Spiral stairs are a feng shui no-no. Ever wonder why? Everything in our homes is a metaphor for the unconscious. Makes sense when we think about artwork, but architectural details of our home? Yes, because we were drawn to this home specifically over all over homes. Stairs symbolize the Water Element – it channels the […]
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Feng Shui Coaching
Helping my clients during feng shui consultations I saw that there was a need for a longer-term relationship. Some clients were going through major life transitions, like changing careers, moving house, becoming an empty nest, or starting life over after a divorce, among other things. They asked for more guidance as they moved through the shifts […]
How to Apply the Feng Shui Bagua Map
One of the tools we use in feng shui is called the Feng Shui Bagua Map (which literally means, eight areas). Each of these areas represent a significant area of lives, including family, career, wealth, and relationships. Our homes are energetically-connected to our bodies and our lives. This connection influences us at a profound level. […]
Elephants and Feng Shui
I had limited training about the symbolism of animals in Feng Shui. So when a student me asked about the placement of elephant statues that she just received as a gift, we had to do a little research to see where to put them and what they symbolized. Elephants are symbols of longevity and familial commitment. […]
How to do a Space Clearing
I started my New Year by cleaning out my refrigerator. Dumping expired food, cleaning out jars and containers for recycling, clearing up vegie remnants of the organic farm share we get every year, and organizing what was left. Sounds like fun, right? Strangely enough it was energizing and felt appropriate – clearing the old to […]
More Feng Shui Tips for Your Bed
Why is your bed so important to your health and well-being? You spend roughly 1/3 of your life in bed and when you learn about feng shui, you realize that your environment has a significant impact on your well-being – consciously and unconsciously. See your bed through “feng shui eyes” and observe the symbolism: Condition […]