There is a phrase in Feng Shui parlance called “the Power Position,” sometimes also called the “Command Position.” What does this mean or refer to? As you can imagine, this position promises to make a person more powerful and commanding in their life.
I have found that the […]
A very common feng shui remedy is the use of Metal objects in a room. The purpose is to balance out a magnetic field in a room if there is either a negative form of earth “chi” or when water chi needs to be strengthened. (This can […]
Sometimes people have reservations about getting a feng shui consultation because they assume that they will then have to go and buy some expensive items in order for their home to be balanced or corrected in the flawed areas. This is often not the case. Depending on […]
Sometimes the very things we crave and feel comfortable around are not necessarily good for us. I once consulted with a feng shui client who loved the color red. He had purchased some red leather couches that he had unknowingly placed in a terrible spot for […]
Many people are aware there are different schools and approaches to a feng shui evaluation and the common question is: Can you blend the different schools together for a more comprehensive analysis?
The answer to that question is both yes and no. Some schools are more similar than […]
The expression “feng shui” is literally translated as “wind” and “water.” It is an abbreviation of a whole sentence: Energy which is dissipated by wind, collects at the boundary of water. It is a concept that chi (energy) can be dispersed as well as collected. It […]
The Chinese have an all-encompassing word, “chi,” to describe energy. And that energy can move in unique ways, which would be referred to as “chi flow.” Sometimes like air, or an invisible liquid, chi flows and meanders through confined spaces (interiors) or outside areas, such as through […]
Author’s Note: This article was written in the mid-1990’s. Uploading to my website almost 30 years later. I might have a different list if written today, but some of these myths unfortunately still remain pervasive in the feng shui literature.
Feng shui has been in practice for thousands […]
Do you believe that your environment affects you? If your answer is yes, then how MUCH do you think your surroundings can contribute to any factor in your life? According to feng shui (pronounced: fung shway) practitioners, about 20-30% of your life’s experiences can be attributed to […]
Classical Xuan Kong Feng Shui can be very accurate as a predictive art. When we factor in the time of construction and the magnetic compass reading of the property, unseen influences can be revealed and this includes events or circumstances which an occupant may encounter.
For example, […]
