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The Feng Shui of Star Wars: Qi and The Force
I refreshed my memory this weekend with a Star Wars marathon before we take our sons to go see “A Force Awakens” this week.
By the way, I think one of the most difficult decisions as a parent is whether to introduce Star Wars to your children by release date, as we saw it, or by story chronology. Having tried both methods, the jury is still out.
As I watched, I couldn’t help but think of how many ways the Force is like Qi (pronounced “Chi”) energy in Feng Shui.
Asian Influence
My husband, ever the Star Wars nerd himself, pointed out that the creator of the Star Wars franchise, George Lucas, was heavily influenced by Asian culture.
Elements of the cinematography in Star Wars, as well as Jedi robes and lightsabers were borrowed from Akira Kurosawa, a famous Japanese writer/director of samarai movies. A typical Jedi master looks much like Toshirô Mifune’s characters in some of Kurosawa’s movies.
Ever think that the name Yoda sounds a lot like the ancient Hindu practice of Yoga? George Lucas was heavily influenced by Hinduism. Luke Skywalker, for instance, finds himself in a forest looking for the old, wise Yoda to learn the ways of the Jedi. This is similar to Hindu’s Janoi (Gujarati), where young males run to the forest in search of the old, wise yogi, who would provide great knowledge. Yoda tests Luke’s patience by not disclosing that he is the Jedi master he is looking for, just as a yogi tests potential students on their patience.
And that’s not all…
The Force is Strong
How about the yin-yang dualism of Taoism in the dark (yin) and light (yang) sides of the Force? As evil as he was, Darth Vader still had some good in him. As altruistic as he was, Luke Skywalker had some of his father in him, potentially bringing him to the dark side.
As Obi-Wan Kenobi described in the original Star Wars movie, “Well, the Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It’s an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together.”
Doesn’t that sound a lot like Qi energy?
Was George Lucas influenced by Feng Shui in his use of the Force? I think it is very likely. Whether his particular influence was from Japan (Ki), India (Shakti or Prana) or directly from China (Qi), it all likely came from essentially the same place.
The ancient Chinese, over the course of thousands of years, sought out to understand correlations between their understanding of the flow of this unseen energy and their surroundings.
Could Qi be harnessed, diverted, and deflected in much the same way that metal or magnetic objects could manipulate or be manipulated by magnetic energy?
Their findings from generations of experimentation leaves us with some wonderful principles that we now call Feng Shui. It is much the same as how a Jedi uses the Force for their desired outcome in a situation.
While Jedi and the Sith in the Star Wars saga mostly used the Force to fight for the side they thought was right, most who practice Feng Shui use it to enhance aspects of their lives. Both cosmic forces are immensely powerful and those who harness them can do great things.
As a Feng Shui consultant, I have seen how harnessing the power of Qi has given my clients the ability to improve their careers, relationships, wealth and so much more.
In a way, I guess that could make me better than a Jedi master, if it weren’t for their cool lightsaber. Still, the Force is strong with me.
Next Steps
Learn more about Qi and Feng Shui on my website.
If you are interested in improving your life through Feng Shui, I can help.
I am a 3rd generation Feng Shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with Feng Shui. Contact me today!
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Be Thankful and Use Feng Shui to Give Back
I’m a glass is half-full type of gal, but I know that not everything in life will go our way.
Along with Feng Shui, being thankful is the best way to achieve inner peace and harmony, along with health, prosperity and everything else that follows.
Be Thankful
Being thankful can be a difficult skill to master, but it can be one of the most rewarding goals you will ever accomplish.
Start simple… and even maybe a little materialistic. You can begin by being thankful for what you have, like your home and your car.
As you progress, you will find yourself appreciating not so much what you have, but rather who you have. You’ll likely be thankful for the relationships you’ve shared and the lessons that you have learned in life.
As you master your new found skill of appreciation, you’ll notice the little things in the wide world around you. The colors of the changing foliage and the fresh air will be amplified for you.
You will eventually find yourself open to new opportunities and new relationships.
You will notice that you are happy.
And so will others.
Your contagious smile and graciousness will be magnetic. Positive energy and great things will come to you.
At this point, you should focus on your goals. What do you want to achieve in life and how do you want to help others? Be thankful for these things as if they have already happened. Your new gift of thankfulness will seem like magic.
Give When You Get
Today, I am particularly thankful for all of my readers and clients.
With that, I am going to introduce another concept… give when you get.
From now through Christmas Eve, 20% of all home and office consultation fees will go to charity, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is a wonderful organization that advances cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases. 81 cents of every dollar donated to St. Jude goes directly to its research and treatment. All medically eligible patients who are accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family’s ability to pay.
When you get my Feng Shui expertise to improve your home or office, you will also be giving to a wonderful organization and families in need. What can be better?
This is my way of giving thanks while helping you give when you get.
Next Steps
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Feng Shui for Realtors: Helpful Tips for Realtors
Want to sell to Chinese investors buying in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdon. From an interview with China Cash Buyers.
How to Sell Homes Faster with Feng Shui
As Asian-American populations continue to rise and accumulate wealth, Realtors and home builders are continually looking for ways to cater to the real estate needs of these buyers.
According to a recent Better Homes & Gardens survey, Feng Shui plays a role in home selection for a staggering 86% of Chinese-Americans. Moreover, 79% are willing to invest more for homes that apply Feng Shui principles.
Though my primary clientele is home builders, I have had a substantial increase in the number of agents and sellers contacting me to help prepare their listings for sale with Feng Shui in mind. One of my clients, in fact, told NPR that adding Feng Shui to her home attracted an offer from a Chinese couple for almost $100,000 more than her previous best offer.
Here are three basic Feng Shui tips to help get a fast sale and maximize your sales price.
Eliminate the Clutter
Clutter prevents Qi energy from flowing smoothly through a property. A home with naturally-flowing Qi brings harmony and balance to anyone stepping into the space. According to the Better Homes & Gardens survey, 64% of respondents are looking for organized and clutter-free space.
Everything should be well-organized and there should be relatively few trinkets. Even closets, shoe racks and garages should be cleared. If necessary, rent a storage unit to temporarily store items while the home goes through the viewing process.
Re-Arrange the Bedroom
72% of Chinese-Americans look for important Feng Shui aspects in the bedroom. This makes sense, because this is where one re-energizes for the next day.
The first thing to do is make sure that the bed is not aligned with the door. Additionally, ensure that there are either no mirrors in the bedroom or that they are at least pointed away from the bed.
Choose Good Dates for Showings
Feng Shui buyers often consult with me to pick auspicious dates and times for their special occasions, such as opening a business, getting married or moving into a new home.
Realtors and homeowners also make use of this principle to set good dates and times for their showings, boosting their chances of closing a deal during a showing.
Next Steps
Whether you believe in Feng Shui or not, a growing percentage of buyers find it incredibly important to the home buying process.
There is much more to Feng Shui than these three simple tips. Visit my blog to get some additional Feng Shui information. If you are a serious seller, however, you need to hire a Feng Shui expert to identify and help cure dangerous elements to your property without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded inside.
If you are a Realtor or are looking to prepare your home for sale, contact me today. As your 3rd generation real estate Feng Shui expert, I will help you get your home ready for a faster sale!
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Mirrors in Feng Shui
Mirrors have a very interesting relationship with Feng Shui. Of course, they’re great at making rooms seem more spacious and seem to amplify light. In Feng Shui, they are a symbol of the water element and we can utilize their incredible ability to reflect virtually everything, including Feng Shui energy called Chi (or “Qi”).
Often used as a cure for a variety of Feng Shui challenges, mirrors are used to reflect and direct both positive and negative Chi energy however we see fit.
But, where do we want that energy to go? Well, that all depends on the area of the home we’re trying to enhance.
Using Mirrors Outside
As I have highlighted in previous posts, certain types of mirrors can be used to deflect negative energy coming from a neighbor’s front door aligned with yours, used to deflect overwhelming energy at a T-intersection, and can deflect churning energy on a cul-de-sac or corner lot.
Place your convex Bagua mirror above your door on the interior wall facing toward the street. Yes, you won’t actually see the mirror.
As a quick cure for any of the above, the best choice is to simply place a convex Bagua mirror above your front door facing the street (such that the reflection virtually goes through your wall).
Now, let’s discuss how we use mirrors at various locations inside the home.
Mirrors in the Bedroom
Never place a mirror where it will face a bed. Think of a mirror as a magnifying glass that will amplify energy flow toward your body as you sleep. One problem with this is that it causes restlessness.
Worse, many of my clients that previously had mirrors facing their bed complained of pain such as headaches, leg aches or stomach cramps — which had been exactly where their mirrors were facing. Remove the mirror and voila! No more pain.
Again, never have a mirror that faces those sleeping in the bed, even on the ceiling (sorry guys). In fact, it is best to leave mirrors out of bedrooms altogether.
Mirrors in the Bathroom
Water is the dominant element in a bathroom. Mirrors enhance your space and allow you to get a perspective on yourself. We often look in the mirror to improve ourselves, right? Well, we might as well improve every part we can.
Thus, I suggest a full-length mirror in the bathroom, such that its reflection does not cut off any parts of your body.
Mirrors in Bagua Areas
Some Bagua areas will benefit from mirrors more than others. In particular, mirrors are good to use in the Career & Life Path Area (but not toward your front door), Family Area, and Wealth & Prosperity Corner.
Try to use corresponding colors, materials, and shapes for the mirror and its frame when possible. For example, use a vertical rectangular mirror with a green and/or wooden frame in the Family Area.
Avoid using mirrors of any kind in your Fame & Reputation Area, as this will extinguish your fire element that is necessary here.
Best Practices
Placing a mirror at your front foyer toward your front door is bad because it pushes back all of the Chi entering your home, preventing it from energizing your house.
Avoid having mirrors that face each other. This can create a barrier that will stop energy from flowing through your home.
Don’t overdo it with mirrors, especially all in one place. Sometimes, less is more.
Replace chipped or cracked mirrors. Relationships are negatively affected by broken mirrors.
Give children full-length mirrors to improve their self-esteem.
Unless your fireplace is in the Fame & Reputation Area of your home, you may want to douse it with figurative water. Hang a mirror directly over your fireplace to neutralize its effects.
Adding some plants near a mirror will rejuvenate and enhance the flow of Chi energy through your surroundings.
Mirrors should always be framed around their edges.
Next Steps
Learn more about Feng Shui and all of the areas of the Bagua.
I am a 3rd generation Feng Shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
I can help you attract the life that you deserve with Feng Shui. Contact me today!
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Feng Shui Front Door Colors
The appropriate color to paint your front door can be confusing.
Aren’t you always supposed to have a red front door? Not exactly.
Some people say that having a red front door attracts negative energy. Others say red is the best color to use, despite the fact that it is in your Career Area, which should be predominantly blue or black.
Which Color is Correct?
As with many things in Feng Shui, the color you choose for your front door depends more on what you want to attract.
For instance, are you looking to bring in some wealth? Go for red.
Do you need to add some stability to your life? Brown is the best choice for you.
Here are various colors for your front door and what they are known to attract in Feng Shui:
- Red = Wealth
- Green = Growth
- Blue = Relaxation
- Brown = Stability
Next Steps
Read more on colors in Feng Shui as well as the various aspects of your Career Area.
Remember that painting your front door is only one part of a balanced and harmonious home or office. Be sure you learn more about Feng Shui and make positive changes to all areas of the Bagua.
If you need additional help, contact me to inquire about a consultation. I will help you achieve the life that you deserve without making your home look like a Chinese restaurant exploded.
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