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September 30 New Moon I Selfless Before Selfie

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“Did you know that there are over three hundred words for love in canine?”
— Gabrielle Zevin

September 30 the “selfless before selfie” Chinese Zodiac animal wagged its way onto the horizon. Every month the leading zodiac holds a super power that can help us expand our awareness and reach our full potential. Dog has a multitude of exemplar traits so which do we choose? Its friendly nature? Faithful character? Smart brain? Straightforward manner? Venerable composure? Responsible attitude? Or is it our four footed friends’ “bow wow practice” that they have mastered so effortlessly? Bowing to the divine in their owners and feeling the wow of devotion. This simple act of expressing unconditional love creates strong bonds and gratifying relationships that can help you through difficult times. And maybe too that caring about what happens to another is all you need to feel good throughout the day. For us humans it might be easier to understand the love of dog by watching this Tonglen Meditation of Compassion performed by Tulku Tsori Rinpoche.

Will this month be pets and praises or dog poop? Discover what the stars are saying and how they can help. Rat: what you are working on goes smoothly and as you planned. Your fame will be outstanding and both family and romance will go well. Consider refraining from verbal disputes and avoid communication that creates misunderstandings or you may experience unexpected disaster. Ox: a good month to remain low key in the areas of investing, career changes and hosting a grand opening. There is a larger margin for interpersonal disputes. Keep your impulses in check. Be mindful that others may see through your schemes. Tiger: it’s a Three Harmony month!  Your luck will be auspicious. Wealth will be available but do not be greedy. Let Nature take its course and then money will emerge. Maintaining a benevolent heart and doing good deeds benefits your family and you will gather in fame, profits and much good fortune. Rabbit: lots of money lucky bunny so take advantage of the full throttle Ch’i to support your investments or partnerships. Romance will be smooth sailing. Dragon: it’s a month of Direct Conflict. It there is money loss consider it as a way to maintain the peace. Be on the look out for car accidents, illness and refrain from associating with folks who will demoralize you. Perform a good deed a day and be willing to help others. A “single act of benevolence avoids a thousand evils.” It’s the antidote to disaster. Spread it around generously. Snake: “Heaven helps a good man.” Helpful People are at your assistance. Your endeavors demonstrate luck, prosperity and ease. If you establish a new business or take a trip abroad, both will be profitable. If you are offered a joint venture do not reject but rather go with the flow. Horse: gaiety and joy will be in abundance. Your career will flourish, your assets will rise and progress will be smooth in all endeavors. Keep a calm outlook and remember that matters can be resolved through good communication. Ram: a month of Mutual Offense with possible adversities so avoid going out for a walk at night and beware of thieves. If you come across a dangerous situation, chant the “Five Thunders” mantra for protection. Monkey: you are in a Mutually Offensive and the Most Confrontational relationships. You must be extra, extra careful this month. Do not take trips, purchase real estate, change careers, start a new business or host a grand opening. Though there will be an influx of money, monitor your expenditures in accordance to your income. Rooster: luck of the month is Most Confrontational. Rooster and Dog fight so you may expect disharmony in your relationships. You may quarrel with your spouse or loved one you are dating. At work you may experience personal disputes. Practice forbearance and see harmony as fundamental to your everyday interactions. Perform “The Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell” at the beginning of the lunar month to avoid disaster. Dog: you will experience both bad luck and joy. Be mindful that sorrowful events and unexpected disasters are possible in your sphere this month. Keep kind thoughts and do good deeds in order to break through misfortune for “a single act of benevolence avoids a thousand evils.” Pig: your luck will be smooth this month. Monitor your expenditures in accordance to your income. Your health may give you trouble so watch what you eat. If you have a chronic condition perform “Changing The Ch’i Of The House”. If you request a cure from this forecast, I will ask you to honor the red envelope tradition. Have a great month, Zodiac friends! 

Thank you to Khadro Crystal Chu, Black Sect Esoteric Buddhist Feng Shui for your unfailing command of Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics.

Have you decided this will be your year? “Boldness has genius”…start with one hour of Feng Shui A La Carte. Think of it as a fairy godmother for your house.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.

Polishing The Mirror

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“As you live deeper in the heart, the mirror gets clearer and cleaner.”
– Rumi

With tonight’s Mid-Autumn Moon Festival celebration I am reminded of the tens of thousands who venture out of doors to dine on moon cakes, drink wine with loved ones and pay homage to their ancestors. I too have worshipped the moon as I held my sake cup up high to the sky at the Portland Japanese Garden. In ancient China women would bring out water-filled basins to absorb the perfectly round moon used to purify their homes when they cleaned. This gentle influence can pull an entire ocean from shore to shore. And because of its power, it has been collected for centuries to remove heat from an angry heart or clear a furrowed brow of confusion.

Like the water basin filled by the moon, mirrors can also be filled–sometimes it is the moon’s yin essence, sometimes the sun’s vitality, yet it is always filled with intention. A “programed” mirror can create soft words between partners, pull water across a bed to attract money or flip an oppressive building upside down. Understanding how this esoteric magic works has largely remained untapped. If you desire to understand the transcendental nature of your mirror cure or if you are a first time seeker of Feng Shui, the following wisdom may give you a greater appreciation for an ordinary mirror.

Mirrors Help Us Release Judgement “The Mirror is an ancient Buddhist symbol for clarity, completeness of perception and purity of consciousness. A mirror reflects a thing objectively but what we see in the mirror is not the thing itself. Because the object is not seen directly, it may be seen more accurately – more clearly, without judgement and with great perspective. This can lessen the tendency to see a thing as fixed or solid and encourage better understanding. The mirror or perception, more effectively propels the mind toward insight and compassion than mere argument or lecture.”
–Baronet 4 Tibet

Mirrors Fill With Whatever Is Before Them A mirror has no color, no image and can fill itself with whatever is before it. This “empty” nature is what makes it possible. Take an object like a vase of red flowers and it becomes the flowers and the vase. Take it away and place a bowl of oranges and it becomes the fruit. We, humans, are also capable of reflecting what is before us. However we may not be conscious of the effect of the content of what fills us. Often this leads to unhappiness and limitations.

Mirrors Give Us Insight Looking into the mirror’s reflective surface reminds us of the impermanence of nature and bends the limitations of our thinking. We may experience a sudden insight that the thing is not good nor bad, not beautiful nor ugly. And we begin to see ourselves in the same way and embrace our true nature.

Polish The Mirror In Your Heart Sprinkling your day with meditation, spiritual breathing, chanting a mantra, for example, Om Mani Padme Hum, and taking walks, help you shift from a busy mind into focused perception. These precious, out-of-time still moments create a direct path to living deeper in your heart. The stillness polishes your mind and with your intention refreshed, your wish projects into the mirror and beyond the wall on which it rests, expanding all possibilities and opportunities.

Mirrors

  • Bagua mirrors protect everything that are behind them. Most often they are hung outside to protect everything within. Their power rests in the power of the eight trigrams, the five elements and theory of yin and yang.
  • Convex Mirrors widen an area of view, they broaden the scope of an adjustment creating an array of possibilities.
  • Concave Mirrors widen an image and soften a potential threat such as a knife-edge or an oncoming road.
  • Sun Moon Mirrors create balance that is represented by yin and yang, night and day, the moon and the sun. This universal balance of light can create clarity, cultivate good judgement, keep you safe and strengthen your prosperity. When life gets a little frenetic, this mirror can be like the ocean–calm, steady, rhythmic and pure.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.

Have you decided this will be your year? “Boldness has genius”…start with one hour of Feng Shui A La Carte. Think of it as a fairy godmother for your house.

September 1 New Moon I Be True To Yourself

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“Impossible is not a declaration, it’s a dare.”
 –Muhammad Ali

September 1 new moon, the high stepping Rooster with his vermillion crest and forthright manner strode onto the Zodiac main stage. Divine creature that calls in the new dawn, Rooster lives up to his colorful attitude as well as his honest nature as expressed by the ancient scholar, Tian Rao. “The five virtues of the Rooster…. The Rooster dons a crimson cap, a mark of literary sophistication! It claws its enemies, what martial prowess! It calls to its cohorts when food is available, a creature of compassion! It fights to the death with its nemesis, what bravery! And it never fails to keep time, a trustworthy soul.” What is unique about rooster is its ability to keep time for humans which leads the Chinese to the conclusion there is a divine spark in the rooster that makes it capable of this unique task.”

The great Ali portrayed many of Rooster’s exceptional characteristics with authenticity being his most outstanding trait. He leaves a legacy for us all, “be true to yourself’”. For when you stand true to your heart nothing is impossible and the grit built from your integrity is the foundation for manifesting your dreams.

Develop your character and your future will be guaranteed. But strategizing is always a plus. Let the stars help. Rat: your luck this month will be uneven. Take a conservative approach to all your endeavors. Refrain from sexual misconduct and entering establishments offering sensual pleasure. Be mindful of your speech and behavior because hasty conduct attracts catastrophes. Ox: it’s a Three Harmony Month!!! Your luck is on a high. You will find prosperity, experience an increase in your fame, wealth will come easily and your happiness will be doubled. In your career you will be acknowledged for your efforts. Entrepreneurs will enjoy much success. Tiger: disasters and obstacles have dissipated. Planning will be smooth with your endeavors achieving success. Beware of minor money loss. Watch out for gossips and crisis. Remain cautious, be conservative and keep a low profile. Rabbit: dear friend you are in Direct Conflict this month. Avoid aggressive individuals and be mindful of quarreling. Refrain from sexual misconduct and entering establishments offering sensual pleasure. If you experience depression then perform the Black Sect Tantric Buddhist “Nine Step Breathing”. Dragon: a time of harvest and plenty. Helpful People are about, take advantage of this lucky opportunity. Not only is your career on the upswing, people will take notice of you. Beware of troubles caused by sexual misconduct. Lead a clean and righteous life otherwise disasters may befall you. Snake: it’s a Three Harmony Month and you will experience peace and happiness in your family. Your career will glide on the waters of abundance. If you establish a new business or take a trip abroad, both will be profitable. If offered to go into a joint venture, go with the flow and take it rather than rejecting it. Horse: a month of “Mutual Offense”. Do things in a principled manner to avoid the risk of prosecution. Theft may come to your doorstep, valuables could be lost and there is a possibility of a traffic accident. Have your wits about you. Ram: don’t be surprised if the month has some volatility so welcome the smooth parts when they arrive. Keep calm and carry an attitude of steadiness. Do not let your emotions rule your life. Be careful of traffic accidents. Perform the Black Sect Tantric Buddhist “Driving Safety Cure”. Monkey: Helpful People are all around to aide you. You will enjoy good interpersonal relationships. It”s a month to stay on track with your work and be conservative with your expenditures. You may experience “Peach Blossom Luck”” do not let it go unchecked and develop into sexual misconduct. Rooster: your luck fluctuates this month with as much misfortune and auspiciousness. Be mindful of money loss, arguments in the family and marital trouble. You are advised to recite “The White-Robe Kuan-Yin mantra” in the morning and at night. Dog: this is the “Most Confrontational” month. There may be family disputes, money loss and illness. It is not wise to go into business partnerships with others. Practice patience and do not be led by negative emotions. Perform the Black Sect Tantric Buddhist “Nine Step Breathing” in the morning and at night. Pig: best advice is to be still, observe what is going on around you and don’t make any hasty decisions. If you have considered marriage you may just take the next step. If you request a cure from this forecast, I will ask you to honor the red envelope tradition. Have a great month, Zodiac friends! 

In China Feng Shui practitioners paint a red Rooster on the walls of a house for protection from fire or a white one to safeguard the home from demons.

Thank you to Khadro Crystal Chu, Black Sect Esoteric Buddhist Feng Shui for your unfailing command of Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics.

Have you decided this will be your year? “Boldness has genius”…start with one hour of Feng Shui A La Carte. Think of it as a fairy godmother for your house.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.

Feng Shui Breakthrough To Happiness

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“Happiness is the highest form of health.”
– H.H. The Dalai Lama

Grace contacted me in the early spring of this year, she shared that an intuitive friend suggested she have a Feng Shui consultation. “Current issues in the house may have impacted my health and changes could support regaining my energy.” We talked and she revealed that the previous owners had divorced and the husband had died of cancer. Grace shared about herself that she has always been an optimistic woman and loves to decorate her homes. She had made cosmetic changes to her current house, painted the walls, refinished the floors, updated the kitchen, landscaped the yard but she couldn’t shake the uneasiness of vertigo that left her with poor balance, extreme fatigue, depression and not feeling in her body. When I came to the consultation she disclosed her western doctor wanted to perform exploratory surgery on her left breast. She was not happy about it.

Even before I walked in the door, the lot diagram and the floor plan told me a person living here, unless they had an exceedingly strong constitution, would encounter a health crisis. In the Chinese language  “4” sounds like death and the street numbers contained a 4. She had removed the master bathroom door that was connected to the master bedroom thus creating an “empty door” and her digestive issues flared. After a series of vertigo attacks she sought the help of an ND who advised her to make diet changes to address the dizziness. The head of her bed backed up to the stove which adversely affects the physical health of the brain. The corner of a wall from the home office to the hallway creates a “split view” and can create illness along the midline, confusion and the inability to make decisions. Grace’s gut was the key to addressing the vertigo but feeling like herself was taking longer than she wanted and she was feeling depressed. Many doors in a small space create digestive issues. There were at least five markers in her home that suggested her conditions and for her it became a health crisis. The final note: Grace had a painting in the center, the Health gua, that is visible upon entering the house. The composition and color mirrored the grief, distress and hopelessness that was overshadowing her life. By the time she called me she was ready to listen to her “gut” and change her situation. She embraced the cures with humor and courage and here is what she wrote three months later.

“Just wanting you to know how delighted I am as I make my way through the house with the cures. It’s taking time, but it seems to be working. Last weekend I was on the coast and bought a big splurge painting — haven’t done this in 40 years literally! When I brought it home, I was not just needing to remove the painting you suggested should not be in my entry but to rip almost everything off the walls — like a crazy woman, so different from the typical me. I was totally compelled to do this in such a strong and irresistable way that I couldn’t believe it. All this to say it feels so light and open from inside my chest. The new painting is a wonder to me, all movement and joy (impressionistic wave) with lovely light colors. I simply feel lifted every time I look at it. So this house is getting little facelifts and cures left and right in a kind of claiming it that is deeper than ever before. There’s more to do, but I’m pecking away at it.

Oh, did I mention that I feel 100% better. I have a Chinese practitioner and a new naturopath, and what they’ve done has been phenomenal, but I consider the house energies, the Feng Shui, being free to circulate as they should a huge contributor to my improved health. So, once again, thank you!!”

If you are experiencing health issues, I want you to have the opportunity to change that around. Here is one of my favorite cures handed down from H.H. Lin Yun. Hang a 50mm crystal from a red cord in the center of the bedroom. It has a clarifying effect on your mind. It is helpful if your bed is not in a good placement in the bedroom. In particular it will help your health. Visualize you maintain good health and if a problem arises you receive an intuitive message before anything serious arises.

The seen and the unseen are both relevant to your home, your choices and your sense of peace. Give equal value to influence of each one and your life will seek its level of balance.

Have you decided this will be your year? “Boldness has genius”…start with one hour of Feng Shui A La Carte. Think of it as a fairy godmother for your house.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.

May 6 New Moon I Realizing Your Own Good!

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“Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words.”
– Alfred Adler

New moons are invitations to create your own good. May 6 New Moon, Snake, the sixth animal of the zodiac, takes the spotlight. Snake’s steadying influence may offer order during this thrilling yet chaotic Fire Monkey ride. Both Monkey and Snake embody wisdom and native intelligence. Where Monkey may pounce on what immediately attracts its attention, Snake contemplates its strategy and when ready strikes to assure success. Realize your own good by aligning with the refined energy of Snake. As Yasha Jampolsky shares “thoughtful precise movement undertaken with grace will receive much support.” Here are seven action attributes to create “wise grace” and help you shape a successful month. 
• Eliminate unnecessary stress by slowing your movement down.
• Listen to your inner voice.
• Make situations that have gone off track right with deep thinking.
• Employ wisdom, not knee-jerk responses, to complete prolonged and difficult projects.
• Engage in metaphysics or study spirituality.
• Allow your intuition to expand.
• Look your best during Snake month and get noticed.

What does this lunar month hold for your Chinese Zodiac animal? Read on and realize what you can do for your own good. Rat: it’s a Six Harmony month. Helpful People are at your assistance “From within the family there breeds a hundred kinds of prosperity; from outside the house, there attracts a thousand ways of good fortune.” Ox: this is an auspicious month. The Star of Wealth is on the horizon. Jubilation and joy are ever present. Make use of favorable opportunities to invest, buy real estate, commence construction, sign contracts, relocate and travel abroad.  Tiger: this is a Mutually Offensive month. It is not advisable to make investments or purchase real estate, change jobs or move. If you are in love, something unforeseen may happen; if married potential for quarrels. The White-Robed Quan Yin mantra is advisable. Rabbit: it is a favorable month for money luck. Good time to purchase real estate, make investments or enter into joint ventures. You may have good fortune with relocation and taking trips abroad. Helpful People will come to your aid from far places. Dragon: bad luck has flown the coup. Expect prosperity to be readily available and Helpful People will come to your aid. Maintain a calm mind and peaceful disposition in all situations. Just go with the flow of things. Snake: expect both good and bad fortune. Though it seems money and profit are coming your way, you won’t be able to collect them. There is disharmony at home with disagreements. Perform the Twelve Zodiac Cure – a harmonious family leads to success. Horse: there may be sorrow hidden in happiness and beware of minor wealth losses. Don’t blame others, avid risky investments and don’t bet the farm. Ram: you will have new business opportunities and your investments may show returns. There is the potential for sickness so avoid individuals an institutions associated with death. Stay cautious, traffic accidents may be likely. Monkey: you are both in a Six Harmony and Mutually Offensive relationships. Expect a  lot of good luck with very little misfortune. Money luck is very good with your career progressing with ease. If there is an opportunity, don’t delay, seize it! Rooster: it’s an auspicious Three Harmony month with Helpful people at your side. You will experience accomplishment at work. Do not flash your wealth. Be cautious of theft. If you accumulate good deeds, fame and profit will come naturally. Dog: your luck is fair. If there is an opportunity to relocate or get a new job, but only do so only if the conditions are favorable to you. There may be turmoil in the family and disharmony with your friends. Speak less to avoid conflicts. Pig: luck of the month is in Direct Conflict. Be conservative in your actions and decision making. Do not make investments or purchase real estate. Do not get involved with joint ventures or take trips. Car accident, illness and money loss are potential hazards. You may experience mood swings. Practice the Six Stage Uplifting Ch’i. If you request a cure from this forecast, I will ask you to honor the red envelope tradition. Have a great month, Zodiac friends! 

Thank you to Khadro Crystal Chu, Black Sect Esoteric Buddhist Feng Shui for your unfailing command of Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics.

Have you decided this will be your year? “Boldness has genius”…start with one hour of Feng Shui A La Carte. Think of it as a fairy godmother for your house.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.

April 7 New Moon I Dance With Dragon

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“With money, a dragon; without money, a worm.”
– an old Chinese expression
(Those in the West want to slay the dragon; in Hong Kong, they want to be the dragon.)

 As far back as 3000 BC, the Dragon has been revered and considered the most sacred of all animals. Dragons are regarded as descending from the Heaven realm. They are divine beasts of intense power, a Supreme Being amongst all creatures. It has the ability to live in the seas, fly up the heavens and lay coiled upon the land in the form of mountains. Being a divine, mythical animal, the Dragon, can ward off wandering evil spirits, protect the innocent and bestow safety to all that hold his emblem. The Chinese Dragon is looked upon as the ultimate symbol of Good Fortune. It represents fertility, immortality, happiness, power and wealth.

Why be the dragon? Richard Bang’s Huffington Post article expressed that by acknowledging dragon’s fine power and firing it up, prosperity will surely find its way into your life and a larger goodness will prevail; a higher virtue will emerge and balance will permeate all your transactions. You will make a difference in yourself and with those with whom you come in contact with. The new moon is the best time to manifest (but you can cultivate the energy any time during the month). April 7  un-tap this divine beast within you and dance its truth.

Puzzled over how to attain prosperity? Start with these three highly regarded Feng Shui cures. 1) Deer is deeply connected to prosperity and often replaced the God of Prosperity in ancient Chinese paintings and images because the words for deer and prosperity sound identical. An image of one hundred deer represent ‘prosperity one hundred times over.’ A simpler option is to display a painting or sculpture of a deer in your home or office and visualize the qualities of status, honor and advancement. 2) Create an arrangement of peonies on your dining room table. This esteemed flower is a symbol of prosperity and nobility. It represents wealth, rank and honor. Yellow and purple varieties are the most desirable. Hang either an image of a peony in a vase or place an actual peony (it may be silk) in a vase in the living room of your home. Either one expresses the wish for ‘prosperity and peace’, because the vase is a rebus for peace. 3) Hat-shaped gold and silver ingots are a popular prosperity cure. Place them at your front entry or in another highly visible area of your home. These were used as money in ancient China. Because the word for ingots contain yuán (meaning unity and expressing the essence of family which is esteemed in the Chinese culture), a picture of three ingots creates a rebus for ‘the three yuans,’ making it a symbol of status and honor.

What does this lunar month hold for your Chinese Zodiac animal? Read on and discover how it will dance with Dragon. Rat: it’s a Three Harmony month. Wealth, luck and fame will be overflowing with luck. Remember even when times are in your favor, perform good deeds. You can only secure abundance by restraint and caution. Beware of traffic accidents. Ox: this is a Mutually Offensive month. Remain conservative and keep a low profile. Be modest and be agreeable or you may provoke scoundrels in your life. Tiger: spring is helping you feel your best. In your career make use of favorable opportunities. There is a possibility of becoming ill so watch your health. Do not visit the sick in hospitals or the homes of the bereaved. Rabbit: the luck of the month is in the Most Confrontational. There could be money loss. You might fall ill. Have a complete examination if you do get sick. Do not make investments. A time to be conservative over aggressive. Keep an eye on your belongings. Dragon: there is as much misfortune as auspiciousness. The surface may look smooth but there could be underlying turbulence. It is best to keep a low profile, be wise and stay safe to protect your personal interest. Snake: refrain from being greedy over fame and profit or currying favors to achieve personal gain. Do not quarrel, do not gossip and do not get into disputes or things could get messy. This could ruin your good name. Horse: your plans will go well and be successful. Your money may very likely come from afar. Promotion, salary and status will increase. A red banner month! Ram: this is a Mutually Offensive month. Adversities could arise even when things are going smoothly. Express confidence when faced with challenges. Staying focused will minimize frustration over minor issues. Monkey: it’s a Three Harmony month. Your luck is smooth and helpful people are coming to aide you. Do not make investments based on chance. You may feel pressure at work. Perform the Nine Step Breathing exercise to stabilize your energy. Rooster: you are enjoying lots of luck with money and happiness coming in. Helpful people are all around to help you and your business planning and operations will be smooth. It’s a time to make investments. On the other hand watch out for scoundrels. Dog: the luck of the month is in Direct Conflict. Do not start a remodel or new construction. Do not walk alone at night. If you go on a trip carry nine pieces of fresh orange peel and Walk on Six Feet Of Red Cloth when leaving home. Pig: of you are in a relationship you will experience stability this month. Money luck will be fair. Opportunities are favorable at work.Beware of scoundrels and illness. Do not listen to gossip, it will only disturb your mind. If you request a cure from this forecast, I will ask you to honor the red envelope tradition. Have a great month, Zodiac friends! 

Thank you to Khadro Crystal Chu, Black Sect Esoteric Buddhist Feng Shui for your unfailing command of Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics.

Have you decided this will be your year? “Boldness has genius”…start with one hour of Feng Shui A La Carte. Think of it as a fairy godmother for your house.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.

The Messages In Color

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Choose The Right Hue For You!

“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way…”
–Georgia O’Keefe

Your relationship with color began the moment you opened your eyes and took your first breath. It defines the boundaries in your world, touches upon every aspect of your life and creates a meaningful influence in your surroundings. It nurtures your health, replenishes your money, captures opportunities for your livelihood and strengthens your communication skills. You can broadcast your intention with color plus refresh your body, brighten your mood, remove clutter from your thoughts and find creative solutions for your questions. Color harmonizing your space allows you to align with your purpose and tap into your highest potential.

Have an idea? Run with it with the power of Feng shui color wisdom and the science of color. The color descriptions that follow help you understand the messages in color and work with scenarios you want to address: explaining how you feel to a coworker; asking your boss for a raise; planning a passionate night with your partner; mending a relationship; writing your memoir or sleeping peacefully. When you create a dynamic home design with color, you enjoy one success after another. 

Red is associated with happiness, passion and prosperity. Red inspires enthusiasm. A sensational color for your power outfit that will pull your resume and prodigious work history together is red–fire engine red, Chinese red, chili pepper red. Red in Feng Shui symbolizes happiness, courtesy, etiquette, power and strength. A touch of red at your foyer will stabilize your eyes (the gateway to your heart) and ground you when you enter your home.

Orange restores, warms and stimulates. It is a color to help you process your ideas. If you are a writer or want to try your hand at a creative project bring some orange, tangerine or mango to the craft table or tie a scarf around your neck to stimulate your throat chakra–you will speak your truth and play more successfully with the ideas that bubble up.

Yellow boosts your self-confidence. It brightens and promotes healing. If you have had a falling out with a family member and you want to mend your relationship, wear lemon or marigold yellow. It will raise both of your spirits. It will smooth out rigidity and inflexible opinions. Yellow is associated with the Earth and the center of your home. 

The center of your home is the center of the universe. It is your domain, your place to ponder, collect yourself, to pull it all together. In the transcendental sense this is your health. How are you feeling today? Every day? Have you checked the pulse of your home to see if its supporting you? If nothing else add yellow if you need to feel secure and trust your ideas.

Green refreshes your body and spirit. It is a common color in nature – grass, trees and vegetation – it can help you to feel grounded, creative and calm. It is easy on the eyes and you can look at green for a long time and not experience eye strain. It equalizes, relaxes and balances painful processes. Wrap yourself in a deep sage or emerald green chenille blanket. Sit quietly by candlelight in your meditation room, touch your heart with your hands, feel its pulse, and quietly focus on feeling serene.

Want to paint your kitchen? No. 1 consideration: if there is not a need to “cure” this area, begin with your personal preference. No. 2: if you or a friend is dealing with depression, apple green is about new beginnings. The mind can be persuaded to envision a future. Visualize in detail what that looks like. Mental pictures work wonders.

 Blue clarifies. It emits a sense of well-being. It also soothes, focuses, and cools down energy. Gums sore? That inflammation could be unexpressed anger at work. Wear a sky blue dress or blouse to get mental clarity on the underlying issue. Still need to cool down? Go to bed in a cloud of blue flannel sheets or periwinkle blue cotton pajamas.

Indigo cultivates your intuition and builds self trust. Find a world market or antique mall that carries exotic scarves from Turkey or pashminas from India. Cloak your body and enjoy the mystery of the deep inky blue. Develop your insights from the messages you receive both visible and invisible.

Purple transforms energy on a higher level. It relaxes the nervous system and has a calming mental effect (not to mention boosts sex drive). It is wonderful to adorn a space where you meditate. After a long work day, gently refocus your attention and nourish your mind, when you slip into a flowing, satin robe of deep purple hue. Feel the luxury of its abundant warmth and sensuality. And while you are contemplating your bed and bedroom, check out Under The Covers With Five Element Color to see what colors work best for your bed.

Pink inspires love and romance. Hot pink and fuchsia stimulate passion. Be playful and use your imagination. Your brain is the biggest sex organ. You can do wonders with sheer magenta fabric to lead your partner to the boudoir.

Black connects you to your wisdom. It helps access deeper thoughts and express them in a meaningful way. If you need to take command of a situation wear black to express your authority.

White purifies. It is recognized as innocence and cleanliness in the west.  In the east, it is the symbol of death. If you have tried everything and still cannot shed those extra pounds wear all white. You will be so concerned with keeping your clothes spotless that you will be very careful about what goes into your mouth. No spaghetti sauce or chocolate fudge sundae for dinner.

Have you decided this will be your year? “Boldness has genius”…start with one hour of Feng Shui A La Carte. Think of it as a fairy godmother for your home.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.

March 8 New Moon I Don’t Get Eclipsed!

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“The body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter and the spirit heals with joy.”
– Proverb

Not only does the March 8 new moon bring the sensitive, artistic, nimble, kind, lucky Rabbit but two eclipses (March 8 and March 23) with the potential to eclipse your plans. No need to make a face because lucky Rabbit brings a gift that raises awareness, the abundance of creativity. You can benefit by tapping into your own creative nature and deflect what potentially could be a stress filled month. Everyday mark a time in your calendar and dedicate that time for play. Write silly poems, doodle in your notebook, paint a picture of joy, build a beloved pet from play dough, add zest to a coloring book, think outside the box. What might appear as thumbing your nose is actually surrendering to what you cannot control. Under the gentle hand of creativity you can be delivered into the loving buoyant space of the Universe. Your right brain makes it child’s play and much easier to step back from conflict. In this pensile place you can take broader, bolder steps forward that changes your luck too.

If you feel some resistance to trying your hand at a creative masterpiece then begin by enlivening the Feng Shui in your home. Transition from winter and change your surroundings: space clear your home with orange peel; purchase a new plant to place in your office wealth gua; reorganize your closet…move 27 things in your home. It will ventilate the Ch’i and will refresh your space after a confining winter. 

Enhancing the early Spring Ch’i will enhance the luck of your Chinese Zodiac animal in the Rabbit Month. Rat: this Rabbit month you are in a Mutually Offensive relationship. Remain conservative rather than aggressive. There may be minor money loss. In relationships expect disagreements counter with forbearance. Ox: your career will go well. Spring is the best time to plan for the year so devise an agenda and plan to implement it. Be truthful and sincere and you will feel secure at heart. Tiger: your luck is turning for the better. An opportune time to invest in stock, real estate and conduct business. However beware of scoundrels. Do not bring about unnecessary conflict and do not get overly tired. Rabbit: there is as much good luck as there is misfortune. Be cautious of unforeseen changes or hidden anxiety. Watch your money flow and refrain from overspending. Dragon: this is a Mutually Offensive month. You are advised to stay put rather than make a move. Do not start a new business, make investments or relocate. You may have disagreements with loved one. Recite the Heart Calming mantra Snake: though business is booming with abundant wealth you are advised to keep a low profile the first half of the month. The later half your luck will be on the upswing with good planning. And your money luck will be flourishing. Horse: it is a Mutually Offensive month with equal amounts of good and bad luck. If you travel you will find opportunities for profit as long as you work hard and persevere. Pay attention to your family’s health, even if something appears minor seek immediate medical attention. Ram: this is a Three Harmony Luck month. Good fortune will come naturally and your career will be smooth. Your hopes will be realized. Do not act with blind aggression to get what you want but rather wait for an opportune time to proceed. Monkey: you are enjoying better luck this month but under the surface you are suffering from grievances. Be advised to seize opportunities and set new records at work. Watch your health and do not visit homes of the bereaved. Rooster: you are in Direct Conflict this month making it easy to get into quarrels and fights. Remain calm and composed, do not act on impulse. Be observant, though there may not be appearances to trouble you at work there are underlying worries the long run. Dog: this is a month of Six Harmony! Wealth and happiness are at your doorstep. Fame and gain can be expected. If you are on a payroll you have a change of promotion or raise. If you are an entrepreneur you will enjoy business development. Beware of sickness and stay away from gossips. Pig: it’s a Three Harmony month! You will enjoy interpersonal relationships. Business planning will go smooth. The timing is right to seize opportunities to start new business, make investments, go into partnership or sign contracts. On top of that pay attention to your health and the elders in your family. Have a great month, Zodiac friends!

Thank you to Khadro Crystal Chu, Black Sect Esoteric Buddhist Feng Shui for your unfailing command of Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics.

Have you decided this will be your year? “Boldness has genius”…start with one hour of Feng Shui A La Carte. Think of it as a fairy godmother for your house.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.

December 11 New Moon. Dancing With The Stars.

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“That’s what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, get all tangled up, just tango on.”
–Lieutenant Colonel Frank, Slade, Scent of a Woman

Dancing with the stars and the December new moon, Rat skillfully glides onto heaven’s indigo sky. Rat, the first animal of the Chinese Zodiac is associated with water, the start of life and wise souls are they. Life shows up for everyone as an occasional unexpected event or un-welcomed change but with Rat’s clever mind, quick-witted response and steady persistence, he/she can untangle a difficult situation and tango on with ease. Grounded, peaceful, social and caring, Rat is devoted to friends and family. Love runs deep and when things go sour, they can easily get their toes stepped on. However with philosophical perseverance, they gracefully two step through sorrow to come back to their inherent disposition of peace, hope and happiness. If conflict arises, take a hint from Rat and tango on. The holidays are here to enjoy!

For some Chinese zodiac animals the month may feel like a switch in tempo. Be prepared with these Month of the Rat soundbites if your dance partner waltzes you into a fox trot and onto a rumba. Rat: helpful people are watching your back but it is not an excuse to drive in the fast lane. Be conservative and you will easily gain what you desire. A month to focus on harmony in relationships. Ox: a Six Harmony month! The auspicious energy will have you feeling your best. Wealth luck is extremely good. Potential for a wedding or special occasion is in the air. Besides all this luck continue to perform good deeds then your success will take little effort. Tiger: a good month to be reserved. Speaking could lead to mistakes. The stars indicate accidents or disasters could happen. You could be offered a promotion, accept it! Rabbit: focus on family and your partner this month. Your finances are on the upswing. You have the opportunity to make money from proper and alternative sources. Perform good deeds to help you get past any adversity. Dragon: a red banner month! Career, happiness, wealth and good fortune find their way to you. Helpful people are nearby to support you. Be careful about impulsive actions. Snake: luck is riding on your shoulders! Your finances rise and your investments pay dividends. Wherever you have put your efforts, the energy comes back to you, even in the form of a promotion opportunity. Horse: be mindful, the energy has shifted and there are dark clouds on the horizon. An accident involving blood is possible. Don’t be drawn into other people’s affairs. Live honorably and play it safe. Ram: a “Most Confrontational” month. Not only will you experience obstacles but your peace of mind will be affected. There may be malicious gossip about you. Keep a low profile and remain conservative. Monkey: money and fame follow you everywhere. Your family is united or reunited and there will be great joy from this. If you are a business person you receive a promotion. If you are a student you receive recognition. Rooster: you may be feeling unstable. You and your loved one may have spats that affect you at work. With your colleagues be compassionate. But that applies to everyone too. Dog: adversity is around the corner, focus on calm to get you through. Never trouble until trouble, troubles you. Pig: like a beautiful lake everything looks calm when in fact you have a lot on your mind. You may experience disputes with family and peers. Settle quickly with an agreement.

Happy Holidays, Zodiac Friends! May all your wishes come true!

Thank you to Khadro Crystal Chu, Black Sect Esoteric Buddhist Feng Shui for your unfailing command of Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics.

Have questions about your home? Design it with vitality and beauty and feel at ease with Feng Shui A La Carte.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.

November 12 New Moon. Pigmalion.

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“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
–George Bernard Shaw

Generous, honorable, an Epicurian when it comes to chocolate, the happy Pigs walks in with a wink and smile at November 12 new moon. Pigs are lucky animals for the Chinese. Pig is a three harmony with the Ram. In 2015 almost everything is achievable.  There will be much luck and the Pig’s career advances. Pig has a nose for style–clothing (tutus), fine foods (truffles), and furnishings (satin and silks). “Pig often over eats but they do it with good taste.” Upon meeting a Pig you might think they are too good to be true–they are careful and caring. If you are a Pig, people will feel they can trust you and you won’t let them down. You love helping others; it is a true pleasure for you. You care a great deal about your family and friends and work hard to make life agreeable for everyone. But it is he who is an unlucky fellow who has crossed you in love and business. You are highly intelligent and a perennial scholar, loving to learn and share your knowledge.

Need help discerning what direction to take? Here are monthly soundbites for your Chinese zodiac animal in the Month of the Pig. Rat: although your career is going smooth watch how much you spend your money. If you do a good deed daily you will avoid a thousand evils. Ox: stay under the radar. The less exposed you are, the fewer mistakes you make. Abundance comes when you show caution. Tiger: a Six Harmony month! Blessings and fortune rise to the sky. Harmony with family and auspicious events will show up easily. But refrain from spreading rumors or getting into a ruckus. Rabbit: you will be recognized for your work. If you visit a hospital be careful about minor illnesses. Carry nine orange peels for good luck. Dragon: go with the flow and let events develop as they will.  Try not to complain and watch household expenses. Snake: matters will come to a boil. Avoid people who mean you harm and talk behind your back. Be careful of traffic accidents. Horse: good month for salary increase and promotion. You will achieve what you wish and all will be well within the family. Ram: a “Three Harmony” month. All sadness will be dispelled. Be assertive in planning your future. Opportunities happen for those who are prepared. Monkey: it is a most confrontational month and you will be involved with lots of disputes. Do one good deed a day to dispel the bad luck. Rooster: you will enjoy good luck. Your plans will go through as you wish. Work, studies and career have the green light. It’s a Yes! month. Dog: out of misfortune comes bliss. You get a windfall. Act prudently and keep your nose to your own business. Pig: you experience both good and bad luck. Inadvertently you spoil an opportunity. Obstacles will thwart  your efforts. Stay focused on the big picture and let go of minor frustrations.

Thank you to Khadro Crystal Chu, Black Sect Esoteric Buddhist Feng Shui for your unfailing command of Feng Shui and Chinese metaphysics.

Have questions about your home? Design it with vitality and beauty plus feel at ease with Feng Shui A La Carte.

What I have discovered about our homes is that creating a heart healthy space leads to peace and contentment. The bedroom is where it begins. Start with my complimentary pdf: 27 Bedroom Concepts To Maximize Your Health, Happiness and Peace of Mind. Design your space to your best advantage. Subscribe to my blog and special offers. You’ll receive this valuable Feng Shui Guide as a thank you gift.