The Cosmic Trinity of Chinese Metaphysics states that there are three aspects that control our lives and each control one-third. Earth Luck is our Feng Shui. Where we live profoundly affects us. Heaven Luck is our Chinese Astrology. We were all born at a certain time and place with certain potential. Man Luck is our freewill. It’s about the actions we take and the decisions we Continue Reading
Children and Creativity Gua – A Classroom Case Study
Learning is a lifelong journey but to enhance a child’s creativity is extra important to ensure that they will always enjoy learning especially in the classroom. IFSG member Julie Pelletier-Rutkowski outlines how she enhanced the Children and Creativity gua for a client with favorable results. Julie’s client was a returning young middle-school reading teacher who was filled with angst about the Continue Reading
The Feng Shui Element of Water
There are five elements in feng shui. Fire, metal water, wood and earth. Each has its own unique characteristics and role in feng shui. Read about this flowing Feng Shui element from Angela Davis. Water is the Feng Shui element of inward reflection, patience, mindfulness, and release. It is soothing, calming, and comforting in its timeless power. Just think of how the Grand Canyon was carved with Continue Reading
Feng Shui and Our Aging Population
We are aging-not just as individuals or communities but as a world. In 2006, almost 500 million people worldwide were 65 and older. By 2030, that total is projected to increase to 1 billion. That number translates to one in every eight of the earth’s habitants. While global aging denotes medical advances, it also presents challenges to some of our most basic systems including finances, family Continue Reading
How to Use Directions in Feng Shui
On a recent site visit with a new client, I pulled out my luo pan and began to take directions. She said, "what is that for?!" Clients are great teachers. They challenge your assumptions, your knowledge and the application of your art. My client's question about why I use a compass was a seemingly simple one, but the answer required an in-depth, complex and layered understanding of how the bagua, Continue Reading
