Decorating Your Home with Feng Shui Principles

When decorating your home using Feng Shui as a guide, it is important to follow certain Feng Shui principles, which are:



Yin and Yang
Directions
Five elements

Yin and Yang means a balance of the male and female energy, Yin (female) is dark and is considered to be associated with passiveness, femininity and softness. Yang (male) is light and it is associated with brightness, activity and masculinity. Together they form a symbol of harmony which creates a balance between the two. This balance assists in the flow of chi within the home. It is recommended to use a combination of light and dark colors in your color scheme and a selection of both hard and soft furniture.
Directions of where your doors, beds, stoves and staircases face is also taken into consideration. A bed should not be in direct line with the doorway either to the room or across from a bathroom. Placing a bed under a window or a large beam is not recommended. Staircases should not face the front door. and preferably not be located in the center of the home. Your back should not be facing the front door when you stand at your stove.
Colors should reflect, somewhat the areas of the BaGua that represents various life issues. For instance, the SE area of the home would do well with colors of purple, gold or green to power up your Wealth chi. The SW area would resonate with pink, red. or rose and bring added energy to relationships. Children's rooms should not be painted in very dark colors. Lighter blues and greens are best.
The five elements should be well represented in your home. They are: Water, Metal. Fire, Wood and Earth. The element of water can be utilized by placing fountains or aquariums in the proper place. Metal can easily be represented by placing photos in metal frames. Fire; (candles. BBQ"s, fireplaces, etc). Wood can be powerfully represented with plants and trees, and earth; (clay pots, etc). Use you imagination and come up with new and creative ways of implementing the 5 elements!

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Feng Shui and Nutrition

Good nutrition is Good Feng Shui! I bet you never heard that one before, but it's true. I've often said that your home is your second body, so many of my posts have been about bringing balance and energy into your living and working spaces. But how are you treating your primary body? All the feng shui in the world will not help to balance and energize your physical and emotional health if you're not "taking care of business" in your every day living habits.

I'm sure that you are all blue in the face from hearing about eating all the servings of fruits and vegetables, so I won't bore you with that one! What I really want to focus on is your own personal 'chi' or energy level. My teacher and mentor, Grand Master Professor Thomas Lin Yun will teach in all his classes about how important it is to work on building your own personal chi to resonate with the chi of your home and working space.

If you are not eating correctly, you automatically deplete your personal chi! If you skip breakfast, and grab a cup of coffee and a bagel, you are depleting your personal chi for the day!

Stress causes a depletion of personal chi like nothing else. If you are under stress, and who isn't these days, than it's your job to do everything possible to counter the negative effects of stress, anxiety and depression that maybe assaulting you..

OK, I still have to suggest eating fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Sorry, but it's a fact that these food sources carry strong healing chi to our bodies. If you simply can't seem to get these foods into your every day schedule, try juicing your veggies and making enough for two or three days at a time. Also, there are wonderful supplements on the market today that you can take in capsule form! So no excuses, please. You can take a full days recommended dose of your fruits and veggies now in a pill. Who would have thought?

Be careful of diets that restrict one type of food, for instance "carbohydrates. It seems that everyone is on a "low carb " diet these days, but is this really an all around recommendation for everyone? Certainly if you are diabetic or have higher than normal blood glucose, you should be aware that carbs can acerbate the problem. If you are TRULY glucose intolerant or have a predisposition to Celiac disease, you may want to cut out or cut back carbs, but if you are only on a low carb diet to loose weight... than you may be depleting your body of a very important component to good health. Everything in moderation is not only something my Mom once said, but a very good way to live. A varied diet with many nutritional foods is the way to go for optimal health and chi balance.

I also cannot express how important exercise and meditation is to leading a healthy life full of abundant chi! You don't have to torture yourself with hours at the gym, or run until you drop! Moderate exercise is wonderful for balancing your physical and emotional life. A Yoga class is one of the very best ways of bringing good chi into your body and the benefits of one class can last for days!

Yours in Good Feng Shui and Good Health!

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What makes Some Homes More Prosperous Than Others?

I'm often asked why some people seem to attract more prosperity into their lives while others have a daily struggle on their hands.

Along with that question, I also say that there is no "magic bullet" to success and financial wealth. So many issues are involved in having great success. Hard work, and luck are two important factors. However, there is one important factor that many overlook; and that is the very fact that your home may be working against you!



OK, I hear you. "My home is beautiful" you say. Agreed, but how is the unseen ENERGY or CHI circulating in your environment? If your home isn't in balance energetically, it may negatively affect every aspect of your life, including the ability to maintain financial success, healthy relationships and even your physical and emotional health.



The entrance to your home is where opportunity and prosperity enter your home or business. It is the single most important factor in attracting good 'chi' into your space. If you can not clearly see the street from your front door (without bending over) you may be missing opportunities in your life. Additionally, if your entry way is blocked by trees, clutter, storage, shoes, bikes etc., you are blocking the very energy needed to flow freely within your home/office. If you have multiple entrances, the energy becomes confused and can't flow properly. It's important to establish one main entrance.

Your entrance must be bright, vibrant and clean, and certainly...without clutter!

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Feng Shui and Religious Beliefs

Many people ask me if Feng Shui is a religion. Emphatically, the answer is no!

Feng Shui has nothing to do with your religious beliefs. The practice of feng shui is used successfully by people of all faiths.

Feng Shui is based on science, and it can be likened to Acupuncture. Acupuncture is the science of healing your body by balancing the energy patterns in your body. (The Acupuncturist uses tiny needles to balance the meridians of your body to alleviate pain, illnesses, etc).

Feng Shui works much the same for your home as Acupuncture works for your body. By working with the five elements, Metal, Fire, Wood, Earth, and Water, a trained FS practitioner can treat the invisible energies that may negatively affect your health and well-being. In fact, it has been said that feng shui practitioners act as Acupuncturists for your home/office!

Unless your faith prevents you from seeing Acupuncturists, there should be nothing to stop you from using the practice of Feng Shui to improve all aspects of your life.

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Do You Think of Yourself as Wealthy?

If you only think of yourself as wealthy (or NOT wealthy) by the amount of money and "stuff" you have, then you are missing so much of what life has to offer. A life that is driven primarily by financial gain is a life out of balance.

One of the many thing I love about feng shui is the focus on balance and harmony. Sure, money may make your life easier in some ways, but once you have all the money you think you need....well, this might present even bigger problems.

If money made us happy than all the millionaires would be jumping for joy! Can someone be truly wealthy if they had to sacrifice their health, family, friends, reputation, and their own spirituality?

In feng shui, we have 9 life situations that make a person "wealthy" and they are called "The Nine Aspirations. These aspirations correspond to each and every area of an energy map called the BaGua. The BaGua is a tool that is placed over a diagram of your home to locate areas of concern. To have a life in harmony, each of these areas should be in balance.

Those areas are as follows, and I've added a few "remedies" to help in balancing those locations. (Start at the front door which in our school of Feng Shui is always North or the NORTH side of your home)

1. The wealth of your Career. This sector is at your front door or (North).

Adding water to this area will stimulate career opportunities and success.

2. The wealth of many Helpful People and Mentors in your life. (Northwest corner)

Add photos of your mentors or people who have been a good influence in your life. Also a wonderful place for your deities.

3. The wealth of your own Creativity and Healthy Children. (The West sector of your home)

Use accents made of Metal to energize your creativity. Photos of your children and the usage of crystals also work well in this area.

4. The wealth of a Happy Marriage, Good Relationships and Love. (Southwest corner)

Use the 'Power of Two' here. Two photos, two figurines, two flowers, two candles, etc. etc. Adding the colors of pink or red stimulates passion.

5. The wealth of an excellent Reputation and Business Opportunities (The South area of your home, or directly across from the Career area.

Red...Red...Red...! Fire up your reputation with the color of red. This is also ideally where FIRE should be as well. A fireplace, a BBQ or Fire Pit (outside, of course) or red candles.

6. The wealth of Abundance in all areas of life, especially Financial. (Southeast area of your home and property)

This is a wonderful place to build your pool/ jacuzzi or erect a fountain with the force of the water aimed at your home. This is the area to work on building your financial success and see your investments grow.

7. The wealth of a happy, healthy, unified family. (The East side of your home)

This area resonates with Wood. Place trees, plants, wood furniture and family members in wood frames.

8. The wealth of Knowledge. (Northwest corner)

Use good lighting, crystals, books , and blue accents to energize our ability to learn, focus, and "see" what we need to see with clarity.

9. The wealth of Good Health! (The very Center of your Home)

This area is most important because it sets the tone for the energy of the whole house.

The center of the home also resonates with physical, mental, emotional and the spiritual health of the family.

Use Earth objects as much as possible in this area.

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Take a day off and not feel guilty!

Please don't feel guilty about switching off and doing absolutely nothing, maybe even for a whole day!

A guilt trip often nags us when we take time for ourselves. We seem to be programmed to cram as much in a day as possible and accomplish everything that we set out to do. Our reward is often exhaustion at the end of the day!

Feng Shui is about balance, harmony and tranquility. If we rush around like maniacs, we don't get a chance to savor a good part of life. Relaxation! When our life is in balance, all aspects of our life work better. that means taking a "ME" day once in awhile to do absolutely nothing!

That doesn't mean rushing to keep a spa, hairdresser or nail appointment. What I really mean is putter!! Send the family out for the day, and take time to rejuvenate with a good book. Sit and enjoy your back yard without the family running around and just luxuriate in the beauty of nature. Watch TV alone if that's your thing. (You'll get to watch what YOU want for a change.)

Having a special day like this is often the key to replenishing what is lost during our hectic schedules.

Relax and enjoy. Yours in Good Feng Shui!

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Feng Shui and Color

FENG SHUI AND COLOR

Every human being is affected by colors. Every color evokes a different emotion in the mind of the beholder. A red rose or a white lily will evoke different feelings altogether. When you use Feng Shui in your home, much attention is paid to the colors chosen.

We see different colors because of their reflective properties. Feng Shui uses colors to reflect energy and create harmony.

The colors representing fire (red) and wood (green' are powerful colors. These colors will give you positive energy needed for motivation.

Rich greens and vibrant red~ are also great for revving up needed energy, when you feel tired or depressed .. Yellow stands for warmth, sunbeams, cheer, motion, friendliness etc. But too much yellow can cause anxiety.

Yellow, orange and gold are earth colors and they are often used in the center of the home for good health energy.

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Feng Shui Tip For Today...Pets!

Many of you have pets, and you are the lucky ones!! Did you know that pets can attract good feng shui?

Just having a dog or a cat means that with their constant movement,

they are raising the "good energy" or chi of your home. So when your animals run and greet you at your front door, they are actually helping to create good flowing energy throughout your home!

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A feng shui bathroom?

Feng Shui enthusiasts rarely talk about bathroom feng shui, but a bathroom in the wrong location in your home could potentially be damaging to your health and wealth!

Some locations are more 'draining' than others.

For instance, a bathroom that shares a wall with the head of your bed, may intensify symptoms of dampness, as in sinus infections, colds, flu's, etc.

A bathroom in the center of your home may also adversely affect your physical and emotional health.

Good feng shui is healthy flowing energy at all times. If you want to slow the draining affect of leaking energy, always keep the toilet lids down, and try to close off the sink and shower drains when not in use.

It might be an imposition to be vigilant, but you may notice that when you do, you feel better!

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More Feng Shui Questions

Question:

What does feng shui mean?

Answer:

Feng Shui translated means 'wind and water.' When the two forces of wind and water meet, energy is released. To define energy is to make things happen! Feng Shui uses energy from our local environment to balance and improve the quality of our life.

Question:

Can I use feng shui in just one room of my house?

Answer:

You could but you would not have the full advantage of changing any significant energy if you just feng shuied one room in your home. To gain the maximum benefits, the whole home must be taken into consideration.

Question:

Does feng shui change the decor or style of my home?

Answer:

No. There are very simple "remedies" used to create a positive flow of energy throughout your space. Within the home, there are no major changes suggested.

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Feng Shui Questions

Many people have questions relating to feng shui. In my next few blogs, I'm going to answer some of the most pertinent questions I receive daily.

Question.
Is feng shui a religion? Is it like fortune telling and does it go against GOD?

Answer:
This would be an emphatic no! Feng Shui has nothing to do with religion, superstition, or tarot cards! Your religious faith is not an issue with any form of feng shui. Personally, I have clients from all faiths benefiting from feng shui.

Question:
Is feng shui expensive?

Answer:
No, not when you rank it with being an investment in your future. Feng shui consultations are priced on an individual basis, depending on square footage and what your personal needs are.

Question:
My home is beautiful, why do I need feng shui?

Answer:
Feng shui is not about how cosmetically beautiful your home may be, it's really about how the energy flows throughout your space. Some of the least attractive homes have the best feng shui while some of the more beautiful homes can have major imbalances and "missing areas" causing unrest within the home.

Stay tuned for more feng shui questions coming up in future posts!

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How to choose great feng shui colors!

Every human being is affected by colors. Every color evokes a different emotion in the mind of the beholder. A red rose or a white lily will evoke different feelings altogether. When you use Feng Shui in your home, much attention is paid to the colors chosen.

We see different colors because of their reflective properties. Feng Shui uses colors to reflect energy and create harmony.

Light blue. white. purple, green, all are yin colors (female) which will give a feeling of passive energy. These colors are dreamy in quality. Too much of these qualities can throw you out of balance.

Adding yang (masculine) vibrant colors can balance the yin and yang of the space and add energy where needed. Having rooms with all neutral colors is not recommended. A room that lacks vitality (no color) is a room that locks energy.

I personally, love the color yellow! Yellow evokes warmth, sunbeams, cheer, and friendliness.

When I enter a room that is painted in a yellow hue, I immediately feel my spirits lift.

Try it..............I think you'll feel the difference!

Yours in Good Feng Shui!

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Feng Shui For Real Estate

When showing a home that has good feng shui, buyers are more comfortable and tend to make better offers. They report feeling a strong connection to the home. Also, buyers "in the know" can be very attracted to a home that has been professionally feng shuied!

When you enter a home that has a positive flow of energy, you will have a sense of well-being and delight.

Some beautiful homes will sit for months, even after the price has been lowered, and other homes, perhaps, not so attractive will fly off the shelf.

Simple feng shui 'remedies' help adjust the energy making a home more appealing to clients.

Simple things like adding a fountain or a wind chime in precise locations can move the energy to such an extent, that the "feel" of the home actually changes for the better!

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Feng Shui Money Tree

Many of you have asked me, "what is a Money Tree?" What is considered a Feng Shui money tree is actually a plant called Pachira. It's a beautiful plant/tree and when placed in certain positions of the home, can increase prosperity and wealth.

The shape of the plant's leafs represent the five elements of the BaGua (which is the energy map used in feng shui analysis). The five elements are: water, fire, metal, earth and wood. These leafs represent a balancing of energy in a space, and when energy is balanced, life becomes easier.

Money trees can be placed in areas of the home according to your BaGua position. For instance, a tree placed in the southeast area of your home, can draw in more wealth and abundance. Being that the southwest area of your home represents relationships, a tree placed there can solidify and heal relationships.

I always get my trees from Eastern Leaf. If you'd like to see how beautiful they are, check them out on my RESOURCES page on my website. You can order a beautiful tree right off the site and have it sent to your home!

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Feng Shui for beginners

Using feng shui in your home has so many benefits...and it's fun! There are many people who want to learn more about feng shui, but they don't know where to start.

There are many articles and books on feng shui, but they can be confusing. So what to do?

Start by taking a class! If you would really like to learn how to start using feng shui in your home, find a class or a workshop and learn as much as you can about the basics! You'll have fun and you'll be able to use the techniques you learn to bring more harmony and tranquility into your own home!

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Can feng shui help my child sleep better?

Yes!

If your child is having trouble sleeping, or maybe doesn't want to sleep in his/her own room, the first thing that I would check is the positioning of the bed. Is the foot of the bed directly facing the door to the bedroom (or the bathroom doorway)?

Try to move the bed away from this position (even a few inches) and see if that helps.

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Feng Shui Tips for Your Office

The working desk should be positioned in a commanding position. This means that is can be considered as the seat of power and thus has to be placed in a strategic position with view of the door.
The desk's position should offer one the greatest possible control.

The shape of the desk is also able to have an impact on the productivity within a working environment.

The more curves a desk has, the higher the likelihood of generating creative ideas while working on it. It could also affect a person's mood, for instance a desk that is shaped in the form of a kidney normally gives inner alignment to a person.

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Feng Shui and Mirrors

Mirrors in Feng Shui .....................Some schools of Feng Shui prohibit any mirrors in a bedroom. Black Hat Feng Shui teaches us that a round or oblong mirror placed on the SW wall of your bedroom can enhance marital harmony. Never place a mirror at the foot of the bed. This is a no-no in all schools of Feng Shui! Opening up spaces. Mirrors are wonderful in opening up spaces that may be small or cramped. If your entryway seems congested, first clear the clutter and then add a mirror on the wall to 'open up' the small space. Reflection of nature Using Feng Shui mirrors can also be a wonderful opportunity to pull in the wonderful aspects of nature into your space. For this to be accomplished, the placement of a mirror inside the house should be positioned so it faces the element that is desired. In this way, a beautiful lake or the ocean view can be drawn into the home to give an illusion that the natural element is inside the house.
These are some good suggestions for bringing good feng shui into your home.

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Feng Shui front door tip

According to the principles of feng shui, doors represent the mouth of chi, (where energy enters ones space). The rule is to try and attract the most positive energy through the front door in order to nourish and energize your entire space.

There are various tips one can use to increase the positive energy directed at the front door as seen below. When a wall is the first thing you see upon entering your door, what will occur is a stoppage of energy into the heart of the home. Hanging a mirror to face you as you enter will allow the energy to 'pass through' without any obstacles. The front door should also be as close as possible to the living area as this will welcome visitors and support the lives of people living in that home.

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How fountains are so important in feng shui!..

FENG SHUI FOUNTAINS

Maybe you have already heard how popular fountains and numerous other water features are for enhancing your own feng shui. Because of the constant movement of the water, fountains can draw abundance and prosperity into your home or business. Whether you choose a fountain that resembles an art piece or a simple tabletop fountain, with proper placement you will gain enormous benefits..

Moving water gets the ‘chi’ (energy) moving, especially if it is placed either outside your front door or just inside your entryway. On a physical level, it will add humidity to an overly dry or stagnant room.

A fountain placed in the Southeast corner of your home is a major enhancement that can lead to wealth and prosperity. A garden fountain or waterfall outside this area would also be extremely helpful.

Adding a water feature (or a swimming pool) in the South area of your home is not a good idea, as this area resonates with the element of FIRE and too much water could adversely affect your business and reputation.

I would not recommend too much water placed in the center or the “tai chi” of the home. This area reflects the element of earth, and too much water can literally wash away the benefits of earth and adversely affect your health.

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Feng Shui Tips for 2010

Happy New Year from your Hollywood Feng Shui Lady!

One of the very best things to do to start the new year off is to undergo a thorough cleaning and a letting go of clutter to allow fresh energy and new opportunities to flow into your life. This is also the best time to have Feng Shui done on your home and business spaces, as the energy is strongest for change.

If you have made resolutions for 2010, help yourself keep them by doing some introspection to discover why you have not been able to make these changes before. If you are trying to lose weight, what do you do to sabotage yourself? Do you put off exercising for that "perfect day" when all the planets line up and you have nothing else to do that you consider important?

Is your kitchen or dining room in an area of your home (a feng shui issue) that might be contributing to your weight gain? (More about this in future blogs).

Most of us are looking to improve our financial situations. What steps in 2010 will we be taking to heal some of the incredible financial stress of the last two years? If we have a business, what will we do to promote this business? If we sit on our haunches and expect business to flow toward us without expending a great deal of energy, than there is little hope that we can become successful.

Look for opportunities to grow your business. Hire a business coach. (A good investment). Joining a networking group and attending business seminars is always great for making connections. Get youself a website, business cards and brochures and get your name out there!

And of course, have your home work for you while building your success, by having Feng Shui done in your home!

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