Feng shui (traditional Chinese: 風水; simplified Chinese: 风水; pinyin: fēng shuǐ; pronounced /ˈfəŋˌʃueɪ/ foong-shoy in Chinese Mandarin, "fheng-schway" in American English) is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to utilize the Laws of both heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive Qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu (traditional Chinese: 堪輿; simplified Chinese: 堪舆; pinyin: kānyú; literally: Tao of heaven and earth).

The words feng shui literally translate as "wind-water" in English. This is a cultural shorthand taken from the following passage of the Zhangshu (Book of Burial) by Guo Pu of the Jin Dynasty:

Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water.

Traditional Feng Shui practice always requires an extremely accurate Chinese compass, or Luo Pan, in order to determine the directions in finding any auspicious sector in a desired location.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

The Karma Couch

Various cultures and countries have decorated walls and homes with different objects, styles and designs in order to adhere to cultural norms or in some cases to ensure good karma!

Some tribes of the Congo in fact where inclined to paint the walls of their huts with the blood of their enemies to ensure good karma! Not quite your style? Here's some of our favorite decorating tips to help spread good karma throughout your home.

1. Artwork
Pictures, Wall Hangings, Photographs, all images can invoke a strong sense of who you are and what you are all about. Images that make you feel good, put you at peace and lift your spirit and soul ultimately have a profound effect on how you react and act towards situations and people. Do you want to offer a beautiful soul and spirit to the world? Then ensure you are surrounded with artwork that offers peace, serenity, beautiful spirit and watch your karma soar!

2. Colour
Colour is a powerful tool. Certain colours can bring up joyous happy feelings, or feelings of despair and anger. Good karma is emphasized when the spirit is joyful and uplifted. Colour therapy is used by many people to help heal and promote good energy. The best way to get the most benefits from colour is to meditate on it. So why not surround yourself with the right colours to gain the benefits from it and to help to keep your karma moving in a positive direction!

Red - for vitality and ambition - however too much can make you angry!
Pink - soothing, calming, nurturing and unselfish love
Orange - for joy, stimulating the mind and life
Yellow - for happiness, celebration and self confidence
Green - for nature and destressing
Turquoise - for refreshing, invigorating and new starts

3. De-Clutter
Is clutter keeping your good karma is neutral mode? maybe its time to declutter, recycle, reorganize and rearrange! In order to allow your good karma essence to expand you need to give it space to! Ensure that your decorating includes getting rid of old furniture, clutter and unloved pieces in order to bring in items that you truly love, that make you happy and are able to spread your good vibrations throughout the house

4. Let Your Light Shine!
A beautifully lit room can inspire you to feel creative, special and loved. Light can change your mood, lift your spirit and change the energy of your home! Good energy invokes good karma. Experiment with candles, ambient lighting and dimmers to create a mood worthy of your soul.

5. Adding Life
Good Karma is symbolized by environment filled with life! Using fresh flowers and plants in your decorating can add a sense of the beauty of life and the nurturing side of your soul. Strategically placed greenery can help to remind to cherish, value and nurture all living things. Certainly a good indications of beautiful karma.

2008 Fay Chapple



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Fay Chapple is an International Feng Shui Expert, award winning Interior Decorator and Life Coach, and is Principal of the award winning Home & Life Design Firm Blue Avalon.

Blue Avalon specializes in Interior Decorating, Feng Shui and Abundant Living. Blue Avalon is the publisher of The Blue Avalon Journal, a monthly e-zine packed with ideas, tips and insider secrets! To subscribe log on to our site at http://www.blueavalon.com and you'll receive a bonus book, The Number One Feng Shui Secret That Will Transform Your Life!

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Added: December 28, 2008
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