Feng Shui, as it relates to Fertility, is an interesting topic, and one that is close to my heart. It took us some time to conceive our sweet girl, and I strongly believe that implementing some Feng Shui changes were a big factor in us ultimately conceiving. I wrote a little about this in my very first post. Unfortunately, the link to our Real Moms, Real Stories, Real Savvy TV appearance no longer works. I imagine the show is off the air, I never saw it air on TV but had found the link to the clip online awhile back. At any rate, it was a awful lot of fun to film (and nerve-wracking!). You can read a bit about our history with Feng Shui in this first post.
What I can say about Feng Shui as a fertility aid is very much how I feel about Feng Shui in general. I will not claim that Feng Shui works miracles, but sometimes the results of shifting things just a bit can seem miraculous. If you're working with physical issues related to fertility, I would not recommend Feng Shui as a solution by itself, but more as a support aid to lend positive energy to whatever efforts you're already making. Here are some basic things you can do which can help.
If you are the mother-to-be and have challenges with fertility, position your bed so that your head points in the direction of your Tien Ye, or Health position. You need to determine your Personal Kua number to find your Tien Ye position. Read my post on Personal Kua numbers for more information and a link to a site that will help you easily determine your personal kua number.
If you are the father-to-be and have fertility challenges, position your bed so that your head points in the direction of your Tien Ye, or Health position.
If you aren't aware of fertility issues specifically and are just looking to support the conception process, go with the second positioning, that places the father's head so that it points in his Tien Ye position. The reason for this is that because the male has the more active role in conception, support for his health is considered more helpful when trying to conceive.
In our case, we needed to place our bed in the North East corner of the room, which placed it at a diagonal angle to the room. It was awkward, but we were able to make it work and it was only necessary for about 8 weeks.
Once you've conceived, you can then switch the bed to the mother's Tien Ye position, which can lend support for her health through the pregnancy. This might also be useful positioning for mothers who have difficult pregnancies.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Seasonal Feng Shui: As Autumn Approaches, sun & air your bedding
Now is an excellent time to air out your bedding and other lounge items and let the sunlight cleanse it. Sunlight can kill mold, fungi, bacteria, virus', dust mites and more. Sunlight also stimulates chi flow and removes stagnation. So drag those pillows, blankets, feather beds, and comforters and let the sunlight freshen them up for you. Don't overlook throw pillow and blankets. Even small easily moved upholstered furniture pieces can benefit from a day in the sun.
As a funny aside, my daughter thinks our bedding laid out thus, looks like "a flock of sheep."
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Seasonal Feng Shui: As Autumn Approaches....dig through your closet
Fall is in the air here in upstate NY..I know it's cooling off for others too, while in some areas summer weather is still in full swing.
Whenever it happens for you, the switch to warm clothing is an excellent time to dig through your wardrobe and weed out that which isn't really working for you.
Do you ever notice that your taste in clothing can change subtly over time, as you make changes yourself? I do. I have some skirts that I wore regularly each summer for the past 5 or so years, and this year I just didn't want to put them on. So it's time to box them up and pass them along to someone who will make good use of them. They still have plenty of life left in them, they're just not for me anymore.
Before you pack things away until spring, consider those which got little or no wear this summer, and why? Are they uncomfortable (too tight, too loose?)? Don't feel right anymore? Maybe never did? Or remind you of an unhappy time (especially important to let these things go). Then let them go and make space for new things to come in. Your local resale shop will be happy to receive them, and this is also a great place to replenish your wardrobe, saving resources both natural and financial.
Everything carries energy, clothing included. The things you wear should make you feel good, and reflect who you are now. Don't be held back by clothing that makes you feel like you used to be, rather than who you are today. You might be surprised by the changes that occur when your clothing is really right for you.
Whenever it happens for you, the switch to warm clothing is an excellent time to dig through your wardrobe and weed out that which isn't really working for you.
Do you ever notice that your taste in clothing can change subtly over time, as you make changes yourself? I do. I have some skirts that I wore regularly each summer for the past 5 or so years, and this year I just didn't want to put them on. So it's time to box them up and pass them along to someone who will make good use of them. They still have plenty of life left in them, they're just not for me anymore.
Before you pack things away until spring, consider those which got little or no wear this summer, and why? Are they uncomfortable (too tight, too loose?)? Don't feel right anymore? Maybe never did? Or remind you of an unhappy time (especially important to let these things go). Then let them go and make space for new things to come in. Your local resale shop will be happy to receive them, and this is also a great place to replenish your wardrobe, saving resources both natural and financial.
Everything carries energy, clothing included. The things you wear should make you feel good, and reflect who you are now. Don't be held back by clothing that makes you feel like you used to be, rather than who you are today. You might be surprised by the changes that occur when your clothing is really right for you.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Feng Shui, not a religion, & Space Clearing in Bali
I have been working on a consultation report for a Muslim client. One of the things I love most about the work I do is the diversity in clients I work with. Feng Shui is sometimes mistakenly called a religion or spiritual belief because it has roots in Taosim and Confucsianism. Feng Shui is not a religion, but simply a way of working to optimize the energy that exists in the spaces we occupy, much in the same that acupuncturists and energy healers work with the energy in our bodies. And Feng Shui can be used in conjunction with any religion or spiritual belief.
I am learning more about cultures and spiritual beliefs different from my own then I did in my college Cultural Geography course (my favorite class, in fact!). It's exciting for me to expand my knowledge and understanding of others as a side benefit of what I do.
But I digress. While researching ways to incorporate my client's spiritual beliefs, I came across this article about Space Clearing in Bali on the day of Nyepi, the Balinese New Year. It's an interesting read,and what I like most about it is that it is a day of total silence. EVERYTHING stops. The airport closes, visitors are asked not to leave hotel grounds. No communication, no transportation.
How utterly appealing that sounds to me. To have a day of quiet and contemplation, and be surrounded by quiet.
May you find your own quiet spaces in this busy life.
Space Clearing in Bali.
More Here
I am learning more about cultures and spiritual beliefs different from my own then I did in my college Cultural Geography course (my favorite class, in fact!). It's exciting for me to expand my knowledge and understanding of others as a side benefit of what I do.
But I digress. While researching ways to incorporate my client's spiritual beliefs, I came across this article about Space Clearing in Bali on the day of Nyepi, the Balinese New Year. It's an interesting read,and what I like most about it is that it is a day of total silence. EVERYTHING stops. The airport closes, visitors are asked not to leave hotel grounds. No communication, no transportation.
How utterly appealing that sounds to me. To have a day of quiet and contemplation, and be surrounded by quiet.
May you find your own quiet spaces in this busy life.
Space Clearing in Bali.
More Here
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Clutter, Money, Abundance & Happiness
I'll have to ask you to forgive the possible random stream of consciousness style of this post. Lots of things in life lately seem to be leading me to ponder Clutter, Money, Abundance and how they tie in to Happiness.
I'm in a fairly intense de-cluttering phase at home. It's coming along more slowly than I'd like it to, but then slow changes are good in terms of Feng Shui. Read more about that in a previous post here.
I tend to be overwhelmed by the clutter, and I'm very aware that I function and thrive so much better in fairly orderly environment. All of this lends credibility to the Feng Shui concept of keeping your home fairly clear.
But there is a mindset to clutter, beyond just what we see. I get weary, sometimes, often really, of digging into the why of things, and would rather just move forward. At times though, it's still helpful to understand why we hold onto the things we do. Here are some recent theories of mine:
1) We're somewhat conditioned to do so.
It seems to be a very American idea that more is better, that bigger is better, that "if I get that (whatever that may be), I'll feel better." I have grown up steeped in this culture, and can admit to all of these ways of thinking. There is much bashing of this kind of thinking in "green" circles, and although I understand that we're at a point globally where dramatic changes are need, I think that an approach to change that includes gentleness with self is the most useful.
2) Things hold memories
Especially if we're very visual, then the things around us remind us of things we want to hold onto. Happy times, people who have passed on, feelings we had and hope to get back.
3) It's just too hard to sort through it all
This one speaks for itself, and I can definitely relate. Looking at stacks and piles can be so overwhelming that I want to shut the door (and do), but those things still take up the same amount of space in our homes, offices, and psyches, even though we choose to ignore them.
So there are some of my thoughts on why. Here are the benefits of letting some go.
1) Better Energetic Flow
When the spaces we occupy are uncluttered, energy flows more smoothly, bringing in good things and clearing out the unwanted.
2) More Time
Less time stumbling, tripping over, avoiding, searching through and navigating around extraneous stuff means more time for the things we love. Time with family, time with friends, time with self.
3) What you don't need may help someone else & is Green
That thing that is just sitting there unused may be of good use to someone who really needs it. And it cuts down on the need for another, and another, another, to be manufactured, which reduces strain on our already over-tapped environmental resources.
4) More Money
Energetically, the less we hold on tightly to, the more flows to us. And in a tangible, concrete way, if we're more aware of our spending and choosing to buy less, we have more money available for intangible things. For experiences, for sharing.
I read this article recently, and another similar one. It's worth a read on your own, but in a nutshell, it states that once we have our basics covered, how we spend our money has a stronger impact on our happiness than how much money we have does. People who donate regularly are generally happier than those that don't even when they can only give a small amount. People who spend money on trips, meals with friends and family, and theater tickets are happier than people who spend it on stuff.
I'll leave you with these thoughts, for now. And the reminder that gentle change can have immense results.
I'm in a fairly intense de-cluttering phase at home. It's coming along more slowly than I'd like it to, but then slow changes are good in terms of Feng Shui. Read more about that in a previous post here.
I tend to be overwhelmed by the clutter, and I'm very aware that I function and thrive so much better in fairly orderly environment. All of this lends credibility to the Feng Shui concept of keeping your home fairly clear.
But there is a mindset to clutter, beyond just what we see. I get weary, sometimes, often really, of digging into the why of things, and would rather just move forward. At times though, it's still helpful to understand why we hold onto the things we do. Here are some recent theories of mine:
1) We're somewhat conditioned to do so.
It seems to be a very American idea that more is better, that bigger is better, that "if I get that (whatever that may be), I'll feel better." I have grown up steeped in this culture, and can admit to all of these ways of thinking. There is much bashing of this kind of thinking in "green" circles, and although I understand that we're at a point globally where dramatic changes are need, I think that an approach to change that includes gentleness with self is the most useful.
2) Things hold memories
Especially if we're very visual, then the things around us remind us of things we want to hold onto. Happy times, people who have passed on, feelings we had and hope to get back.
3) It's just too hard to sort through it all
This one speaks for itself, and I can definitely relate. Looking at stacks and piles can be so overwhelming that I want to shut the door (and do), but those things still take up the same amount of space in our homes, offices, and psyches, even though we choose to ignore them.
So there are some of my thoughts on why. Here are the benefits of letting some go.
1) Better Energetic Flow
When the spaces we occupy are uncluttered, energy flows more smoothly, bringing in good things and clearing out the unwanted.
2) More Time
Less time stumbling, tripping over, avoiding, searching through and navigating around extraneous stuff means more time for the things we love. Time with family, time with friends, time with self.
3) What you don't need may help someone else & is Green
That thing that is just sitting there unused may be of good use to someone who really needs it. And it cuts down on the need for another, and another, another, to be manufactured, which reduces strain on our already over-tapped environmental resources.
4) More Money
Energetically, the less we hold on tightly to, the more flows to us. And in a tangible, concrete way, if we're more aware of our spending and choosing to buy less, we have more money available for intangible things. For experiences, for sharing.
I read this article recently, and another similar one. It's worth a read on your own, but in a nutshell, it states that once we have our basics covered, how we spend our money has a stronger impact on our happiness than how much money we have does. People who donate regularly are generally happier than those that don't even when they can only give a small amount. People who spend money on trips, meals with friends and family, and theater tickets are happier than people who spend it on stuff.
I'll leave you with these thoughts, for now. And the reminder that gentle change can have immense results.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
New vs Antique
I read an interesting segment on furniture in the book, Practical Feng Shui for Business, by Simon Brown. It is a completely different school of thought from the Classical Feng Shui that I practice, but there is some information that is definitely applicable in any case.
In the book, Mr Brown discusses the merits of furnishing your home with new vs vintage or antique items. Here are some of the merits of each.
Antique and Vintage Items
These items carry a solid, grounded energy. Think stable, sturdy, lasting. Too many antique items can sometimes create a stagnate, stale type of energy.
New Items
These items carry a fresh, new, inspired energy. Think new ideas and concepts, change. Too many new items can create a sense of upheavel or unrest.
Balance is always good. If you feel good in your space, there's no need to change your furnishings. If you're seeking a more grounded energy, you can try adding a few older items to your decor. More inspiration, bring in a few new pieces.
In the book, Mr Brown discusses the merits of furnishing your home with new vs vintage or antique items. Here are some of the merits of each.
Antique and Vintage Items
These items carry a solid, grounded energy. Think stable, sturdy, lasting. Too many antique items can sometimes create a stagnate, stale type of energy.
New Items
These items carry a fresh, new, inspired energy. Think new ideas and concepts, change. Too many new items can create a sense of upheavel or unrest.
Balance is always good. If you feel good in your space, there's no need to change your furnishings. If you're seeking a more grounded energy, you can try adding a few older items to your decor. More inspiration, bring in a few new pieces.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
A different kind of Certificate
In my last post, I talked about hanging your diplomas and certificates on the walls and the value of this. Now I'd like to talk about a different kind of certificate. This is not one you would necessarily hang on the wall, but is equally as powerful.
Are you ready to retire? I am, at least, in certain areas of my life. Does it matter how old I am for this? Not really.
When I was training in classical Feng Shui, one of the class segments was titled "Inner Feng Shui." This was a surprise to me. I was prepared to learn formulas, work on diagrams and otherwise get to know the process of evaluating a building for energy flow. Our instructor, a very wise man who I respect immensely, believes that inner work is important to a Feng Shui practice and that being clear emotionally can only benefit the client. I would have to concur.
One of the things he recommended was for us to look at our lives, and decide in which areas we were ready to move on. He told the story of Japanese soldiers found in 1970s and 80s who were unaware that WWII had ended. Japan held a ceremony to retire them with honor, so they could finally move on.
So, to repeat the question with more information now, are you ready to retire from anything? After taking this class, I decided it was time for me to retire from my role as the "Hero Eldest Daughter" in my family. After years to trying to hold things together within my family of origin, and make things okay for everyone, I decided I was tired, really tired, and it was time for me to live more authentically for me.
My certificate stated: In recognition of a job well done in the role of family hero, savior and otherwise fixer of all problems. You are now retired from duty.
That was nearly three years ago, and this is a process, but I have taken huge steps in the direction of living for me, not selfishly, but with the knowledge that the more I live by my own lights, the more brightly I can shine for others.
This is the year of the Metal Tiger. Great info about this here. Metal Tiger creates restless energy and supports change. It may be time to retire from your current career and embark upon a new one, from any role in your life that no longer suits you, from excessive worry, from low self-esteem, from a relationship that's not working. This very simple process can have such powerful results. Intention is a powerful tool, and the support that lines up when you set your intention can be amazing.
Are you ready to retire? I am, at least, in certain areas of my life. Does it matter how old I am for this? Not really.
When I was training in classical Feng Shui, one of the class segments was titled "Inner Feng Shui." This was a surprise to me. I was prepared to learn formulas, work on diagrams and otherwise get to know the process of evaluating a building for energy flow. Our instructor, a very wise man who I respect immensely, believes that inner work is important to a Feng Shui practice and that being clear emotionally can only benefit the client. I would have to concur.
One of the things he recommended was for us to look at our lives, and decide in which areas we were ready to move on. He told the story of Japanese soldiers found in 1970s and 80s who were unaware that WWII had ended. Japan held a ceremony to retire them with honor, so they could finally move on.
So, to repeat the question with more information now, are you ready to retire from anything? After taking this class, I decided it was time for me to retire from my role as the "Hero Eldest Daughter" in my family. After years to trying to hold things together within my family of origin, and make things okay for everyone, I decided I was tired, really tired, and it was time for me to live more authentically for me.
My certificate stated: In recognition of a job well done in the role of family hero, savior and otherwise fixer of all problems. You are now retired from duty.
That was nearly three years ago, and this is a process, but I have taken huge steps in the direction of living for me, not selfishly, but with the knowledge that the more I live by my own lights, the more brightly I can shine for others.
This is the year of the Metal Tiger. Great info about this here. Metal Tiger creates restless energy and supports change. It may be time to retire from your current career and embark upon a new one, from any role in your life that no longer suits you, from excessive worry, from low self-esteem, from a relationship that's not working. This very simple process can have such powerful results. Intention is a powerful tool, and the support that lines up when you set your intention can be amazing.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Don't Be Shy...
If you have diplomas, awards, or other career related certificates, frame 'em and hang them in your office. Sometime's called an Ego Wall, don't let this term stop you from sharing your success. It's excellent Feng Shui to decorate the walls of your work space with symbols of your success in your field and can stimulate more positive energy flow toward your career.
More on diplomas soon!
More on diplomas soon!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Make Changes Slowly
Feng Shui can have a powerful impact in our lives. Sometimes something as simple as rearranging a few things to create better flow, hanging a crystal in front of a sharp corner, or placing an important symbolic piece for support in a specific area can create powerful results. While house hunting last summer and having little success, I took a look at our current residence and realized I had forgotten to hang an important cure in the living room. I hung it, and about 2 weeks later we found our new home. Sometimes the effects are more subtle and less specific, a general feeling of ease results from a new placement, or you notice you seem to be sleeping better after making some changes in the bedroom.
Because these results can sometimes be so strong, it's important to make Feng Shui changes slowly and incrementally. When first learning about Feng Shui, there can be an impetus to make lots of changes quickly, but this can stir things up too much at times. Changing your home or work environment has been likened to making dietary changes. Too much, too fast, can send your body into fast detox, or a "healing crisis," which may be more than your body is ready to easily handle, and which can often be avoided when changes are made more gradually. The same applies to the spaces we occupy.
A good rule of thumb is to make a change, then live with it for a few days or a week or so, and see how you're feeling. If all is smooth, then continue on to the next change, and proceed in the same fashion. If things feel a bit stirred up, or the change is something you feel a bit uneasy with, live with it for a little while longer let things settle down and allow yourself to adjust to the change before continuing on to the next change.
In general, the longer you've lived in a house and with a certain arrangement, the slower your changes should be. I would advise someone who had lived into the same house for 30 years to make changes much more slowly than the person who moved into their home in the last few months.
But most of all, let your feelings and instincts guide you. Although we've been in our new home only 5 months, we are only the second owners of the 60 year old home, and my gut tells me to proceed slowly with changes, so that is what we're doing. And it feels good.
Because these results can sometimes be so strong, it's important to make Feng Shui changes slowly and incrementally. When first learning about Feng Shui, there can be an impetus to make lots of changes quickly, but this can stir things up too much at times. Changing your home or work environment has been likened to making dietary changes. Too much, too fast, can send your body into fast detox, or a "healing crisis," which may be more than your body is ready to easily handle, and which can often be avoided when changes are made more gradually. The same applies to the spaces we occupy.
A good rule of thumb is to make a change, then live with it for a few days or a week or so, and see how you're feeling. If all is smooth, then continue on to the next change, and proceed in the same fashion. If things feel a bit stirred up, or the change is something you feel a bit uneasy with, live with it for a little while longer let things settle down and allow yourself to adjust to the change before continuing on to the next change.
In general, the longer you've lived in a house and with a certain arrangement, the slower your changes should be. I would advise someone who had lived into the same house for 30 years to make changes much more slowly than the person who moved into their home in the last few months.
But most of all, let your feelings and instincts guide you. Although we've been in our new home only 5 months, we are only the second owners of the 60 year old home, and my gut tells me to proceed slowly with changes, so that is what we're doing. And it feels good.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Your Energizing Colors
The colors associated with your birth or Kua number are related to the 5 Elements (more on this soon) and considered to be particularly energizing. I went into Kua numbers in depth last week.
If your number is 5, and you are female, substitute 8, male substitute 2.
Kua Number 1
Water & Metal
You may find it energizing to wear clothing in shades of blue, black, true white, gray, and metallic colors.
Kua Number 2 & 8
Earth & Fire
You may find it energizing to wear clothing in shades of yellow, brown, off white, red, orange, purple and pink.
Kua Number 3 & 4
Wood & Water
You may find it energizing to wear clothing in shades of blue, black, and green.
Kua Number 6 & 7
Metal & Earth
You may find it energizing to wear clothing in true white, shades of gray, metallic colors, yellow, brown, off white and earthy golds, reds and oranges.
Kua Number 9
Fire & Wood
You may find it energizing to wear clothing in warm reds, oranges, purples, pinks and green.
Consider wearing your best colors if you have an important meeting or presentation or other significant event, or any time you might need a little extra boost or support. Some people choose their a color from the list of best for their cars and even the exterior of their houses.
To determine your Kua Number quickly, click HERE and enter your birth date. The calculator will give your your Personal Kua Number.
If your number is 5, and you are female, substitute 8, male substitute 2.
Kua Number 1
Water & Metal
You may find it energizing to wear clothing in shades of blue, black, true white, gray, and metallic colors.
Kua Number 2 & 8
Earth & Fire
You may find it energizing to wear clothing in shades of yellow, brown, off white, red, orange, purple and pink.
Kua Number 3 & 4
Wood & Water
You may find it energizing to wear clothing in shades of blue, black, and green.
Kua Number 6 & 7
Metal & Earth
You may find it energizing to wear clothing in true white, shades of gray, metallic colors, yellow, brown, off white and earthy golds, reds and oranges.
Kua Number 9
Fire & Wood
You may find it energizing to wear clothing in warm reds, oranges, purples, pinks and green.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Your Personal Kua Number
Did you know that each of us has a number associated with the year of our birth? Specifically, our number corresponds with the placement of our birthdays within the Chinese Lunar Year.
The formula for calculating your Personal Kua Number is fairly simple, but if you were born in late January to early February, you must know when the Chinese New began in the year of your birth to determine which year to use in your calculations, as the Chinese Lunar New Year begins on a different day each year.
For simplicity, there are many websites you use to plug in your date of birth and gender, and get your Kua Number easily. A good one is here.
One of the uses for your Kua Number, is to determine what your best sitting and sleeping directions are.
If your Kua number is 1,3,4 or 9, you're an East Group person
If your Kua number is 2,6, 7 or 8, you are a West Group person
The number 5 in classical Feng Shui is called the void number, or a number which carries no energy of it's own. Females with the number 5 can substitute an 8, and males with the number 5 can substitute 2.
The following list, by Kua Number, gives recommended best & worst directions.
For sitting, this means sit facing one of your lucky directions. This is primarily useful for places where you would d sit for a significant amount of time, such as a desk or a chair you use regularly for reading.
For sleeping, this means lying with the top of your head pointing in one of your lucky directions. You can choose them based on what you'd like to enhance in your life, provided this works with the layout of your space.
It's important to note that although in Classical Feng Shui we consider Kua numbers to be significant, too much emphasis should not be placed on them, as they are only one factor influencing the energy in your space. In many cases, our home and business layouts do not allow for the practical use of you lucky directions, and this should not be a cause of fear or stress. Always, in Feng Shui, I seek a balanced approach, and recommend working with the elements you can, and letting go of the others. Also, trust your own feelings and instincts, and know that you'll know if something really feels off and needs changing.
Kua Number 1
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – North Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – East Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – South Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng Chi –South East Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – West Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – North East Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – North West Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – South West Very poor luck
Kua Number 2
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – South West Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – West Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – North West Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – North East Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – East Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – South East Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – South Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – North Very poor luck
Kua Number 3
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – East Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – North Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – South East Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – South Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – South West Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – North West Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – North East Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – West Very poor luck
Kua Number 4
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – South East Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – South Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – East Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – North Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – North West Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – South West Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – West Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – North East Very poor luck
Kua Number 6
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – North West Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – North East Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – South West Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – West Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – South East Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – East Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – North Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – South Very poor luck
Kua Number 7
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – West Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – South West Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – North East Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – North West Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – North Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – South Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – South East Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – East Very poor luck
Kua Number 8
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – North East Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – North West Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – West Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – South West Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – North Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – South Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – South East Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – East Very poor luck
Kua Number 9
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – South Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – South East Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – North Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – East Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – North East Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – West Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – South West Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – North West Very poor luck
The formula for calculating your Personal Kua Number is fairly simple, but if you were born in late January to early February, you must know when the Chinese New began in the year of your birth to determine which year to use in your calculations, as the Chinese Lunar New Year begins on a different day each year.
For simplicity, there are many websites you use to plug in your date of birth and gender, and get your Kua Number easily. A good one is here.
One of the uses for your Kua Number, is to determine what your best sitting and sleeping directions are.
If your Kua number is 1,3,4 or 9, you're an East Group person
If your Kua number is 2,6, 7 or 8, you are a West Group person
The number 5 in classical Feng Shui is called the void number, or a number which carries no energy of it's own. Females with the number 5 can substitute an 8, and males with the number 5 can substitute 2.
The following list, by Kua Number, gives recommended best & worst directions.
For sitting, this means sit facing one of your lucky directions. This is primarily useful for places where you would d sit for a significant amount of time, such as a desk or a chair you use regularly for reading.
For sleeping, this means lying with the top of your head pointing in one of your lucky directions. You can choose them based on what you'd like to enhance in your life, provided this works with the layout of your space.
It's important to note that although in Classical Feng Shui we consider Kua numbers to be significant, too much emphasis should not be placed on them, as they are only one factor influencing the energy in your space. In many cases, our home and business layouts do not allow for the practical use of you lucky directions, and this should not be a cause of fear or stress. Always, in Feng Shui, I seek a balanced approach, and recommend working with the elements you can, and letting go of the others. Also, trust your own feelings and instincts, and know that you'll know if something really feels off and needs changing.
Kua Number 1
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – North Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – East Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – South Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng Chi –South East Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – West Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – North East Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – North West Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – South West Very poor luck
Kua Number 2
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – South West Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – West Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – North West Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – North East Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – East Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – South East Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – South Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – North Very poor luck
Kua Number 3
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – East Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – North Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – South East Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – South Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – South West Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – North West Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – North East Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – West Very poor luck
Kua Number 4
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – South East Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – South Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – East Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – North Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – North West Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – South West Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – West Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – North East Very poor luck
Kua Number 6
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – North West Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – North East Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – South West Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – West Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – South East Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – East Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – North Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – South Very poor luck
Kua Number 7
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – West Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – South West Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – North East Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – North West Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – North Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – South Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – South East Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – East Very poor luck
Kua Number 8
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – North East Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – North West Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – West Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – South West Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – North Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – South Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – South East Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – East Very poor luck
Kua Number 9
Lucky Directions
Fu wei – South Growth, personal development, advancement luck
Tien yi – South East Health & longevity luck
Nien yen – North Love, marriage, & family luck
Sheng chi – East Wealth & success luck
Directions which are considered unlucky
Ho hai – North East Mild bad luck
Wu kwei – West Troublemakers & harmful people
Lui sha – South West Bad Misfortune
Chueh ming – North West Very poor luck
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Let the Chi Flow!
As Spring approaches (oh thank goodness!), remember to keep the chi flowing in your house.
When it's warm enough, open doors and windows to allow fresh air to circulate and stir things up a bit. Those of us in wintery climates can especially use this at this time of year.
In general, during the day, keep all the interior doors open to allow the chi to flow. The only exception to this would be the bathroom door, which, if possible, should alway remain closed. Read more about bathroom treatment here.
Spring is a good time to think about decluttering.Piles and stacks and too much stuff slows the flow of chi to the point where we need to be concerned about stagnation. Remember, chi should flow meandering gently, not moving too quickly and not getting stuck. More about decluttering can be found here and here.
Happy almost Spring!
When it's warm enough, open doors and windows to allow fresh air to circulate and stir things up a bit. Those of us in wintery climates can especially use this at this time of year.
In general, during the day, keep all the interior doors open to allow the chi to flow. The only exception to this would be the bathroom door, which, if possible, should alway remain closed. Read more about bathroom treatment here.
Spring is a good time to think about decluttering.Piles and stacks and too much stuff slows the flow of chi to the point where we need to be concerned about stagnation. Remember, chi should flow meandering gently, not moving too quickly and not getting stuck. More about decluttering can be found here and here.
Happy almost Spring!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Feng Shui for Pairs
With Valentine's day is just around the bend...a post on enhancing love seemed in order.
In general, when we look at love and relationshop in Feng Shui, we look at the bedroom. If you're wanting to attract a relationship into your life, or enhance the one you have, there are some fairly simple things you can do.
1) Things in pairs are good!
Place decorative items in pairs around your bedroom. Two matched candles, two paintings on the wall in matching frames (pictures depiciting love, hearts and happy couples are great here), matching perfume bottles, etc.
2) Balance is key to a balanced relationship
Look at the physical balance in the room. Can the bed be accessed as easily from both sides? Matching nightstands with matching lamps here are best. Do both partners have equal space in the room?
3) If there's not currently a partner in your life and you want one, make some space in your space! Clear out a closet, make some space in the medicine cabinet, set up some room in your room for a lover to join you...sometimes simple steps in making space physically can really open things up and allow new experiences and people in.
Happy Valentines's Day! May we all love ourselves so richly and deeply that that love cannot help but overflow to everything and everyone!
In general, when we look at love and relationshop in Feng Shui, we look at the bedroom. If you're wanting to attract a relationship into your life, or enhance the one you have, there are some fairly simple things you can do.
1) Things in pairs are good!
Place decorative items in pairs around your bedroom. Two matched candles, two paintings on the wall in matching frames (pictures depiciting love, hearts and happy couples are great here), matching perfume bottles, etc.
2) Balance is key to a balanced relationship
Look at the physical balance in the room. Can the bed be accessed as easily from both sides? Matching nightstands with matching lamps here are best. Do both partners have equal space in the room?
3) If there's not currently a partner in your life and you want one, make some space in your space! Clear out a closet, make some space in the medicine cabinet, set up some room in your room for a lover to join you...sometimes simple steps in making space physically can really open things up and allow new experiences and people in.
Happy Valentines's Day! May we all love ourselves so richly and deeply that that love cannot help but overflow to everything and everyone!
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