Choosing the Perfect Business Location with Feng Shui
Thinking of starting a new business? Talk about exciting and scary at the same time! Well, choosing the right location for your new venture is serious business. And feng shui can help!
Location, location, location is not only important for real estate, but also where to place your business. Here are five feng shui tips that I often give to my business clients to help them choose the perfect location for their business:
- Consider the main entrance. In feng shui, the main entrance of a building is where feng shui energy and your prosperity flows in. To attract positive energy, it’s best to locate the main entrance in a way that is good for your business. As a fairly obvious example, you’d want a retail store’s main entrance to be in an area with lots of foot traffic rather than hidden in a back alley. The main entrance of a therapist’s office, on the other hand, should be a little more discreet, though not hard to find.
- Look for a location with good energy. Find a location with good energy by looking for a place that is well-ventilated and has plenty of natural light. Look at locations near sources of positive energy, like parks and bodies of water. Avoid locations that are located near negative elements, such as busy highways, cemeteries, hospitals, or areas that seem disorganized.
- Choose the right building shape. The shape of a building in feng shui is important because it can affect the flow of energy. For example, square or rectangular buildings are considered stable and grounding, while round or oval-shaped buildings are thought to promote creativity and flexibility. Choose a building shape that aligns with the goals and values of your business.
- Pick your numbers carefully. In feng shui, address and unit numbers have a symbolic meaning that can affect the energy of a location. For example, the number 8 is considered lucky and is often associated with abundance and prosperity. On the other hand, the number 4 is considered so unlucky in feng shui that most buildings in Asia skip the 4th floor. The numbers in your address should align with your business goals.
- Look for the right elements. The surroundings of and the materials used in the construction of your building are quite important to the success of your business. Understand the Five Elements and their meanings. Then, look at the elements around your prospective building’s location (bodies of water, trees, etc.) and the construction/elements already in your building (steel, wood, fireplaces, etc.). You’ll want to complement and balance what already exists there with appropriate elements in your tenant improvements and interior design while slightly favoring the element(s) that most aligns with your business goals.
Choosing the right location for your new venture is serious business! We haven’t even talked about your logo, yet, have we? While we’re at it, don’t forget to put some feng shui focus on your personal career path.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
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!
Feng Shui Defense: Convex Mirror Secrets
Convex Bagua mirrors are a tool often used in Feng Shui to deflect negative energy. By deflecting negative energy, they may help prevent accidents, protect against theft, and calm overwhelming feelings.
What Are Convex Mirrors?
Convex Bagua mirrors are specifically shaped like an octagon. Each side and the center of the octagon represents one of the nine areas of the Bagua. These areas each represent a different aspect of life, including wealth, career, relationships, and health.
When to Use Convex Mirrors
When I work with home builders, I advise them on creating housing developments that are most auspicious for future residents. We’ll work together to avoid or minimize homes located at T-intersections, the end of a cul-de-sac, corner lots, and poison arrows.
If you already live in a home with any of these situations, however, there are often remedies. When I consult with homeowners, we’ll identify areas of concern and I will advise specific cures. Some of these remedies may include a convex Bagua mirror.
How to Use Convex Mirrors
There are several ways to use convex Bagua mirrors in Feng Shui. One common placement is to hang the mirror just above the front door, facing outward. This is believed to deflect negative energy and protect the home from negative influences. If you have poison arrows facing toward your window, you may hang the mirror above the window. Again, face the mirror outward to deflect negative energy from the outside. Whether with a door or window, the mirror could be inside or outside of the wall. Just make sure the reflective part of the mirror is facing outwards towards the negative energy.
Please ONLY use convex Bagua mirrors for protection and NEVER use them to intentionally harm or bring negativity to others. Use them with caution, as they can be very powerful and can even reflect or amplify negative energy back at you if used incorrectly.
What Convex Mirror Should I Get?
There are several out there but I suggest getting one like this that has a Bagua’s octagonal shape with a circular convex mirror in the middle.
How About Concave Mirrors?
Well, concave mirrors are a whole other subject. They deserved their own blog post.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in using convex Bagua mirrors for Feng Shui in your home or business, it’s important to consult with a Feng Shui expert to determine the best placement for maximum protection. When you use and place them appropriately, convex Bagua mirrors can provide you with powerful protection by bringing positive energy to your space.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better Feng Shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
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
Year of the Metal Ox 2021: Your Ultimate Guide
Lunar New Year is also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. It is a time for family, friends, and community to come together and honor the past while welcoming in the new. In 2021, we will be celebrating the Year of the Metal Ox. It begins on February 12, 2021 and the lunar year ends on January 31, 2022. According to Feng Shui, the Ox is associated with hard work, dependability, and strength. You can almost always trust an Ox. Follow these tips to unlock the secrets of the Ox and bring balance to your home and life.
6 Tips for the Year of the Metal Ox
- Get rid of clutter. Clutter is always energy-sucking, but it’s best to start a new year with the best energy possible. If you don’t use it, donate or toss it! Keep things clean, too.
- Incorporate the color red. According to Feng Shui, red is the color of good luck, prosperity, and success. During Lunar New Year, it is traditional to decorate your home with red lanterns, banners, and decorations. You should add red accents to your home, clothing and accessories – without overdoing it.
- Use symbols of the Metal Ox. Placing symbols of the Ox, such as metal ox statues, paintings or images, can help to attract the energy of the Ox and to harness its strength.
- Clear your front entryway. Make sure your front landscaping isn’t overgrown. Clear out the clutter in the entryway. Ensure that your front door opens smoothly and doesn’t squeak.
- Create a strong environment. The Ox is all about strength. Create a strong environment by adding bold colors and decor to your home and office.
- Focus on hard work. The Ox is very hard working. This is the year to put your head down and work hard for your future.
Next Steps
By following these tips, you’ll be able to celebrate Lunar New Year in a way that welcomes the powerful energy of the Ox into your home and life. Remember, the new year is a time for new beginnings and positive change. Embrace the Year of the Metal Ox with open arms and make the most of this special time.
If you want to understand more about the Chinese Zodiac, find your zodiac sign and learn more about the 12 animal signs.
These tips are only one small part of the ancient art and science of Feng Shui. Remember, Feng Shui is all about creating balance and harmony in your space. Be sure to listen to your intuition and make changes that feel right for you.
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. Find out why I was named the Best Feng Shui Consultant and see my past projects.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with Feng Shui. Contact me today!
Builder & Developer: Taking Charge With Feng Shui
Here is an article I wrote in the Sep/Oct 2020 edition of Builder & Developer Magazine…
Taking Charge With Feng Shui
Building professionals working from home can use Feng Shui to improve experience and productivity
By Jessie Kim
By the time this article is published, I can’t say whether we will still be working from home due to the issues of shelter-in-place orders or if we’ll be back in the now-seemingly relaxing comforts of the office. Either way, you’ll have some tools here to make immediate changes to relieve much of the burden you’re likely experiencing.
Probably like you, I went from driving to school, to the office, to visit clients, back to school, to the kids’ practices, to now setting up work meetings (as well as my kids’ distance learning and virtual practices) all from the “comfort” of my home via videoconference. For the first two weeks at home, I felt overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, sad, and just wanted to be left alone—not typical traits of mine. And then I was reminded of the solution while on a videoconference with a client.
The modern practicality of the 3,000-year-old practice of Feng Shui consistently amazes me. Most people, particularly in the homebuilding industry, only think of Feng Shui for its placement of objects, but it’s also about the placement of ourselves within our environment. Working from home is a challenge because the environment is designed primarily for relaxation, not laser focus on work when others are also home. The good news is that Feng Shui helps us integrate better with our environment, even in times like these.
In a famous incident a few years ago, BBC World had a live video interview of a political analyst from his home office which was crashed by his two small children before his wife could drag them out. Since the quarantine started, such incidents now seem normal. Our efforts to find a quiet place to work or conduct videoconferences have resulted in multiple examples of poor office Feng Shui, which also happen to have real-world implications, even for a videoconference. The client video call included an example of someone who had her back to a window, darkening her face in the video and overwhelming her with energy. Another had their back to the office door, just like the political analyst, where we saw kids running down the hallway and probably giving that person an anxious feeling of people watching over their shoulder. Yet another had a poster behind him of large waves crashing onto a lighthouse, symbolism that probably manifested into a feeling of unease that would explain the bags under his eyes. I even saw someone working from her closet, probably the only way to provide segmentation between home and work life.
It was this video call that reminded me of my bad Feng Shui positioning that needed to be remedied. In an effort to give my husband space for his video calls in the home office while being close to the kids to help with their distance learning, I unwittingly placed myself in a position on the dining table near a fireplace where my back was to the patio door. Once I realized my error, I moved to a location at the table where my back was to a solid wall and I could see all of the doorways to the room. My mood immediately improved. Though I’m still juggling the same workload, I no longer feel stressed out, sad, or overwhelmed. I have perspective over the entire room. It also prevents my kids from videobombing my calls, allowing me to preserve my professionalism. I feel in control again.
If you feel overwhelmed, uneasy about your work environment, or simply can’t stop working at all hours, try to implement these tips for your workspace, however small it may be:
- Keep your back to a solid wall where you can see all windows and doors in the room.
- Ensure proper lighting is in front of you, rather than only behind or directly above you.
- Make sure only calming pictures and elements surround you.
- Eliminate clutter from your space.
- These same principles apply to your workspace at your office, so make sure to apply them when restrictions are lifted.
Oh, and be sure to wash your hands and don’t touch your face!
Jessie Kim is a third generation Feng Shui consultant who works with home builders and now provides
virtual home and oÞce consultations. She may be reached at her contact page.
Originally posted on Builder & Developer Magazine.
Feng Shui Your Home Office for Increased Productivity and Success
With more people working from home, we need to know how best to maximize our efforts for success by using feng shui.
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that involves the arrangement of objects and space to create a harmonious and balanced environment. By following some simple feng shui principles, you can create a home office that supports your work and helps you achieve your goals.
- Choose the right location for your home office. The ideal location for a home office is a room or corner that is quiet, private, and separate from the rest of the house. This will help you focus and minimize distractions. If you don’t have a separate room for your home office, consider creating a designated work area in a quiet corner of a shared space.
- Make sure the home office is well-ventilated and well-lit. Good ventilation and lighting are essential for a comfortable and productive work environment. Make sure there is plenty of natural light coming into the home office, and consider installing a fan to circulate the air.
- Keep the home office clean and clutter-free. Clutter can be a major distraction and can block the flow of positive energy in the home office, so it’s important to keep the space clean and organized. Regularly wipe down surfaces, sweep and mop the floor, and get rid of any unnecessary items.
- Incorporate the five feng shui elements. The five feng shui elements – wood, fire, earth, metal, and water – are believed to balance and harmonize the energy in a space. To bring these elements into your home office, try incorporating natural materials such as wood or stone, using the color red to represent fire, adding plants or artwork to represent earth, incorporating metal accents such as desk lamps or hardware, and using water features like a fountain or aquarium.
- Choose the right colors for your home office. The colors you choose for your home office can have a big impact on the overall energy of the space. Soft, calming colors such as green, blue, and purple promote a peaceful and focused atmosphere, while bold, vibrant colors like red and yellow can bring energy and excitement to the space.
By following these feng shui principles, you can create a home office that supports your work and helps you achieve your goals. Using these tips can help you create a positive and harmonious energy in your home office, but be sure to read my previous post about how to feng shui your desk.
What now? Well, learn more about Feng Shui 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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Feng Shui in Quarantine
Use Feng Shui to lose the overwhelming, uneasy or overworked feelings that can come with working from home.
Probably like you, I went from driving to school, to the office, to visit clients, back to school, and to the kids’ practices, to now setting up work meetings, my kids’ distance learning and virtual practices, all from the “comfort” of my home via videoconference, while giving in to provide snacks seemingly every fifteen minutes to the kids. That run-on sentence captures how this new normal can make us feel. During my first two weeks at home, I felt overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, and sad. I just wanted to be left alone. These are not typical personality traits of mine at all. Then, during a teleconference with a home builder client, I was reminded of the solution.
The Ancient Meets the Modern
The modern practicality of the 3,000-year-old practice of Feng Shui consistently amazes me. Most people only think of Feng Shui for its placement of objects and the use of colors. But it’s also about the placement of ourselves within our environment, whether-or-not we have an expansive home office. Working from home is challenging. The environment is designed primarily for relaxation, not for focused work, especially when others are also at home. The good news is that Feng Shui helps us integrate better with our environment, even in times like these.
In a famous incident a few years ago, BBC World interviewed a political analyst from his home office. Midway through, his two small children crashed his interview. His wife had to drag the children out, knocking books off the bed on the way. Since the quarantine started, such incidents now seem normal. Our efforts to find a quiet place to work or conduct videoconferences have resulted in multiple examples of poor office Feng Shui, which also happen to have real-world implications, even for a videoconference.
Our New Normal
The client videoconference I alluded to had many examples of bad Feng Shui. One person had her back to a window, darkening her face in the video and overwhelming her with energy. Another had their back to the office door, just like the political analyst. We saw her kids running down the hallway and probably giving her an anxiousness of people watching over their shoulder. Yet another had a poster behind him of large waves crashing onto a lighthouse. That symbolism probably manifested into a feeling of unease that would explain the bags under his eyes. I even saw someone working from her closet, probably the only way to provide segmentation between home- and work-life.
It was this video call that reminded me of my bad Feng Shui positioning that needed to be remedied. I unwittingly placed myself in a position on the dining table near a fireplace where my back was to the patio door. My intention was to give my husband space for his video calls in our home office and to be close to the kids to help with their distance learning. Once I realized my error, I moved to a location at the table. I did this so my back was to a solid wall and I could see all of the doorways to the room. My mood immediately improved.
I still juggle my work, a flood of emails, the kids’ distance learning, and snacks every fifteen minutes But I no longer feel stressed out, trapped, or overwhelmed. I now have natural light hitting my face and perspective over the entire room. It also prevents my kids from videobombing my calls, allowing me to preserve my professionalism. I feel in control of my domain again.
Next Steps
If you feel overwhelmed, uneasy about your work environment, or simply can’t stop working at all hours, try to implement these tips for your workspace, however small that workspace may be:
- Keep your back to a solid wall where you can see all windows and doors in the room.
- Ensure proper lighting is in front of you, rather than only behind or directly above you.
- Make sure only calming pictures and elements surround you.
- Eliminate clutter from your home.
- When the workday is over, hide it from view however you can, even if that means covering your computer with a blanket or storing your documents in a closet at night.
- Ensure you always have good posture at your computer workstation.
- Apply these same principles to your workspace at your office once restrictions are lifted.
Learn more about Feng Shui on my website.
If you are interested in improving your life through Feng Shui, I can help with a virtual consultation.
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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