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Feng Shui and Home Maintenance: Boost Energy in Your Living Space
Feng Shui teaches us how to balance the energy of our surroundings to positively influence every aspect of our lives. No surprise then that the place we call home is at the top of our Feng Shui checklist.
To-Do Outdoors
Let’s break it down like this, from the outside in. On your way back in from taking your dog for his nightly stroll, pay attention to the walkway leading up to your front door and the surrounding landscaping.
- Keeping your walkway clear and free from damage can greatly improve the chance that new opportunities will come into your life. What kind of shape is your mailbox in? How about light fixtures, doors, and porches? It’s the little things that most people don’t think of or care about that can make the difference financially as well as in your health and vitality.
- Take a good look at your landscaping while you’re at it. Severe financial hardship can result from letting your grass grow too long, or by keeping dead plants or weeds around. Keep your front and back lawns well maintained by keeping the grass short, removing dead plants and leaves, and planting colorful flowers.
- One other aspect that could make a huge difference is water. First off, make sure there are no leaky hoses or sprinklers around your home. Do not over or under water your landscaping as this can cause emotional and financial troubles. Consider adding a water feature to your landscape design, such as a water fountain. Water is a sign of abundance and represents life energy or chi, so treating it with the care it deserves should never be underestimated.
To-Do Indoors
When it comes to Feng Shui, the cleaner your home is, the better. A clean house results in better energy and a stronger life force. So… clean! Clean like you’ve never cleaned before, from top to bottom.
- When it comes to what you have in your home, less is more. Keep only the things you love and use often, and get rid of the clutter. Make room for good things to come, including prosperity. Keep the money flowing in by getting the clutter out.
- Clean and/or replace any walls or doors that are dirty or damaged. If they aren’t attended to, you could feel hopeless and miss opportunities. Doors are where your chi enters the home; so make sure they are well maintained, and keep the walkways clear to keep that positive energy a flowing!
- The windows in your home are considered it’s eyes. They’re how we take info in, so clarity is key here. If you’re having trouble focusing or making decisions, try cleaning your windows.
- Air quality in your home is super important! Studies show it can be more toxic to breathe inside than the air outside. Yikes, right? Use certain indoor plants can help purify the air you breathe. Some great air-purifying plants: Aloe Vera, spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), gerbera daisy, snake plant, English ivy, and Chrysanthemums. Thanks, Mother Nature! Just make sure to keep those plants out of the bedrooms.
- Here’s another nature element found inside your home: water. Time to fix that leaking pipe or faucet, and keep your water, and life force, flowing.
- Light is powerful in Feng Shui, and it needs to be addressed in your home maintenance checklist. If you want the ability to see life clearly and lift your financial energy, then it’s important to clean light fixtures, replace burned out bulbs, and keep lights bright (no dim bulbs).
Next Steps
Taking care of your home, inside and out, as things are needed or come up will greatly improve how you feel and the energy balance of your abode which can only bring great things into your life. Keeping your home both clean and well-maintained just might be what you need to bring happiness and prosperity into your life. Seem overwhelming? Let me help. Schedule an in-home consultation with me, and I’ll gladly guide you through the process!
As you’re maintaining your home, you’re taking beneficial steps to allow the flow of positive Feng Shui energy called Chi to flow through your home. Make sure you are attracting it into your home and that the flow is optimal by following some steps on my website.
If you are interested in improving your life through Feng Shui, I can help.
I am a 3rd generation Feng Shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
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A Recipe for Fridge Feng Shui
That giant appliance in your kitchen isn’t just a food storage container that takes up a lot of space. It actually represents two important Earth elements that rule our food and health; water and metal. Think of it as a health altar of sorts that helps you to care for your family.
Just like when learning to cook, having the right ingredients, tools, and following the correct steps will be a recipe for Feng Shui success. This will not only promote your family’s health and well-being, it but will also reward you with a positive life force which will create more abundance and generosity in your life. Read on for our recipe for fridge Feng Shui.
Ingredients
According to Feng Shui beliefs, a healthy person has a healthy refrigerator, so start by taking everything out of your fridge. Get rid of any food that is expired, leftover, or filled with unhealthy preservatives, additives, sugars, and chemicals. You don’t want a fridge that represents an unhealthy lifestyle. Keep only nutritious, healthy food that will help create a positive life force for your, and your family’s, well-being.
Wait! Before putting anything back into the fridge, follow the steps below.
Tools
In order to Feng Shui your fridge, you will need the right tools: Warm, soapy water with vinegar for a sterilized, holistic approach; Color-coded and pretty containers to help you stay organized and honor your food; Storage for any clutter that may be on the front or on top of your fridge.
Steps
Step 1: Now that everything is removed from your fridge and you’ve gotten rid of all the unhealthy food that will slow you down, it’s time for a deep cleaning. Take out the shelves and any/all attachments that can be removed, and deep clean them with warm, soapy water and vinegar. Don’t forget the inside of the fridge too. Containers leak, crumbs build up and it can leave behind a sticky, icky mess.
Step 2: Now, place everything back into the fridge, starting with the shelves and attachments, in an organized way, keeping in mind which areas would be a good choice for which groups of food. Now, use those color coded containers and get to work. Why not green containers for veggies and red ones for meats? Place all the meats together along with all the fruits, and veggies. You get the idea.
Step 3: Clean and organize the outside of the fridge. Don’t let the source of your family’s health and well being be weighed down by clutter! The top of your fridge was not made for storage. Take it all off and find other places to store it or consider getting rid of or donating anything that hasn’t been used for awhile.
Is the front of the fridge filled from end to end with magnets, coupons, photos, recipes, you name it? The front of your fridge is not your junk drawer! This is clutter, and remember what we said in a previous Feng Shui article on clutter? It’s a huge Feng Shui no-no. We suggest cleaning it off, and keep only a few things that help positively energize and inspire you. Just like the inside, if your fridge is cluttered and disheveled, it will take its toll on your health.
Step 4: Repeat, repeat, repeat! Now that you’ve worked so hard to Feng Shui your fridge, be consistent! Put things back in the correct groups. Each week, preferably before going grocery shopping, clean the fridge. Throw away junk food and leftovers. Deep clean your fridge with warm, soapy water and vinegar once every few months.
Reap the Benefits
Not only will these tips bring positive chi to your space, but check out all these added benefits:
- A healthy fridge makes you feel good and is good for you. It motivates you to make better decisions about the food you put into your body.
- When you’re consuming more nutritious food, your energy level will be elevated which can create more abundance and generosity.
- An organized fridge produces less waste which can save you money because it prevents you from buying more than you need.
- When things are organized in groups you’ll know where to find the food you need, when you need it, which will save you time.
Since the fridge is associated with wealth luck in Feng Shui, decluttering yours can help promote good family fortune, and who wouldn’t want that?!
Next Steps
Starting fresh with your refrigerator can be the first of many beneficial steps to allow positive Feng Shui energy called Chi to flow through your home. Make sure you are attracting it into your home and that the flow is optimal by following some steps on my website.
If you are interested in improving your life through Feng Shui, I can help.
I am a 3rd generation Feng Shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with Feng Shui. Contact me today!
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5 Feng Shui Tips to Invigorate Your Space Today
Do you love being home? Oftentimes, our homes are a reflection of who we are, but not many people realize that your surroundings can affect your energy, your mood, and even your luck.
Feng Shui is a system of harmonizing with your surroundings. Rather than relying solely on style, Feng Shui focuses on matching your home with your intentions. It’s all about giving a positive energy boost to you and the areas where you spend most of your time.
Here are five easy and effective tips to breathe new life into your space and help you feel fresh and energetic at home.
1. Have a Clear Purpose
Know what you want from life. See it, feel it, and know that it will come to be with a little hard work. Being completely open to what the universe has in store for you and seeing everything as a potential opportunity for personal success is key to achieving positive chi or energy in your home or personal space. Positive energy flow is what Feng Shui is all about.
2. Amplify the Call of Nature
The English translation for Feng Shui is “wind and water” Open those blinds, shades, or curtains and look around you. Listen to the birds sing. Open your windows and breathe in the energy of Mother Nature. In Feng Shui, birds are powerful symbols of new opportunities, abundance and good luck, but that isn’t all. Birds also symbolize love and commitment. With all of these wonderful virtues, why not put a bird feeder or bath outside your window and invite their energy to join you? You can even find what birds you are drawn to and add photos or sculptures of them into your decor.
3. Bring the Outdoors In
Get your green thumbs ready because in Feng Shui, plants represent abundance and wealth. They symbolize growth and health, not to mention they’re beautiful to look at. Caring for and seeing them thrive is invigorating for us as well, and they reciprocate by breathing refreshing energy into our homes. They add moisture to the air and eat toxins. So don’t be afraid to bring some of the outdoors in!
4. Light Force
Have you ever felt energized when walking outdoors on a sunny day? This is because light is the strongest manifestation of energy and can help balance the flow of chi in any space. A dark space will have a lack of life force, while light will give you the positive energy boost you seek. So open up those blinds to let the sunshine in, invest in better, brighter lighting indoors and let the force be with you, always.
5. One Step at a Time
Are you ready to feel the benefits of Feng Shui all around you? It may seem overwhelming, but taking it week by week can make it so much easier. Make one small change each week. Bring in one element, like a plant or water fountain, to help the energy flow in your home. Additionally, things like decluttering your space can make a huge difference on how your home looks and how you feel. That clutter is bogging down your chi energy and your life.
Next Steps
Ready to dive in? What’s one thing you can do right now to starting benefiting from the power of Feng Shui?
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Holiday Gifting Feng Shui Style: Ultimate Guide
Who knew it was bad Feng Shui to give knives as a gift because it signaled cutting the relationship? Or that giving an empty wallet or handbag, even if they’re the latest designer must-haves, signals lack of wealth? Before you buy another thing, check these tips on how to Feng Shui your gift giving this holiday season.
Add Some Cash
If you’re going to give a wallet, handbag, pretty box or dish as a gift, put something in it such as cash or a picture of gold bricks or diamonds to bring prosperity to the recipient.
The Sound of Positivity
Wind chimes make an excellent gift since they give off positive energy wherever they’re placed.
Particulars About Plants
Live plants with rounded leaves in red pots symbolize prosperity and are a simple, economical and excellent gift to give for the holidays.
When giving plants, stay away from spiky plants, roses that have not been de-thorned, or any plants that can ‘pierce’ the relationship. A rose with a smooth stem shows the relationship is friction free and is okay to give.
For That Special Someone
For a special friend or romantic partner, give precious stones, such as diamonds or sapphires, for health and longevity. After all, who doesn’t want a beautiful precious stone as a holiday gift? A more affordable gift that’s fun and powerful is a red box filled with coins or a red envelope filled with cash that the recipient can put under their bed to bring prosperity and wealth into the New Year.
For Your Coworkers
Good professional gifts include wine, which is a symbol of prosperity, or champagne, which is a symbol of celebration. Sweet fruits and desserts, which are symbols of a sweet life, also make excellent gifts.
The Big Knife No-No
Knives are never a good idea as a gift. If you receive a gift of knives, you should immediately give a coin to the person who gave them to you so that you’re symbolically buying the gift and neutralizing its effects. I’ve seen and heard stories of relationships going sour after a gift of knives entered the picture.
Ticking Time Bombs
Avoid the temptation to give watches, even smart watches. Timepieces signal that time is running out and the recipient has a limited life span. That’s definitely not a message you want to convey.
Present It Well
No matter what holiday gift you’re giving, wrapping makes all the difference because the first impression sets the tone and influences the experience for the receiver. Red is a color of power & fame and gold symbolizes wealth & prosperity, so wrap gifts using paper and ribbon with those colors.
Even if the recipient knows nothing about Feng Shui, it shows them they’re important to you because you took the time to wrap their gift in beautiful, elegant colors. It shows respect.
And if you bought any of the gifts on the bad Feng Shui list, there’s always time to take them back and get something else. Happy shopping and happy holidays!
Next Steps
Learn more about Feng Shui on my website.
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Feng Shui Your Holiday Table for Harmony This Season
For those who dread the arguments that tend to come with family holiday celebrations, know that it doesn’t have to be that way.
Here are some tips on how to Feng Shui your home and holiday table for harmony and happiness this season.
When families or friends are visiting for an extended period over the holidays, it’s important not to give up your “power positions.”
Keeping your power positions enables you to keep your guests from overstaying their welcome or meddle in your business. The first step in keeping your power position is not giving up your master bedroom or any of the bedrooms that are at the back part of the house.
It might take creativity if the guest room is in the back of the house. If this is your situation, before guests arrive, try to swap out the guest room for the home office or set up an inviting area that can be used as a temporary guest room toward the front of the home so that guests will feel welcome and your power position will be protected.
When determining your holiday table setting, always seat the head of the household at the head of the table. It’s also important to use fancy china because you are gathering with family and friends who are your most prized “possessions,” and who should never be served on paper plates.
Also if possible, avoid decorating with furniture that has sharp corners pointing to where everyone is sitting. The best furniture items would be round or oval tables, which naturally do not have edges. In Feng Shui, if furniture corners point a straight path to someone, we envision poison arrows shooting out of those corners and creating bad energy. You definitely don’t want to seat family and friends in that path of bad energy. Also, make sure there are no heavy decorative items that are above people’s heads because those decorations create nervous energy and encourage heavy conversations to flow.
Put all these tips to use and watch your holiday become a lot more harmonious!
Next Steps
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I am a 3rd generation Feng Shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
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2016 Year of the Fire Monkey
What will my year be like? What is my fortune for 2016? Will I find love, wealth and a better job in 2016?
2016 is the year of the Fire Monkey in the Chinese Zodiac, or Lunar Calendar. The Chinese New Year doesn’t officially begin until February 8th this year, but that shouldn’t keep us from getting prepared right now!
The elements for the Year of the Monkey are Metal and Water. Metal is connected to gold. Water is connected to wisdom and danger. Therefore, we will deal with more financial events in the year of the Monkey. The Monkey is a smart, clever, and attentive animal. If you want to have good return for your money investments, then you need to outsmart the Monkey.
Metal is also connected to Wind. That implies the status of events will be changing very quickly. Think twice before you leap when making changes for your finance, career, business relationship and love relationships.
2016, like any other year, will not be the same for everyone. Just look at your friends and family. Some had a great 2015, while it may have been awful for others. We need to break it down by when you were born – the more precise, the more descriptive the fortune.
Here is general snapshot of 2016 for each of the Chinese Zodiac signs. Please note that I can provide more detail if you give me your accurate birth date and time. If you are interested, please learn more about a Birth Date Numerology Analysis. You will get a month-by-month breakdown of your year specific to you.
These Chinese Zodiac forecasts are good little guidelines to see how you should be presenting yourself in 2016 and how you should arrange your home to make sure you are boosting the energy you need and protecting the areas that need protecting, like the Wealth Corner of your home.
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Born in the Year of the Rat: For people who are born in the year of the Rat, the year of the Monkey will be a good interactive year for you. If you are looking for a job, learning some new skills may be beneficial to you. So be sure to beef up your Knowledge Corner. If you are looking for a promotion, you may receive some support from your co-workers. Enhance your Helpful People Corner. You have opportunities to increase your wealth, and this is a good time for loving relationships, as well as social ones.
Born in the Year of the Ox: The Year of the Monkey can be good for Year of the Ox to build a good reputation. Year of the Monkey will create opportunities for career development. It’s time to put worries and concerns aside to accept your career challenges. Money opportunities are there, but you will need to work hard for them. This is a good year to build your social relationships, but be careful not to get into arguments with others. As long as you would stand out to prove your ability, the opportunity can bring you anywhere. Boost your Fame & Reputation Area and your Career Area.
Born in the Year of the Tiger: If you were born in the Year of the Tiger, you may face some bumps in your career. You will have to use your experience and knowledge to solve some problems. This is not a good year to make career changes. Try to stay away from getting into arguments with your loved ones. You will need to be patient with your career and the people who are around you. Work on your Love & Relationship Corner, as well as your Knowledge Corner.
Born in the Year of the Rabbit: The Year of the Monkey is a great business relationship year for people who are born in the Year of Rabbit. People will seek you out for career opportunities or business relationships, so make sure your Career Area is in order. Your reputation will help you to create money making opportunities. Boost your Fame & Reputation Area for even better results. Your relationships with others are strong and everything will seem like it’s coming your way. Overall, you’ll like your results from this year.
Born in the Year of the Dragon: Year of the Monkey gives great new opportunities for people who are born in the Year of the Dragon. This year will bring Dragons wealth and happiness. Your career opportunities should bring you good friendships, as well. This will be a good fortune year as well as for your loving relationships. Ensure everything is in good order in your Career Area, Wealth Corner and Love & Relationship Corner to maximize your returns this year.
Born in the Year of the Snake: For the Year of the Snake, the Year of the Monkey will become a good assistant to the Snake. You will have opportunities for career and money luck, as well as a good loving relationship. When opportunity knocks, make sure to answer it. Make the most of 2016 by boosting your Career Area, Wealth Corner and Love & Relationship Corner.
Born in the Year of the Horse: For people who are born in the Year of the Horse, your workload and responsibility will increase in 2016. That’s a good sign for your career development. Your income will grow in direct proportion to the efforts you put into your career. The main topics of your social networks will focus more on career and finance. The Year of the Monkey should bring good fortune to you. If you set yourself up right, fame and wealth are coming your way. Make sure you pay special attention to your Career Area, Wealth Corner and Fame & Reputation Area to maximize your year.
Born in the Year of the Sheep or Goat: For the Year of the Sheep, this is the time to encourage yourself to show your knowledge, experience and wisdom to others. Your talents and experience will win you respect and build your reputation. Respect your love partner and be more attentive to their feelings. Focus on your Knowledge Corner, Fame & Reputation Area and Love & Relationship Corner to enhance 2016 for you.
Born in the Year of the Monkey: For those actually born in the Year of the Monkey, being in the Year of the Monkey could keep you very busy without much reward. You have lots of competitors this year. You need to stay humble and keep a polite attitude. Try to stay away from making huge financial investments. Build good relationships with others by showing courtesy and humility. Focus on your Career Area and Love & Relationship Corner this year.
Born in the Year of the Rooster: For the Year of Rooster people, the Year of the Monkey means career changes. You will spend lots of time and energy on your job. Stay away from financial investments where others are pressuring your investment. You will feel the pressure from love relationships as well, so make sure you spend time with your close friends and family. The potential for unexpected pressure is out there, so be careful of your choice of words to make it a calm year for you. Just make sure you do what you need to do in your Career Area and Family Area. Before making any significant career moves, find out which months are best for you with a Birth Date Numerology Analysis.
Born in the Year of the Dog: If you were born in the Year of the Dog, you will find your career luck to be quite stable. You should work with a creative partner to assist you, if you need help with your projects. Just make sure to share your workload rather than put all of the pressure on your partner. If you are offered a promotion or new job offer, it may be a good time to accept the new career challenge. Make sure to save up your money when it comes in for some later rainy days. Work on your Career Area and Wealth Corner to maximize 2016 to your benefit.
Born in the Year of the Pig: For Year of the Pig people, your career luck is good this year. Your job may feel easy for you, but make sure to stay alert. Any negligence could ruin your reputation and career development. It may seem like there are lots of changes coming your way, so try to stay humble and level-headed. Your relationships with others are great. Those around you are caring and will give you the support you will need emotionally as long as you stay humble. Boost your Career Area, Fame & Reputation Area, and Helpful People Corner for a great 2016.
Use these Chinese Zodiac forecasts as a guideline to make sure that your home has good Feng Shui to support the energy it needs to boost or protect your energy.
Next Steps
Again, if you want a month-by-month detailed analysis of 2016 based on your birth date and time, please learn more about a Birth Date Numerology Analysis. This is especially important if you are looking to make big changes this year.
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