I know, I know, you’ve just returned from your own summer escapades, you may still have sand in your shoes and memories of cocktails by the pool. But guess what? It’s my turn to put on my straw hat and swap my office for a beach paradise! In fact, by …
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Summer is in full swing! It’s a time of long sunny days, balmy evenings and vibrant energy that seems to permeate everything. If you’re a Julyer, you’re already back from holiday. If you’re an Augustan, then you may be reading this article on the beach, sitting on your deckchair. As …
Today I conclude my series on the false beliefs associated with Feng Shui expertise with the fifth: “I can learn Feng Shui myself from books and online videos. Why spend money on an expert?” It’s not uncommon to hear people claim that they can learn Feng Shui on their own, …
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Here’s the fourth Feng Shui-related misconception I want to address today: “I’m embarrassed to share personal details about my life or business with a Feng Shui expert. I’m afraid of feeling vulnerable.” Sharing personal details with a Feng Shui expert can be awkward and raise apprehensions about the vulnerability it …
I continue with my series on the false beliefs associated with Feng Shui expertise. “When you harmonise a place in Feng Shui, you have to put in chinoiseries and I don’t like 3-legged toads or dragons!” When talking about Feng Shui, many people immediately imagine traditional Chinese decorations and symbols …
Here we are in July and time is flying! I hope you enjoyed my series on the 5 Chinese elements in June. For this month, I thought I’d clear up a few false beliefs linked to Feng Shui expertise. Starting with the most common one: it’s not scientifically proven, so …
Today I’m finishing my series on the 5 Chinese elements with the Metal element. As I’m Kua 7, you could say I’ve saved the best for last 😉 Metal, like the ‘ other elements, has unique and symbolic qualities that have profound repercussions in Feng Shui, Bazi (Chinese astrology) and …
I’m continuing my series on the 5 Chinese elements: after Earth, Fire and Wood, here’s the Water element. Water occupies a fundamental place in Chinese metaphysics. I invite you to explore the characteristics of this element through the 3 disciplines of Feng Shui, Bazi and Chinese medicine. The element of …
Last week I talked about the element of fire, associated with the sun, heat, energy and light. Today, I’d like to introduce you to wood, which feeds fire in the cycle of the 5 elements. Wood is often associated with growth, vitality, flexibility and renewal. It represents yang energy, active …
Last week I talked about the Earth element, which provides a solid foundation for the other elements and is often associated with grounding. Today I am introducing Fire, which feeds the earth in the 5 element cycle. Fire is associated with the sun, heat, energy and light. In Chinese metaphysics, …
