In Chinese philosophy, the Five Elements are the building blocks of everything in the Universe. The elements are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Also known as the Five Transformations of Energy, each of the elements represent a different phase of energy and the Five Element Cycles show how these phases transform from one to the other. […]
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How to Create a Terrarium
On a recent visit as a presenter at The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, PA, I attended a workshop on how to make a terrarium. I was very interested to participate, as I had recently created my own moss gardens and shared those with you. In addition, terrariums, like moss gardens, are very simple to make, […]
The Many Ways to Use Mirrors in Feng Shui
Mirrors are known as the “aspirin” of Feng Shui. There are many wonderful uses for them, but you do need to employ them with care. They are powerful! Here is a brief list of ways you can use mirrors to their most beneficial effects: Remedy for Power Position: Probably the most functional way to use […]
How to Create a Feng Shui Moss Garden
For all of you who are “plant-killers” (and, egads, there are quite a few of you!) I stumbled upon this wonderful idea to help bring life and greenery into your space: indoor moss gardens. What I love about these gardens is that they are easy to make, easy to care for and downright cheap! In […]
Re-Nature Feng Shui Philosophy
In 2015, I launched my feng shui certification program for online training. Since then, I have gathered a group of amazing spiritually-minded women and our group continues to grow! In 2018, I published a book, Creating Luminous Spaces: Use the Five Elements for Balance and Harmony in Your Home and in Your Life (Conari Press) […]
Nature is New Design Trend for 2015!
If you know me, I’m passionate about bringing nature into our homes and workspaces to promote health and well-being. The fact that the presence of nature provides us with the necessary distraction from the chaotic world is a well-accepted fact among many psychologists, academia and forward-thinking architects and designers. So I’m particularly excited to see […]