Even more so than colour, except perhaps for red, shapes have a strong influence on the feel of a place. The best Feng Shui results are achieved by activating the positive energies (and blocking the negative ones) of a space and giving each its right shapes and...

I have recently come across a few homes where magnetic fields were causing health and sleep problems. Elevated magnetic fields can cause health and sleep problems. This can occasionally be an overriding issue taking precedence over a traditional Feng Shui approach....

If you want to improve the Feng Shui of your home or office, here are some free Feng Shui tips which you can safely apply to any building. Feng Shui naturally integrates into any style building - it does not need to look 'Feng Shui-ed'.  Beauty Beautiful...

In order to conduct an effective Feng Shui analysis we need an accurate floor-plan of your building or unit. Sometimes a floor plan may not be readily available - especially in older or rented homes. However, drawing up a floor plan for Feng Shui purposes is not...

I have recently visited a number of display villages to get a first impression of many homes on the same day. There is an amazing difference in their feel. On entering, some were quite pleasant and light, while others felt a bit dull or even irritating. There...

80% of good Feng Shui has to do with using the right energies for the right activities. We want good Yang (active) energy in the active areas of the home and where we do business. We also want good Yin (relaxing energy) energy for the bedrooms and lounge.  Good...

When designing a home, you have the unique opportunity to create a radiant and healthy building. You are virtually guaranteed a great home. It will have a front door that will admit radiant energy, healthy bedrooms and vibrant living areas. This is the very best time...

The best shape for a block of land is a rectangle or square. These shapes are stable. The rectangle is the shape of the EARTH element. This regular shape is associated with ‘mother Earth’. It nurtures, protects, comforts, is conserving and strong.  Any other...

Feng Shui is a powerful tool, which allows us to find out what types of energies are entering your home from the different compass directions. There exist 9 types of energies: two are extremely good and nurturing; 5 are reasonably good; and there are two energies that...

There are many opinions and fads about using of Fire tones, reds, pinks, purples and orange, to decorate a home. Some people avoid these as they are believed to heat things up too much, others use them to stimulate conversation or romance. Generalizations, which are...

Over the last few weeks a few of you have asked how to work out the energy chart for a place. Here is how it works: Feng Shui and Time The most advanced and effective system of Feng Shui is the Flying Star system. It analyses the changing...

In selecting an office or workspace, following Feng Shui principles can ensure that you will get the best possible environmental support from it. There are workspaces where you feel good, where you can work well and feel energised. And there are spaces where it is a...

If you work or have an income related project at home, there are a number of elements that contribute to creating a positive workspace. Forms One of the most important aspects is the position of your desk.Here is a situation: You are entering a coffee shop, which has...

There are three types of approaches people have to Feng Shui. Many people know a few Feng Shui principles and have read some books. - However, Feng Shui consists of many layers. There are the influences of the physical features – outside and inside,...

There are homes that may even look good but you cannot get them right. Some homes are naturally radiant and cosy. You feel at home, can relax, work and everything seems in its right place. And there are homes where you’d struggle to get that harmonious feel. They may...

There are homes that will suit you very well. You will feel easily settled in these and will be at home. However, there are other homes that make you feel more uneasy. In such homes people often feel a need to keep changing their colours and furniture arrangements,...

Kitchens are an important part of family life. There are a few Feng Shui principles to observe and there are some that have become less important.  Feng Shui developed in a time when kitchens had open wood stoves. These were pretty much going all day and a...

How to work with Yin energies. Yin energy is still, reflective, receptive, nurturing and sustaining. Yin energy is what we use when we want to relax and recharge, when we sleep, chill out and just want to be. In Feng Shui, it is often referred to as the Health...

If you know the energies of your home, you can charge and control your living situation.  You can make your home feel radiant, and create relaxing spaces where you can really recharge by activating its positive and radiant energies. You’ll also know how to avoid...

Electromagnetic Radiation, or EMR, consists of invisible waves that can have health effects. EMR - Electromagnetic RadiationElectromagnetic Radiation, or EMR, consists of invisible waves. They are the by-product of electricity flowing - in powerlines, transformers,...

The most important aspect in creating our buildings and lives is us. There are three things that influence our lives - Feng Shui being one of them. Feng Shui covers the effects of our environments on us. It is the art and science of creating environments that support...