Fast Feng Shui Blog

Water Fountain or Aquarium: Which one is better?

Taraka — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:31:00 +0000

A common question people new to feng shui ask is the subject of 'moving water,' especialy with regards to their use as feng shui remedy for their career or wealth area. Is there advantage to using one over the other? What's the difference? What is the significance of the fish in the aquarium? Stephanie answers these questions and more in her article in the latest issue of the Fast Feng Shui newsletter.

An interesting question in the Feng Shui Q+A is from someone who lives in a small apartment and has no place for the litter box except in the wealth corner of her office. What can she do to keep the 'negative' energy from polluting her finances? Stephanie provides a clever and stunning solution using knowledge of the five elements to actually use the energy of the litter box to support strong wealth chi. You can read the answer in the Feng Shui Q+A of the newsletter now.

How to Use Plants as Feng Shui Remedies

Taraka — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:00:00 +0000

Plants are among the most popular and frequently recommended feng shui remedies. There are several ways you can use them to improve the feng shui of your home or office:
1 - To add vitality (living chi);
2 - To encourage luck;
3 - To counteract sha chi (harmful energy); and
4 - To absorb excessive water chi in a space.
You can find out details about these methods and more in the current issue of the Fast Feng Shui newsletter.

Also of interest is our Feng Shui Q+A which addresses the placement of a bed under a window. How bad is it? What if there is no other place to position the bed in the room? This is a good example of not getting restricted by a certain 'rule' and looking at the broader picture and choosing from best possible options. For more details, read Stephanie's answer to this question.

Balance and Harmony in Feng Shui

Taraka — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 03:05:00 +0000

Bigger is not always better. This statement applies to feng shui as well. Feng shui beginners are usually guilty of overdoing their cures due to the mistaken notion that it will hasten or multiply the good fortunes they supposedly bring. Not so. This newsletter issue's article addresses this issue...

Stephanie wrote: "Wind chimes have been on my mind a lot lately. That's because our next-door neighbors have several very large wind chimes hung by their front door, which is on the side of their property nearest to us. Our houses are close together, and it's windy here, especially on summer afternoons. The wind chimes have been chiming so loudly and continuously it's been starting to drive us nuts.

"Now, I am very fond of wind chimes when used appropriately. But in feng shui, more and bigger is not always better. The size of your cure - whether it be a wind chime or anything else - should be appropriate to the location where it is being placed..."

The Q&A addresses the 'front door' vs. 'facing direction' issue, esp. with regards to high-rise apartments. Plus very good featured resources. Check out our latest Fast Feng Shui newsletter issue now.

New Year, New Intentions

Taraka — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 10:12:00 +0000

"The new beginning we experience with each new year doesn't emerge from nowhere. It's the beginning of another round of the annual cycle, and in spite of feeling like a fresh start it really begins with how we conclude (resolve) the previous year. Traditional New Year's resolutions tend to emerge from a focus on the negative. Our 'resolutions' to do better come January 1 arise out of thoughts such as 'I'm too fat,' 'I haven't been taking very good care of myself,' 'I hate my job,' or 'I've been neglecting my spouse/family.'

"Instead of focusing on negatives, how about focusing on some positives instead? Take a few minutes to think the successes and accomplishments you experienced in 2005. What "successful conclusions" did you achieve? What are you grateful for receiving? What did you do that was fun or joyful? What happy memories have you added to your life experience?"

To read Stephanie's New Year article and to learn how to use the inspiration of the ba gua to create your New Year resolutions, check out our latest issue of the Fast Feng Shui newsletter.

Also covered is an interesting Feng Shui Q+A concerning the proper location of a 'mudroom' in relation to the ba gua, and a New Year's Resolutions Toolbox that can help you 'rewire your brain' to make your resolutions stick. Interesting stuff! Check out the newsletter now.

Is it Time for You to Do Space Clearing?

Taraka — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:22:00 +0000

Space clearing is a powerful way to remove unwanted energy from your space and to fill your home with vibrant, positive chi. Any time you want to feel that you are making a fresh start or if you have been feeling stuck or hopeless about some aspect of your life, it's time to consider purifying your space. Other situations that would call for space clearing include moving into a new home or office, or planning to sell your home, or whenever you experience major life changes. In this newsletter issue's article, Stephanie describes the most common elements of space clearing, and why each is important: What Space Clearing Can Do for You

Also in this issue is a good Q+A regarding the ba gua and personal kua number. What is your kua number and how does that relate to the ba gua? Read the answer to this question and find out how you can have access to a kua calculator for free. Read the newsletter now

Clutter and Your Finances

Taraka — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 23:57:00 +0000

Our current newsletter issue's article is an important one. It talks about clutter and how it could inhibit your ability to attract finances. Stephanie points out not only the obvious wealth areas of the ba gua that need to be cleared and taken care of, but other areas as well, such as your office, your closets, the kitchen, and the bedroom. As she defines it, "like a blood clot that blocks circulation in a vein, clutter of any kind is an energy block that prevents chi -- vital energy -- from circulating through your home and life." Read this very important article, follow its pointers and watch your cash flow get 'unclogged.' Go here now: How Clutter Affects Your Finances

Also in this issue is a Q+A from a reader who has a question about her carport and the ba gua, as well as her two bathrooms located right in the center of the ba gua map. Stephanie's answer is a perfect example of how to use your knowledge of the five elements and their cycles. We include a link to our FREE ebook, "A Quick Guide to the Five Elements." Check out our latest newsletter now.

The Lucky Bamboo

Taraka — Sun, 21 Aug 2005 00:38:00 +0000

Over the past few years “Lucky Bamboo” has become one of the most popular feng shui accessories on the market. If you don’t yet have a Lucky Bamboo plant, once your friends and family find out that you are interested in feng shui you’ll probably receive one as a gift someday soon. In fact, Lucky Bamboo is said to be luckiest when it is received as a gift. That doesn’t mean you can’t buy one for yourself if you want to, though; just think of it as a gift from you to your home or office...

Bamboo is a symbol of luck and success because of its rapid growth, strength and fortitude. In this newsletter issue's article, Stephanie shares some things she has learned to ensure that your Lucky Bamboo continues to bring you good fortune for a very long time. Interested? Read the article How to Choose and Care for Lucky Bamboo.

Also in this issue is a Q+A regarding the "Peach Blossom" method of attracting new lovers. A reader expresses a little impatience and wonders how long it takes to see results. Stephanie's answer expounds a little bit on the subtle nature of manifesting and how feelings of desperation can actually subvert or slow down results. You can go read the rest of her important comments in our latest issue of the Fast Feng Shui newsletter.

Feng Shui for Students

Taraka — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 06:08:00 +0000

If you're a student or a parent with school-age kids, feng shui offers some ways to support academic performance. In the latest issue of our newsletter, Stephanie has written an article addressing the ken gua or the 'knowledge area' of your home titled, Back-to-School Feng Shui. Will this make you or your kid Ivy League material? Maybe, maybe not. But what it will surely do is create an environment conducive to making the best of one's academic potential.

Also in this issue is an interesting Q+A regarding placement of water fountain in the Love Corner, a monthly give-away drawing for a Peach Blossom ebook, and starting this issue, a Clutter-Clearing tip to help you clear up your spece. Check out the newsletter now.

Bedroom and Romance Feng Shui

Taraka — Wed, 20 Jul 2005 01:40:00 +0000

This latest issue of the Fast Feng Shui Newsletter addresses the issue of the bedroom and romance. The main article, "Bedroom Colors and Peach Blossom Luck," begins by pointing out the differences in the various shades of the color most associated with the love and relationship gua--the color pink. Then it talks about a secret feng shui method called "Peach Blossom Luck" that has been used to attract new romantic possibilities. (This method is not for married folks or those in committed relationships, but for singles looking for new love interests.) This issue's Q+A also addresses the bedroom and relationship connection, specifically with regards to imagery. Read the current issue of the Fast Feng Shui Newsletter here now.

Feng Shui Tips for the Kitchen

Taraka — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 09:42:00 +0000

"The kitchen is a source of nourishment for you and your family. Because of the close connection between health and finances - financial stress may contribute to or aggravate health problems, and poor health can seriously harm your financial wellbeing - the kitchen is associated in feng shui with both money and health issues. In a previous issue of this newsletter, I wrote about the significance of your stove as the 'wealth generator' for your family. Today I want to discuss three specific ways in which the location of your kitchen within the overall layout of your home may affect your physical wellbeing, and what steps you can take to protect the health of yourself and your family..."

Thus begins Stephanie's article in the latest issue of the Fast Feng Shui newsletter, How the Location of Your Kitchen Affects Your Health. Also in this issue is a related Q+A that addresses the location of the kitchen stove. And lastly, enter to win a FREE BioPro Cell Chip (EMF Protection for your cell phone). Read the latest issue of our newsletter now.

Feng Shui Symbols

Taraka — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:53:00 +0000

The article in this issue of the Fast Feng Shui Newsletter addresses the topic of Feng Shui symbols. There are several points of view on what constitutes an appropriate feng shui symbol. One is that an image that has strong personal meaning will be more powerful for you than a symbol from another culture (i.e. Chinese culture). In other words, a picture of a Mercedes Benze might mean more to a Westerner than a money frog, for example. On the other hand, the long history of use of a particular symbol for a particular purpose endows that symbol with great resonance and power. This article discusses the points between these views and give advice on how ro find your own powerful symbol to help manifest what you desire.

Also in this issue is a Windfall for Love promotion where you can receive over $3000 worth of bonus products for purchasing the "Stop Being the String Along" book by Barbara Rose through Amazon.com today, June 15th. Details can be found here.

For this issues's Q&A, a questioner asks for advice concerning having TV and other electronic gadgetry in the bedroom. How does this affect one's energy level and love life? Find out the answer to this very comoon situation.

The Nine Principles of Fast Feng Shui

Taraka — Sat, 11 Jun 2005 10:50:00 +0000

We have just added a new section in our website that describes the Nine Principles of Fast Feng Shui, excerpted from the Fast Feng Shui book by Stephanie Rboerts. These all-important principles provide you with a step-by-step method of applying feng shui to your space. As Stephanie explains it:
"Fast Feng Shui closely duplicates the steps I follow in a consultation: analyzing the layout of the home, diagnosing problems, and prescribing appropriate adjustments… It covers a wide range of typical feng shui situations in a practical sequence that makes it easy for you to focus your efforts on the areas of your home that will have the most direct impact on your key issues."
To learn the 9 principles (or to refresh your memory if you've already read the book), check them out here.

Using the Feng Shui Command Position

Taraka — Fri, 27 May 2005 01:00:00 +0000

"ONE of the most important feng shui guidelines is to place your bed and desk in what is called the 'Command Position.' In this position, you face the door from the far side of the room but are not directly in front of the door; usually the part of the room diagonally farthest from the entry offers the best Command Position.

"In the Command Position, you are able to benefit from the chi that enters and flows through the space, while being far enough removed from the doorway that you are not exposed to chi that is too strong. A true Command Position also provides a solid wall behind you for support. Using this position puts you in visual command of the space, and allows you to face life directly, both literally and symbolically..."

To learn more about one of the more important topics in feng shui, read Stephanie's article, Using the Command Position, in this issue of the Fast Feng Shui newsletter. Also, enter to win one of the "Make Room for Your Dreams" ebook give-aways for May. Read the newsletter now.

Fresh Air Feng Shui

Taraka — Thu, 05 May 2005 02:09:00 +0000

Do you know that the average person spends 90% of their time indoors where the air may be 5 to 100 times more polluted than outside air? The House of Representatives and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) both say that Indoor Air Pollution is the number one health problem in America! Air quality is important and has a direct impact on the quality of chi in your home. Breathing is basic to life, and improving the quality of the air you breathe in will in itself do much to improve the quality of your health and your life. Air purifiers can dramatically increase the air quality in your home, car, and office, by removing airborne pollutants such as dust, pollen, smoke, allergens, germs, chemicals, and dander. Check out our selection of high-quality air purifiers and ionizers offered by our partners at our Air Purifiers page. Also read our Fast Feng Shui Newsletter's current issue article: Chi and Air that Smells Like Flowers.

The Invisible Hazards of EMF Radiation - Online Video

Taraka — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 11:00:00 +0000

Feng shui seeks to establish harmony in your living or working space by identifying possible sources of 'sha chi' (harmful energy) and applying appropriate corrective measures. One growing source of this type of energy has been, collectively, the electronic devices and electrical appliances that we have come to depend on. There has been an exponential growth of EMF (electromagnetic fields) in our environment beginning the second World War, so much so that scientists estimate that we are exposed to 100 million times more EMF than our grandparents were. And the health consequences are now beginning to show. Doctors and scientists are blaming 'electropollution' for the rising incidences of brain cancer, tumors, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, leukemia, and others. Learn more about what EMF exposure does to your health and what you can do about it by watching this compelling online video: The Invisible Dangers of EMF Radiation.