Period 9 – 6-month Review

Period 9 – 6-month Review

Explosive – Fiery – Disruptive – Innovative For most of this year now, the #9 FIRE energy has been the new 20-year ruler. It’s a major energetic shift that affects people, the Feng Shui of buildings and the world at large.  6 months in, we can now...
When and When Not to use Symmetry

When and When Not to use Symmetry

Symmetry is often high on my clients’ wish list, such as when: positioning a bed or sofa in the centre of the wall, arranging windows on their home’s facade in a symmetric pattern, or placing chairs evenly around a room.  On the other hand, there are people who prefer...
The 80/20 Rule in Feng Shui

The 80/20 Rule in Feng Shui

A harmonious, happy & healthy building with relatively small effort The 80/20 rule, also called the Pareto principle, states that in any endeavour roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of causes. As little as 20% of our efforts create 80% of benefits.  That...
Clutter Strategies

Clutter Strategies

The First Thing to do with Clutter We know that clutter is a problem. It is stagnation of Qi that takes the life out of a place. We also know to remedy it we clean up and create order.  I’ve come across an interesting twist on to how to handle clutter though: The...
The Year of the Dragon – 2024

The Year of the Dragon – 2024

Ready for the ride? Not only are we beginning a new 20-year Feng Shui period, Period 9, we are also entering the Year of the Dragon with the Lunar New Year on February 10, 2024.   A Dragon is volatile and unpredictable. It may shake things up and rock foundations...
Period 9 – Wealth Energy Update

Period 9 – Wealth Energy Update

A huge change is about to occur with our buildings! The old wealth energy (#8) is going to retire, and the new ruling energy (#9) is going to take its place. This primarily affects life force and abundance. Wealth in Feng Shui is Yang. It’s the life force that comes...
Love & Wisdom

Love & Wisdom

The WATER Element Love & wisdom seem to be of rather short supply in this crazy fractured world of ours – at least on the big stage. We can however focus on nurturing these qualities in our personal lives and homes.  In Feng Shui and traditional Chinese...
Feng Shui in the Bedroom

Feng Shui in the Bedroom

Diary of a Feng Shui Consultant When conducting a Feng Shui consultation, I find that bedrooms are often where things go wrong for people.  In a good bedroom you sleep well and wake up refreshed and recharged, you stay healthy and communication and relationships can...
Feels like an Italian Villa

Feels like an Italian Villa

How to make Your Home Feel Like an Italian Villa I love the feel of an Italian Villa – or a traditional French or Moroccan…. building. They have a certain something that makes them feel good on a cellular level – on the level of touch and feel.   ...
Spaces We Love

Spaces We Love

… and why we love them There are certain spaces we are drawn to – maybe a corner in a coffee shop, a garden seat or chair in our home. Think of the spots in which you linger, your favourite places to hang out – where you sit to watch the world go by,...