1) Donāt Put the Mirror in Front of Your Bed Sleeping is an important part of our lives and we should protect our sleep from things that can bother us. Thereās a belief that a mirror which is situated in front of your bed is a very bad idea. There are several explanations for why it is destructive for a person. Almost all of them are based on the idea that a…
Feng shui can be easily applied in any space, but the feng shui principles are sure very complex. However, most complex subjects can be explained in simple terms, so here is the info on main feng shui principles: Let me assure you that you do not need to have a deep understanding of feng shui principles in order to start applying feng shui in your home. There…
Monika Schmuck is a lead biologist at New England Aquarium. We wouldnāt have guessed it, but itās awfully hard to get a certain little blue Caribbean fish to breed. In fact, it took an expert at the New England Aquarium a year of work to set up the right combination of mood lighting, tank feng shui, and a never-ending buffet of gourmet fish food to make it happen…
Feng Shui Plants: As the weather begins to get cooler, we can prolong summer - and bring a little bit of green inside - by using Feng Shui indoor plants. I often recommend live plants during my Feng Shui consultations as a way to strengthen a particular area of the Ba Gua, and promote healthy energy in a home or apartment. Indoor vines or hanging plants can be…
As mentioned in my previous post on bedroom Feng Shui taboo, it is not good to have any part of your bed facing the door because it will cause health problem to different parts of your body depending on the door facing. What are the effects? a. Door facing head ā It will cause headache/migraine or even lead to nightmares b. Door facing stomach ā It will cause…
Hereās the meaning of 8 most popular feng shui flower symbols in your home While decorating your home with fresh flowers is always great feng shui, there are also many other ways to use specific flower symbols in your home decor. You can go for beautiful photos, art, various textiles with flower patterns, wallpaper, vases, colorful suncatchers and any other home…
Superstitions for good luck in feng shui are based on the Chinese culture and philosophical belief systems like in any culture. Like any culture, the Chinese have certain superstitions that are related to good and bad luck. The Chinese believe that good luck can be found in pairs. Whenever the Chinese give a gift, it s done in pairs or multiples of pairs. If…
Chinese symbols meanings have a great impact on how the symbols are used in a feng shui remedies, especially when a symbol is used to activate an element. Chinese Symbols Meanings and Use People often Chinese symbols into good luck charms. You can use these symbols to attract certain energies to you and your home. If you want to capitalize on this feng shui remedy…
Feng shui has actually become one of the most important practices in the whole wide world. People looking for a better personal or a private life are turning to feng shui to make their lives better. So, what is feng shui and how can it make one s life better? One of the important ways through which this is done is the symbols of feng shui. These symbols, such…
Feng Shui uses a concept called the āCommand Positionā to help you take charge of your life and feel secure in your space. Consider the seat youāre most likely to choose in a restaurant: across the room from the entry, with your back to a wall and at a slight angle, giving you a comfortable view of people coming in as well as your fellow diners. Hereās what the…
We ve all seen Shilpa Shetty wear watches on both wrists during matches of her IPL team or heard how his blue sapphire helped Amitabh Bachchan bounce back when his career was going downhill. Even Lord of the Rings star, Cate Blanchett, has her elf ears stashed away safely for good luck. But why only celebs; all of us have our little good-luck secrets, don t we?…
In Chinese art, the elephant is a symbol of wisdom and strength. Elephant is also considered as a sacred animal in Buddhist traditions. Buddha is often depicted riding an elephant. This magnificent creatures are also regarded as auspicious figures in Thailand. The word for elephant in Chinese is written and pronounced the same as the Chinese word for āsignā or…
The yin/yang sign symbolizes balanced energy. Literally translated, feng shui means wind and water. Wind and water are the first two of five elements considered sacred in many Chinese spiritual traditions. Practitioners of feng shui seek to improve their lives by balancing these five elements in their environment and by balancing the yin and yang-or receptive…
It s an irony that other than older folks in the East and New Age charlatans in the West, who take feng shui seriously, youngsters in most parts of Asia view it as mere superstition. The Urban Dictionary Mug One side has the word, one side has the definition. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Lotsa space for your liquids. The Chinese-originated belief that the environment…
As a general rule, it is recommended to keep the challenging feng shui areas quiet and to avoid any renovations or loud work. Be sure to also read the auspicious feng shui energies update for 2017. There are several feng shui schools, and one of the classical feng shui schools called the flying stars school, takes into consideration the time dimension, as nothing…
Place feng shui tortoise in right direction for positive energy Feng shui recommends the placement of objects in specific directions to have maximum effects. For instance, if you place feng shui tortoise in an incorrect manner then there will be weakening of the energy in your personal life. Learn about the positioning to evade the ill effects. Whether it is…
Tigers eye is a very protective stone. It has a powerful, dynamic energy with a watchful quality to it. After all, there is a reason this stone is called tigers eye! Specific colours of your tigers eye stone - from golden yellow to deep reds - will express, in different degrees, a strengthening and grounding energy. Tigers eye also has a mystical, opalescent…
I was waiting at a red traffic light on my way to a feng shui consultation when a car pulled up next to me, windows rolled down. I looked over and was surprised when I heard the driver ask, Is it bad feng shui to have a mirror in my bedroom? First, I wondered how on earth he knew that I was a feng shui practitioner in the first place. But before I could figure…
Chinese mythology tells that phoenix, qilin (unicorn), dragon and turtle are one of the most sacred animals, and the turtle is the only animals among the four that is actually living today. The word āturtleā commony covers both turtles (generally live in water) and tortoises (generally live on land). Being one of the animals that has endured longest on earth…
Inner Feng Shui Eastern Astrology āFate is never completely settled.āāChinese Proverb The purpose of the four-pillar analysis is to help you understand the elements of the universe under which you were born and how they interact with your environment. The four pillar Eastern Astrology profile can be compared with the Western Astrology for a balance of how you…
Orienting the feng shui bagua map is really easy, you just need to follow some simple feng shui rules. Usually you align the bagua diagram with the front door. The front door is the mouth of chiāit s where all the energy enters into your home. However, if your front door is blocked or NEVER used, then align the feng shui bagua map with the most commonly used…
Does a relationship (especially an intimate one) have to be a roller-coaster of emotions? Marianne Williamson says that for a relationship to go all the way to heaven, its roots may have to go deep in hell. While this may mean that to be in an inspiring, nurturing and committed relationship one is forced to look deeply at all the accumulated resistance, hurt…
There are few feng shui cures as popular - and as universal in their application - as the Laughing Buddha. Used as a feng shui cure for good luck, abundance, happiness, success, good health (well, let s just say for everything good!); any feng shui bagua area can benefit from the sparkling energy of the Laughing Buddha. If you want to use a statue of the Laughing…
I am re-reading a brilliant book called Earth Harmony: Places of Power, Holiness and Healing by Nigel Pennick. If you are interested in understanding the craft of earth harmony, as the author puts it, this is a must read. The book is loaded with feng shui-like examples from all over the world - from Madagascan Vintana to Hindu Vastuvidya to the old European…