Feng Shui DIY
A lot of people want to work in a Feng Shui office. If not the whole office, at least the own seat is preferably be Feng Shui optimized. I have seen people, mostly of executive grades, employing a master to adjust the settings in their room in hope of boosting their luck in career.
You don’t actually have to pay for Feng Shui office design. In this article I’ll introduce 3 simple yet effective ways to optimize the Feng Shui in your office. There is no special accessories required, and you don’t have to do difficult calculations. Want to learn how? Let’s start now!
#1 Feng Shui Office Element – Back Support
No, I do not mean chair back support, I mean the backing of your seat or desk. Traditional theories believe that the back of your seat is related to the support you receive from colleagues and your boss in the office. With a big backing behind your seat, you would have support by others.
So the best seat is one that is backed by a wall. In contrast, most home office workers sit in front of the wall with a walking space behind the seat. This is not a Feng Shui office.
What if your seat do not have a wall at the back? Well, many modern offices are built with plywood or MDF board partitions. Although these partitions are usually not full-height (from floor to ceiling), if there is a partition like this at your back, the higher the partition is better the support is.
Now if your office does not even have such partitions? Try hanging a jacket or coat in brown on the back of your chair. Brown is “earth” (土) according to Five Element (五行) theory. Putting “earth” behind your chair is to simulate having a mountain at your back (靠山). Of course the effect of this is far less than having a real mountain or wall, but still it helps a bit.
#2 Feng Shui Office Element – Plant
Do you have small plants in the office? Plant belongs to the “wood” (木) group according to Five Element theory. Wood is good for study and career but you need to know the correct type and quality to place on your desk or in your room to create a Feng Shui office.
From 1 to 9, the number that brings good study and career luck is 4. If you have a flower pot in your office, put only 4 flowers in it, nothing more nothing less. That is why many gurus recommend accessories of 4 for Feng Shui office setting.
For color, green is the color of “wood” so ever-green plants are more appropriate. If not, you can put colorful flowers which are good for interpersonal relationships. Do not use plant with spines and prickles, e.g. cactus.
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#3 Feng Shui Office Element – Always on the Left
Most of us have a messy desk with piles of documents and books that the bookshelves just could not accommodate them all. Beware of how you place and pile them on your desktop because it could affect Feng Shui.
A good Feng Shui office should be high on the left and low on the right. By that I mean if you pile up books and documents have bookshelves on the desk, those on the left should be higher than those on the right. Why? It is because the left hand side means people who help you and the right hand side means challenges. This is a less known Feng Shui office tips that not many people know.
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Is Feng Shui science? This is a question frequently asked by people. If we consider “science” as something accurate, predictable and measurable, Feng Shui may be unale to qualify as scientific, because we cannot precisely predict the improvement some Feng Shui measures could bring. However, if we read between the lines of Feng Shui books and examine the rationales behind, there are traces of “science” behind Feng Shui.
Let us look at an example here. Below is the configuration of two parcels of farmland, A and B. With the river running in this shape, A and B receive “embracing water” (環抱水) and “sickle water” (反弓水) respectively. According to Chinese Feng Shui theories, farmland A is better than B in terms of wealth growth, why?
Let’s consider this from geographical point of view. As time goes by, sediments in the water naturally accumulate along the perimeter of A while the soil of B would gradually be washed away by the movement of water. It turns out the farm land size of A would grow and that of B would shrink. In the past farmland is the source of income, so the income generated from A would increase while that from B would drop.
If you want some proof about this natural phenomenon, the following photo downloaded from Wikipedia shows the accumulation of sand and mud on only one side of the river at Mississippi River. The soil on one side is eroded by water while the other side has a sand bar formed.
Now you know why a house with an embracing road is good according to Feng Shui! Do you think this theory makes scientific sense? Is Feng Shui science?
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This is the final post in the 2012 Chinese zodiac horoscope series. I hope you like these 2012 Chinese zodiac horoscope articles. We now have a look at the fortune forecast of Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
2012 Chinese Zodiac Horoscope for Monkey
Year of Birth: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
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The 2012 Chinese zodiac horoscope predictions for Monkey is interesting. On one hand you have bad stars that would lead to disputes, quarrels, lawsuits and personal injuries. On the other hand, you have good stars that bring harmony and support by others. By examining both sides I came to the conclusion that there will be hiccups in your working life but with the support by others you could enjoy a fair working life. No matter wage earners or business owners, there may be disputes and even frauds. Be very careful when signing contracts and making deals.
This is not a healthy year for Monkeys. Old people are advised to have body check. Female, especially those who are pregnant, should take good care of themselves. Other people born in a Monkey year should also beware of personal injury. Be careful when driving and avoid dangerous activities.
This is also not a year for sweet love unless you are currently single because single Monkeys have chance to find a boyfriend / girlfriend. Otherwise, those who are in love and those who are married may have conflicts with you partner.
2012 Chinese Zodiac Horoscope for Rooster
Year of Birth: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
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The luck for people with this zodiac sign is generally good. You have good luck in work and good prospect to have stable income in job. However, please stay away from speculation and gambling. There may also be gossips around you, otherwise your working life is smooth.
And since you may need to work for long hours, beware of pressure and your health conditions. You should take particular take of your digestive system.
Those who are single may be able to find a partner. Those who are in love may consider getting married. Only married Roosters would have more disagreements with your better half.
2012 Chinese Zodiac Horoscope for Dog
Year of Birth: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
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The 2012 Chinese zodiac horoscope predictions for Dog are not so good. Due to a few bad stars, you have obstacles in the working place. You may need to work hard with disproportionate results. You also may lose money in the speculative market and have some big expenditures. Spend wise and do not gamble.
Your social life in this year is less than satisfactory. Those who are in love may find a third person intervening into your relationship. Those who are single may meet new people but do not expect that could turn into a stable and favorable relationship.
Mind your personal hygiene and what you eat. And there may be personal injuries so drive carefully and beware when using sharp tools. You should also pay attention to the health condition of your family and friends.
2012 Chinese Zodiac Horoscope for Pig
Year of Birth: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
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You have a good Year of the Dragon. Although things may start not so well they would later turn good. There are people who could help, make sure you seek assistance whenever you face a problem. Your regular income and earning from investment is not bad, just be reminded that in the middle of the year there may be some loss.
If you are married, there may be friction between you two. Those who are single and those in love would have an enjoyable year. If you are yet to get married, this is when you should consider it.
The only negative thing about Pigs is health. Probably since you work very hard, you have have minor health problems. Also beware of digestive system problems.
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In the last 2012 Year of the Dragon Predictions post, I have provided a general overview for Rat, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit. This time, we will look at Year of the Dragon 2012 predictions for Dragon, Snake, Horse and Sheep.
Year of the Dragon 2012 Predictions for Dragon
Year of Birth: 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
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Probably you have heard of the saying that whenever your own zodiac sign is the same as the current year, you have troubles in this year. Well, this is kind of true. When preparing for this Year of the Dragon 2012 predictions series, I found that Dragon is among the less satisfactory group of people. And you would find the same in coming years as well (i.e. Snakes have worse luck in the Year of Snake, etc.).
Simply put, when your zodiac sign is the same as the sign of the current year, you said to be in your own fate year (本命年). This is a year when you would see changes. In other words, in your 本命年 things are not always bad, they just change. The reason that people say this is a bad year is that you would have fluctuations in your life and emotions easily. Most people cannot clear their mind and focus on their targets in these years. If you know how to adapt to new environments and manage your emotions, 本命年 is not always bad.
So you will face a lot of challenges in this year. There will be obstacles, problems and even traps for you to overcome. This is also a ear when you could not easily earn from the investment market unless you have a clear mind.
The “change” theme of Dragons also affect relationships. Single people may see a change, i.e. finding a new boyfriend / girlfriend, but your relationship may end or change soon. Married Dragons may have conflicts with their better half.
For health, there are two bad stars affecting all Dragons. You may have injury easier.
Year of the Dragon 2012 Predictions for Snake
Year of Birth: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
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This year, you have three lucky stars that help you. They bring good luck and happiness. They also help you to solve problems. If you travel a lot for work or if you are planning to work or study abroad, this is a good year. However, there are also three bad stars that could bring you disputes and lawsuits, health problems and the feeling of loneliness.
Combining the above, your luck in the workplace is so-so, because there may be real troubles when you work with other people. Unless you need to travel for work, this is not a good year for you. You should be very cautious when you sign contracts or conclude deals.
This is a fairly good year for single male Snakes. Female Snakes may feel lonely sometimes.
You may have more workload which may affect your health. Take care of yourself.
Year of the Dragon 2012 Predictions for Horse
Year of Birth: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
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The Year of Dragon 2012 predictions for Horse is quite complicated. On one hand there are some lucky stars that bring good problem solving and analytical abilities to you (particularly for students and white collars), on the other hand some bad stars hurt your health and interpersonal relationships.
Taking into account all of these, I think your Year of Dragon is not bad. There may be problems at work that you need to stay focused to solve. White collars and those working in the government or politicians have a particularly good year. Your regular income is OK but investment luck is weaker.
Health is fair, some minor problems may appear. Relationship is good, single Horses may be able to find “the one”, those in a relationship may consider getting married. Your relationship with co-workers and friends is good too.
Year of the Dragon 2012 Predictions for Sheep
Year of Birth: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
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This is a great year for you. Wealth, career, love and health are all good due to a few lucky stars. You should however mind the following matters:
- While you can earn you’ll also have big expenditure. Learn how to save and accumulate wealth.
- Beware of gossips around you and contractual disputes.
- If you are married, this year you may be tempted to cross the borderline. There may be a third person intervening your marriage if you do not behave properly (because your luck in relationships is so good).
- In the middle of the year there may be minor health problems. Young Sheep may have injury too.
The above are my Year of the Dragon 2012 predictions for Dragon, Snake, Horse and Sheep. The Year of the Dragon 2012 predictions for the last four zodiac signs would be posted soon.
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The Year of Dragon is coming (starting 4 February), it is time to read your 2012 Year of the Dragon predictions. To help you to know your fate before the new year comes, I will write a few posts revealing 2012 Year of the Dragon predictions. In this first post I will talk about Rat, Ox, Tiger and Rabbit.
2012 Year of the Dragon Predictions – Rat
Year of Birth: 1924, 1926, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
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In 2012 Year of the Dragon, San Tai (三台) and San He (三合) stars affect all people of Rat zodiac. These two stars bring good working life, you should have a good prospect in your business. Wage earners could also enjoy an easy life in the workpalce. Besides, the San Tai star also makes wealth growth more probable.
However, there are also Guan Fu (官符) and Wu Guai (五鬼) stars affecting the Rat zodiac. These bad stars mean interpersonal problems, disputes and even lawsuits. If you were born in the Year of the Rat, yuo should be really careful when you sign on contracts and make deals with others. Also beware of what you say.
This is a year when “single Rats” have higher chance to find the princess / white knight. If you have a boyfriend / girlfriend in stable status, this is a good year to get married.
For health, you may have sickness and injury but they are not major ones.
2012 Year of the Dragon Predictions – Ox
Year of Birth: 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
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Tai Yin (太陰) star enters the life of Oxen in the Year of the Dragon. People born in the Year of the Ox have higher chance of buying assets (e.g. a new home, a new car, etc.). It also enhances the interpersonal relationship of Male and the study of students. Otherwise people of this zodiac sign need to work long hours with limited results. There may even be loss in wealth.
Similar to Rats, people of Ox zodiac have higher chance to get involved in disputes, quarrels and lawsuits, due to the Guan Suo (貫索) star. You should listen to your superior and co-workers more, do not take control over everything.
This is a good year for lovers and those who are single. People of the Ox zodiac could make new friends and even find the beloved in this year.
You should beware of what you eat because you may have some body conditions and sickness, particularly in the digestive system.
2012 Year of the Dragon Predictions – Tiger
Year of Birth: 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
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Wuan Chang (文昌) and Tian Guan (天官) stars affect all Tigers in the Year of the Dragon. They bring intelligence and luck to make you think smarter. You can solve problems easily (good for students). Besides, the latter star is perfect for people who work in the government or in the politics. You have luck to increase your wealth but beware of traps and fraud. There may be complains by customers, co-workers and your boss.
Xang Mun (喪門) and Hu Wei (虎尾) are two bad stars that affect not only you but you family. The former one literally means funeral and loss of family member. Take good care of yourself and the health of your family and your friends. These stars also mean unexpected events such as accidents and injuries and unstableness of your emotion.
This is not a good year for lovers. Chances are you may have disputes with your beloved moer often. Single Tigers may not easily find his girl / her boy.
2012 Year of the Dragon Predictions – Rabbit
Year of Birth: 1927, 1939, 1951 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
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Tai Yang (太陽), which literally means the sun, is the star that brings energy, luck and good interpersonal relationship to Rabbits, especially for Female. There will be people willing to help you even if you encounter difficulties. And this is a good year for making new friends and having a new relationship. You could expect a growth in your job-related income. Rememberto talk less and do more. Your luck in side-income such as investment earning and gambling is not good.
However, there is also a bad star, Tian Kung (天空), which brings bad people that may affect your work and life. These are selfish and troublesome people that cause damage.
You have to be cautious when going outdoor because there may be personal injury. You health is fair, there may be minor sickness.
The above are my 2012 Year of the Dragon predictions for the first four zodiac signs. There will be more 2012 Year of the Dragon predictions posted in this blog.
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To create a Feng Shui living room is one of the most common reasons for hiring a Feng Shui master. People spend a few hours a day in the living room, the Chi in this place definitely affects the well-being of the occupants.
How could you create a Feng Shui living room? Well there are many rules to follow and if you are serious about it, you’ve got to use a Feng Shui compass and do some calculations. Here in this article I will share with you some simple tips to create a a Feng Shui living room. Do not under-estimate the effects of these tips, although they are simple steps to take, doing all of them could bring you a good Feng Shui living room.
Feng Shui Living Room – Colors
You must have heard some other Feng Shui gurus telling you to use particular colors to create a Feng Shui living room. For example, some gurus say that red is perfect for all living rooms. On the other hand, I have seen other gurus recommending cold colors as the best for a Feng Shui living room. These universal advices may be true but I would prefer personalizing your living room according to either the need of your particular home or the birthday of yourself, since no two houses are equal, so as human being.
I wrote another article in this blog about choosing Feng Shui colors. These colors could improve your Chi and bring you luck. They are found according to your own year of birth, so they are more powerful in affecting you. You should consider using these colors in your Feng Shui living room.
Another simple way to choose colors for your Feng Shui living room is to follow the flying stars (飛星) of a particular year. According to the flying star theory, the most popular and powerful Feng Shui theory, there are 9 flying stars that relocate to different directions every year. Each of these flying stars carry different meaning and power. By using the appropriate colors you can absorb the positive energy of good flying stars. On the other hand, if you wrongly used some colors that trigger the bad effects of bad flying stars, you may attract bad luck.
To find out these colors and the locations of the flying stars of the current year, you need to know the flying star theory and five-element (五行) concept. If you do not have relevant knowledge or experience, I have prepared a handy Feng Shui 2012 Guidebook that teaches you how to do the best Feng Shui in year 2012. Simply find out in which direction your living room is, follow the instructions I gave about that particular direction, you can easily make a Feng Shui living room. You can download this book from the previous link or by registering using the form at the end of this article.
Feng Shui Living Room – Dynamic v.s. Static
Some people believe that the living room is where you watch TV and listen to music so it must be noisy. Some other people believe that the living room must be calm and silent so that people in the room could enjoy peace and harmony. Which one of these arguments is correct?
Both of them are true and false. It is illogical to mute your TV simply to ensure you have a silent living room. On the other hand, it is definitely not good frmo living science point of view to have a noisy living room. We need a balance here.
This is the dynamic v.s. static theory in Feng Shui. A Feng Shui living room should have a balance of both elements just like the Yin (陰) and yang (陽) of a Tai Chi (太極) symbol. What really matters is how you locate them. Generally speaking directions with bad flying stars should avoid all dynamic elements. On the other hand, you can use dynamic objects such as a clock, water fountain or TV to maximize the positive effects of good flying stars. Again, you can refer to my FREE guidebook for more information.
Another paramount rule to follow is timing. Obviously the living room could be a bit noisy and dynamic in day time but at night it should be calm and silent. Very logical, right?
Feng Shui Living Room – Mirrors
Mirror is the love and hate of Feng Shui masters. If used correctly they could magnify the positive effects of good flying stars. Conversely, mirrors could also be bad if placed wrongly since they could also and power-up the bad effects of bad flying stars. You should take great care about mirrors if you want a good Feng Shui living room.
It is quite common to find mirrors in modern day living rooms because many interior designs love using mirrors to create an illusion that the living room is enlarged. Make sure you check the directions before placing mirrors in the living room (and bed room, study room, etc… toilet is a different issue we may discuss separately).
Feng Shui Living Room – Lighting
A Feng Shui living room must have abundant lighting. Light is the source of energy. Believe it or not, a dark house may attract spirits according to Feng Shui theories.
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The best source of light is the sun. Natural daylight is far better than artificial lighting but if there are physical constraints in your house that the living room cannot get sufficient daylight, use artificial lighting. What does it mean by “sufficient lighting”? You can test by trying to read a book in the darkest corner of your living room. If you can easily read all the words, the living room is OK. The is a basic requirement for a Feng Shui living room.
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