Celebrate the first day of fall with these simple Mabon rituals and magical ideas. The Fall Equinox is a time of balance. The days and nights are precisely equal. Not only that, but the Equinox is when the sun moves into Libra: the sign of balance, harmony, fairness, and equilibrium. Mythologically, this is the time when the harvest goddess Demeter bids farewell to her daughter, the springtime goddess Persephone, as she slips into the underworld. The equinox is traditionally a harvest ... continue reading...
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Artwork and Imagery in Feng Shui – Dos and Don’ts
The artwork we look at every day has a profound effect on our self-image and well being. Here are the dos and don'ts of choosing artwork for your home. The artwork we look at every day has a profound effect on our self-image and overall sense of well being. While this is a key consideration of feng shui, it's also something with which most modern day psychologists would agree. So with both ancient and modern sensibilities in mind, let's look at some of the dos and don'ts of choosing artwork to ... continue reading...
5 (Almost) Universal Feng Shui Recommendations
Every feng shui consultation is different. I might recommend any number of things, depending on the space and the unique person or people who live in the space. But there are some things I recommend almost every single time. With the exception of clearing clutter and cleaning (about which I have already talked your ear off on numerous occasions) here are five of them. 1. Hang a mirror over your stove. The stove is symbolic of wealth, as it's traditionally the place where you prepare your ... continue reading...
Bagua Area Overview: The Center
In feng shui, the center of your bagua is where all the other areas merge and mix. Today, we're talking about the center square of the invisible tick-tack-toe board that is the bagua map of your home. It's rather different from the other squares in that it doesn't correspond with its own unique energies as much as it's a place where all the other energies and areas merge and mix. Ideally, it's about emptiness and openness. Specific imagery is not necessary, although if there's a place ... continue reading...
Bagua Area Overview: Knowledge and Self-Cultivation
When the Knowledge and Self-Cultivation (Serenity) area of your bagua area is activated, you feel more present, clear, aware, energized, focused, and balanced. There is breathing room around everything else. Here's an overview of the Knowledge and Self-Cultivation area of your bagua. If you don't know where this area is, you can discover it in this post. Well, pull that out because today we're going to be looking at your serenity area, also known as "knowledge and ... continue reading...