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I thought we might talk about the Snake totem since the Chinese New Year has just begun and this is the year of the snake. People with actual Snake medicine are very rare, that doesn’t mean that the spirit of snake does not work with people. It just means that people who walk this earth with the absolute knowledge of Snake Medicine are not numbered very high. Snake can[...]

The seasons carry us through a multitude of changes and comparisons. When the daylight diminishes during the winter months, darkness becomes a cape wrapped around one’s shoulders; introspection and quiet contemplation serve as rays of light cutting through the shadows. Much is happening beneath nature’s surface, of which we are a part. The stillness of a fresh blanket of snow offers a space for reflection as it muffles external[...]

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in chaos, not realizing why we feel tired, sad, frustrated, or irritable. Do you put others first forgetting to care for yourself? Have you pushed your feelings aside because you feel there's no time? These patterns become habits we don't even notice. Patterns are something we created & we have the power to change them. By focusing on your[...]

A TIME OF GLOBAL SHIFT TOWARDS AUTOCRACY, FROUGHT WITH TYRANNY OF SOCIAL MEDIA, CONTROLLING INFLUENCE OF ALGORITHMS, AND THE DESTRUCTIVE POWER OF CONTENTIOUS DIVISIONS . . . This is a story about stories. Most people strive to be the hero in their own story. Each has the right to determine and pursue how this should manifest. Sadly, this may be complicated during a time when we are at risk[...]

A Simple and Powerful Home Selling Checklist · Curb Appeal: Opportunity #1 Clean up landscaping, any weeds, debris. Wash off any mold, cobwebs, etc. Invest in a brand new impressive mailbox. Keep the garage closed. Repair anything broken. · The Front Door: Opportunity #2 Paint or polish the door if it does not absolutely sparkle. Invest in new Door Décor: hinges, knobs, kickplate. Make sure the door bell is[...]

At first patience is the ability to wait And not expect results straight out of the gate. Then it is knowledge that everything takes time— It only takes a moment to commit a crime To destroy or to hurt, to maim or to kill, But years to grow up or to learn a new skill. Patience is harmony with Creation’s ways; There are cycles and seasons that affect us[...]

Have you been looking forward to the energy of the Wood Snake year? Many people feel uneasy about snakes, so let’s call this the Little Dragon year! Unlike the fiery excitement of a Dragon year, this one brings a more yin, peaceful energy. Snakes are symbols of calmness, patience, wisdom, and refinement. They embody introspection and an appreciation for the finer things in life. Perhaps their most enchanting trait[...]

I sit my ‘self’ down, the fatigue and overwhelm of the day beginning to weigh heavily on me. I crave solace, which draws me to a homecoming within my meditation practice. Like leaves on a tree, every meditation session is similar yet different. Each time we sit to get still, to go within and find a space of calm to simply be present, a special experience that has never happened before[...]

Our alive, breathing world is always speaking. When we inhabit our interiors, our eyes, ears and hearts open to the voice of the world. Home is mostly associated with the physical, architectural space that houses us, keeps us safe as we sleep, and nourishes our bodies. There is another essential understanding about that word, home. Our bodies are our primary home, housing our spirits, our energies; thoughts, and imagination. Our[...]

"Once you learn to harness the power of color, you’ll never see the world the same way again." Colors of Autumn The autumn season where I live is breathtaking. The trees shift their leaves into dazzling shades of yellow, gold, orange, rust, and red. The pines keep their blue-green needles tight, while the vibrant leaves of the deciduous trees sway in the crisp, brilliant sky. Golden and purple autumn[...]

Why does the mention of haunted houses create such an immediate response in people. Do you believe in Haunted Houses? October is a perfect time to open this topic. Let's uncover some of the common dynamics of a "spirited home". As a real estate agent, feng shui and space clearing professional, I have been in hundreds of homes and buildings. Many homeowners and real estate professionals have called me in[...]

As the days grow darker and cooler, the leaves change to their vibrant hues of red, orange and yellow and slowly drift to the ground, every school aged child knows Halloween is right around the corner. Carving pumpkins, donning costumes, spooky stories and trick-or-treating are all welcome revelry as the frantic pace of summer slows into Fall. We take these traditions for granted each year, benefiting from the metamorphosis of an ancient Celtic[...]

The ancient Chinese traditional wisdom of Five Phase (also known as Five Element) Theory, which involves the engendering and relational cycle of movements and seasons from Wood (Spring), Fire (Summer), Earth (Late Summer), Metal (Autumn), and Water (Winter) — is fundamental in understanding how the body’s systems are interconnected with nature and the cosmos, and how we can optimize our own health and emotional well-being through simple and practical means.[...]

Feng Shui, meaning "Wind Water," creates harmony by marrying the energy we can feel (wind) & physical spaces we can see (water). Using nature's cycles & the five elements: Water, Tree, Fire, Earth, & Metal—Feng Shui cultivates a thriving life connected to our environment. A Feng Shui garden embodies this connection to nature. The 5 elements influence us through seasons, colors, shapes, and behaviors. In spring, the Tree element energizes[...]

Every choice of color and shape in the home, every choice of objects, all choices have the potential to add to or detract from the harmony of life. Making conscious or mindful choices is clearly a principle of Feng Shui. Similarly, making mindful choices inside your body/heart/mind can be used for improving your backyard’s health, balance, and harmony. In last month’s article, I promised to explain how you can counteract[...]

Spring is a time of transition from the cold dark winter season into hope, new beginnings, and life. It is a fun time to reset and redecorate our home. With Conscious Design principles, we can support this energetic shift as well as aligning with our visions and goals for the upcoming year. One of the most important concepts stem from the 5 element system called the 9 Star Ki. The[...]

There could not be a more perfect time to delve into the color green, it’s history, energy, impact and effect on us. The color Green in Feng Shui is related to the 9 Star Ki number of 3. This is a young, very yang wood. This area related to the power and strength a young plant needs to pop out of the earth and to claim themselves and their identity.[...]

My True Life/Death Experience and How Feng Shui Saved My Life I never considered that “Spring Cleaning” would be a Feng Shui mastery practice or at the root of creating balance and harmony. Our Grandmothers practiced this deep cleaning every Spring - washing, flipping mattresses, and going into each nook and cranny of a home. I never like house cleaning and so I conveniently sidestepped this entire tradition. The[...]

2023 the Water Rabbit inspires us to heal our relationships. Get started on the right foot, begin with healing the relationship with yourself. The relationship you have with yourself is how your relationships with others are created. You are inspired & ready to heal relationships in your life, first begin with you. Practice self-compassion, how kind & understanding are you towards yourself, especially during challenging times. Recognizing mistakes and[...]