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Top Feng Shui Tips for Workplaces: Blending Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science

It’s now more possible and desirable in a digitally fluent office to work from home. But can feng shui give any insights or tips on how to optimise your home office?

Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese art, is often viewed as a mystical and complex practice. However, when we strip it down to its essence, it becomes a profound and insightful approach to creating harmonious and productive environments. In modern workplaces, Feng Shui can be wonderfully integrated with principles from Environmental Psychology to enhance well-being and efficiency. Here are the top Feng Shui tips that blend tradition with science for your workplace:

44% of all work-related ill-health cases in the UK are due to stress, depression or anxiety, according to Health and Safety Executive (2019). Another survey of 1015 UK adults in employment suggests that 48% of British workers do little or nothing to relieve work-related stress.

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Curvilinearity and Angularity: The Influence of Shapes and Lines in Our Lives: From Feng Shui to Environmental Psychology

Introduction: Winston Churchill once astutely observed, “We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us,” highlighting the profound impact our environment has on us. This sentiment is echoed in various disciplines, from feng shui to environmental psychology, suggesting a deep connection between the shapes and lines that surround us and our perceptions and behaviours.

The Feng Shui Perspective on Straight Lines: In the practice of feng shui, straight lines are often advised against, as they are believed to channel ‘shar chi’ or negative energy. This principle stems from the observation that straight lines are rarely found in nature. When examined closely, even the straightest of lines reveal irregularities. For instance, a laser beam, though appearing straight, is actually slightly curved due to Earth’s gravitational field. This deviation from natural forms is thought to disrupt the harmonious flow of energy, or ‘qi’, in our surroundings.

Nature’s Efficiency with Curved Lines: Nature tends toward efficiency in its designs, often employing curved lines. The shortest distance between two points may be a straight line, but nature optimizes this principle with curves. Consider the sphere – it’s the shape that encloses the greatest volume with the smallest surface area. This efficiency is mirrored in the roundness of the Earth and the spherical nature of galaxies.

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Top Feng Shui Tips for Living Rooms. Feng shui living room do’s and don’ts.

Our living spaces can benefit immensely from feng shui, an ancient Chinese practice that harmonizes individuals with their surroundings. Let’s explore how to effectively incorporate feng shui’s principles and five elements – water, wood, fire, earth, and metal – into your living room to foster a more balanced and serene environment.

The orientation of living rooms
The best places compass-wise are south, south-west and west facing. West direction has a relaxing quality of energy.

Layouts
The layout of your living room will depend on the shape of the room. Work with the function first and see how it looks and how the energy will flow.

Strong focal points
A strong focal point or points are essential for establishing the context and ensuring that you can relax and orient yourself in relation to key features. The focal point can be organised around anything when done well and with thought. The TV set is no longer a focal point in many living rooms.

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Similarities and Differencese Between Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra. Exploring the Parallels and Contrasts: Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra

Introduction:
In the world of architectural harmony and spiritual design, two ancient practices stand out for their influence and uniqueness: feng shui and Vastu Shastra. While both originate from ancient Eastern traditions – feng shui from China and Vastu Shastra from India – they offer distinct perspectives and methodologies in creating balanced living spaces. This blog delves into the nuances, similarities, and differences between these two venerable systems.

Feng Shui: The Chinese Art of Harmony
Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art that focuses on harmonizing individuals with their surrounding environment. It is grounded in Taoist principles and the concept of ‘qi’ or ‘chi’ – the life force or energy flow. feng shui practitioners use various tools and principles, like the Bagua map and the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water), to optimize the flow of this energy in living and working spaces.

Vastu Shastra: India’s Science of Architecture
Vastu Shastra, often termed the ‘science of architecture’, is an ancient Indian system of design based on directional alignments. It is rooted in the Vedas, the comprehensive scriptures of Hinduism, and focuses on integrating architecture with nature, using geometric patterns (yantras), symmetry, and directional alignments. Vastu aims to create spaces that align with the fundamental forces of nature.

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This West-East distribution shows the movement over an eight year period from 1992 - 2000. Red implies the land moved westwards whilst blue shows an eastwards shift . If a magnitude 5 earthquake hit, the shaking would be similar to standing on a platform between two passing trains

Fault Lines Discovered in London. An Earthquake Overdue According to Researchers.

Scientists discovered two fault lines under London that could trigger an earthquake

Two major fault lines in London

The feng shui of London is very good. However, in 2018, researchers at Imperial College London found two fault lines running under London that could potentially cause a magnitude 5 earthquake. These fault lines move between 1mm and 2mm every year. The faults run directly under central London and under Canary Wharf. The researchers were using Persistent Scatterer Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (PSInSAR) and believe that London is overdue for a quake but suggest that there is a one-in-a-thousand-year chance of a tremor. “The faults were initially inferred from geomorphology – drainage patterns, etc. – [along with] borehole records, and site visits,” Ghail told IFLScience. He noted, though, that they “detected their motion using satellite Persistent Scatterer Interferometry (PSI) radar data,” a technique that tracks even small changes in displacement over time.

The last large earthquake in London happened on the 6th of April 1580, and it had a comparably large magnitude 5.5. A magnitude 5 earthquake is comparable to shaking, similar to standing on a platform between two passing trains. However, a magnitude 6 earthquake could cause damage to buildings. New buildings in London will be made so they can withstand a quake registering 6.5 on the Richter Scale. Dr Ghail, a researcher at Imperial College London, said the greatest risk to Londoners is not the earthquake itself but the knock-on effects.

 

This West-East distribution shows the movement over an eight year period from 1992 - 2000. Red implies the land moved westwards whilst blue shows an eastwards shift . If a magnitude 5 earthquake hit, the shaking would be similar to standing on a platform between two passing trains

This West-East distribution shows the movement over an eight-year period from 1992 – 2000. Red implies the land moved westwards, whilst blue shows an eastward shift. If a magnitude 5 earthquake hit, the shaking would be similar to standing on a platform between two passing trains.

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Cutting chi

Are you exposing your body to sha chi / cutting / knife energy (with oxalates)?

Are you exposing your body to sha chi (cutting/knife) energy?
You most likely are – with food high in oxalates, such as spinach, almonds, dark chocolate, etc. (read the list below). You may never have heard of oxalates, but if you’re a feng shui enthusiast you’ve heard about sha chi / cutting chi/knife energy, etc. Oxalates are to your body what cutting chi is to you in your environment.

What is cutting chi?
In classical feng shui, sha chi/qi (煞气) refers to a negative type of chi/qi or negative environmental influence. Objects or environments that have cutting/killing chi are usually characterised by sharp corners and pointy, sharp, shard-like shapes. There are also other environmental factors that have knife chi, or bad vibe or disharmonious energy if you like, such as electrosmog, geopathic stress, clutter, T-junctions, telephone poles or trees that block light or the flow of energy in front of your home/business, tall building with corners pointing at your property, mirrored tiles or mirrors that dissect your body, beams above your bed and so on. In short, anything that is not harmonious and drains your energy can be called sha chi or, as the translation suggests, killing/cutting/knife chi.

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2023 year of water rabbit

Top feng shui tips for 2023 – the Year of the Water Rabbit. Your feng shui of 2023.

New year – new beginnings – new challenges – and new opportunities. Chinese New Year 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, more specifically, Yin Water Rabbit, starting on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023, and lasting until February 9th, 2024. Traditionally, the celebrations of Chinese New Year last for 16 days, starting from Chinese New Year’s Eve to the Lantern Festival. The most notable dates of the Lunar New Year 2023 are these three days: Chinese New Year’s Eve on January 21st, 2023, Chinese New Year’s Day on January 22nd, 2023, and The Lantern Festival on February 5th, 2023. If you don’t know your animal sign – check the Chinese zodiac.

Read the key lesson that rabbits have to offer us in 2023 below: have a bigger view of life and be vigilant (something to do with rabbit’s eyes).

Top feng shui tips to make 2023 your year.

1. Identify your feng shui (gua) star – there are different ways, but the easiest is to look at this chart below. If you’re running a business, look for the feng shui star of your business when it was set up.

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How Feng Shui Can Help You Stay and Feel Safe and Secure. Why Home Matters?

Feeling safe and secure is critical to our health, development and success. Feng shui aims at creating safe, healthy and harmonious environments for working and living to allow us to thrive as well as feel happy and secure.

Albert Einstein asked this very potent and as always a current question:

“I think the most important question facing humanity is, ‘Is the universe a friendly place?’ This is the first and most basic question all people must answer for themselves.

Is the universe a friendly place Albert Einstein

Is the universe a friendly place? Albert Einstein

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Feng Shui Tips for 2021. The Year of the Yin Metal Ox

12 February 2021 (Friday) marks the New Chinese Year of yin metal ox. New year, new hopes, new dreams and goals. Optimise feng shui of your home and workplace to position, align yourself with and harvest the best energies of the new year. Traditionally, the New Chinese Year is celebrated for five days to enjoy and implement some of the feng shui tips and rituals for 2021.

2021 the year of yin metal ox

2021 the year of yin metal ox

Key feng shui tips for 2021

Feng shui = intention + energy + ritual
Feng shui can be described as a holistic interior design where you read and employ your home or workplace to help you manifest your dreams and goals through priming yourself with positive environmental anchors, primers and cues and representational rituals.

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Prince Charles’ Desk and other Desks of Famous People. Semiotics of Office Desks. Feng Shui of Desks.

May 2020, lockdown in the UK – Prince Charles makes headlines with his desk which is a wonderful example of a perfect feng shui in action. Unfortunately, people and ‘journalists’ who follow Marie Kondo minimalistic, decluttering cult, found it too messy. How wrong they are.

Einstein, famously said, “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”

Can feng shui and environmental psychology enlighten us about the significance of the metaphoric representation of desks of famous people? What is the semiotics of office desks?

Prince Charles' Desk

Prince Charles’ Desk with a perfect feng shui

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Working and studying from home – for more productivity, control and less stress. Top feng shui tips for home offices.

Working or studying from home can be challenging (but it doesn’t have to). Your home working environments can affect you on many levels and more specifically, how you manage time efficiently and your productivity. Winston Churchill boiled it down to, “We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us.” If you don’t take conscious control of your home environment, your home office might be working against you. Optimising your home office for a less stressful, more effective, ergonomic, highly functional and more enjoyable way of working and studying is more important than ever since working online is becoming a dominant mode of working.

It looks like working from home (WFH) or home-based work is here to stay. It’s now more possible and desirable in a digitally fluent and flexible office to work from home. Most people like to have the choice of working from home because it gives them more control over their life-work balance and most employees like it too since their employees can be more productive. But can feng shui give any insights or tips on how to optimise your home office?

44% of all work-related ill-health cases in the UK are due to stress, depression or anxiety according to Health and Safty Executive (2019). Another survey of 1015 UK adults in employment suggests that 48% of British workers do little or nothing to relieve work-related stress. On top of that, poor mental health costs employers up to £45 billion a year in the UK with at least 12.5 million working days lost, according to research done by Deloitte with a 16% increase since 2016. Mental health-related absenteeism and staff turnover, as well as ‘presenteeism’ where employers attend work but are unproductive, are the key factors. A study done in Sweden (2011) suggests that people who commute to work for 45 minutes or longer are 40% more likely to divorce.

The upside is that studies show that working from home can increase productivity by13%. With feng shui tips, you can study smart and have extra time for relaxation, etc.

Feng shui tips for home office

Feng shui tips for home office

This blog will demonstrate how to improve the way you work or study from home and how to optimise your home working environment to achieve efficiency and effectiveness. The tips can benefit people who work or study from home and are serious about improving their time management skills as well as productivity and reducing work-related stress.

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Prof Olle Johansson and Prof Tom Butler speaking at Galway, Ireland Conference in November 2019 on the Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation

Watch two best researchers on electromagnetic radiation and the dangers associated with electrosmog: Prof Olle Johansson and Prof Tom Butler speaking at Galway, Ireland Conference in November 2019
They both quote a lot of research about the dangers of non-ionising radiation, suggesting the most basic strategy to the problem ie avoiding the use of mobile phones, wifi and so on and calling for governments to review the standards that are not adequate according to the latest research.

Prof. Olle Johansson – Adverse Health Effects of Artificial Electromagnetic Fields

Olle Johansson, associate professor, head of the Experimental Dermatology Unit, Department of Neuroscience, at the Karolinska Institute (famous for it’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine) in Stockholm, Sweden, is a world-leading authority in the field of EMF radiation and health effects. He has published more than 500 original articles, reviews, book chapters and conference reports within the field of basic and applied neuroscience. He has worked with a number of international colleagues that, later on, became Nobel Laureates, including professors Andrew V. Schally and Roger Guillemin.

If you don’t have the time to watch the videos, I’ve included a few top slides to summaries their findings after the videos.

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Summary of Happy Starts at Home: Change your space, transform your life by Rebecca West

Summary of Happy Starts at Home Change your space, transform your life by Rebecca West

Summary of Happy Starts at Home Change your space, transform your life by Rebecca West

This book is about feng shui without feng shui in it.
The TOC (table of contents) clearly illustrates what you can expect from it. Happy starts with you and how you define your perfect place. Are you financially fit – establish an abundant life in your home. Do you want to be healthy and well-rested – discover the geographic cure (move things out of sight that might trigger temptations). Do you want to have more friends? Create an inviting place for social gatherings. The big one: love. How to create romance, companionship or starting a new relationship. Interested in creating a family identity? More people work from home now so how do you make sure that your workspace work for you and how to set the scene for success. On spirituality: how to create care for your soul connection in your home? And finally, how do you build your self-worth and represent it your home? Say yes to your happy home.

Use your home as a tool to make better changes happen in your life. Through aligning your heart, home, and health, experience first-hand how small changes make a big difference.

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SUMMARY of EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones – Hidden Harms and How to Protect Yourself by Dr. Joseph Mercola

Summary of EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones – Hidden Harms and How to Protect Yourself by Dr. Joseph Mercola

Summary of EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones – Hidden Harms and How to Protect Yourself by Dr. Joseph Mercola

The long-awaited book by Dr Joseph Mercola about the dangers of electromagnetic radiation is here (almost, published on 18 February – and only £1.82 on Kindle). Read the summary of the key points and more importantly, key solutions and five steps you can take to take control of your electromagnetic life.

1. Measure radiation levels already present so you know what you’re dealing with. You can do it yourself, by getting some measuring gadgets or hire an expert (such as myself) to measure levels of radiation in your home or workplace. The cheapest meters are Trifield TF2 meter and Acousticom 2 EMF Detector. It’s also an investment for the whole family, friends and neighbours (yes, you’d have to educate your neighbours to switch off wifi for the night!).

2. Reduce your local electro-smog emitted by your devices. Connect your computers and printers to the internet using a hard-wired Ethernet cable. Yes, I know, you won’t have wifi – that’s the point. Avoid any high electromagnetic fields by using a grounded Cat7 Ethernet cable. Turn off wi-fi in your modems and routers – they’re wifi-enabled by default but you can switch if off via the software and you can set when it works during the day only. You can purchase your own modem and separate router. Or, get a router that doesn’t have wifi at all. And then switch off wifi in your laptops, computers and devices by putting them into airplane mode. Disable Bluetooth on your computers. If you have to have your router on, you can cover it with RF-shielding material or wire mesh box. Laptops emit high levels of EMFs, but there are things you can do to make them safer for everyday use. Extra precaution: make sure that your computer has a grounded alternating-current (AC) power cord.

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Toyota – Woven City. Feng Shui Compliant City? The Grid Street Plan is Based on the Bagua Model.

Toyota’s Woven City will explore human interaction in urban spaces, study smart city infrastructure and driverless cars. This sensor-laden metropolis, a 175-acre high-tech city – built from the ground up, at the bottom of Mount Fuji in Japan will be ready in 2021. As you can see from the video below, it has good flowing lines, plenty of nature, clean air and clean water – all feng shui compliant. And the grid is based on the bagua model.

Toyota's Woven City

Toyota’s Woven City

Intelligent city
At the consumer electronics fair CES 2020, Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s CEO, announced a plan to build an intelligent city at the foot of Mount Fuji (watch the video below). The Woven City will contain all the technologies of the future: autonomous cars, robots, the latest electronic devices, intelligent equipment in apartments and an innovative communication system, consisting of roadways for vehicles, routes for bicycles and electric scooters and separate pedestrian paths.

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The Venus Project by Jacque Fresco. An Alternative Future for Humanity Beyond Politics Poverty and War.

The Venus Project devised by an American futurist and social engineer Jacque Fresco, is a futuristic vision of humanity and life on the Earth based on the resource-based economy as opposed to a money-based economy. If /when this happens you might choose to live in one of these futuristic cities and homes which are fully feng shui-compliant with lots of curves, natural materials, sustainable and ecological – healthy for people and the planet.

The Venus Project by Jacque Fresco

The Venus Project by Jacque Fresco

“… this visionary idea of a future society has many characteristics in common with the utopia. … the word utopia carries a double meaning, since in Greek it can mean both the good place (eutopia) and the nonexisting place (outopia). A good place is precisely what Fresco has devoted his life to describing and fighting for.”
Morten Grønborg of Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, about the Venus Project

Watch the documentary on this project below – The Choice is Ours.

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The Science of a Happy Home – A Report from RESI, Commissioned by Alex Depledge

Alex Depledge, CEO & Founder of RESI commissioned a project called The Science of a Happy Home. They’ve identified six qualities of a Happy Home after they’ve surveyed 4000 UK residents, taking their answers and combining them with the best existing research, to develop The Science of a Happy Home Report (download the full report at the end of this blog).

RESI findings confirm feng shui insights and environmental psychology research about happy homes. You can take part in RESI The Science of a Happy Home survey – go to the end of the blog.

The Science of a Happy Home checklist

1. Adaptable – Can meet changing needs
Adaptable homes are able to meet our changing needs and respond to our daily rhythms, as well as the long term changes in our lives.

2. Connected – Provides space to interact
A home is a place to connect, giving us the space to interact with family and friends while also maintaining our relationship to the outside world.

3. Mirrors – Reflects who we are
Who we are should shape where we live. A home should be a mirror which reflects our values and personalities – uniquely tailored to who we are.

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Feng Shui Astrology for 2020 – The Year of Yang Metal Rat

The Year of Yang Metal Rat
The Year of Yang Metal Rat starts on 25 January 2020 and ends on 11 February 2021. 

2020 The Year of Metal Rat

2020 The Year of Metal Rat

Classical feng shui suggestions
Classical feng shui has all kinds of suggestions for 2020. Obviously, these are just opinions and suggestions so if they don’t resonate with you or don’t make any sense, don’t do them. 
The 5 yellow star is in the East in 2020 so you may want to minimise feng shui remedies in that area and remove any remedies you’ve done in 2019, especially interventions that might be enhancing the energy in that area. Hang a 6-tubed hollow metal wind chime in the East of your home or your workplace.

 “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
Francis of Assisi’s quote about walking your talk

Colours for 2020
According to feng shui astrology, metal rat belongs to metal element so silver, gold, grey and any metallic colours are good. Check the supporting (earth) and controlling (fire) aspects of elemental influences if you believe in that sort of thing. According to Pantone colour specialists, the colour of 2020 is classic blue. Read more about the colour of 2020.

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20 Feng Shui Resolutions for 2020. Feng Shui Checklist for 2020 and the New Decade.

A new decade – new challenges. A change of decade is no small event. Use this feng shui checklist to fine-tune your feng shui of your home and workplace. If you’re already doing these feng shui interventions, treat it as a reminder and perhaps pass it on to your family and friends. New year, new start, so get clear about what you want to keep and what you want to change (check the tip number 5 below) and put some practical, feng shui means in place for making your goals and dreams happen in 2020.

Career success, financial freedom, improved health and a passionate relationship as well as thriving life. These results don’t just happen. Invest in yourself by adding feng shui into your life to get the knowledge, values and mindset to realise and actualise your dreams and goals, present and future.

1) Keep the air clean in your home and workplace.
Feng shui translates as wind-water. If you’re living in a town or city and near a busy road you’re most likely exposed to air pollution. Install an air purifier and a negative ion generator. Don’t use candles or chemicals. Get more air purifying plants such as peace lilies, spider plants and ferns. Open windows – indoor air is much worse in most homes compared to the outdoor one. Learn to breathe coherently. There are apps and VR app BreatheVR uses virtual reality to train you breathing in optimum ways or learn coherent breathing. Become a clean air activist – put pressure on local MPs and join campaigns. Plant trees. Be optimistic, it can only get better.

2) Filter your water.
Feng shui = wind-water. Earth and our bodies are mostly water. Staying hydrated to keep your digestive and urinary systems healthy is an essential lifestyle. Get a water filter – ideally, you should have a whole house water filter (you absorb more chlorine from showering than from drinking water because of water droplets).  http://itdoesthejob.com/water/filtration/ Mention my name (Jan Cisek) and you’ll get 15% off the price.

3) Reduce EMFs exposure, electro-smog stress
The latest research suggests that the most dangerous pollution affecting us is the invisible sea of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) or electromagnetic radiation.  You are exposed to EMFs all day long, not only in public but inside your home, too. Most of the radiation comes from cellphones, cell towers, computers, smart meters and Wi-Fi, to name just a few. There are many ways to remedy electro-smog such as:
• Connect your computer to the internet via a wired connection and be sure to put it in aeroplane mode.
• If you must use wi-fi, switch it off once you are done, especially at night when you are sleeping.
• Switch off the electricity to your bedroom at night. Or install a demand switch for your bedroom – which will cut off unnecessary electricity/electro-smog during sleep – if possible.
• Get a large wall-mounted headboard with extra protection behind to shield some electrosmog from your neighbours.
• Use grounding/ earthing whenever you can. Research suggests that grounding reduces inflammation (read tip 11, below about vagus nerve and the role of inflammation in most diseases) and helps with protecting from electro-smog. Watch The Earthing Movie: Remarkable Science of Grounding (full documentary) at the end of my blog about grounding / earthing
• When your body is under stress and electrosmog is a stressor, magnesium is depleted from your body (magnesium helps the body to relax) so you need to replace it. My favourite tip is the magnesium spray that I use when I feel I need, usually, just before going to sleep. Bananas are packed with magnesium, which relaxes muscles and boosts melatonin.

“How much more radiation penetrates your body today, compared to 10 years ago?” The answer: “Quintillion times more – that is 1 000 000 000 000 000 000 times more!” (18 zeros)
Olle Johansson, PhD, Associate Professor in Neuroscience at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden

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Top Feng Shui Tips for Your Academic Success. Top Feng Shui Tips for Students and Passing Exams.

Academic performance is the key to good career prospects and ultimately to wealth creation. Can feng shui principles be applied in boosting academic success? The short answer is, yes. How? Read the top feng shui tips on how to boost academic performance.

1. Personalise your space.
Research suggests that students who personalise their dormitories are happier and perform much better who don’t. In one study, researchers could predict who would drop out from the university by the amount of effort students put into personalising their rooms. Students who took the time to make themselves at home and personalised their rooms were happier and preserved in their studies.
Top tip Display anything that will make your space your own. Put a corkboard and stick anything that has emotional or sentimental value.

Feng shui for universities

Feng shui for academic success

2. Look after your sleep.
The latest research is very clear about the importance of sleep for learning, memory and general wellness. The more you learn the more you have to sleep. Don’t compromise on your sleep – especially, before the exams. Sleep in total darkness to optimise the release of the dopamine, the sleep hormone.

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Colour of the year 2020 – feng shui. Lucky colour of the year 2020 – Classic Blue

PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue
Instilling calm, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.

PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue

PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue – the colour of 2020

According to Pantone: “A timeless and enduring blue hue, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue is elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era. Imprinted in our psyches as a restful colour, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue brings a sense of peace and tranquillity to the human spirit, offering refuge. Aiding concentration and bringing laser-like clarity, PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue re-centres our thoughts. A reflective blue tone, Classic Blue fosters resilience.”

“We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on. Imbued with a deep resonance, Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation. A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication.”
Leatrice Eiseman, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PANTONE COlOR INSTITUTE

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Top films (comedies) about homes, potential feng shui traps and a Christmas tree that started a house demolition. Feng Shui Goes Wrong.

These comedy classics that have stood the test time provide a useful reminder on the perils of building or owning a home. Ultimate feng shui goes wrong.

One Week (1920) staring Buster Keaton and his new bride trying to build their marital home from flat-pack form (IKEA-like precursor) with predictably hilarious results and timely feng shui warnings. The key lesson is about placement non-attachment.

One AM (1916) Charlie Chaplin after a night out, finds his home transformed into an obstacle course, with stuffed animals becoming alive, an animated table having a mind of its own, an unmountable staircase and a foldaway bed providing the biggest challenge. Feng shui nightmare.

Big Business (1929) with Laurel and Hardy starts with them trying to sell a Christmas tree which evolves into a row with a suburban homeowner, leading to the gleeful trashing of valuable furniture, priceless objects, even the fabric of the house itself. The home theme as a site of destruction to warn us about holding a grudge, not letting go and ultimately not sweating the small stuff. Lesson: small things can lead to big things – the yin and yang of things.

One Week (1920) staring Buster Keaton

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WOOD or TREE Element – The Theory of Five Elements

In the theory of five elements or energies, wood or tree element is usually placed second in the supporting sequence of energies.

Birch water from birth trees

The energy of tree or wood

Five elements theory
The Five Energies are symbols of the relative attributes of manifestations of energy – physical, emotional, mental or spiritual. This is the backbone of Chinese medicine and astrology as well as feng shui. A more accurate name for this theory would be Five Energies (Going/Moving) or Five Transformations since these energies are constantly moving and changing, they’re not static.

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Hoarding – the Ultimate Cluttering. Summary of Conquer the Clutter: Strategies to Identify, Manage, and Overcome Hoarding by Elaine Birchall, Suzanne Cronkwright

Conquer the Clutter- Strategies to Identify, Manage, and Overcome Hoarding

Conquer the Clutter- Strategies to Identify, Manage, and Overcome Hoarding

Conquer the Clutter: Strategies to Identify, Manage, and Overcome Hoarding by Elaine Birchall, Suzanne Cronkwright offers hope to anyone affected by hoarding. Real-life vignettes, combined with easy-to-use assessment and intervention tools, support those who hoard―and those who care about them. Written by Elaine Birchall, a social worker dedicated to helping people declutter and achieve long-term control over their belongings, the book

• provides an overview of hoarding, defining what it is―and is not
• explains the difference between clutter and hoarding
• describes different types of hoarding in detail, including impulse shopping, “closet” hoarding, and animal hoarding
• debunks myths about hoarding and hoarders
• explores the effects that hoarding has on relationships, on work, and on physical and financial health
• presents a practical, step-by-step plan of action for decluttering
• contains dedicated advice from individuals who have successfully overcome their hoarding disorder

 

 

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Urban architecture inspired by mountains, clouds and volcanoes – Feng Shui Architecture?

Taking inspiration from nature, architect Ma Yansong designs breathtaking buildings that break free from the boxy symmetry of so many modern cities. His exuberant and graceful work – from a pair of curvy skyscrapers that “dance” with each other to an opera house that looks like a snow-capped mountain – shows us the beauty of architecture that defies norms. Watch Ma Yansong talk about nature-inspired architecture.

“Nature is by far the richest source of inspiration and knowledge that we have.” Dr Rupert Soar

Obviously, Ma Yansong is not the only architect who takes inspiration from nature. Over the course of architectural history, many designers and architects where inspired by nature and its beauty, efficiency and wisdom.

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Ginkgo biloba – the oldest tree

Ginkgo biloba’s DNA hasn’t changed for over 270 million years, making it the oldest tree on this planet (also known as the maidenhair tree). It survived the ice age and the Hiroshima nuclear bombing – that tells you something about its energy and longevity for which is famous (and it has many other benefits). I take ginkgo biloba – as protection for environmental pollutions and radiation. Research suggests that ginkgo is highly resistant to air pollution and can be grown in areas within its introduced range where air pollution damages other species (Shepperd, Wayne, 2008). I also drink the tea made from ginkgo biloba leaves and eat ginkgo biloba nuts. Find your local ginko biloba trees.

Watch this fascinating talk about ginkgo biloba below or get the book Ginkgo by Peter Crane

Based Feng Shui – a Type of Feng Shui

My holistic and integral feng shui style: modern, integral, person-centred and evidence-based approach – in short, based feng shui

Quite often my potential clients ask me what kind of feng shui I do. Obviously, I’ve studied all kinds of feng shui schools, starting from classical feng shui which includes form and compass as well as other forms of feng shui including modern, intuitive, holistic and so on. I’m also a scientist, an environmental psychologist. My approach to feng shui style is very eclectic and contemporary as well as person-centred. When I work, I incorporate three feng shui schools of thought – classical feng shui, modern feng shui and virtual feng shui – plus environmental psychology. As well as drawing on his extensive experience working with top brands and corporations he also introduces elements from other fields in which he has extensive expertise: geopathic stress, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) /EMF pollution, space clearing, vastu shastra, dowsing, fractality/coherence and earth acupuncture. I have produced many innovative solutions and integral improvements in feng shui (and even in branding and logo design).  I also work virtually, providing feng shui consultancy online.

Grounding or earthing has many health benefits

Based feng shui – down to earth, practical feng shui

Feng shui is the psychology of place

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Top Stories that Explain How Feng Shui Works

Storytelling has been around since the beginning of humanity, to help people to remember, learn and explain how things work and pass on timeless wisdom. These stories below explain how feng shui works. Enjoy.

Feng shui = intention + energy + ritual. These stories show that sometimes the intention and positive energy are enough to make a positive change and sometimes all three are required

Feng shui stories

Feng shui stories

The wicked feng shui master and a trusting woman

The story explains how the placebo effect works in feng shui.

Many centuries ago there was a feng shui master who was known for his skill but who was also easily moved to anger. One hot summer he was commissioned to assess a burial site in the mountain far from his home. It had taken him three days to walk to the site and a day to carry out his work. After sleeping in a small mountain shelter, he had packed his compass and papers and set off for the long journey home. On the second day, he had run out of water in the overbearing heat, but as he surveyed the fields of rice ready for harvest that lay across the plain before him, there was no sign of a well.

In the distance, he saw a woman and three of children working in the fields and so he headed in their direction. The woman stopped winnowing the long stacks of rice and her three sons lay down their scythes and baskets to stare at the strange.

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How to Feng Shui Your Front Door? Top Feng Shui Tips for Front Doors. Feng Shui Front Door Directions.

Radiant orchid door

Radiant orchid door

The importance of the front door
The front door to your property or workplace is important because, in feng shui, it is considered the ‘mouth of chi,’ ie. The energy that will nourish your home or workplace needs to be channelled well through the door. This is why I often spend considerable time with my clients, examining their front doors and understanding their impact on the overall energy of their homes or businesses.

There are many considerations when working with your front door. Here’s the ultimate guide to making sure that your front door works for you, as opposed to against you.

Feng shui directions for your door
Once you have your property, there is little you can do about the direction it faces. Some people who follow dogmatic feng shui principles sometimes change or reposition the way the door faces. From a holistic or integral feng shui perspective, this is too dramatic and unnecessary. There are many interventions and solutions to adjust the energy of the direction to allow for the best entrance for the energy to your home or workplace.

For example, you can paint the door a colour that would align you with your best direction. Obviously, if you believe in that kind of feng shui. There are more important aspects to consider than the compass directions.

Do you want your front door to be bold or cautious?
This depends on what kind of energy you want to attract to your home or workplace. You already know what you want to achieve, so use your common sense and find the door that works for your needs and wants.

Do you want your front door to be a lifestyle statement? Front doors are symbolic – you can curate your front door. Feng shui works with symbols, metaphors and energies. People have attachments to memories, childhood memories and places.

In the ‘look at me’ and Instagram era, doors have become statement symbols. In London, Notting Hill Gate area, you can see tourists flocking to take selfies in front of famous doors.

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Feng Shui of Edinburgh, Scotland. Feng Shui Consultant in Edinburgh.

Feng shui of a city is told by its people, buildings and landmarks and Edinburgh has a lot tell and show from Edinburgh Castle to the Scottish Parliament to the medieval settlement to a masterpiece in Georgian architecture and town planning as well as ‘Scottish feng shui’. Let’s evaluate.

Feng shui of Edinburgh

Feng shui of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle

As usual, I started at the Edinburgh castle which is sitting atop an extinct volcano, to witness the best panoramic view of the city. The castle, which also houses Edinburgh’s oldest standing building, St Margaret’s Chapel, built in 1130 by King David I, has witnessed many Scotland’s tumultuous episodes of its history. And now over a million annual visitors can appreciate the views.

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Feng Shui Intelligence (Part 1)

Why start with feng shui intelligence?
Over the past 30 years of training and teaching feng shui, I’ve realised that the best way is to start with feng shui intelligence – as opposed to teaching feng shui principles and techniques. Starting with feng shui tools is like putting a cart in front of the horse. A quick look online and you’ll discover a massive amount of feng shui nonsense – myths, superstitions and false problems being propagated by so-called feng shui ‘consultants and experts’.

Feng shui ideology and dogma
Ideology does not necessarily refer to a particular political belief like communism or capitalism, but rather to the general use of the word, whereas ideology is a series of discourses that give people false ideas about the nature of reality, providing them with a ‘false consciousness’, how it works, and their place in it. In this manner, ideology is like the way most people see the world in the film They Live, unaware that they are being brainwashed by an infinitude of subliminal messages. Unfortunately, feng shui ideology or dogma has developed over the years starting with classical feng shui and been propagated by ill-informed people.

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Feng Shui of 10 Downing Street. The Shape of the Cabinet Table. Boris Johnson – Shaping the Future of the UK, like Winston Churchill.

There have been many rumours about 10 Downing Street, probably the most famous address in London. It is not true that Cherie Blair had Downing Street feng shui-ed, for example. Although Donald Trump used feng shui in his business, it’s not clear if he feng shui-ed the Oval Office or White house.

Is feng shui of 10 Downing Street working?
This is a good question. In short, judging after the last two years, not really. But with a new PM, things might change… for better or worse. Hopefully, for better. Let’s not be ‘doubters, doomsters and gloomsters’. The door of 10 Downing Street is facing south, which from feng shui perspective is the direction for success, reputation, clarity, spiritual outlook, illumination, enlightenment, positivity and fame. Well, all those attributes will be at stake when Boris Johnson make it his home. Mr Johnson’s feng shui star is 9 and element of fire (born 19 June 1964) and south is his lucky, auspicious direction. So far, so good.

Feng shui of 10 Downing Street

Feng shui of 10 Downing Street

The shape of the Cabinet Table – coffin-like
Boris Johnson and his ministers will gather around the coffin-shaped cabinet table and decide on the future of Brexit and the UK. Boris Johnson has written a book about Winston Churchill and his very familiar with the famous saying of Winston Churchill, “We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us.” Boris Johnson is fond of Churchill and Churchill was fond of this saying.

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How does feng shui affect human biology and behaviour? Hormones and feng shui.

We are our hormones. We are our bodies. We are our minds and souls. We are also social beings. Life is complex and there are many dimensions to it. So it’s natural to think that our immediate environments will affect us on different levels from physical to hormonal to emotional, to mental to spiritual to social and beyond. Let’s start with how does feng shui affect our hormones which are responsible for our behaviour, mood and state of mind. We have many hormones but let’s focus on dopamine, endorphin, oxytocin, serotonin, melatonin and cortisol.

Dopamine
Dopamine is a hormone responsible for motivation, performance, success, focusing, memory and is a state-changing feel-good substance. If evolution hadn’t developed dopamine, humans would probably still be living in caves. Dopamine is our brains’ most powerful pain killer. Just notice when you’re in a new place, a new city how you feel. You’re more focused and stimulated.

What does activate dopamine? Novelty, joy and feeling good are key aspects that boost dopamine. Every time you learn something new you’re creating thousands of new neural connections in your brain and this is mediated by dopamine. And the biggest factor elevating your dopamine is change – any change. Also, breaks or change of activity such as having a cup of tea. In feng shui, we like to change things. Any environmental change will activate dopamine which in turn will help you with achieving your goals and dreams.

Happy kids photos

Photos of happy kids boost endorphine effect

Endorphin
Endorphine is a happiness hormone. Endorphine effect is a state of body-mind-spirit where you’re in euphoria. Yes, endorphine is a euphoria hormone. Every single cell in your body releases endorphins. Anything that makes you happy will help with the release of endorphine in your body. So love your home, make it a happy place. Actually, happy memories will activate your endorphine effect too. Surround yourself with happy images, happy faces, visual memories of happy holiday and people. Smiling helps to release endorphine. When you’re looking at the above photo of these happy kids, even if you’re not smiling, your body is releasing endorphine via your mirror cells, which are designed to mimic human emotions.

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Feng Shui Myths, Superstitions, Unconscious biases and False Problems

Unfortunately, to feng shui and feng shui enthusiasts, there are many feng shui myths, superstitions, unconscious biases and false problems within the feng shui tradition. Over the last 30+ years, when I’ve been practising feng shui professionally, I’ve received thousands of letters and emails from confused people asking me about feng shui. I could easily write a book based on false problems that feng shui can give the public.

The best way to deal with feng shui myths, superstitions, biases and false problems that feng shui can give you is to apply a very tested scientific method for sorting out what is true and what is false and that is the scientific method and research. There is not much scientific research into feng shui and the next best thing is to see if another discipline such as environmental psychology – which I’m trained in – has any answers or can offer some clarity on it. Below is a growing list of feng shui myths, superstitions and false problems and my scientific explanations and answers.

Feng shui superstitions

Feng shui superstitions. Do numbers have the power of your life?

Feng shui astrology
There is no evidence that astrology works. There are also many astrological systems that don’t overlap, which gives us a clue that it’s not a science. Anything evidence-based works universally. It looks like different astrological systems (Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Vedic, Western, etc) were developed as an early way of defining human typology or personality types. If ever any systems seem to correlate to each other is a pure statistical coincidence. And if it seems to work at all – it’s a placebo effect in action or just a priming effect or confirmation bias (read below).

Studies have shown that we spend 24 per cent of our time thinking about the future, compared to just 5 per cent recalling the past (O’Mara, 2023). Anticipating the future is more important than learning from the past, hence the popularity of astrology and other divination systems.

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Water Element in Feng Shui = Opportunity, Prosperity, Wealth and Career Prospects and More…

The water element (shui) is the second most important element in feng shui after the air element (wind). In the five-element theory, the water element is first in the creative cycle. Life starts with water. Water covers about 80% of the Earth (it should be called the Water, not the Earth). Our bodies are mostly made of water. Humans can’t live for long without water. Water is key to everything from our bodies to transport, to prosperity and opportunities in general. Countries, cities and towns with access to water or rivers thrive more than the ones which don’t have that environmental feature.

Learn how to use water feng shui adjustments to create more opportunities for any area of your life, career, prosperity, relationships and more…

Water feng shui cures and remedies

Water feng shui cures and remedies

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I.M. Pei – Feng Shui Architect? (1917-2019)

Ieoh Ming Pei, FAIA, RIBA was a Chinese-American architect was born in Guangzhou in 1917 (and passed away at the age 102 this week) but raised in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Pei got his architectural inspiration at an early age from the feng shui-rich garden villas and mountainside shrines at Suzhou. His architectural style is characterised by proportions, simplicity, geometry and audacious angles with structural daring – designed for a dramatic impact – and some would argue with innate feng shui principles.

“Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life.”  I. M. Pei

Pyramid in Louvre, Paris
Pei’s glass pyramid in Louvre was criticised for almost a decade before it opened in the 1980s and many years after as a sacrilege for the 17th sensitive palace. From feng shui perspective, it’s a perfect balance between yin and yang energies, old and new. The pyramid itself has a perfect yin-yang balance since it’s an ancient structure made new. As a master of surfaces and planes, what’s more important, he reorganised the entrance, so the traffic flow (energy flow) is more efficient and less taxing so it works better for thousands for visitors. Read more about feng shui of Paris

“François Mitterrand was a student of architecture, he had done a lot of research before he called me. He said, “You did something special at the National Gallery of Art in Washington – you brought the new and the old together.” But John Russell Pope finished the West Building in 1941, so when the East Building opened it was only about 40 years old. But the Louvre is 800 years old! A much bigger design challenge.” I. M. Pei

IM Pei Pyramid Louvre

IM Pei’s Pyramid Louvre, Paris – yin and yang in action

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Top Factors and Environmental Stressors Affecting Your Sleep and Top Tips for Perfect, Healthy Sleep

Sleep scientists agree that sleep (and especially deep sleep) is THE most essential part of sleep cycle for rejuvenation, DNA repair, feeling rested and staying healthy
Sleep make us healtier, happier, less stressed, learn better, remember more, be more productive and much more. There are hundreds of factors affecting your sleep. Sleep is considered now as the most important health factor, especially deep sleep when you rejuvenate and reboot your health systems and immune function. For example, wakefulness is associated with mitochondrial stress and without sufficient sleep, neuron (DNA) degeneration sets in, which can lead to dementia and other health problems. There are now thousands of studies about the importance of sleep and the researchers agree that sleep is THE most important aspect of overall health and lower your risk of diseases.

Call your feng shui consultant to feng shui your bedroom now

Call your feng shui consultant to feng shui your bedroom now

There are three areas that are important for good, healthy sleep:
1) lifestyle (everything you do during the waking hours and building rest time into your daily schedule),
2) your sleep environment,
3) the state of your mind when you go to bed.
Below there is a very comprehensive list of environmental and lifestyle factors that can affect your sleep and top tips to remedy these adverse factors.

Low melatonin – light and electrosmog affect melatonin production – these are the most important environmental factors which need to be reduced

Here’s almost a complete list of the top lifestyle factors and environmental stressors affecting your sleep. The list focuses not only on things that can go wrong or are harmful but also what you can do to remedy them. If you’re already having problems with sleep and that is affecting your life, you know how important sleep is, so employing as many of the positive behaviours and minimising environmental stressors will greatly improve your sleep. If you’re not sure, feel free to contact me.

The complete list of environmental factors and lifestyle behaviours that can affect your sleep or are NOT good for you (and what to do about them)

  1. Electromagnetic pollution – electrosmog will affect melatonin production – reduce electro-smog; check the levels of electromagnetic pollution in your bedroom
  2. Wifi radiation – switch off wifi for the night!
  3. Dirty electricity – electrosmog will affect melatonin production
  4. Metal beds – any metal near your body can amplify electro-smog
  5. Metal spring mattresses – any metal near your body can amplify electro-smog
  6. Smart meters – unnecessary electrosmog
  7. Lack of total darkness when sleeping – sleep in total darkness if possible; but stress, not feeling safe at night can be linked to darkness, so if you don’t like darkness use the red/orange light (or a small Himalayan salt lamp) which will NOT affect melatonin production
  8. Air pollution – get an air purifier and negative ions generator
  9. Humidity – get a dehumidifier
  10. Noise pollution – get double glazing windows or earplugs
  11. Geopathic stress – Schumann Resonance (the Earth’s frequency) is disturbed by geopathic stress – get Helios3 device to boost the levels of Schumann Resonance 
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How to feng shui bunkers or underground shelters

Feng shui is applicable to any living setting, whether it is the home or workplace or a yacht or any type of housing, including bankers and underground shelters. In times of radical uncertainty, people who are worried about the end of the world and have plenty of money to spare are investing in luxury doomsday bunkers. The bunkers are complete for every possible scenario to keep people alive for years to come – with wine cellars, hydroponic farms, a shooting range, a gym, a classroom, the rock-claiming wall, the art gallery, the cinema, the 75ft swimming pool and even casinos. Watch the video below about Larry Hall’s The Survival Condo in Kansas. But Larry Hall is not the only developer cashing on the trend. A Californian company, Vivos, has purchased a Cold War bunker on a hill in Thuringia, Germany and also repurposed a former US Army munitions store in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The trend among preppers/survivalists for bunkers and underground shelters is visible in other countries too.

Feng shui, wind-water for bunkers
As the name suggests, in feng shui, air and water are the most important elements, and these are also for any bunker or underground shelter. Super fresh, ionised air and pure water can be easily produced with the right air and water filters.

Natural light
Full-spectrum natural lighting is key for a long time underground.

Reduced electro-smog and geopathic stress
Staying in one place that has high levels of geopathic stress and electro-smog, without means of escaping, should be the top priority for any bunker or underground shelter.

Environmental psychology for your emotional, mental and spiritual needs
Once all the basic physical needs are met, our homes need to nourish our souls as well. As an environmental psychologist, I specialise in full optimisation of any dwelling for emotional, mental and spiritual needs.

Watch this video about this 90 feet into the Earth luxury doomsday bunker (based in Kansas, a 2-hour drive north of Wichita, called The Survival Condo), which was designed by the developer Larry Hall (Engineer and Software Developer) to sustain life for up to five years. They thought about almost everything there, including the living room’s faux views.

If you’re looking to boost feng shui of your bunker or underground shelter, please email me or call on +44 7956 288574.

Update in March 2022
Gary Lynch, the general manager of Texas-based Rising S Co., told The Sun that demand for underground doomsday bunkers is up more than 1000% since the invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Bunkers start as low as $40,000 and can reach multi-million-dollar, depending on the client’s needs (feng shui is not included). Super rich in the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom are panic buying ‘doomsday bunkers’. The Google trend search exploded to highs not seen in years at the end of last week.

Doomsday bunkers 2022 trend

Doomsday bunkers 2022 trend

 

Did you know… Switzerland has enough nuclear bunkers for its population
In Switzerland, most houses built after 1963 have to have nuclear bunkers by law. The government passed legislation in 1963 that required nuclear shelters in all types of housing in Switzerland. Switzerland is the first country in the world to have enough bunkers to shelter its population from a nuclear blast. In 2012 the Federal Council approved a new law that only required bunkers for buildings with more than 38 apartments. Although some shelters are now defunct, the law in Switzerland stipulates that Swiss residents must be “guaranteed a shelter in the vicinity of their place of residence.” There are around 360.000 communal bunkers in Switzerland that are operational (the population of Switzerland is over 8 million). Recently, when I was working in Switzerland (Geneva, Zurich), I witnessed and checked a few properties which indeed have nuclear bunkers.

Take a look inside the luxury bunkers being built under the ultra-wealthy’s mansions

Top Books on Electrosmog, Electromagnetic Pollution, EMFs and What to Do about It with Practical Solutions

There are many books on electromagnetic pollution, EMFs (electromagnetic frequencies) and solutions to the problem of electrosmog. I suggest starting with these three books that cover most of the subject and offer simple solutions and preventive measures.

Overpowered: The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about It by Martin Blank, PhD

Overpowered The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation What You Can Do about It by Martin Blank

Overpowered The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation What You Can Do about It by Martin Blank

Keys, wallet, cell phone . . . ready to go! Cell phones have become ubiquitous fixtures of twenty-first-century life—suctioned to our ears and stuck in our pockets. Yet, we’ve all heard whispers that these essential little devices give you brain cancer. Many of us are left wondering, as Maureen Dowd recently asked in the New York Times, “Are cells the new cigarettes?”

Overpowered brings readers, in accessible and fascinating prose, through the science, indicating biological effects resulting from low, non-thermal levels of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (levels considered safe by regulatory agencies), coming not only from cell phones but many other devices we use in our homes and offices every day.

Dr. Blank arms us with the information we need to lobby the government and industry to keep ourselves and our families safe.

Order it on Amazon: Overpowered: The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about It by Martin Blank, PhD

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2019 – The Year of the Earth Pig – Top Feng Shui Tips for 2019

2019 – The Year of the Earth Pig – 5 February 2019 to 24 January 2020

2019 The Year of the Pig - by Jeff Koons

2019 The Year of the Pig – by Jeff Koons

If you’re not sure what animal sign you are in the Chinese zodiac check it first. If you know that your zodiac sign is the pig – check below what element it belongs to.

Another year. Another opportunity to start fresh and plan your year. If you’re looking for ideas what might be in stock for you in 2019 read on…

The year of the pig signifies opportunities and growth as well as peace and contentment. Hopefully, 2019 will bring a period of joy, relaxation and benevolence.

Gong Hey Fat Choi – Happy Chinese New Year!

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Colour of the year 2019 – Feng Shui. Lucky colour of the year 2019. The Pantone Colour of 2019: Living Coral

Colour of the year 2019 – feng shui. Lucky colour of the year 2019

The Pantone Colour of 2019: Living Coral

THE PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2019 PANTONE 16-1546 Living Coral

The Pantone colour of the year 2019: Living Coral

Colour of the year 2019 – feng shui
Vibrant and mellow Pantone Living Coral colour supports us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and resilience in 2019 and in our constantly changing environments when this small planet is boiling and when every change is immediate and global. If you want to bring some positive changes to your home or workplace, include this bright and cheerful peach colour.

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Feng Shui Consultant in Madrid, Spain. Feng Shui of Madrid and Spain.

Feng shui of Madrid
Madrid, Spain’s golden capital, is a city of beautiful boulevards and open, well-manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. It’s famous for its rich treasuries of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. Madrid is in the centre of Spain and the feng shui heart of Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory. Other important plazas are Gran Via, Plaza de la Cruz Verde and Plaza de Oriente. Madrid is also the largest city in Spain before Barcelona. Let’s examine how the feng shui of Madrid compares to Barcelona and other Spanish cities (Valencia and Seville).

Feng Shui Consultant in Madrid Spain

Feng Shui Consultant in Madrid Spain

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Feng Shui Consultant in Zurich and Switzerland

My interest in feng shui of Zurich stems from general feng shui of Switzerland. Switzerland is nicely surrounded by mountains which makes it a perfect feng shui location. Mountains, water, clear air and obsession with time, what else one would wish for a feng shui landscape.

Feng shui of Zurich Switzerland

Feng shui of Zurich Switzerland

Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich is famous for milk chocolate, velcro, vegetable stock cube, Dada and fondue (invented here 390 years ago).

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Top Feng Shui Tips to Boost Happiness and Joy and Ultimately Abundance

Feng shui + happiness + joy = abundance

Can feng shui boost happiness and joy and then ultimately abundance? Yes, and there is now scientific research backing up the claims. From a traditional feng shui perspective joy and happiness is attributed to the Lake section of the bagua or West sector or offspring if you like. But you don’t have to just limit feng shui those unique spaces in your home or office. You can spread the elements of happiness and joy throughout the whole home or workplace and make your life more abundant. Different interior design elements can enhance your happiness and joy in different ways and ultimately making you healthier and more successful and ultimately more abundant.

Why balloons make us happy?

Why balloons make us happy? Not a good idea to release them outdoors, since they can pollute nature and are health hazard for animals.

Happiness and Joy

Happiness is defined as positive and encompassing emotions ranging from contentment and satisfaction to bliss and intense pleasure that you feel over a long time. So when asked, ‘Are you happy?’ you need to scan and evaluate a period of a current lifetime to answer this question. Happiness is an overall feeling or state of being happy in general and it is built over time and consists of and covers many aspects and dimensions.

“Life is probably round.” van Gogh

Joy is defined as a momentary experience of positive emotion that make you smile and laugh, right now. Joy can make you feel like you want to jump up and down which some psychologists use as a measure of joy.

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Feng Shui Bed. Feng Shui Mattress. Top Tips on How to Feng Shui Your Bed. Get the Right Mattress.

Feng Shui Bed. Feng Shui Mattress. Top Tips on How to Feng Shui Your Bed. Get the Right Mattress.

The most important feng shui furniture is your bed and your mattress

The most important interior design feature in feng shui is your bed. Sleep is the key to health, wealth and success. In feng shui, energy is the primary concept and the best way to ensure that you have good energy during sleep and then, as a result, during the day is to sleep in a safe place without geopathic stress and with low electro-smog. Metal spring mattresses can amplify electro-smog and geopathic stress, so the ideal mattress is latex or foam. After years of research and testing different mattresses, as a feng shui consultant and environmental psychologist, I can recommend Abaca mattresses as the best mattresses for feng shui purposes.

Abaca organic mattresses

Abaca organic mattresses

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The Ultimate Feng Shui Master Algorithm = Intention + Relationship + Ritual. Top Feng Shui ‘Recipe’ for Success and Solving Problems.

The Ultimate Feng Shui Master Algorithm. Feng Shui = Intention + Relationship + Ritual. Top Feng Shui ‘Recipe’ for Success and Solving Problems.

Theories about how feng shui works

There are many theories about how feng shui works, and I have at least half a dozen. My favourite, because it’s so simple and it covers all aspects of feng shui, boils down to this: feng shui = intention + relationship + ritual. If you’re a beginner feng shui enthusiast, this will give you a good initial understanding of how feng shui works.

Unlock the secret of feng shui with the master key algorithm

Unlock the secret of feng shui with the master key algorithm

Other classical feng shui theories of how feng shui works include qi/chi, yin and yang, five elements, bagua, compass approaches, form schools, time aspects and so on, but, by the logic of chunking up or generalisation, they all fall into the category of intention, relationship and ritual, which to me is the ultimate master algorithm. Let me be very clear: I’m not against any type of feng shui. My goal as a feng shui researcher and environmental psychologist is to gather all the pieces of the feng shui puzzle, understand where and how they fit from multi-disciplinary perspectives, as well as be very mindful that none of the blind men can see the whole elephant and not throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

“The grand aim of science is to cover the greatest number of experimental facts by logical deduction from the smallest number of hypotheses or axioms.” Albert Einstein

Does feng shui work?

Yes! But it all depends on the feng shui algorithm you use – or your assumptions if you like. In the same way, as “does a recipe for baking a cheesecake work?” it all depends on both the recipe and the way it is made. Even the worst cheesecake in the world, even if it’s inedible, is still a cheesecake – it’s just a bad cheesecake. Thinking about how feng shui works in terms of algorithms is a very useful and instructive way of understanding how feng shui works as well as deconstructing and decoding it.

Feng shui = intention + relationship + ritual

What is an algorithm?
An algorithm is a process or set of specific rules to be followed to solve problems (and calculations, especially by a computer). Algorithms are step-by-step instructions given to a computer when you also feed it with data. In short, an algorithm is a very specific and unambiguous recipe. To be factual, I’ve used the metaphor of a recipe as a starting point to get a general idea across. A ‘cooking recipe’ may not be exactly an algorithm because, quite often, a recipe doesn’t exactly specify the precise quantities, the order of the steps, etc. As experience shows, especially with new recipes, the outcome might be delicious or a mess. An algorithm always produces the same results if followed correctly in its context. And context is everything.

Machine learning algorithms are the future of humanity and are responsible for the future automation of every possible job. They’re behind all the technology you’re using, and they are getting better and better because of machine learning or AI. Algorithms can make deductions that human brains cannot. For example, it takes about 10,000 hours (10 years for about 3 hours/day) for an eye specialist to learn to diagnose eye disease with about 90% accuracy. An algorithm developed by researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London is 94% accurate at diagnosing common signs of eye disease, and it took less than one minute for the algorithm to learn that! Another algorithm developed by researchers in Los Angeles is 90% accurate at predicting suicides, and again, it took minutes to learn how to do it. There are machine learning algorithms that create new art and paintings and even whole films. Watch a video about master algorithm

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Generation Zapped – Documentary on Wireless Technology and Health Risks from Infertility to Cancer

Generation Zapped is an eye-opening documentary, which reveals that wireless technology poses serious health risks, from infertility to cancer. Through interviews with experts in science and public health, along with people who suffer from high sensitivity to wireless radiation, the film suggests ways to reduce your exposure and protect your family.
It starts with Olle Johansson, PhD, Associate Professor in Neuroscience at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden asking  a simple question: “How much more radiation penetrates your body today, compared to 10 years ago?” the answer is: “Quintillion times more – that is 1 000 000 000 000 000 000 times more!” (18 zeros).
Now AVAILABLE on digital and DVD and iTunes  and Amazon

“The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation: what we know, what we need to find out, and what you can do now” Presented by Dr Devra Davis, Visiting Professor of Medicine at the Hebrew University Hadassah

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How to Understand and Decode Feng Shui using Logic, Science, Intuition, Instinct and Common Sense

Solving the feng shui puzzle

Are you confused by feng shui?
If you haven’t been confused by some feng shui claims or suggestions, you haven’t been around feng shui for long. I’ve been studying and practising feng shui for almost 35 years and I’ve been puzzled by many contradictory statements from different feng shui schools. That’s why early on I’ve decided to figure it all out using logic, science, intuition, instinct and commons sense, as well as practical observation. And to date, I’ve done over 10 000  feng shui consultations onsite and remotely, for homes and workplaces. I’ve studied Environmental Psychology, psychology, NLP, ergonomics, priming, placebo effect, cognitive sciences and more to give me a good framework and background to think clearly and systematically about feng shui. My approach to researching and using feng shui is to be open-minded and sceptical at the same time. Otherwise, one can be easily duped by all kinds of false problems, half-truths and superstitions.

Solving the feng shui puzzle

Solving the feng shui puzzle

If your premises are false – your conclusions are likely to be false too

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What is Luck? Top Feng Shui Tips to Boost Luck in any Area of your Life – and using Scientific Principles

What is luck?

Luck is often defined as being in the right place, at the right time, and doing the right things. But how do you achieve this kind of synchronicity with so many factors at play? By being in the right state of mind, which is under your control. Luck is a skill which can be learnt and how it works has been demonstrated scientifically (read below). Following this definition of luck – if you’re reading this article, you’ve just demonstrated and confirmed that you are lucky and you can still boost your luck further by applying some of the principles and ideas listed below.

Lucky symbols: horseshoe

Lucky symbols: horseshoe

Three types of luck: heaven luck, human luck, earth luck / feng shui luck

The oriental people believe that there are three types of luck: heaven luck, human luck, and earth luck. Heaven’s luck is what we are born with. Human luck is the luck we create with our intentions, behaviours and actions and is mostly within our control. The earth luck, which is another way of describing the function of feng shui is to a large extent within our control too.

What is luck from a scientific perspective?

For ages, people have been trying to understand and harness luck (in games, gambling, casinos, etc). Luck has been studied scientifically. Dr Richard Wiseman studied hundreds of exceptionally lucky and unlucky people and has employed various methods – including psychometric questionnaires, laboratory experiments and extensive interviewing – to better understand the psychology of luck. He identified four factors that affect luck. Lucky people 1) maximise chance opportunities, 2) listen to lucky hunches, 3) expect good fortune and finally, 4) they turn bad luck into good luck. There are some sub-factors for each of these four key luck factors, which are listed in his highly recommended book  ‘The Luck Factor’ by Dr. Richard Wiseman

“Ability is of little account without opportunity.” Napoleon Bonaparte

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Feng Shui of Green Bank, West Virginia, USA. No electro-smog!

Green Bank, a four-hour drive from Washington DC, is a census-designated place in Pocahontas County in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands inside the Allegheny Mountain Range. Green Bank is located along WV 28 and is home to the Green Bank Observatory and the Green Bank Telescope which is used by astronomers to listen to galaxies in the outer space.

Green Bank, the National Radio Quiet Zone = no electromagnetic radiation
Green Bank is famous because it is located within the National Radio Quiet Zone, which means that radio transmissions are restricted by law to facilitate scientific research and military intelligence. This simple town, with a population of 143, has no phone, no radio signal, and hardly any wifi.  Therefore, many (about 40) people who suffer from electromagnetic hypersensitivity, come to Green Bank to rest, and some moved in for good to live a life that is essentially of the grid. Even the use of microwave ovens is thrown upon. So perhaps, with little electro-smog, the feng shui of this town could be very good too.

Green Bank, West Virginia – No Electro-smog Town

Green Bank, West Virginia – No Electro-smog Town

Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS)
Diane Schou suffered from electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) and she moved to  Green Bank to escape electrosmog and “be a normal person”. The word about Green Bank, EMFs safe heaven, spread among the global EHS community and others started to come. Mountain Quest Institute offers a kind of sanctuary for electrosensitive people. The owner Alex Bennet, Co-founder of Mountain Quest, says that many guests arrive desperate to have a break from their symptoms and some have relocated to Green Bank. Norman Phillips is one of them, who was very sceptical about electromagnetic hypersensitivity but had to move in Green Bank since he became affected by EHS himself. He now feels comfortable, energetic and youthful, and he doesn’t experience any headaches and ringing in his ears anymore in this place of quiet.

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Feng Shui Consultant in Lisbon and Portugal

Feng Shui Consultant in Lisbon and Portugal

I’ve visited Lisbon to teach feng shui at a feng shui conference. And feng shui is very popular here with many people interested in studying feng shui. Let’s examine Lisbon from feng shui perspective…

Feng shui of Lisboa, Portugal

Feng shui of Lisboa, Portugal

Lisboa – the creativity area of the bagua of Portugal

Lisbon lies in the western Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus. Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and the largest city (before Porto), with a population of about half a million people (the population of Portugal is about 10 million). Lisbon is located in the western part of Portugal, which from feng shui bagua directionology perspective is the creativity, new future project area of the bagua. Lisbon is a city built on seven hills. Hence, it’s also named as a city of seven hills. Lisbon is four centuries older than Rome and a leading producer of cork.

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Feng Shui Consultant in Valletta, Malta. Feng Shui of Valletta and Malta

Feng shui consultant in Valletta, Malta. Feng shui of Valletta and Malta.
As a feng shui consultant, I’ve evaluated the feng shui of Valletta and Malta, as well as the homes and businesses of Malta. Valletta (or Il-Belt) is the small capital of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta, which basks in the year-round sun. The walled city was established in the 1500s on a peninsula by the Knights of St. John, a Roman Catholic order. Valletta is known for its grand churches, museums, and palaces. One key landmark is the Baroque St. John’s Co-Cathedral, whose rich in gilt interior houses Caravaggio’s brutally realistic masterpiece, ‘The Beheading of Saint John.’ Let’s look at the feng shui of Valetta and Malta in more detail.

Looking for a feng shui consultant in Valletta or Malta. Call/text/Whatsapp Jan on +44 7956 288574 or email him

The Maltese archipelago occupies the centre of the Mediterranean, with Malta 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa and consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino, with a total population of 475,000 inhabitants over an area of 316sq km and a coastline of 196.8km (not including 56.01km for the island of Gozo). Malta is the biggest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative centre of the country. Gozo is the second biggest island and is more agricultural, with fishing, crafts and tourism. Comino is mainly uninhabited. The weather is mostly sunny here, and with nice beaches and nightclubs, tourism is on the main industries here.

Feng shui Consultant of Valletta Malta

Feng shui consultant in Valletta Malta

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Feng Shui Consultant in Porto. Feng Shui of Porto, Portugal

Feng shui consultant in Porto

I’m visiting Porto, Portugal for the first time and I’m most curious about feng shui of this city. Porto is Portugal’s second-biggest city. My feng shui highlights are the bridges with spectacular vistas, the most beautiful bookshop in the world, fat sandwiches, pastries and some amazing views of Porto, as well as the wealth of ancient churches and contemporary museums. Portugal actually took its name from Porto which was given by Romans meaning Porto’s cow.

Feng shui of Porto Portugal

Feng shui of Porto Portugal

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Top Feng Shui Tips for Healthy Pregnancy

The key aspect of a healthy pregnancy is to remove environmental stressors and toxins and boost positivity in your home.

Air pollution

There is plenty of research suggesting that air quality and air pollution can have a serious effect on your pregnancy.
• Get a good air purifier such as Dyson air purifier.
• Air quality can be improved with air cleansing plants and boosting negative ions with negative ion generators.
• Don’t use candles since these are air pollutants. If you want to recreate a nice warm glow of the fire, use Himalayan salt lamps or plasma lamps.

Feng shui tips for pregnancy

Feng shui tips for pregnancy

Water quality

Water you drink and use for showering or bathing will affect your overall health too.
• Get a water filter – ideally, you should have a whole house water filter (you absorb more chlorine from showering than from drinking water because of water droplets). Please check if it’s possible to install it your home before ordering. I recommend http://itdoesthejob.com/water/filtration/ Mention my name (Jan Cisek) and you’ll get 15% off the price.
Or use shower head water filter
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AquaBliss-Output-8-Stage-Shower-Filter/dp/B01MUBU0YC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1546536185&sr=8-4&keywords=AQUABLISS+HIGH+OUTPUT+12-STAGE+SHOWER+FILTER

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dechlorinating-sensitised-Sensitive-Skincare-Co/dp/B0025TYZTG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1546536564&sr=8-9&keywords=SHOWER+FILTER

Electromagnetic pollution and radiation

Microwave oven radiation can affect your health because all microwave ovens leak radiation. Read this article http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/05/18/microwave-hazards.aspx
• Get rid of the microwave oven or never use it.

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Kanso: The ancient Japanese system, similar to feng shui. What is kanso?

Kanso (簡素) is the ancient Japanese aesthetic system, which has similar aims to feng shui. Kanso means simplicity and minimalism – in every possible way.

The ultimate minimalism
If you’re not into minimalism, kanso is not for you. This Japanese interior design and the aesthetic concept is all about getting rid of all non-essential stuff and has a great appeal to all perfectionists. The less, the better kanso. Rooted in Zen philosophy, kanso suggests choosing minimal furniture and modest artwork to achieve calm and peaceful environments.

Kenso - the art of simplicity

Kanso – the art of simplicity

Impermanence 
Minimalist philosophy is also a reminder of the impermanent nature of things. Kanso is about being mindful of what you possess and choosing carefully the most essential items that you need: a table, a chair, a bed – and all simple. It must be every hoarder’s nightmare.

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Feng Shui means Wind-Water. Shui is Water Element in Feng Shui. How to Feng Shui Your Bathroom.

Feng shui means ‘wind-water’

Shui = Water

Water = shui in feng shui

Water = shui in feng shui

‘Shui’ in feng shui translates as ‘water’ (feng = wind).  Water is one of the most prevalent elements on this planet Earth. Actually, this planet should be called the planet Water since it’s covered by about 80% of water. Our bodies are mostly made of water (about 80%, some organs are even 85% of water). All cultures and traditions regard water as the key to life. While we can’t survive without air for longer than a few minutes, without water we can’t survive for longer than a few days.

Water and chi/qi

Classical feng shui suggests that energy or chi/qi gathers on the surface of the water and they were right. Charge which is modern physics is chi will be drawn to water. There is a huge emphasis on using water and water remedies in feng shui.

“Information is physical.” Rolf Randaur

Research suggests that water is a carrier of information. Charge is chi / qi. Watch how charge affects water droplets.

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Feng Shui means Wind-Water. Feng for Clean Air and Air Pollution and What to Do About It

Feng shui means literally ‘wind-water’

Feng shui = wind-water
Feng shui translates as ‘wind-water’. Not ‘wind and water’ as some feng shui authors and consultants incorrectly translate, which changes the original intention behind this concept. It’s two words, not three. Feng shui sign or image is composed of two elements of wind and water, representing the spectrum of life, from matter to spirit. “All that is solid melts into air,” said Marx, echoing feng shui wisdom. Air and water are the most basic and ubiquitous elements that are essential for life.

Feng = wind or air

Air element on a bad air day
Wind or air is the most important element in life. Without air, we can only live for a short while. Oriental people knew how air pollution would affect people in the future. For example, London has suffered from illegal levels of air pollution since 2010, where 26 people die every day from air pollution-related conditions and according to a Friends of the Earth study from 2017, Londoners to be more clued up on the topic of air quality than people anywhere else in the UK. In cities, short of using electric cars, there is little one can do to improve air quality. But you can improve the quality of air in your home. Most people don’t realise that according to research indoor air can generally be between two and five times more polluted than the air outside!

Air pollution cuts short 40 000 lives/year across Britain and costs the economy £20 billion, according to the Royal College of Physicians
Scientisits suggests that the world faces air pollution pandemic with more deaths from dirty air than the total from wars, malaria, Aids and smoking combined.

How to give your home the clean air cure
Clean breathing is becoming the number one trend in the world. You can control how you organise your home and have a water purification system and choose to eat organic. The air we breathe is a much more difficult element to control. “The air in our homes has a much bigger impact on us than we realise.” says Ron Ro, co-founder of Awair, which makes indoor air monitors. There is a ton of research now on the harmful effects of air pollution affecting your health, sleep and productivity (see below), but there are solutions.

95% of global population breathe unsafe air

Feng shui means wind-water

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Why People are Attracted to Astrology, Divination or Want to Know the Future? Is Superstition is a Way of Mediating the Future?

Why do humans want to know the future?

From ancient times, people have been interested in divination practices such as astrology, I Ching, dowsing, tarot, runes, numerology and so on. Why? One obvious reason is to know the future. Why? From the evolutionary perspective, for survival purposes. It makes sense. Nowadays, most people feel secure in this left-brain domain, so why are they still interested in astrology and future divination? Is it just an unconscious reflex? Superstition? Habit? Or something else. Neuroscience has one suggestion: to avoid uncertainty.

Astrology and divination to avoid uncertainty

Astrology and divination were developed to avoid uncertainty

Studies have shown that we spend 24 per cent of our time thinking about the future, compared to just 5 per cent recalling the past (O’Mara, 2023). Anticipating the future is more important than learning from the past, hence the popularity of astrology and other divination systems.

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Colour of the Year 2018: Ultra Violet

The colour of the year 2018 is ultra violet
Ultra violet promotes healing and expression – it energises and inspires. A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet relates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking (a favourite colour of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright) that points us toward the new future.

Colour of the year 2018 – Ultra Violet

Colour of the year 2018 – Ultra Violet

Ultra violet is a complex and simply contemplative colour at the same time. It’s complex “because it takes two shades that are seemingly diametrically opposed — blue and red — and brings them together to create something new.” Ultra Violet implies the mysteries of the cosmos, the support discoveries to go beyond where we are now. It is symbolic of infinite possibilities as the skies above us.

“The Pantone Color of the Year has come to mean so much more than ‘what’s trending’ in the world of design; it’s truly a reflection of what’s needed in our world today.” – Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute

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How to feng shui your bedroom? Why are bedrooms the most important rooms to feng shui first?

Sleep matters – we spend a lot of time in our bedrooms or sleeping

On average, a person sleeps for about 8 hours a day, which means that one sleeps for one-third of one’s life. Sleep is very important. Sleep research suggests that with bad sleep (especially the lack of deep sleep), your blood pressure rises, you eat more calories, your immune system suffers, your mood deteriorates and even you become less attractive to the opposite sex. There are tons of research on the importance of sleep for our health, wellness, relationships, learning and memory, as well as performance and success at work. If sleep was a drug, doctors would prescribe it for virtually every ailment.

Sleep is recognised as THE most important aspect of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health

As a feng shui consultant, I believe that our bedrooms are the most important rooms for feng shui for our health, wealth and success. After feng shui-ing over 10 000 bedrooms in my 28+ years career as a feng shui consultant, I can testify that most problems in life start in our bedrooms, with inefficient and bad sleep. Feng shui your bedroom and optimise your sleep and you’ll be in a better position to sort out any issue in your personal and professional life. As a feng shui consultant, I look at bedrooms from a classical feng shui perspective and modern feng shui by checking for geopathic stress, electromagnetic pollution and dirty electricity, among other things.

How to feng shui your bedroom – top expert tips

  1. Sleep in the power position ie as far as possible from the door with the view of the door to feel safe.
  2. Sleep in total darkness – or get an eye mask from Amazon.  Ban the blue light from mobile phones and devices because it mimics daylight and inhibits the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Most people sleep but not well because they confuse the body with lights which don’t produce the optimal levels of melatonin and they don’t go into deep sleep, which is the sweet spot for rejuvenation, detox and rest. Melatonin is your body’s sleep onset hormone and it’s sensitive to light and wifi radiation.
  3. Switch off the wifi internet broadband for the night to minimise the electro-smog.
  4. Check for geopathic stress.
  5. A foam mattress is ideal because it doesn’t contain any metal which can amplify electro-smog.
  6. Install a demand switch for your bedroom – which will cut off unnecessary electricity/electro-smog during sleep – if possible.

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What is Chi / Qi / Prana / Life force? How feng shui works and how environmental factors affect us, our biology, genes, and behaviour by Dr Bruce Lipton

What is Chi / Qi / Prana / Lifeforce? How does feng shui work? How environmental factors affect us, our biology, genes, and behaviour? If you’re still wondering about these questions watch this brilliant presentation by Dr Bruce Lipton (author of Biology of Belief). Bruce Lipton is an American developmental biologist best known for discovering that genes, DNA and behaviour can be manipulated by a person’s beliefs and environmental factors. More on Dr Bruce Lipton

Summary of the video

What is chi / qi / prana?
In one scientific word, it is charge and in layman’s term, it is life force or simply ambient and radiant energy.
Read more about what is chi / qi / prana

“Information is physical.” Rolf Randaur

Charge is chi / qi. Watch how charge affects water droplets.

How does feng shui work?
In short: because of epigenetics – ie our bodies and specifically our genes adapt every day to the changes in our environments, affecting our beliefs (placebo effect) and behaviours and every aspect of our lives, starting from our health.
More on how feng shui works and the placebo effect behind feng shui

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Spiritual Feng Shui. What is Spiritual Feng Shui? Top Spiritual Feng Shui Tips

1. What is spiritual feng shui?
2. Benefits of spiritual feng shui
3. What is spirituality?
4. Who advocates and recognises spirituality?
5. Health benefits of spirituality
6. How spirituality actually achieves health benefits?
7. What is spiritual feng shui for?
8. Top tips for spiritual feng shui
9. To sum up and research on benefits of spirituality

What is spiritual feng shui?

Feng shui works on many levels, from physical to emotional to mental and to spiritual. Spiritual feng shui deals with the spiritual aspects of individuals or organisations. In classical and modern feng shui, humans are placed between heaven (spiritual) and earth (material) dimensions. One of the original applications of feng shui was sitting for burial places, so the ancestors’ spirits could rest in peace. Modern feng shui aligns itself with modern spirituality in a holistic understanding of the interaction between environments and individuals.

Watch my talk on Spiritual Feng Shui below


Benefits of spiritual feng shui

Research suggests that when people have organised their homes or workspaces with spiritual understanding and connection they feel better, are happier and perform better.

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The World’s First Living and Breathing (and Air Purifying) Chandelier

Drawing inspiration from the V&A’s collections, Julian Melchiorri has developed the world’s first living and breathing chandelier utilising novel bionic-leaf technologies. Julian is an innovative design engineer and entrepreneur and CEO of Arborea, a London-based biochemical technology company, which has received international recognition for its products that are both beautiful and ecologically beneficial.

Exhale bionic chandelier by Julian Melchiorri, Arborea

Exhale, Bionic chandelier by Julian Melchiorri, Arborea

It purifies the indoor air through photosynthesis through its bionic leaves where microalgae living organisms absorb carbon dioxide from the air and with the help of light, transform it into breathable air and glucose (read more about air purifying plants). Julian explains: “The structure that you see is connected by the branches that deliver water and nutrients to the micro-organisms. The shape of the bionic leaves is also essential; they contain veins, and it’s not because I wanted to make them look like leaves, but so that they have more surface area and are more efficient for photosynthesis.” Technological biophilia in action – a chandelier that is alive. Genious.

“My biggest inspiration is nature, and my style of design and engineering is always to allow form to follow function. This is what the old Italian Masters caught, but it’s also the way nature does things. Trees, pebbles – they’re all essential beings, and they’re so beautiful because of that.” Julian Melchiorri

Feng Shui of the Apple’s new HQ in Cupertino

The feng shui of the new Apple HQ in Cupertino is worth a quick look.

Spaceship
As imagined by the late Steve Jobs, it looks like a space ship – very appropriate for the space age. The future of design, mobile devices and new frontiers of innovation is probably going to happen there – Cupertino, the Californian city in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains – that is home to Apple.

Apple New HQ Cupertino

Apple New HQ, Cupertino

The new Steve Jobs Theater was unveiled today with the announcement of a couple of ‘new’ products (in spite of the leaks) such as iPhone X, iPhone 8 and Apple TV and the world’s first proper glimpse of Apple Park. Disappointingly, it’s not a theme park but the new company campus, build to the tune of $5 billion.

It all started on June 6, 2011, when Steve Jobs presented the proposals for a new Apple H.Q. He said then, “We’ve come up with a design that can put 12,000 people in one building,” saying the structure would look like a little spaceship that had just landed. That council meeting was his last public appearance and unfortunately, he died four months later.

Apple's new HQ in Cupertino - curved shapes

No cutting or shar chi
True to feng shui principles of avoiding ‘cutting chi’ or sharp corners or straight lines, Steve Jobs said: “There’s not a straight piece of glass in the building, it’s all curved.” Curvilinearity rules. My own MSc environmental psychology research confirmed years ago that people prefer curved shaped to angular ones, not to mention that feng shui has been going on about it for the last 4ooo years and the late Zaha Hadid, the undisputed queen of curves have been famous for them.

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The Cave Effect

For the past 25 years, Ra Paulette has been carving out man-made caves from the sandstone hills of New Mexico, and then sculpting these spaces into works of art he calls wilderness shrines. Lee Cowan has the story of an artist who does his best work underground. Ra Paulette charges only $12/hr for his work but his caves sell for close to $1m. I just hope that Ra won’t pollute the caves with too much dirty electricity. Usually, natural caves have low electrosmog, low cosmic radiation with a strong Schumann resonance which makes them an ideal environment for sleeping and rejuvenation. For example, healing Ravne tunnels in Bosnia and Herzegovina or some other power places on this planet have been known to have healing and rejuvenating properties.

What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You: Uncover the Message in the Mess and Reclaim Your Life by Kerri Richardson

What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You: Uncover the Message in the Mess and Reclaim Your Life by Kerri Richardson

What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You- Uncover the Message in the Mess and Reclaim Your Life by Kerri Richardson

What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You- Uncover the Message in the Mess and Reclaim Your Life by Kerri Richardson

What does your clutter say about you? It all depends on where you hide your hoard, says an intriguing new book by Kerri Richardson. This new book suggests how gaining control of mess can help to reclaim life. It also suggests that wardrobe clutter often means you’re holding on to a fantasy self, whilst attic clutter suggests that you feel like your betraying your loved ones!

What is clutter

Let’s start with what is clutter. If you use it on regular basis and it makes you smile when you see it, it’s not clutter. For example, your mementoes have been sitting in a box for the last five years, they can’t mean much to you. Re-evaluate their worth and either say goodbye or make them a daily part of your life.

YOUR WARDROBE

Emotional issue: nostalgia
What this means: Wardrobe clutter often means you’re holding on to a fantasy self — one that was more youthful, thinner, or happier. Maybe your old dresses remind you of a time when you felt as if anything was possible. Struggling to get rid of them is more about your desire to feel that way again than actually wanting to wear those dresses.

When you look at your skinny jeans, they may remind you of your ideal weight, or times when you and your friends would go out and have fun.

The real question is, how can you have the same fulfilment in your current life that those old clothes represent?

What to do about it: See if you can find five items you haven’t worn for six months. Now ask yourself why you keep each piece of clothing. Is it a just-in-case item? Do you still love it? Maybe you can throw out the jeans but plan a girls’ night out, or a romantic dinner with your partner, to recapture the feelings stirred up by the clothes.

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Mold – Debunking Myths And Disinformation – Mold Money by Dan Stih

 Excerpted from Mold Money: How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Mold Remediation and Make Sure the Mold Is Gone by Dan Stih. The book is available both in print and in the Kindle format

PART 1: MOLD 101

DEBUNKING MYTHS AND DISINFORMATION

CHAPTER 1 MOLD BASICS

What Mold Remediators Don’t Want You to Know
First I want to give my regards to the good mold remediators out there. You know who you are. You earn your money honestly by doing quality work.

Now that I’ve cleared the air, here’s what those doing mold remediation the wrong way, don’t want you to know. What they are doing is not that difficult. They make lots of money charging you what a good mold remediator does (remove mold) and they don’t remove the mold or all of it. Many charge for equipment they do not know how to use, equipment that might as well not be used, and equipment that could be contaminating your house with mold from the last job it was used it on.

The average remediator does not want you to know this – they are doing the same thing a general contractor can do: tear out drywall and make a big mess. A good mold remediator ALSO does an impeccable job of cleaning. It’s time consuming. That’s not the norm. The norm is, let’s charge a lot of money because it’s “mold”, then get in there and tear things out while the owner thinks we are doing some kind of specialized, technical work.

Some remediators scare you to the point you can’t pause to ask yourself, “Is it that bad? Do I have to do this?” You’re like a deer in the headlights panicking for the safety of your family. You may feel like just writing them a check. The trouble is, “Just getting it done,” doesn’t mean it will be done right. Sometimes remediators make things worse.

I’ve worked in various states across the country and it’s the same wherever I go – good intentions by mold remediators that do not understand how mold is supposed to be removed. I find companies that complain about how difficult (more expensive) it will be to remove mold after I explain how it’s supposed to be done.

Most states do not have mold laws. Laws aren’t the answer. All the remediator has to do is pay a fee and they get certified.

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Feng Shui Consultant in Naples, Italy. Feng Shui of Naples and Italy. Feng Shui of Capri Italy.

2.5 million tourists come to Naples (although it doesn’t feel very touristy) and I’m one of them – an avid enthusiast of Italy and Italian culture as well as food. My main interest apart of all the touristy bits is also checking the feng shui of the Italy 3rd largest city, it’s history, culture and the vibe.

The energy flow of Naples
Like many Italian places, Naples is hilly with flowing energy which nourishes different parts of the city. The best way to experience Naples is to use one of the four funicular lines and other public transport in the city. Or you can use a vespa (if you’re brave enough to ride of city’s cobbled streets and you don’t mind its relaxed approach to safe driving) to meander through Naples avoiding chaotic traffic and feeling free to stop anywhere you like to enjoy the many views of the city.

Feng shui of Naples Italy

Feng shui of Naples Italy

Predecessor law of Naples
Settled by ancient Greek, approximately 2000 years BC, Naples is very old with a huge predecessor chi. Herculaneum offers great insight into the history of Naples.

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Feng Shui of Reykjavik. Feng Shui Bagua of Reykjavik. Feng Shui Bagua of Iceland. Feng Shui Consultant in Reykjavik.

Feng Shui of Reykjavik. Feng Shui Consultant in Reykjavik. Feng Shui Bagua of Reykjavik. Feng Shui Bagua of Iceland. 

Feng Shui Consultant in Reykjavik

I’ve just visited Reykjavik, Iceland and as a feng shui consultant and environmental psychologist, I couldn’t help noticing some interesting feng shui aspects of this small but beautiful city and the stunning scenery of Iceland, waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, whales and taste of a rotten shark food if you’re into interesting foods.

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Reykjavik – the relationship area of the bagua of Iceland

Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and the largest city, with a population of 123,246 people (the population of Iceland is only 332,529). Reykjavik is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxa Bay which from a feng shui bagua perspective is the relationship/marriage area of Iceland. Feng shui bagua model can be applied to your home, office, even your desk and in this case, on the whole country and the city of Reykjavik. Since Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and a major tourist attraction, it can make sense from bagua perspective that this city would establish good relationships with the rest of the world (everyone speaks very good English). The main international airport Keflavik is even further to the southwest of the country. For the residents of Reykjavik, according to statistics, marriage is not that important though. The birth rate is dwindling as well. I haven’t noticed many children or babies.

Feng shui Bagua of Iceland

Feng shui Bagua of Iceland

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Feng shui consultants in Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Spain

Why come to Palma de Mallorca
Palma is Mallorca’s vibrant capital with stylish architecture and bubbling with life. Half of the island’s population lives in Palma. Palma is sometimes compared to Barcelona with a 15-minute taxi ride from the airport, and it offers a perfect location for a mini holiday. Let’s explore the feng shui of Palma and how we can learn from it.

Feng shui consultants in Palma de Mallorca Majorca

Feng shui consultants in Palma de Mallorca Majorca

Wind – water of Palma de Mallorca
Palma is located in the south of the island overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with an enormous harbour which begins in front of the cathedral and borders the west. The sea promenade stretches all the way to the ferry port and cruise terminal, making it perfect for a stroll or cycle ride. The water element and the island air elements are well established the feng shui of the place is defined well.

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What is good lighting for the best feng shui for your home and workplace?

What is good lighting for the best feng shui for your home and workplace?

Light is key to life and good lighting is essential for optimum feng shui for homes and workplaces. The lighting technology has changed dramatically with the invention of LED lights which is now a dominant type for homes and workplaces. At the same time, the dangers of LED lighting have been highlighted by recent research. It’s time-consuming to keep well informed and abreast of all the different viewpoints out there as new LED technologies develop.

So what kind of lighting is good for feng shui?

Zaha Hadid - books lamps Seoul

Zaha Hadid – books lamps Seoul

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How does feng shui work? Placebo. The secret of feng shui is placebo and the power of intention and belief.

How does feng shui work? Short answer: placebo. The secret of feng shui is the power of intention, belief, self-fulfilling prophecy and placebo.

Feng shui = the power of intention

One way of explaining how feng shui works is through the power of your intention, belief (watch Dr Bruce Lipton’s explanation below), self-fulfilling prophecy or placebo. The placebo effect has been researched more than any other healing and medical modalities and meta-studies suggest that placebo outperformance many forms of medicine. Many doctors admit to regularly prescribing placebos (a 2013 survey showed that 97% of doctors in the UK have prescribed placebos at least once; in Germany, 40-80% of doctors prescribe placebos on a regular basis). A placebo is defined as anything that appears to be medicinal but actually is not and could take any form, be it injections, surgical procedures, pills, topical creams, etc. The way that a doctor interacts with a patient taking a placebo can have a significant impact on whether or not a placebo is perceived to be working. It works even when people know that they’ve taken a placebo. For example, researchers from Harvard University and the University of Basel found out that those who knew that they were taking a placebo (called open-label placebo) believed in its healing powers as much as those who thought it was medicinal (the study was published in the Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain). This adds to a huge body of research proving the placebo’s healing powers. The opposite of placebo is nocebo which is basically a negative suggestion, belief or a false problem. So in the same way, as positive expectations can lead to positive outcomes, negative expectations or limiting beliefs can lead to undesirable outcomes.

Feng shui = intention + energy + ritual

This short story below illustrates the concept of placebo in feng shui as well as the priming effect.

The wicked feng shui master and a trusting woman

The story of the wicked feng shui master and a trusting woman shows how the placebo effect works in feng shui.

Many centuries ago, there was a feng shui master who was known for his skill but who was also easily moved to anger. One hot summer, he was commissioned to assess a burial site in the mountain far from his home. It had taken him three days to walk to the site and a day to carry out his work. After sleeping in a small mountain shelter, he had packed his compass and papers and set off for the long journey home. On the second day, he had run out of water in the overbearing heat, but as he surveyed the fields of rice ready for harvest that lay across the plain before him, there was no sign of a well.

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Indoor Pollution

Indoor Air Pollution – Indoor Air Pollution May Be More Dangerous than Outdoor Pollution

Feng shui means wind-water, two most important elements for sustaining life. You can live without water for a few days but not without air. Indoor pollution is sometimes worse than outdoor pollution.

Watch this video about indoor air pollution from Mercola.com

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air pollution may be two to five times higher indoors than you experience outside, as I explain in this short video. In fact, some pollutants may be as much as 100 times greater indoors.17 Poor indoor air quality is one of the top risks to public health, as it contributes to the development of dangerous health conditions. As newer homes are more airtight to reduce energy leaks, they also reduce the amount of air exchange.

In fact, some newer homes come with instructions teaching homeowners to properly ventilate the home in order to reduce indoor pollution.18 The problem affects not only residential homes but also office buildings and schools.

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Danshari – The Ultimate Decluttering Discipline from Japan

Danshari (断捨離), or if you like the art of decluttering, is a Japanese concept that is gaining more and more popularity (although it is about less and less). The term is difficult to translate and it’s composed of three ideograms (断捨離), meaning “refuse”, “dispose” and “separate”. In a conventional sense, it is rendered as “cleaning” or “tidying up”.

Danshari – Japanese concept of decluttering or minimalism

Danshari – Japanese concept of decluttering or minimalism

Fume Sasaki – the minimalist guru

The king of danshari is Fumio Sasaki, 37, Japan’s most radical minimalist, who lives in a 30 square meter room that houses all his 150 positions. His book “Goodbye, Things: On Minimalist Living” is destined to become a bestseller, similar to the queen of decluttering Marie Kondo’s New York Times’ bestseller “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” which is published in 38 countries.

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Feng Shui Money Plants. Feng Shui Plants to Attract Wealth into your Homes and Workplaces.

In feng shui, we use many different plants to attract wealth and prosperity into your home and workplace (depending on culture and preference) as well as to activate different areas of the bagua model:

  1. Money plant (Crassula ovata), is probably the most famous money plant used in feng shui
  2. Pothos which is an Indian money plant, which is also an air-cleansing plant
  3. Coin Plant
  4. Swiss Cheese Money Plant
  5. Pothos
  6. Satin Pothos
  7. Lucky Bamboo
  8. Silver Dollar Vine
  9. Guiana Chestnut
  10. Lucky Succulents

1. Money Plant (Crassula ovata)
The most popular feng shui money plant is crassula ovata, which is commonly known as the jade plant, friendship tree, lucky plant, or simply money tree. This money plant is a succulent plant which flowers twice a year with small pink or white flowers. Its steady growth will increase wealth and prosperity in the house. Propagate it from its cuttings.

Feng shui money plant

The feng shui money plant

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Chinese zodiac: the Year of the Yin Fire Rooster starting on 28 January 2017. Top feng shui tips for 2017.

Yin Fire 丁 酉 鷄 Rooster Jan 28, 2017 – Feb 15, 2018

2017 The year of a fire rooster

2017 The year of the fire rooster

Characteristics of the Rooster sign

People born in the Year of the Rooster have many excellent characteristics, such as being honest, bright, communicative and ambitious. They like to be independent and don’t like to rely on others. They get enthusiastic about new things, but can soon become indifferent. This means they need to have enough resilence, perseverance and patience to follow through their plans. People born in the Year of the Rooster are deep thinkers and are quite observant. They tend to see things in black and white – which in turn can make them perfectionists which can make them appear arrogant. Rooster people make loyal and devoted friends. The Rooster is the tenth of the twelve animal symbols in the Chinese zodiac and is the only bird included in the Chinese zodiac.

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Difference between classical feng shui and modern, progressive feng shui

Different schools of feng shui

There are many different types and schools of feng shui. Many feng shui schools don’t agree with each other and sometimes they even propose completely conflicting solutions. This is usually because they address different levels of thinking about space and time in different times and places Think about feng shui as a form of art or cooking – no art/cooking style is better than the others – they’re just different expressions of the same function and the form follows the function depending on circumstances. There are universal feng shui truths and there are local/cultural feng shui truths. It’s best to follow a checklist of how to choose a feng shui consultant for your needs, a person-centred feng shui consultant (read about how to choose your feng shui consultant).

Classical feng shui vs contemporary feng shui

Classical feng shui vs modern feng shui

There are basically two approaches in feng shui at the moment:

1) Classical feng shui which includes form school and compass school based on ancient Chinese classical feng shui texts.

2) Modern feng shui is an applied feng shui which includes and transcends the classical feng shui and also utilises modern, evidence-based environmental sciences and approaches such as environmental psychology, Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), electromagnetic pollution and radiation, dirty electricity (DR), geopathic stress, ergonomics, cognitive ergonomics, space conditioning (in feng shui called space clearing and clutter management) and more. Evolution of any discipline follows a similar pattern of transcending and including what came before it (not repressing the past, not hating the past, just transcending and including it). Modern feng shui understands and validates classical feng shui contributions and goes beyond and evolves this discipline further into a truly universal and holistic study as well as evidence-based discipline Modern feng shui prehends classical feng shui and makes its a subject of study because only modern feng shui has scientific methods available to study and understand classical feng shui.

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Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt on Smart Meters & EMR (electromagnetic radiation)

Dr Detrich Klinghardt estimates that 80% of all health problems are caused or contributed by man-made electromagnetic radiation.

A body of more than 6,000 studies has been accumulated since the 1930’s producing an overwhelming conclusion that exposure to microwave and electromagnetic fields is significantly harmful to all health and life itself.

Health risks of smart meters
Dr Federica Lamech, a GP from Victoria in Australia where smart meters were made compulsory in 2006, looked at 92 detailed reports from patients who believed they had suffered health problems such as insomnia, headaches, tinnitus, fatigue, cognitive disturbances, abnormal sensations and dizziness after being exposed to smart meters. She herself suffered from “palpitations, chest pain insomnia, dizziness, inability to concentrate, memory loss and fainting spells. I [later] found out it was [when] the smart meters were remotely turned on” according to The Ecologist.
Remember, smart meters are not mandatory in the UK – you can refuse to get one.

Studies on dangers of electro-pollution

Studies on dangers of electromagnetic pollution

“I have no doubt in my mind that at the present time the greatest polluting element in the earth’s environment is the proliferation of electromagnetic fields. “ – Dr Robert O. Becker, author of The Body Electric: Electromagnetism And The Foundation Of Life

To find out more watch the video above – even if you’re not one of the 3% of electrosensitive population and you don’t think you have a problem.

Donald Trump – Feng Shui Enthusiast?

Why does Donald Trump, the President-Elect of the United States of America, use feng shui?  Donald Trump – Feng Shui Enthusiast. 

When Donald Trump becomes the President of the United States – is he going to use feng shui and space clearing practices in the White House?

Why Donald Trump, President Elect of the United States of America uses feng shui?

Why Donald Trump, President-Elect of the United States of America uses feng shui?

“You don’t have to believe in Feng Shui for it to work. I just know it brings me money.”
To me, the answer is very clear. Most of the property developers in the world now use feng shui (I have worked for many top developers in London and worldwide), and whatever else he might be – Donald Trump is a smart businessman who understands this. He originally discovered feng shui because of a deal going wrong, and said “I was in the process of selling very expensive apartments to a group of Asians and all of a sudden they back out because of something called Feng Shui; and that was a word that, at that time, I had never heard of. I said, what is Feng Shui?” On another occasion, Donald Trump, clearly a feng shui enthusiast said, “I would guess that it might have made a difference. It certainly didn’t hurt us in any way. Feng shui creates a balance that I believe adds to the comfort zone of rooms and space, and that is felt by guests and residents.”

 

When Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States – will he use feng shui and space clearing techniques to create a more harmonious White House?

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Koi Carp Feng Shui Lucky Fish

Koi carps: the feng shui lucky fish

All over the world fish and especially koi carps are regarded as lucky fish that brings prosperity and can boost wealth creation since they relate to the water element (feng shui = wind-water). Koi carps are also famous for their longevity (one famous scarlet koi, named “Hanako,” was reported to be 225 years).

If you have the resources, have a fish pond with koi carps. Or a painting or photo with koi carps is also good for boosting the wealth area of your home or workplace.

Feng shui fish: koi carps 3D photo – for prosperity and luck

Feng shui fish Koi Carps 3D picture – for your wealth corner in your home and workplace – get it in our feng shui shop It’s a limited edition so get it now while the stock last.

 

Koi carps feng shui lucky fish

Koi carps feng shui lucky fish by Chung Shek

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Research on electromagnetic pollution

Human exposure of natural and man-made electrosmog

Human exposure of natural and man-made electrosmog

There are over 30 ooo papers on electromagnetic pollution and radiation – here’s a sample of them.

Environmental Health Trust (EHT), “France: New National Law Bans WIFlln Nursery School!“, February 2015

EHT International Policy Briefing: Radiofrequency Radiation In Communities and Schools … “, December 2016

Lee, S. et aI., “2.45 GHz radiofrequency fields alter  gene expression in cultured human cells“, FEBS Letters 2005 Aug; 579(21 ):4829-36

Havas, Magda, PhD, “Open letter – WiFi in Libraries“, 12 January 2010

The Hill viewpoints from 1965 for evaluating strengths of evidence of the risk for brain tumours associated with the use of mobile and cordless phones

The World Health Organisation classifies radiofrequency radiation as a 2B possible human carcinogen (cancer agent). IARC, 2011

Protect your children. Don’t expose them to Wifi radiation and other types of radiation as dirty electricity, etc.

 

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Top Power Places and Sacred Sites to Visit – for Healing, Clarity and Balance

Top Power Places and Sacred Sites to Visit – for Healing, Clarity and Balance

The following is a list of some of the sacred sites and power place around the world that can be used for healing, gaining clarity and balance.

Britain

England: Arbor Low stone circle, Derbys.; Glastonbury Tor, Somerset; Stonehenge, Wilts.; Avebury, Wilts; Worcester Beacon, Malvern Hills, – Worcs.; Canterbury Cathedral, Kent; Castlerigg stone circle, Cumberland; Lindisfarne Monastery, Northumberland; Roughtor, Bodmin ‘ Moor, Cornwall; St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall; St Paul’s Cathedral, London

St Paul's Cathedral London

St Paul’s Cathedral London

Wales: Cader Idris, Gwynedd; St David’s, Pembrokeshire
Scotland: Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh; Ring of Brodgar stone circle, Orkneys; Callanish, Western Isles; Iona Cathedral, Hebrides, North Uist’s stone circle of Pobull Fhinn, Glasgow Cathedral
Ireland: Rock of Cashel, Tipperary; Glendalough Monastery, Wicklow; Innishfallen Monastery, Kerry; Newgrange burial mound, Meath; Tara, the seat of high kings of Ireland, Meath, burial tombs in Co Clare, megalithic art near Dublin

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Forest bathing – Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku – or just relaxing in the woods

Forest bathing – shinrin-yoku
‘Forest bathing’ is a translation of the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, developed in the 1980s for the good of public health. Recently forest bathing has become popular in the US and the UK with other Japanese lifestyle concepts such as wabi-sabi, the art of imperfection, kanso and danshari.

Contact with nature has an earthing effect

Forest bathing in birch woods with grounding/earthing effect

Ground yourself with forest bathing to naturally solve city stress
Forest bathing is basically a form of meditation in the natural world based on the biophilia hypothesis. ‘Forest bathing essentially means taking a leisurely trip to an area of woodland and having moments of stillness,’ says Samantha Lyster of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (rspb.org.uk), which offers forest bathing sessions at various locations around the UK. ‘Listen to the sounds, breathe in the smells and concentrate on the colours. Forest bathing is designed to help people to stop, be still and feel joy.’

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Feng Shui for Yachts, Superyachts and Boats. How to Position Sailing Boats or Yachts according to Feng Shui

The sales of superyacht, yachts and boats are rocketing thanks to brilliant British craftsmanship and all the tycoons or ‘high net worth individuals’, who are spending fortunes fitting them out with all imaginable luxury and features. Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich spent £1.6 billion on a 533ft yacht Eclipse which has two helipads, 24 guest suites, two pools, three launch pads and a mini-submarine (just in case).

Homes on water
Like mobile homes, on water, feng shui can be applied to every aspect of a yacht or superyacht. Similar feng shui principles apply, with a few exceptions since the yachts require extra care regarding certain aspects of the interior design and energetics of the space.

The choice of accessories and design features is so huge for yachts that some owner are overwhelmed by the choice. According to Antony Sheriff, Executive Chairman of Princess Yachts in Plymouth, one customer became so confused by the endless paint colours on offer for his two 30 and 40-metre yachts that he asked his six-year-old daughter to be in charge of choosing the colour palette. ‘They’ve got multiple homes with gyms, but the boat is the crowning glory, so the gym has to be of the very highest spec,’ says Edward Thomas, a former crew member who set up bespoke superyacht gym-fitter Gymmarine.com. ‘They’ve got multiple homes with gyms, but the boat is the crowning glory, so the gym has to be of the very highest spec,’ says Edward Thomas, a former crew member who set up bespoke superyacht gym-fitter Gymmarine.com. He supplies everything imaginable for yachts’ gyms from bench presses hand-covered in Hermes leather and kettlebells in leopard print as well as golf balls made from fish food so clients can practise their drives into the water without worrying about the impact on the ecology.

feng shui of super yachts

Feng shui of superyachts

Adding feng shui criteria might help or hinder the process of designing the ultimate superyacht. Since the personalisation of superyachts is an essential aspect, feng shui can offer more clarity and focus when it comes to the final design.

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Feng Shui Consultant in Athens, Greece. Feng Shui of Athens and Greece.

Athens, the capital of Greece (the oldest capital city in Europe), has a spectacular ancient history and feng shui to go with it. Greece and Athens, in particular, gave us democracy, Olympics, western philosophy, political science, theatre and comedy, algebra and lots of tourist attractions and monuments that belong to the Greek Ministry.

Feng shui of Athens Greece

Feng shui of Athens Greece

 

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Why School WiFi is Bad for Your Kids

Why WiFi should be minimised in schools

Parents and staff from schools and nurseries are becoming concerned about mitigating the health risks of WiFi and enquiring about surveys at their schools.
Watch this video by Dr Erica Mallery-Blythe, MD who explains in simple terms why wifi at your school or nursery might be bad for your children.

Study Suggests Wi-Fi Exposure More Dangerous To Kids Than Previously Thought

 

How to make rain – and anything else…

How to make it rain – follow Tao

Richard Wilhelm (the sinologist and translator of I Ching) was once in a remote Chinese village that was suffering from severe drought. The villagers had invoiced every kind of prayer for rain, but nothing worked. In desperation they sent for a well-known rainmaker who lived in a distant area. Wilhelm was on hand when the rainmaker, a wizened old man, arrived in a covered cart. He alighted, sniffed the air with disdain, then asked for a cottage on the village outskirts. He gave instructions not to be disturbed, and that his food was to be left outside his door. Nobody saw or heard anything of him for three days. Then the villagers awake to a downpour of rain mixed with snow, which was unheard of for that time of year.

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Zaha Hadid, The Queen of Curves, 1950-2016

Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid DBE RA (Arabic: زها حديد‎ Zahā Ḥadīd; 31 October 1950 – 31 March 2016) was an Iraqi–British architect. In 2004, Zaha was the first woman architect to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize. She also received the UK’s most prestigious architectural award, the Stirling Prize, in 2010 and 2011. Her bold architectural designs are famous for curves and daring, futuristic shapes. She was often called the Queen of Curves. Curves are considered favourable in feng shui and most recent research suggests that humans prefer curves over the straight (cutting chi) lines.

The Capital Hill Residence 
Watch this video about The Capital Hill Residence which was the only private residence designed by Zaha Hadid, that was built in her lifetime (in Barvikha forest, three kilometres west of Moscow). Vladislav Doronin, Russian businessman, art collector and philanthropist, explains what was behind the process of designing and building his home with Zaha Hadid and Patrik Schumacher describes why the Capital Hill Residence adds to the architectural legacy of Dame Hadid.

Wireless wake-up call by Jeromy Johnson at TEDxBerkeley

Wireless wake-up call by Jeromy Johnson at TEDxBerkeley

This TEDx talk presents some of the dangers of the electromagnetic pollution and some simple solutions as to how to protect yourself from the electro-smog.

Jeromy Johnson is an expert in mitigating the negative impacts of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) exposure. He has a leading website on the topic and consults with individuals, families and organizations around the world to implement solutions that reduce and eliminate EMF pollution. Jeromy has an advanced degree in Civil Engineering and has worked in Silicon Valley for 15 years. After becoming what medical doctors call “Electro-hypersensitive” (EHS) in 2011 after extensive exposure to EMF radiation, he embarked on a journey of regaining his own health and educating others to critically evaluate theirs.

2016 - The Year of Fire Monkey - Red Colour of 2016

Feng Shui Tips 2016 – Feng Shui Tips for the Year of The Fire Monkey – Starting Monday 8 February 2016

Feng Shui Tips 2016 – Feng Shui Tips for the Year of The Fire Monkey – Starting Monday 8 February 2016

What are the characteristics of monkeys?
There are many different characteristics and traits that come to mind when we think about monkeys. Monkeys are full of curiosity, adventure and often mischief and perceived as being cute, as well as highly intelligent animals who have developed adaptable abilities. On the other hand, they can be irritable, impetuous, easily frustrated or bored.There are 264 known species of monkeys in the world at present and are often included with apes but they are different – i.e. the apes don’t have tails. Monkeys and humans share a common ancestry and nowadays even some modern human behaviours such as cooking, using money, prostitution, gambling, head shaking, using tools, cultural transmission, sign language, use of computers and fishing. Remember that monkeys are wild primates and can be unpredictable – so keep your distance from them. Monkeys tend to express affection and make peace with others by grooming each other. So what kind of trends can we expect in 2016 – the year of the monkey…

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Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Is Doing to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family by Dr Devra Davis

Watch Dr Devra Davis, the founding director for the Center for Environmental Oncology, author of two important books Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Is Doing to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family and The Secret History of the War on Cancer

Summary for personal action
• Use a headset or a wireless headphone with a low-power Bluetooth emitter. Using a wired headset with a microphone reduces the amount of radiation to the brain, as does using a speakerphone with the phone held a hand’s distance away. If you use a wireless headset, turn it off when you’re not using it.

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Feng Shui Consultants in Copenhagen, Denmark. Feng Shui of Copenhagen and Denmark.

I’ve been to Copenhagen several times and I love feng shui of the Danish capital (voted the coolest city by the Lonely Planet). Copenhagen is the most visited destination in Scandinavia and voted the greenest city in Europe. The population of Copenhagen is just under two million and it’s the largest city in Scandinavia and one of the happiest places on Earth.

Feng shui of Copenhagen Denmark

Feng shui of Copenhagen Denmark

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Feng Shui Consultant in Valencia, Spain. Feng Shui of Valencia, Spain.

As a feng shui consultant, I’m fascinated by feng shui of Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city (after Barcelona (in some ways it’s a smaller version of Barcelona but with better weather) and Madrid, and before Seville which is the fourth largest city in Spain), with its history, parks, architecture, culture and cuisine, as well as drinks (the powerful local cocktail agua de Valencia). Not to mention, 100 bell towers to space clear this amazing city. It is also a citrus capital of Europe, producing 1.37milion tones of oranges. Valencia’s motto is Vivir Sin Dormir ie “Live without sleep”

Feng Shui Consultant in Valencia

Feng Shui Consultant in Valencia

History of Valencia
Valencia was set up in 138BC and it’s one of the oldest cities in Spain.

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Feng Shui Consultant in Barcelona, Spain. Feng Shui of Barcelona and Spain

I love Barcelona, and as a feng shui consultant – it’s one of my favourite cities that has excellent feng shui on all fronts. Few other cities can compete with Barcelona’s Mediterranean charm, vibrancy and elegance. So, let me unpack. Perfect location ie by the sea with glorious sunshine, amazing and recognisable buildings and architecture (dreamy, curvy Gaudi), for football lovers (FC Barcelona) the spiritual vibe (enlightening La Sagrada Familia), history, far-out, epic cuisine including Cava tasting, a great market and a beach, art, including surrealist artist Miro and more…

La Sagrada Familia and spiritual feng shui

La Sagrada Familia and spiritual feng shui

You can get to Barcelona by bus and even train to Barcelona Sants train station (via France), but air travel is the most efficient. 7.5m tourists come to Barcelona every year to create a buzzing nightlife. Barcelona is the capital of the Catalonia region, which has its own language and flag (where they invented Chupa Chups).

“To do things right, first you need love, then technique.” Gaudi

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Feng Shui Consultant Near Me. Feng Shui of Cities. Top Feng Shui Travel Tips

Feng shui consultant near you – top feng shui tips for travel

If you are looking for a feng shui consultant near you – with 30+ years of experience in feng shui, vastu and environmental psychology, feel free to call/text me on +44 7956 288574 for a quote for feng shui consultation for your home or workplace. Although I live in London, I do remote feng shui consultations, and I do travel. Email me

If you’re looking for a feng shui consultant near your home or business, here’s a list of places where I work onsite or/and remotely.

Feng shui consultant in Berlin, Germany
Feng shui consultant in Reykjavik, Iceland
Feng shui consultant in Lisbon, Portugal
Feng shui consultant in London, UK
Feng shui consultant in Porto, Portugal
Feng shui consultant in Funchal, Madeira
Feng shui consultant in Edinburgh, Scotland 
Feng shui consultant in Faro, Portugal
Feng shui consultant in Barcelona, Spain
Feng shui consultant in Bucharest, Romania
Feng shui consultant in Glasgow, Scotland
Feng shui consultant in Budapest, Hungary
Feng Shui Consultant in Belgrade, Serbia
Feng Shui Consultant in Valletta, Malta
Feng shui consultants in Hong Kong
Feng shui consultants in Oslo, Norway
Feng shui consultants in Tallinn, Estonia
Feng shui consultants in Copenhagen, Denmark
Feng shui consultant in Athens, Greece
Feng shui consultant in Stockholm Sweden
Feng shui consultant in Madrid, Spain
Feng Shui Consultant in Geneva and Switzerland
Feng shui consultant in Helsinki, Finland
Feng shui consultants in Naples and Italy
Feng shui consultant in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Feng shui of town and cities

When I visit different cities, I tend to look, from feng shui perspective, at the same things and aspects, noticing sameness and differences and all the details such as:
• the map of the city, the layout of streets and general shapes;  I try to get hold of local honey, which is said to contain a fractal map of the place to embody the energetics of the city
• highest points to give me an overview of the place; there is something about seeing and sensing the whole city from one high point and best if there is a cafe or bar to enjoy the vistas (for example, the Esplanada do Teleférico Porto Portugal, positioned on a clifftop overlooking Porto or ONE Dine at One World Observatory at One World Trade Center, NYC or one of the four restaurants at Shard in London or free view from Sky Gardens in London)
• energetic points or power places
• chi/ energy level
• yin and yang
• five elements and how the shape the place; for example, street lighting can inform me about the fire element and safety aspects
• (shui) water element with rivers, lakes and water features as well as free water fountains which show that the mayors care about clean water, and are ecological, saving on plastic water bottles, etc and (feng) air element with trees, parks, greens
biophilia effect: nature, parks, trees, city wildlife, plant life, window boxes; a great example is The High Line in Manhattan, NYC or secret gardens that you need to discover in every city
• people, values of the people; “What is the city but the people.” Shakespeare wrote in Coriolanus
• city branding; how cities and their mayors brand the spirit of their cities is essential to how visitors will perceive them; for example, Paris hasn’t changed the metro’s cleaning liquid because people have a familiar association with that scent
• the spirituality of the place, usually churches and sacred sites
• the processor law ie the history of the place and any traumatic events

“What is the city but the people.” Shakespeare

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Feng Shui Consultant in Vienna. Feng Shui of Vienna, Austria.

Art, music, coffee, chocolate cake and feng shui
Vienna is home to Mozart, Hayden, Beethoven (2020 marks 250 years since the birth of Beethoven), Strauss and other musicians as well as the birthplace of the sowing machine, slow motion, psychoanalysis, croissant (not Paris) and the snow globe (yes, Schneekugeln was invented in Vienna over hundred years ago and there is a museum to prove it).

Feng Shui of Vienna's Town Hall

Feng Shui of Vienna’s Town Hall

13 million tourists flock to Vienna every year. About 2 million people live happily and comfortably in Vienna which has been voted the most livable city in the world for several years now (five times until 2019). Is it something to do with the feng shui of Vienna? I’m going to find out.

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Feng Shui of Amsterdam. Feng Shui Bagua of Amsterdam. Feng Shui Bagua of the Netherlands. Feng Shui Consultant in Amsterdam.

I love Amsterdam for all kinds of reasons. Feng shui is one of them, with the most amazing architecture and rhizomatic canals that make this city so vibrant and friendly. Let’s explore why Amsterdam is a model feng shui city.

Feng shui consultant in Amsterdam

Feng shui consultant in Amsterdam

Eurostar to Amsterdam Central Station made Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, a very popular place to visit with 14 million tourists a year. What’s the attraction?

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Research Feng Shui. Feng Shui Researcher.

Current research into feng shui

Feng shui research includes numerous scientific papers on feng shui (see some references below) and more than reference feng shui as well as related research from environmental psychology, neuroscience, cognitive ergonomics, social psychology, priming and so on. There is a new Academic Journal of Feng Shui, and several international conferences on Scientific Feng Shui and the Built Environment have examined feng shui from a scientific perspective.

Feng shui research

Feng shui research

Feng shui research includes:

1) Descriptions and definitions of feng shui
2) An understanding and explanation of how feng shui works
3) An evaluation of different feng shui schools, classical and modern and their methods
4) Applications of feng shui for homes, workplaces and public spaces
5) ‘Not only proof’ – alternative and interdisciplinary ways of looking at feng shui
6) Ways of disproving feng shui claims
7) Cross-referencing feng shui with other environmental sciences and disciplines

Types of potential feng shui research
There are many types of research methods and approaches, and depending on what is studied; an appropriate research method should be employed. For example, action research develops from the perspective that research should not be driven by an academic agenda with the aim of producing journal articles but needs directly benefit those whos lives, environmental circumstances and experiences are being studied.

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Feng Shui Numerology

There are different types of numerology. The most popular one in the west is the Pythagorean numerology system which looks like this where letters are associated with numbers and colours. Numerology is any belief in a relationship between the numerical value of the letters in words, names and ideas.

COLOURNUMBERLETTERS
Red1AJS
Orange2BKT
Yellow3CLU
Green4DMV
Blue5ENW
Indigo6FOX
Violet7GPY
Rose8HQZ
Gold9HQZ

Top Feng Shui Remedies

The top feng shui remedies are:

  1. Lighting
  2. Mirrors
  3. Crystals and minerals
  4. Light reflecting and sparkling objects
  5. Plants
  6. Water features
  7. Windchimes, mobiles and sound
  8. Electrical devices
  9. Heavy objects, sculptures
  10. Symbols, posters, photos, images
  11. Animals, including bird feeders and bird baths
  12. Energising objects

Bird feeders

Bird feeders are an excellent way to attract birds and positive energy to your garden. Depending on your feng shui intention, place the bird feeder in a specific area of the bagua which you want to energise and active ie wealth corner, relationship area, success area, etc. or if you want to sell your property consult your feng shui consultant which area is the best for your property.

Birdball greenandblue.co.uk

Birdball greenandblue.co.uk

Glass peachperfect.co.uk

Glass peachperfect.co.uk

Oiled oak houzz.co.uk

Oiled oak houzz.co.uk

Suet ball black-bydesign.co.uk

Suet ball black-bydesign.co.uk

Bamboo notonthehighstreet.com

Bamboo notonthehighstreet.com

Raindrop edenproject.com

Raindrop edenproject.com

Feng Shui Design for Casinos. How to Feng Shui A Casino? Casinos and Hotels that Use Feng Shui. Feng Shui for Hotels.

Feng shui design for casinos

Feng shui has been applied in the design of many well-known casinos such as Hippodrome in London UK, The Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino and Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA as well as the Hotel and Casino Lisboa as well as Wynn Casino in Macao.

Feng shui of London’s Hippodrome casino

Like all good casinos, London Hippodrome casino has used feng shui in its design. The Hippodrome is located very well, right on the corner of Leicester Square and Charing Cross Road. It is open 24 hours a day and there’s no official dress code. Lots of customers come not to actually to gamble but to stay at several bars, the Heliot Steakhouse restaurant and visit a cabaret theatre and use private event spaces. Obviously, the casino gets plenty of guests from the neighbouring Chinatown and that’s why the main entrance has been specially designed according to feng shui principles.

Feng shui casino design in Las Vegas

Feng shui casino design in Las Vegas

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Feng Shui Consulant in Helsinki, Finland. Feng Shui of Helsinki and Finland.

What is feng shui of Helsinki?
Helsinki is the seaside capital of Finland. I’ve visited it several times, teaching feng shui. Helsinki is the second most northern capital in the world was founded in 1550. Angry birds is the game invented in Helsinki but let’s see how feng shui fairs in this Scandinavian city.

Finland is one of the happiest countries in the world with excellent state education, free universities, the world’s cleanest air and low population. Also, Finland has been voted the third most innovative country in the world with a lifestyle that breeds creativity and innovation.

Feng shui of Helsinki Cathedral

Feng shui of Helsinki Cathedral

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Feng Shui Consultant in Faro, Portugal. Feng Shui of Faro, Portugal

I’ve visited Faro several times and here’s my feng shui apraisal of the best of the Algarve’s seafront capital.

Faro is the capital of southern Portugal’s Algarve region which from feng shui directionology makes it the success, recogntion area in the bagua model. Faro is packed with history. Originally, Faro was built by the Romand and then conqured by the Moors. As a feng shui consultant I’ll be focusing on the town’s several important landmarks such as neoclassical Arco da Vila which is on the site of a gate that was part of the original Moorish wall, the monumental archway leads to the old town, with its cobbled streets as well as Faro Cathedral, built in the 13th century. The Municipal Museum, in a 16th-century convent, displays prehistoric and medieval artifacts, plus religious art. And charming traditional Portugese bars and cafes.

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Biophilia Effect

Biophilia by Edward O. WILSON

Biophilia by Edward O. WILSON

The biophilia hypothesis suggests that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems, and the importance of nature on our wellness (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual) which is rooted in peer-reviewed science. Edward O. Wilson introduced and popularized the hypothesis in his book, Biophilia (1984). He defines biophilia as “the urge to affiliate with other forms of life.”

The benefits of biophilia

• trigger endorphin effect
• lower blood pressure
• boost the brain’s attention
• accelerate patients’ recovery at home and hospitals
• reconnect with nature
plants
• protect the environment and tackle air pollution

 

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Curvilinearity vs angularity. Feng shui curves.

Curvilinearity vs angularity

Curvilinearity vs angularity

Curvilinearity (as opposed to angularity) has been shown to enhance creativity, comfort and relaxation and it’s a human preference for shapes. Nature is not angular. Feng shui strives to adopt to and imitate nature. In feng shui, flowing lines are preferred to straight lines (called cutting chi/energy). Feng shui tip: add more rounded and curved shapes and patterns to your home and workplace.

Curvilinearity versus angularity

Research on curvilinearity suggests that concavity in enclosed spaces provide feelings of safety (Weber, 1995), preference for curved rooms over rectangular rooms (Shepley, 1981), people are attracted to more curved segments (Hopkins, 1976), preference of curved pathways over straight (Hesselgren, 1987), use of natural forms (curves) has positive impact (Ulrich, 2000; Salingaros, 1998) and curvature in pathways evoke feelings of curiosity (Hesselgren, 1987).

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Space Clearing and Feng Shui

Space Clearing and Feng Shui

Feng shui as energetic management

The key concept in feng shui is energy (chi/qi/charge) management. Space clearing as a stand-alone discipline has the same goal and function. Modern feng shui recognises space clearing and incorporates it as an integral part of the holistic approach to managing, enhancing and balancing living or workplace spaces. People all over the world have an instinctive understanding of space clearing and many interventions and rituals to do so. But the science is catching up, with research about the concept called ‘space conditioning’ which basically covers space clearing. Researchers such as William A. Tiller, PhD; Walter E Dibble, Jr PhD; Michael J. Kohane, PhD looked into how space can hold memories. Celebrities, such as Robbie Williams and his wife employed a space clearing expert when they moved into their £17.5 million mansion in West London (a property previously owned by Michael Winner). Simon Cowell also used space clearing in his home in Los Angeles.

Space clearing and feng shui

Space clearing and feng shui

What is space clearing used for?

• selling properties
• buying properties
• moving to new properties
• shifting stuck energies or situations (looking for a relationship, divorce, etc)
• refreshing and boosting personal and business lives
boosting your prosperity and wealth creation
• attracting a new partner or new employees
• completing projects
• events and celebrations such as weddings
• health matters such as better sleep or sleep problems
• getting your power back to the present moment

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The Year of the Cat (Rabbit). Top Feng Shui Tips for the Year of Rabbit (Cat)

The year of the cat

The year of the cat

The Year of the Cat (Rabbit). The cat is the fourth animal symbol in the 12-year cycle of the Vietnamese zodiac and Gurung zodiac similar to the rabbit zodiac sign in the Chinese zodiac. The characteristics correlated with the rabbit are attributed to the cat.

The legend is that the cat was not included among the twelve animal signs because it was tricked by the rat into missing the banquet with the Jade Emperor and was not given a year causing the hostility between cats and rats.

It is believed that the Vietnamese have the cat instead of the rabbit as a zodiac animal because the ancient word for rabbit (mao) sounds like a cat (meo).

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Feng Shui Consultant in Paris. Feng Shui of Paris and France.

Feng shui consultant in Paris
Paris is home to artists, poets, philosophers and romantics – not to mention great architecture with good feng shui, cuisine and museums. 50 million tourists come to Paris every year, making it the third most visit city in the world. I come to Paris as a feng shui consultant in search of the European or French form of feng shui. Paris is the birthplace of a bikini, stethoscope and pencil sharpener, among other things – feng shui things. Arboreal Paris is famous for its 484 000 trees which boost the biophilia effect of this picturesque capital of France. With the great feng shui layout and the Seine River boosting the water element of Paris, it’s no wonder that Paris is one of the topmost visited cities in the world. Let’s look at Paris from a feng shui perspective to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this amazing city – the city of more than romance.

Feng shui of Paris

Feng shui of Paris

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Feng Shui of Cracow. Feng Shui Bagua of Cracow. Feng Shui Bagua of Poland. Feng Shui Consultant in Krakow.

Cracow is the second biggest city in Poland and has been ranked as the best European city for a mini-break for the third year in a row.  And came top in 40 destinations (Seville came second at 90%) according to Which magazine for food, accommodation and tourist attraction (93% scoring). With Cracow’s traditional markets, salt mines, the biggest town market in Europe, it’s no wonder that it has become a popular tourist attraction. But how about feng shui of Cracow? Is it as good?

Situated on the right bank of the Vistula river, it benefits from positive water energy.

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Vastu Shastra Tips for Buying a New Home or Property

Buying properties with vastu principles in mind
Keeping vastu principles in mind before making an offer can save you a lot of problems later. Although, once the building is constructed there is little one can do to make it perfectly vastu compliant without making major and costly changes to the position of doors and rooms. So choosing your new home is essential if you believe in vastu shastra.

South facing house with good vastu

South facing house with good vastu

What is vastu shastra for?
Vastu shastra (translates as ‘science of architecture’) commonly known as Vastu, is a traditional Indian system of architecture similar to feng shui and it was originally developed to help people design perfect dwellings for living and working. Although, originally vastu was based on simple observation in relation to local climate and needs and it made sense in that context, over time people started to generalise its principles as if they were universal and tried applying them without contextual considerations. Many vastu suggestions were based on what was possible technologically in the old days and now are not so relevant since building practice has moved on and most of the problems have been resolved with modern technology such as plumbing, heating, etc. Read more about vastu shastra

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Feng Shui Consultant in Bucharest. Feng Shui of Bucharest and Romania

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is placed in southern Romania, which according to the bagua model, is the success and recognition of the place. Economically, Bucharest is the most prosperous city in Romania, with several large business companies, educational institutes, cultural venues, shopping areas and recreational places. Romania’s capital, Bucharest, is an intriguing fusion of old and new, where historical heritage coexists with dynamic modernity. The city presents a fascinating exploration of Feng Shui’s five elements – water, wood, fire, earth, and metal – each contributing to its distinctive character and energy. Let’s delve into the captivating interplay of these elements in Bucharest’s unique landscape.

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Kaplan and Kaplan Preference Model offers a Model of Designing Engaging Environments

Kaplan and Kaplan Preference Model
offers a model of designing engaging environments which are nourishing and foster creativity and ingenuity 

Environmental Psychology theory Kaplan and Kaplan’s preference model (1989) looks at four preference factors coherence, legibility, complexity, and mystery which are key to engaging, stimulating and creative environments. People, whether at home or workplace, thrive in environments that comply with the Kaplan and Kaplan model.

Kaplan and Kaplan Preference Model

Kaplan and Kaplan Preference Model

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Divination modalities that are used in feng shui. I Ching. Dowsing. Astrology. Tarot. Runes.

There are many divination modalities, and in feng shui, some of the most popular divination techniques are I Ching, astrology, dowsing Tarot and so on.

What is divination?

Divination (from Latin divinare ‘to foresee, to be inspired by a god’, related to divinus, divine) is a mode of thinking to get insights into a question or situation using different divination methods such as I Ching, astrology, dowsing, tarot, runes, reading leaves or coffee, numerology and so on. I wonder if you can pretend you’ve never had precognitive and audacious thinking in your life and imagine what it is like to go through a typical day.

I Ching / Yijing: Book of Changes

I Ching is a Chinese method of divination and one of the oldest known Chinese philosophy texts and is composed of 64 hexagrams based on the combination of eight trigrams and is used in feng shui. Somebody wise said, “Be happy for all the time you don’t need, I Ching.” because if you do, you’re probably at a difficult time in your life.

“The Book of Changes is thought to be the oldest of the great Chinese classics and to date from perhaps as early as 1300 BCE. The book may also go back to the earliest phases of human thought because the I Ching is really the ground plan in the way in which not only the Chinese think, it’s almost a mapping of all the thinking processes of man.” The I Ching is the basis for polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz’s binary code and, consequently, the basis of our current digital technology. Psychologist Carl Jung used the Book of Changes to examine notions of synchronicity or ‘meaningful coincidence.’ Alan Watts considered the I Ching to be a conceptual model that charted the thinking processes of the human mind.

Alan Watts was aware of the fact that the system of arithmetic which is used by digital computers came from the I Ching, ie the binary code: “We have a binary system of arithmetic zero and one in varying arrangements. Digital computers use a number system which consists only of the figures zero and one, out of which you can construct any number and this was invented by Leibniz, who got it from the Book of Changes.”

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Clutter Clearing Tips and Feng Shui

What is clutter?

Dr. Sherry Bourg Carter, in an article for Psychology Today writes, “Clutter can play a significant role in how we feel about our homes, our workplaces and ourselves. Messy homes and workplaces leave us feeling anxious, helpless and overwhelmed.” Even more, than the stress that comes from not being able to immediately find things when it’s needed, clutter creates stress by just being there. Dr. Carter also notes that clutter causes distraction and that’s the last thing we need in your home or workplace.

Clutter and the state of your mind
“People waste up to three hours a week finding things that are lost in the clutter on their desk.” says Joseph Ferrari, a psychologist at DePaul University in Chicago. His research into clutter suggests that people with lots of clutter in their homes or workplaces are less likely to get things done, and are more likely to be stressed and unhappy than people with less clutter. A neuroscientist at Princeton University (Sabine Kastner) suggests that when an object in our field of view is surrounded by clutter, the brain receives weaker signals from whatever people are trying to look at. Kastner suggests that people who are highly distractable need to reduce clutter but for people with a strong attention system clutter might be beneficial because it stimulates that system.

Martha Steward strategy for clutter clearing of your wardrobe

If you have to decide what things you’re going to keep in your wardrobe and what things you’re going to throw away or give away Martha Steward has a clutter clearing strategy.

Ask yourself four questions:
1) How long have I had it?
2) Does it still function?
3) Is it a duplicate of something that I already own?
4) When was the last time I wore it or used it?

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Feng Shui of Glasgow, Scotland. Feng Shui Consultant in Glasgow.

Scotland with its feng shui (wind-water) weather has many interesting towns and cities. Glasgow is one of them. It is a port city on the River Clyde in Scotland’s western Lowlands. Glasgow is famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, as well as the legacy of the city’s 18th–20th-century prosperity that came from trade and shipbuilding.

Let’s examing feng shui of Glasgow and how Scots (naturally) utilised it in this interesting city.

Feng shui consultant in Glasgow Scotland

Feng shui consultant in Glasgow Scotland

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The Rat Zodiac Sign – The Year of the Rat

The Rat () is the first of the 12-year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac and related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Rat is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol .

People born in the Year of the Rat with the following elemental signs:

Start date End date Heavenly branch
31 January 1900 18 February 1901 Metal Rat
18 February 1912 05 February 1913 Water Rat
5 February 1924 23 January 1925 Wood Rat
24 January 1936 10 February 1937 Fire Rat
10 February 1948 28 January 1949 Earth Rat
28 January 1960 14 February 1961 Metal Rat
15 February 1972 2 February 1973 Water Rat
2 February 1984 19 February 1985 Wood Rat
19 February 1996 6 February 1997 Fire Rat
7 February 2008 25 January 2009 Earth Rat
25 January 2020 11 February 2021 Metal Rat
11 February 2032 30 January 2033 Water Rat
30 January 2044 16 February 2045 Wood Rat
15 February 2056 03 February 2057 Fire Rat
03 February 2068 22 January 2069 Earth Rat
22 January 2080 08 February 2081 Metal Rat
07 February 2092 26 January 2093 Water Rat

Compatibility of the rat sign with other zodiac signs

Sign Best Match Match No Match
Rat Rat, Dragon, Monkey Snake, Rooster, Ox, Pig, Rabbit, Goat, Dog, Tiger Horse

Feng shui wealth corners in homes, workplaces according to bagua matrix to boost prosperity and wealth creation

Feng shui wealth corners in homes, workplaces according to bagua matrix to boost prosperity and wealth creation

What is a wealth corner? Where is your wealth area in you home or workplace?

According to the bagua model, a space in your home and workplace can signify your wealth domain, and sometimes called a wealth corner or wealth area or fortunate blessings. A wealth corner is a semiotic space where you anchor your intentions for wealth creation, luck and prosperity with feng shui rituals.

Feng shui money plant

Feng shui classic money plant (Crassula ovata)

How to locate your wealth area in your home or workplace?

There are three ways to signify wealth in your home and workplace:
1) According to classical, compass feng shui school, it is the south-east part of your property or room or plot of land.
2) According to three gate bagua matrix (see below), it is the top left furthermost corner from a door to your home or room or office or land.
3) According to virtual, archetypical feng shui, your wealth corner is – where you decide it is and where it is most convenient or appropriate. Your wealth creation intentions will space condition your home or workplace. Dr William A. Tiller’s studies and experiments have proven that human consciousness ‘changes space’ and ‘conditions space’ so feng shui, space clearing is space conditioning. In short, feng shui is space conditioning (there are many definitions of feng shui). The essence of feng shui is intention + energy + ritual. If you’re not sure which perspective to use, read about the difference between the compass bagua, three gate bagua and virtual bagua.

Wealth is an archetypical and morphic resonance field that is not dependent on a corner or direction (because archetypes are impersonal) so – it’s where you want it to be (ideally everywhere in your home and workplace, not just in your wealth corner or south-east).

A quick question: do you want to have wealth vibe everywhere or just in one corner of your home? If you want the wealth, luck and prosperity vibe embedding your whole home and workplace – then choose the virtual, archetypical bagua. Of course, you can use all three at the same time, if that’s appropriate.

“The power of intention alters matter – scientific proof that human intention raises local symmetry in the substratum of space.” William A. Tiller, PhD (Physicist, Stanford University)

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Feng Shui Consultant in Belgrade, Serbia. Feng Shui of Belgrade and Serbia.

Belgrade is the capital of Serbia, a southeast European country. From a feng shui perspective, the most important landmark in Belgrade is the Beogradska Tvrđava, an imposing fortress at the convergence of the Danube and the Sava rivers. The fortification is a testimonial to the city’s strategic significance to the Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Serbian and Austrian empires and it’s now the site of various museums as well as a vast park, Kalemegdan. Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia, offers an enchanting blend of historical depth and urban dynamism. In this vibrant cityscape, one can observe an intriguing interplay of the five Feng Shui elements – water, wood, fire, earth, and metal. Let’s embark on an exploration, examining the energetic symphony of these elements across the city.

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Wabi Sabi – The Art and Beauty of Imperfection

Wabi sabi is a Japanese art and philosophy of imperfection. Wabi sabi will free you from perfectionism. Research suggests that (most) people feel more comfortable and relax in slightly imperfect environments that may look a bit old, worn out or even shabby. The irregularity and to some extent fractality makes us feel more relaxed and gives us permission to be ok with imperfection and transience of things.

Examples of wabi sabi

Examples of wabi sabi

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Feng Shui Consultants in Tallinn, Estonia. Feng Shui of Tallinn and Estonia.

I visited Tallinn as a feng shui consultant originally in 1995. I and a colleague were asked to evaluate the feng shui of Tallinn and Estonia and create a report on some major features that may affect the stability of Estonian independence and economic growth. Although the feng shui of Tallinn and Estonia needs constant re-evaluation, it has come a long way since its independence in 1990.

Feng shui consultants in Tallinn, Estonia

Feng shui consultants in Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn is Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea, with a population of about half a million people. Key landmarks are the walled, cobblestoned old town, with many cafes and shops, as well as Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower. Gothic Town Hall, built in the 13th century and with a 64m-high tower, rests in historic Tallinn’s main square. Tallinn is the birthplace of Skype and the technological revolution that has been sweeping Estonia with its low tax and e-residency.

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Feng Shui Consultant in Funchal, Madeira. Feng Shui of Madeira.

Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal and an archipelago comprising four islands off the northwest coast of Africa, off the coast fo Morocco, north of the Canary Islands. Its namesake fortified wine, dense cakes and warm, subtropical climate are key features that most tourists know. But what about the feng shui of the main island of Madeira which is volcanic, green and rugged, with high cliffs, pebbly and volcanic beaches and settlements on deltas of the Fajã River. The capital of Madeira is Funchal with wonderful botanic gardens and a picturesque harbour where New Year’s fireworks take place – the biggest in the world.

Feng shui consultants in Madeira

Feng shui consultants in Madeira

History of Madeira
Maderia was both founded and claimed in 1400 by Portuguese and it’s known as the island of eternal spring with it’s the semi-tropical climate. Winston Churchill was a visitor to this island as well as Christopher Colombus. It is also a place birth of a footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo (who’s got his statue there – full name Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro). Funchal is the main city and originally meant ‘fennel plantation’ with a population of over 100k which makes it the sixth-largest city in Portugal.

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Feng Shui of London. Feng Shui Bagua of London. Feng Shui Bagua of the UK.

Feng Shui of London. Feng Shui Bagua of London. Feng Shui Bagua of the UK.

Feng shui consultant in London.

I live in London where I work as a feng shui consultant. I am devoted to looking at feng shui of great cities, particularly those that have great feng shui. What is different about my feng shui perspective is that it focuses on the external environments and also focuses on its inhabitants, on the fabric of the city around them. When people appear in the background behind the roads, buildings, parks – they are the real stars of this city. This stimulating perspective encourages us to look at cities in a new way. From the Underground platforms to great monuments to how the energy flows in London, this study of feng shui of London will help you to look at what constitutes the city and to appreciate how visually and energetically exciting it is.

London – the wealth area of the bagua of the UK
London is the capital of the UK and the largest city, with a population of over 8 million people (the population of the UK is 65.8 million). London is located in the southeast of the UK, which from a feng shui bagua perspective, is the wealth, and prosperity area of the UK. Since London is the capital of the UK and a major tourist attraction, it can make sense from the bagua perspective that this city was established as one of the top global economic centres of the world. The key international airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stanstead as well as City Airport, provide excellent travel contact with the rest of the world. For the residents of London, according to statistics, wealth is important.

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What is feng shui? What is feng shui for? Short definitions of feng shui.

Short definitions of feng shui
There are many definitions of feng shui. Here is my take on it. More importantly, what is feng shui for? What does feng shui do? These are more useful and practical questions that need to be answered. Feel free to email me your definitions of feng shui and what it does (for you).

Feng shuiFeng shui is wind-water
(The literal translation from Chinese and notice there is no ‘and’ between two symbols, so it’s NOT “wind and water” as some authors mistranslate and therefore create a false problem of separation – read more)

Feng = wind/spirit, shui = water/matter.

Feng shui is a holistic interior design.
(And a common sense interior design – everyone on this planet is using feng shui, consciously or not.)

Feng shui is about creating harmonious, healthy and optimum environments for working and living.

Feng shui is the art of placement or, more accurately, the art of positioning yourself in the world.

Feng shui is a physical affirmation or an affirmation with props.

Feng shui = intention + power/energy/relationship + ritual.

Feng shui is a way of ritualising power.
(Power is the ability to be in control, and how much control you feel is directly related to how much power you have.)

“the house shelters day-dreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace.” Gaston Bachelard, The Poetics of Space

Feng shui is space conditioning.

Feng shui is a method of solidifying and physicalising your energy and power.

Feng shui is a complex art based on the Chinese understanding of the dynamic flow of energy throughout the universe. It examines how people are affected by the environment in which they live and consciously acknowledges the connection between our external surroundings and our inner being. (circa 4000 years old)

Feng shui is similar to environmental psychology which is an interdisciplinary field focused on the interplay between individuals and their surroundings. It has a broad definition of ‘environment’, encompassing natural environments, social settings, built environments, learning environments, and informational environments. (circa 100 years old)

Feng shui is about two things: empowering yourself and balancing yourself. Empowering: managing your power, your energy. Balancing: staying in harmony with nature (the yin and yang of things).

Feng shui is a way of reading, relating to and affecting environments.

Feng shui is about minimising environmental stressors and maximising positive environmental aspects – this is what feng shui does, its function.

Feng shui is the management of power and perceptions about your environment.

“We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us.” Winston Churchill‘s all-embracing definition of feng shui, what it does

Feng shui is the psychology of space.

Feng shui is a ritual.

Feng shui is a prayer with props.

Feng shui is NOT about keeping the toilet lid down.

Feng shui is a metaphor for your home and workplace.

Feng shui is chi/qi (energy).

Feng shui is yin and yang – it’s about balance.

“Feng shui is the art of placement.” Sarah Rossbach

Feng shui is about moving furniture (not).

Feng shui = intention + ritual.
(Three things: intention, +, ritual, where ‘+’ is relationship or positivity).

Feng shui is a spiritual practice.

How to do feng shui and moderate the energy (flow):
If it is obstructed – unblock it
If it is tight – loosen it
If it is lax/weak – strengthen it

Feng shui is love for…

Gaudi’s timeless advice: “To do things right, first you need love, then technique.” describes my feng shui approach.

"To do things right, first you need love, then technique." Antoni Gaudi

“To do things right, first you need love, then technique.” Antoni Gaudi about La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Feng shui will affect you on many levels: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, cultural, relationship-wise, health-wise, wealth-wise and so on.

Feng shui primarily belongs to the category of art and philosophy (Chinese Metaphysics) and then a bit of science.
(I’m working on the science bit and developing evidence-based feng shui). It can be said that feng shui is NOT science since there isn’t enough evidence for it to be called science in generally accepted science.

Feng shui is awareness of living environments.

“If a geomancer can recognise ch’i, that is all there is to feng shui.” Sarah Rossbach

Feng shui’s function is to create affects.

Feng shui is home and reimagining it.

Feng shui is any physical intervention that works.
(For example, if your fridge door opens the right way ie towards the kitchen or work areas, so you don’t have to go around the door to get into the fridge – then that’s good feng shui. Or if you have flexible lighting in your workplace, that’s good feng shui. Or if your computer screen is positioned ergonomically so you don’t look down at it and perform better – that’s good feng shui.)

Feng shui is the spirit embodied.

Feng shui is considered a process, not a one-off event. Sometimes, one off intervention can fix a specific problem though eg dirty electricity with dirty electricity filters.

“Don’t put your life in feng shui – put feng shui into your life.” William Spear

Key Feng Shui Principles and Concepts

Key Feng Shui Principles and Concepts 

Feng shui is a discipline that studies the relationship between people and environments (similar to environmental psychology) with the aim of optimising working environments to boost focus and performance as well as job satisfaction and reduce stress and staff turnover among other things.

“Our day-to-day concepts do not capture what a concept is because they do not allow the full force of what a concept can do.”
Dr. Claire Colebrook, Cultural theorist

Energy and energy flow
Qi or chi or energy and energy flow is the key concept in feng shui. Human attention and focus is attracted and moderated by physical elements such as paths, focal points, shapes, colours, plants, lighting and so on.

Yin & Yang
Yin and yang is about balancing complimentary elements on every level and avoiding too much of anything. For example, angularity should be balanced with curvilinearity, warm colours with cooling colours, natural daylight with artificial lighting, etc.

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Holistic Success Design: Coaching – Branding – Feng Shui Training

HOLISTIC SUCCESS DESIGN: COACHING – BRANDING – FENG SHUI TRAINING
9-day training with Jan Cisek

Success in business depends on the congruence between you and your brand and the environment. Holistic Success Design allows for maximum benefits from the minimum effort because it is based on the key business areas such as branding, coaching and feng shui.

The aims of the training are
• to significantly increase the number of clients and customer loyalty (revenues and market share)
• to ensure that your name is ubiquitous in the business world (brand awareness and effectiveness)
• to improve brand’s authority (brand value and relevant differentiation)

Change can be best initiated in three key domains: environment (feng shui), appearance (branding), and inner mind (coaching, values, behaviours). Holistic Success Design will improve the reputation of your brand and it will affect the quality of your services. With feng shui the feeling in the office will improve, people will become more enthusiastic and productive.

Successful people are made, not born. The research suggests that successful people don’t necessarily have an especially high IQ, but they almost always have 1) very supportive environments, 2) they have important mentors and 3) they always put in a lot of effort. So in fact, people who have good coaches or mentors always achieve more than those without. You might even say that good coaching makes success certain.

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Feng Shui Dictionary, Feng Shui Glossary Terms

Feng Shui Dictionary, Feng Shui Glossary

Essential feng shui glossary terms, concepts for architects, interior designers, environmental psychologists

Feng shui A discipline that studies the relationship between people and environments (similar to environmental psychology) with the aim of optimising working environments to boost focus and performance as well as job satisfaction and reduce stress and staff turnover, among other things.

Energy flow Energy and energy flow is the key concept in feng shui. Human attention and focus is attracted and moderated by physical elements such as paths, focal points, shapes, colours, plants, lighting and so on.

Yin & Yang Yin and yang is about balancing complementary elements on every level and avoiding too much of anything. For example, angularity should be balanced with curvilinearity, warm colours with cooling colours, natural daylight with artificial lighting, open spaces with closed spaces, hard surfaces/textures with soft surfaces/textures, etc.

Change The only constant is change, noticed Heraclitus in 500 BC. Heraclitus’s theory of flux suggests that we never step into the same river twice because the river has changed and we have changed in the process. The same applies to our homes. With space conditioning, we change it all the time. It’s a co-creating process, working both ways. The relationship with your home or workplace is the key to your resilience, especially in radically uncertain times. Is your home/workplace supporting you? Are you supporting yourself by co-creating harmonious and balanced working and living environments?

Five elements According to oriental philosophy, there are five elements: water, wood, fire, earth and metal, which are based on seasons and have corresponding colours, shapes, directions and materials. The aim of feng shui is to have a balanced combination of all the elements in any workspace, depending on the needs of the people working there.

Bagua model In feng shui, different spaces can represent different aspects of business, such as clients, partnerships, collaboration, innovation, projects, legacy, teamwork, wealth and profits, expertise, success and reputation and so on. Depending on the needs of the company, these areas can be energised to boost the corresponding aspects.

Shapes Research suggests that people have a preference for curvilinearity vs. angularity. Adding round or oval shapes will naturally balance angular environments. Sharp corners and patterns should be minimised.

Positioning  How workstations are positioned in space can affect the performance of the workforce. Sitting in ‘a power/commanding position’ where one has the support of a wall and a clear, diagonal view of doors is preferred. Sitting with one’s back to the door or opposite the door or with a window behind can instil feelings of insecurity, stress and even anxiety.

Electromagnetic pollution A man-made radiation that can have negative effects on humans, according to a huge body of research available.

Geopathic stress A general term for describing geological abnormalities related to Schumann resonance that can affect health and performance. More on geopathic stress

Workplaces as metaphors and semiotics Feng shui works through energies, symbols, metaphors, affects, sensations, narratives, anchors, images and expectations. Semiotics is a study of meaning-making and is a very useful tool to help not only to elicit people’s perceptions of any workplace but also to manage those perceptions.
 How people perceive their workplaces will affect their performance, work satisfaction, staff retention and so on.

Locus of control In psychology, it is a personality construct and a general disposition to believe that things happen to you because of your own action and decisions (internal locus of control), OR they happen to you and you’re a victim of circumstances (external locus of control). Psychology suggests that it’s healthier to have an internal locus of control, to take control of your life, but sometimes things just happen out of the blue and you don’t have control.

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What is feng shui for? What is feng shui?

What is feng shui?

Feng shui is a holistic, multidisciplinary domain that works in partnership with the person, their families and makes a holistic, person-centred and systematic assessment of environmental or physical, emotional, mental or psychological, social, cultural and spiritual or virtual needs, which includes risk and together develops a comprehensive plan to optimise and harmonise their workplace and home environments.

As much as people would like to reduce their issues to the ‘one problem = one solution’ equation, the complexity and richness of life negates such a simple quick fix mindset. Our lives are an expression of far deeper, wider and more complex undercurrents that run through it. And feng shui is one of them.

Feng shui definition

There are many defintions of feng shui – see What is feng shui – short answers

Feng shui definition
Feng shui is a complex art based on the Chinese understanding of the dynamic flow of energy throughout the universe. It examines how people are affected by the environment in which they live, and consciously acknowledges the connection between our external surroundings and our inner being. Feng shui is about 4000 years old.

“We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us.”
Winston Churchill

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What is Qi / Chi in Feng Shui?

What is Qi / Chi in Feng Shui?

Chi Qi

Chi Qi

Qi as the key feng shui concepts

Feng shui is the art, philosophy and science of creating healthy, safe, resourceful homes and workplaces. This art is based on fundamental principles of balance and harmony (yin and yang). The purpose of feng shui is to increase your overall vitality or life force, called by the Chinese: Qi or Chi. This concept is present in many cultures; for example, the Japanese call it Ki, in Hindu tradition, it is called Prana and Christians call it the Holy Spirit.

Ambient and radiant energy is present everywhere, and like art, it is expressed in many forms and behaves in different ways. The key function of feng shui is to maximise positive energy and minimise the negative, draining ones. The more energy you have, the more you can do. In fact, everything could be said is one energy in motion (E=mc2). There is a distinction between your personal chi, other people’s chi and the environment’s chi. Potentially our personal chi has the most power over others and the environment.

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Feng Shui For Homes. Top Feng Shui Tips for Homes. How to Feng Shui Your Home?

Feng shui-ing your home is easy and fun. You already have done some intuitive and instinctual feng shui on your home. Every one does. You’ve organised it so it works for you. Now it’s time to fine-tune it and optimise it so it works even better for you. Here are top feng shui tips for all homes that will make you healthier, more relaxed, focused and ultimately happier.

Feng shui tips for homes

Feng shui tips for homes

Declutter
Obviously. Feng shui is about clarity and flow of energy and reducing stress. Cluttered homes can be stressful. Every time you look at clutter it is a potential stressor – you know deep down that you need to declutter. Also, another common-sense feng shui principle is that when things are not working or not flowing, we feel that life stagnates. So, clear clutter – you’ll feel better, have more space and clarity and positivity fill flow in your life. Don’t obsess about decluttering though. It’s natural to have some clutter, and mess here and there.

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