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Feng Shui Tip of the Month
Your front door is considered to be of vital importance in
Feng Shui.
Check to be sure that the door opens and closes without scraping, sticking or creaking. Clean the door, inside and out, and be certain the doorbell is in working order. Then, use the door each day as though you were a favored guest!
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Chinese Astrology
Four Pillars of Destiny
Order a detailed analysis of your birth information from the perspective of ancient Chinese Five Element theory. Discover the essence of your personality and how these elements over time influence your luck. You will learn which colors, shapes and directions are most beneficial to you and how to use this information to your advantage. Gain insight into choosing compatible partners as well.
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 Beginnings and Endings
We often associate beginnings and endings with the arrival of the new year in January. But it seems our more personal and noteworthy milestones are reached in the month of June. At this time of year, our calendars fill with invitations to weddings, graduations, religious rites of passage, award ceremonies and sporting banquets. Students trade academia for the workplace and others at the end of their careers choose this time of year to retire. Distant travels are planned and families gather together for reunions. Most home sales occur over the summer. We pick up roots and plant them somewhere else while the ground is thawed and fertile.
In Feng Shui, springtime is associated with Wood - the element with the most potential for growth. Wood represents new beginnings, family, friends, community, and optimism. It is associated with the East - the direction of the rising sun and the promise of a new day. In nature, each season has a purpose and spring represents what is possible. It seems appropriate in this season that high school graduates finally have the opportunity to harvest seeds of knowledge planted so many years ago in kindergarten. The bride and groom optimistically plan for and embark on their future together. We plant a summer vegetable garden, and young families feather their nests for new offspring. College graduates loosen their ties to family and transition toward independence. Everywhere we turn, we are reminded that "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."
In this unsettled year marked with so much uncertainty and change, take a moment to look toward the East and try to recall how you feel when you watch the sun rise, hear the first birds of spring or start out on a new adventure.
And remember, this is just another beginning.
Diane Gallin |
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Feng Shui and the Garden  2009 is the year of the Earth Ox - the animal known for resourcefulness and hard work. While some years carry the energy of frivolity and excitement, the message of this animal is to get back to basics and work with what we've got. The simplicity of a garden mirrors the earth-based principals of Feng Shui. Just as a balance of the five elements Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal help to sustain and harmonize us in our indoor spaces, a balance of natural elements is necessary outdoors as well.
The garden is a great place to observe the cycles of life. Seeds need healthy earth, water and light to germinate. Young plants require nutrients and mature plants need support. But in my experience with organic gardening, I've learned that the natural elements are far more effective than my own interventions. In the garden, as in my Feng Shui practice, my value lies in assisting the process, not manipulating it. Given the opportunity, plants (and people) thrive in naturalized areas - without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Composted kitchen and landscape waste creates healthy amendment to poor soil. Worms, attracted by the compost, stick around to fertilize and aerate the land. Companion planting prevents disease in many plants and provides shade, nutrition and stability for others. A once desolate area of my own yard is now alive with bees and butterflies, and a well-placed bench near the garden has become a verdant respite from my busy schedule.
This summer, lay out a small area in your yard or neighborhood and plant a garden. Start by planting seeds for a few vegetables, herbs and flowers that you love. If space is limited, plant them in containers. Reconnect with your outdoor environment and you may discover the message the Earth Ox has for you.
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Thank you for sharing your Feng Shui stories with me. Your referrals are appreciated. Have a peaceful and prosperous June!
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Feng Shui 'Economic Stimulus' Package
As a thank you to existing clients and an incentive for new friends, save 15% off regular Feng Shui services in June and July. This includes yearly updates and residential and commercial consultations for new clients. | |
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