Question: We just moved into a house and I’d like to plant a vegetable garden. I’d like to place it in the Wealth corner (far back left) to boost our finances (plants represent the Wood element and support the Wealth area). However, the land is hilly and there is not much sun. My husband wants […]
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Myth: Feng Shui is a Religion
During my years as a feng shui practitioner I have had many responses to my profession. Some say, "doing feng shui is against my religion," or "isn't feng shui is a religion?" First, let's fix this myth: feng shui is not a religion. Second, I'll tell you why some may feel this is so: […]
Creating a Feng Shui Garden: Wood element
Among the basics of Feng Shui, the 5 Elements are, I feel, the most creative way to establish balance in a space and can be the most fun! The Wood element is predominant in the Spring, representing new growth and flexibility, yet strength. Wood also represents New Beginnings and Inspiration. In a Feng Shui […]
Inspire New Beginnings with Feng Shui
Here in the Northeast, the crocuses and hyacinths have started coming up! Feng Shui cosmology teaches us that even in the darkest part of the night, there is a speck of light to guide the way – illustrated in the eternal yin and yang symbol. And even in the depths of winter, there is life […]
Tips on How to Become a Feng Shui Consultant
Over these last few years, there has been great interest in becoming a feng shui consultant (or feng shui practitioner). Although interest was increasing over the last few decades, ever since feng shui was introduced to the Western world, back in 1970’s-80′, I believe that the pandemic stirred many people to check out other career […]
The Spirituality of Biophilic Design
(Originally published in October/November 2022 issue of The Journal of Biophilic Design) What is a column on spirituality doing in a journal on biophilic design? Pull up a chair. Most of what we hear on this topic of biophilic design is about the measurable impacts on physical and mental wellbeing. We learn about how nature […]