My desire to deepen my understanding of the power of the landforms brought me to Taiwan last month to continue my Feng Shui studies with my teacher Joey Yap, and esteemed colleagues from around the world. This particular Feng Shui excursion had a unique focus because we concentrated on the Feng Shui of spiritual locations, of which… Continue reading Chasing Dragons in Taiwan
Author: Beth
Month of the Wood Snake
Month of the Wood Snake Friday, May 5, marks the start of the Wood Snake month, and the beginning of the summer season. The Wood Snake brings the fire season and wood to fuel this fire. The energy of this month combined with the energy of the year means that fire will be quite strong this summer. So what does Fire bring besides heat? Well… Continue reading Month of the Wood Snake
Feng Shui Before You Buy
Thinking about buying a home? Have you got the right team of professionals lined up to help you with your search? If a Feng Shui professional is not on your list you should certainly consider seeking this invaluable input before you buy. Just as a good home inspection provides critical information before you sign on… Continue reading Feng Shui Before You Buy
Month of the Wood Dragon
Wednesday, April 5, is the beginning of the Dragon month, the last month of the spring season. Dragons are what we call landforms in Feng Shui which transmogrify mountains and hills into mystical living beings. Indeed during this month as the foliage grows, the Earth itself seems to come alive. Not only is the spring the season of wood but the Wood Dragon represents strong, majestic wood like great… Continue reading Month of the Wood Dragon
Your Ming Gua Number
The Ming Gua or Life Star number is the simplest and most basic Feng Shui astrology system. The qualities of the star you were born under, based upon your gender and year of birth, influences some of your basic personality traits and is with you for life. It is an invaluable tool for Feng Shui… Continue reading Your Ming Gua Number
Month of the Water Rabbit
Sunday, March 5, is the first day of the Water Rabbit month and the beginning of the solar term called “Awakening of Worms”. This is the time when snow gives way to rain, birds serenade the morning light, and buds begin to swell and bloom. In fact, the imagery of the Yin Water Rabbit is of… Continue reading Month of the Water Rabbit
Month of the Water Tiger
Happy New Year! Friday, February 3 is the first day of the month of the Water Tiger and the first official day of the Fire Rooster Year. Unfortunately Punxsutawney Phil, the rodent weather prognosticator, saw his shadow indicating 6 more weeks of winter. However, since the Tiger month is the first month of spring in the Chinese calendar I… Continue reading Month of the Water Tiger
Fire Rooster Forecast: Feng Shui
Feng Shui is ‘Earth Luck’, or the impact our environment has on our lives. Our goal is to understand what energy is around us and position ourselves to make the most of it, avoiding the bad and accentuating the good. Each year brings new energy into each of the 9 sectors or ‘Palaces’ of our… Continue reading Fire Rooster Forecast: Feng Shui
Fire Rooster Year: Outlook
Last year at this time, we who work in Chinese Metaphysics were warning that the Fire Monkey year would be volatile. We expected a ‘crazy monkey’ if you will owing to the yang fire tendency to be rash and do the unexpected, and the strong clash between the yang fire and the metal of the… Continue reading Fire Rooster Year: Outlook
Fire Rooster Year: Horoscopes
It may be hard to believe but it’s that time of year again! Here is the first of my three-part annual forecast for the year of the Fire Rooster which begins on February 3. Lunar New Year celebrations begin on January 28th. Part I of my forecast is everyone’s favorite, the Chinese Zodiac Animal Horoscopes.… Continue reading Fire Rooster Year: Horoscopes