Whether it is Chinese medicine, Chinese martial arts, Chinese astrology, or Feng shui, a system called Five Element Theory is used in all of these disciplines.
What are the Five Elements?
Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal are the Five Elements and they represent all kinds of things such […]
I have had menopausal women ask me if feng shui remedies can increase their libido. This is a fair question in light of the fact that some of modern Feng Shui’s popularity has been riding on New Age notions about Romance and Marriage corners of the house. […]
In feng shui practice, common remedies used to balance rooms include use of the five natural elements. The five natural elements are water, wood, fire, earth and metal. Water is the “shui” of feng shui, which literally translates as wind/water.The recommendation and application to use water […]
When we think of a classic haunted house, images from movies can come up. Sometimes the haunted house is depicted as a dark, dingy, old, dilapidated house, secluded and covered with cobwebs. Oddly enough, these really are some of the “yin” attributes which can contribute to a […]
A grave site or burial spot is called a “Yin House.” This is compared to residences or commercial spaces which are referred to as “Yang Houses.” Care is taken in selecting a Yin House because the influence of that burial spot can affect up to three […]
A frequent question asked of feng shui consultants is whether or not they are also psychic. Some people assume that a feng shui expert visits a property and feels or senses what is wrong with the energy of the space. While a small percentage of the analysis […]
As a contributor of Feng Shui articles to a number of e-zines and on-line forums, I also get sent articles written by others on this topic. I have to admit to being shocked at the kinds of things that are being written and the poor quality of […]
As an occasional contributing author to a couple of well known websites, I am regularly forwarded Feng Shui articles written by others, since I’m on a list to also receive them. Most of the time, unfortunately, the articles have been written by a sincere but misguided novice […]
Did you know that a house built in the 1950’s which faces west is vulnerable to break-in, more so than some other houses? How could this be? According to the metaphysical practice known as feng shui, laws of time and space can be calculated in relation to […]
The practice of Feng Shui is often referred to as a system for living in “harmony with nature.” For me, this explanation conjures up images of fields and forests, when in fact most of us are living and working indoors. Does this mean you have to spend […]
