for good kitchen feng shui is to avoid having your kitchen close to the front door or to the back door, where the feng shui…
Feng Shui for office is an important concept. The whole concept of Feng Shui has been established in order to promote better understanding, balance and equilibrium in one s life. Feng Shui can bring about good Chi or positive energy into one s life, even in an official setting. It can help people establish a better relation with one another in the official environment…
1. Place objects in pairs in your bedroom (two candles, two hearts, a vase with two equal size flowers) to enhance your romance or marriage. 2. A bedroom should be for rest and romance only, so remove things that keep you from focusing on love - especially clutter, dirty clothes, and the cat’s litter box. 3. Replace any furniture that is broken, stained, torn…
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with holidays and the emotional family gatherings associated with them. We love the aromas and the bounty of Thanksgiving food, the colors of our Christmas and Hanukkah decorations, the fun of buying and receiving gifts, and the joy of seeing friends and family. But the strain of cooking at those meals, cleaning and decorating…
Wind chimes are one of feng shui’s hardest working remedies. Their role is to bring aid in many forms – from lifting chi from a troubled area to suppressing energy in corners where there are negative stars to bringing you good news and help from influential people!With all they can do, wind chimes are a valuable source and important tool in your feng shui arsenal…
Feng Shui is the Chinese art or practice of positioning objects, especially buildings and furniture, based on a belief in patterns of yin and yang and the flow of chi that have positive and negative effects. And some believe that applying the principles of Feng Shui to your office setting can boost creativity, productivity and profitability-and make your workplace…
Feng shui for health is one of the first steps to consider when looking to apply feng shui in your home. No matter your health is slightly out of balance, or you have been going through health complications for a while now, feng shui can help increase your energy levels and stay healthy. If you skip the basic feng shui for health steps, you might as well not…
If you are planning to have a water feature in your garden or backyard, there are some basic feng shui guidelines you could follow to improve the feng shui energy surrounding your home. The arrangement of water features in feng shui is a complex subject as water is a universal symbol of abundance. There are specific formulas and guidelines that experienced feng…
I feel a near-constant desire to rearrange my living space. I always thought this was just a quirky trait of mine, but after speaking with a certified feng shui expert, I learned it might have more serious implications. “Your home is an extension of who you are — a metaphor for your life, ” Laura Cerrano told me. She’s the CEO of Feng Shui Manhattan, and for…
Modern kitchen, like ancient Chinese kitchens, represents prosperity in feng shui home design. People associate food with wealth and health. Good feng shui kitchen design attracts wealth and prosperity, offering balanced and healthy environment for those who cook and for all family members. Simple kitchen ideas and basic feng shui tips help feng shui for wealth…
Feng Shui decorations are those items used to fend off disasters and evil things; entice health, wealth, intelligence, love, peace and good luck, etc. Below are some customary ones: Paintings: Dos: Soft landscape paintings featuring sunrise, blossoming peony flowers and sunflowers, shining lakes and green hills; they are especially fitting for those born in autumn…
Ever wonder where in your house or business to hang a painting or place a piece of furniture? Feng Shui principles give you a clear picture of the best placement of objects in any building. The five natural elements of Feng Shui are fire, earth, metal, water and wood. The color red represents fire and the direction is south. Earth is the color yellow and the…
Scented Candle Aromatherapy for the five elements: Water, Earth, Wood, Metal, and Fire (include feng shui tips for uses). Feng Shui Leaded Glass Crystals, are perfect to hang in windows to reflect light and energy into a home or office. Includes feng shui tips on how to use them. Feng Shui Statues - includes Buddhas, Quan Yin, and more Feng Shui Cures include…
2. Mandarin Ducks The mandarin duck has always been considered among the most beautiful of birds. The male in particular is sought for its colorful plumage. This bird also mates for life and once it gets separated from its mate, the other half supposedly dies of loneliness. This strong love and fidelity has credited mandarin ducks with relationship healing properties…
Mirrors in Feng Shui Mirrors are sometimes called the aspirin of Feng Shui because they can cure so many problems, but like aspirin, mirrors should be used sparingly and only when necessary. Mirrors can be used to attract , move, or redirect energy, so it’s important to choose the right type of mirror and best location. The general Feng Shui rule is that a…
In this series of articles, well known feng shui expert/consultant -Paul Darby-The Feng Shui Doctor, from British TV, tells us why feng shui is scientific, explains how and why it works!! I have named three books at the end of this first article, I cannot emphasise how helpful they have all been and recommend them to you. If you only read one out of the three…
When one wants to use feng shui symbols, they have to use them right. Here are eight feng shui symbols that every house must possess, in order to provide the house with maximum protection and prosperity as well. The Dragon As already mentioned, the Dragon is one of the four Celestial Animals and hence, it would be quite beneficial to have them around the house…
If you’re looking to make some quick improvements to the environment in your home, the following list of practical Feng Shui cures is at your service: Place an energetic fountain near your front door. The flowing energy of the water symbolizes cash, which helps more of the green stuff come your way. Get ready to enjoy more cash flow and connections with key people…
Abundant evidence exists to show that “energy of form” is attracted by, stored in, and emanated from model representations of the Great Pyramid. Years of investigation reveal that we are dealing with a multitude of energies, even though various researches tend to give the phenomenon a single name. The Egyptians are perhaps best known for their use of pyramid…
When I became Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s attendant back in 1997 I was very surprised to discover his keen interest in feng shui. It is not Buddhist but comes from the Taoist philosophy. And it is not taught by Tibetan Lamas - indeed, they mostly regard it with skepticism or even disdain. There are only one or two Tibetan texts on the subject and they are very hard…
Question: I am fascinated with feng shui and want to apply it in my home. I understand the feng shui bagua, but have a question about the feng shui reading of the compass. Do I use magnetic north or true north for best feng shui? Thank you. Answer: Good question! Before I answer it, be sure you know the difference between the two feng shui schools of applying…
