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6 Tips to Use Feng Shui to Improve Your Career and Finances
Feng shui can be a powerful tool to help improve your career, which in-turn can improve your financial success. By sprinkling a little feng shui into your home and workspace (even a home office), you can create a supportive environment to help you achieve your goals. Here are six tips that I often give on consultations for how to use feng shui to improve your career and finances:
- Activate your Career Area: In feng shui, the area of your home or office that represents your career as part of the bagua is located in the front-center of the space, just as you enter through the front door. To activate the Career Area, try hanging a picture or a painting of calm water that seems to flow into your home.
- Enhance your Fame & Reputation Area: The Fame & Reputation Area of your home or office is located in the far back center of the space when you enter through the front door. To enhance this area, add strong symbols like pictures of tall mountains, trees, etc. You can also use the colors of fire like red and orange. This can also be a great spot for other symbols of fire, like a fireplace or candles.
- Use the “command position”: In any room, the command position is the spot that allows you to see the door and have your back to a solid wall. You’ll feel more in-control and supported, which can be beneficial for your career, and thus your financial success. Try to sit in this position whenever possible, especially during work or study time.
- Keep your desk organized: A cluttered desk can block the flow of positive energy, which hinders your career and financial success. Make an effort to keep your desk organized to allow for a smooth flow of energy.
- Add symbols of success: Surround yourself with symbols of success, such as awards, certificates, or mementos of past achievements. You can even put up symbols of future success: pre-print that diploma or put up a fake Oscar award for now! They can help remind you of your accomplishments to provide motivation to continue striving for success.
- Invite in positive energy: Keep your home and office well-lit, which invites in positive energy. Open windows to let in fresh air and consider adding a water feature or plants to bring in a sense of abundance.
If you’re already familiar with feng shui, you might be wondering why I didn’t mention the Wealth & Prosperity Corner. We need to walk before we run. Be sure to get your career and basic finances figured out first.
Remember to keep an open mind. Have fun with the process so you can create some positive energy to improve your career and finances. The most important thing is to create a space that feels good to you and supports your aspirations.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
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!
Bring Feng Shui Renewal to Your Home this Spring
Who doesn’t love spring? Unless you have allergies, of course!
Well, I won’t help with allergies here, but I will help you create a sense of renewal and growth through feng shui this spring. My hope is to help you nurture feelings of vitality and well-being.
Here are six tips that I provide my clients that you can use to bring renewal to your home with feng shui this spring:
- Use bright, vibrant colors: The colors you choose for your home can have a big impact on your energy. Especially during the spring months, it’s important to use bright, vibrant colors that boost that energy of yours. Consider splashing in shades of green, yellow, and blue into your decor, or use light wood tones to create a spring-like atmosphere. Don’t go overboard by painting whole rooms or anything crazy like that. I’m talking throw pillows, blankets, accent rugs, towels, etc.
- Incorporate natural elements: Properly-placed natural elements, such as plants and flowers, can help enhance the energy of your home and can create a sense of harmony. Add a small indoor garden or place potted plants around your home.
- Choose the right lighting: The lighting in your home can have a big impact on your energy. During the spring months, it’s especially important to use lighting that creates a bright, invigorating atmosphere. Open your curtains to bring in natural light whenever possible during the day.
- Create a sense of openness: Spring is a time of new beginnings and growth. It’s important for you to create a sense of calming flow in your home. Start your spring cleaning to get rid of clutter and items that no longer serve you. Rearrange your furniture to allow for easy movement around the room, keeping your command position in mind.
- Nurture feelings of connection: I always crave a little extra connection and togetherness in the spring. Try to bring people together in your home and have some fun. Host a dinner party, movie night, or a game night.
- Plant that garden: If you have space for an outdoor garden, now is the time to get it started. Plant fruits and veggies that your family will enjoy eating. Otherwise, plant some colorful flowers that will bring a smile to your face.
Complement spring by applying these and other feng shui principles in your home. You’ll feel happier and more energized! Well, except for those pesky allergies.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
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!
Feng Shui Your Kitchen for Health, Prosperity, and Happiness
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that can be used to create a harmonious and balanced environment. The kitchen is an important area in the home to focus on when practicing feng shui, as it is the place where we nourish ourselves and our loved ones.
Here are some simple feng shui tips for creating a kitchen that promotes health, prosperity, and happiness:
- Make sure the kitchen is well-ventilated and well-lit. Good ventilation and Bright Light in Feng Shuilighting are essential for a healthy kitchen. Make sure there is plenty of natural light coming into the kitchen, and consider installing an exhaust fan to help remove cooking odors and steam.
- Maximize your range. An oven is considered a wealth item, especially one that has more range burners, because wealthy people could afford them. Add a mirror behind your range or place a reflective tea kettle in the middle of the range to make it appear like you have even more burners.
- Don’t align oven & sink. Your oven is seriously the most important appliance in your kitchen, according to feng shui. If your oven/range and sink are directly across from each other it has the effect of all of your wealth flowing down the drain. Offset them to maximize your prosperity.
- Choose the right colors for your kitchen. The colors you choose for your kitchen can have a big impact on the overall energy of the space. Soft, calming colors such as green, blue, and purple promote a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, while bold, vibrant colors like red and yellow can bring energy and excitement to the kitchen. Be sure to align those colors with the bagua map.
- Keep the kitchen clean and clutter-free. Organization is so important! Clutter can block the flow of positive energy in the kitchen, so it’s important to keep the space clean and organized. Regularly wipe down surfaces, sweep and mop the floor, and get rid of any unnecessary items. Especially keep your oven and range area spotless.
- Bonus: Choose the right location. This is really only practical if you’re still in the home planning process. The ideal location for a kitchen is not aligned or within sight of the front door. This ensures that the energy of the kitchen doesn’t flow out of the house, but rather stays contained within the space. Even if the kitchen is already in place, use furniture, crystals, or other tools to redirect qi energy properly.
By following these feng shui principles, you can create a kitchen that promotes health, prosperity, and happiness. Whether you’re a seasoned feng shui practitioner or new to the practice, these tips can help you create a positive and harmonious energy in your kitchen.
However, there is so much more to an integrative approach of making the perfect kitchen design for feng shui to harness qi energy, including directional alignment, the five elements, layout, the placement of other appliances, plants, etc.
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!
The Importance of House Numbers in Feng Shui
In feng shui, the numbers in your home address (like 12345 Main St) can greatly impact on the energy of your space and well-being. By choosing the right house and/or apartment address number, you can enhance the energy of your home to bring about positive change in your life.
Calculations
First, let’s understand the two different ways feng shui views and calculates address numbers:
- The simplest method is to simply look at the numbers of the address individually. This is often used with repeated numbers like 444 or 888.
- The calculation most commonly used for multi-digit, random-looking numbers is to keep adding up the digits until you end up with a single-digit number. For example, with 12345 Main St, you would first add up the individual digits as 1+2+3+4+5 = 15. Because the result is not yet a single-digit number, you would add up the resulting digits as 1+5 = 6. Your resulting number of 6 is the home’s feng shui number.
Meanings
Different numbers have different meanings and associations. It’s important to have an address number that aligns with your goals. Here are some of the most common number meanings in feng shui:
- Unity, independence, and new beginnings
- Balance, harmony, and partnership
- Creativity, growth, and expansion
- Stability, security, and grounding (but, keep reading below)
- Change, adaptability, and adventure
- Love, family, and domestic harmony
- Spirituality, introspection, and inner wisdom
- Wealth, prosperity, and abundance
- Completion, fulfillment, and attainment
In particular, feng shui considers certain numbers to be lucky or unlucky in feng shui. For example, Chinese culture considers the number 8 to be lucky. Some claim that 8 resembles the infinite symbol (∞) turned sideways. Therefore, people associate it with financial prosperity. Similarly, people sometimes consider the number 9 to be lucky, as it is associated with fulfillment. Some people will only choose a 9 address upon retirement, however.
On the other hand, feng shui considers the number 4 to be an unlucky number. That’s because it is associated with death and bad luck. In many Asian cultures, buildings and floors that contain the number 4 are often skipped or avoided altogether. Many western buildings like hotels do the same with the 13th floor.
Cures
When I work with home builders, we can pre-select good address numbers. But, how about when you are already living in a home that doesn’t add up to an auspicious number?
One cure I provide during home consultations is to write an additional number, but have it hidden in some way. For instance, suppose your address was 229 Broadway (2+3+9=14 and 1+4=5), which adds up to 5.
If you wanted to change this to an 8, you would need to add 3. One option is to draw a 3 in the same colored paint as your wall right next to the existing 229. Alternatively, draw a 3 just next to your numbers and cover it with a wall tile. Either way, the extra number you added would be invisible to anyone just looking at your home.
Next Steps
When it comes to applying feng shui principles to your address, paying attention to numbers can be a helpful way to create a more harmonious and balanced environment. By using numbers that have positive associations and avoiding those that have negative associations, you can help to enhance the flow of energy in your space and promote greater well-being and success. But house numbers are only a small part of feng shui.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
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!
5 Feng Shui Tips for RVs
I actually travel in an RV quite often. Other RVers frequently ask me if Feng Shui also applies to RVs. The short answer is YES! Here is my more thorough answer with some tips…
I love RVing because it provides my family with a unique opportunity to travel and explore new places while I consult with my clients. There’s nothing quite like having a beautifully energizing landscape just outside of our home on wheels. It’s also important to create a peaceful and harmonious environment inside your recreational vehicle, whether it is a motorhome, fifth wheel, travel trailer, camper van or truck camper. That’s where Feng Shui comes in. The design and layout of your RV has a significant impact on the overall energy of your living space on the go.
Here are five tips for applying basic Feng Shui principles to your RV:
- Follow the bagua. Overlay the bagua just as you would with the floorplan of a home, with the Career Area (black section) aligned with wall of the main entry door of the RV. I think it is even easier with RVs to do this because you can usually download a floorplan from the manufacturer and they are almost exclusively rectangular, which is an ideal Feng Shui shape for a living space.
- Declutter and clean up. Your spouse is probably already telling you that your clutter in the RV is making your rig overweight. Now you’re going to get it from me, as well. You NEED to declutter, not only to stay under the manufacturer’s GVWR and save on fuel, but also to have a good flow of energy. Being clutter-free will help to create a sense of openness, which is essential for good Feng Shui.
- Use soft lighting. Soft, warm lighting can help to create a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere in your RV. Avoid harsh, bright lights and opt for dimmer switches to create a soothing ambiance. If you’re a boondocker, this provides a double-whammy by lowering your battery consumption.
- Choose calming colors. Use calm, neutral colors in your RV to create a sense of relaxation. Softer shades of blue, green, and pink are particularly soothing and can help to create a peaceful atmosphere.
- Incorporate the Five Elements. In Feng Shui, the Five Elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) create an additional connection to nature. Incorporating them into your RV’s interior design will give you grounding properties, which helps provide calming energy.
If you’re a full-timer, I can’t stress enough the importance of applying Feng Shui to not only your RV, but also your storage unit and any other properties you have, even rental properties. Please leave a comment if you want more advanced Feng Shui tips for RVs. I hope to see you on the road!
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better Feng Shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
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!
Too Much Feng Shui? 5 Tips to Avoid Feng Shui Overload
Feng shui is a great tool for adding harmony to your space, but is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Can you have too much feng shui?
The quick answer is yes, you can have too much feng shui, just like you can over-fertilize or over-water a plant (okay, I’m guilty of that). Believe me, I have had several first consultations with clients whose homes looked less like a well-balanced home and more like a Chinese restaurant with tons of meaningless trinkets. Let’s avoid that, shall we?
Here are five tips that I recommend to avoid feng shui overload in your space:
- Follow the 80/20 rule. In feng shui, it’s important to have a balance of yin and yang energy in your space. 80% of your space should be yin (calming, soothing, relaxing) and 20% should be yang (energizing, vibrant, stimulating).
- Don’t overdo it with the Five Elements. In feng shui, the Five Elements (wood, fire, earth, metal & water) are an important tool for creating harmony. But don’t go overboard with them, as too much of any one element can create imbalance. Instead, try to decorate with a balance of the Five Elements in your space.
- Use feng shui to enhance your space — not change it. Instead of trying to change your space to fit the principles of feng shui, use it to enhance your space and bring harmony to it. You probably don’t need to knock down walls or literally change the direction of your home by the compass (seriously, some people do this — and they’re still miserable).
- Don’t try to implement every feng shui tip you come across. There are many different feng shui techniques out there, and I know it can be tempting to try to implement as many as possible to improve your life. Instead, choose a few key feng shui techniques that resonate with you for your space. I compare this to trying to take a trip from Los Angeles to New York. There are lots of forms of transportation to get there (planes, trains, car) and even more routes for each to take along the way. Find a good, simple plan and stick with it. Don’t make it look like you’re zig-zagging along your route!
- Trust your instincts. You need to believe that what you’re implementing in your space is right for you. If something doesn’t feel right, chances are it’s not going to work for you. Feng shui, if applied correctly, makes logical sense. If you don’t understand why you’re implementing each technique you’re using, let’s talk about it first.
While feng shui is powerful, certainly try not to over do it, especially if it doesn’t fit your style. I also have a funny video that I put out a few years ago that similarly goes through this concept.
If you need more specific and custom guidance to improve your space and your life, I’m available to help. Learn more on my website today and book a virtual consultation. Better feng shui can help you in profound ways on life’s journey.
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!