Summer is here – it just feels like fun! Every time the month of June rolls around I feel happier and freer, like I’m already having more fun! Is it any coincidence we associate summer with fun? Feng Shui teaches us that the Season of Summer is the essence of the Fire Element. Obviously, for students, summer means “schools out!” – so why do “I” still get that giddy fun vacation feeling when summer rolls around? And I have not been a calendar year student for quite some time. The Element Fire tells it all. Fire is the light in our hearts, the light in our eyes. When the lights are bright, all b ..read more

Feng Shui, meaning “Wind Water,” creates harmony by marrying the energy we can feel (wind) & physical spaces we can see (water). Using nature’s cycles & the five elements: Water, Tree, Fire, Earth, & Metal—Feng Shui cultivates a thriving life connected to our environment. A Feng Shui garden embodies this connection to nature. The 5 elements influence us through seasons, colors, shapes, and behaviors.  In spring, the Tree element energizes us with vibrant green colors of growth & new beginnings. This season inspires activities going outside, spring cleaning & the urge t ..read more

New Moon Solar Eclipse New moons give you opportunities for creating a clean slate where potential awaits. In combination with the New Moon, the Solar Eclipse raises the frequency of energies & potentials. Process Your Emotions: Sun blocked by the moon invites you to shine your light & go within yourself. You will release what is no longer needed, a feeling, a perception, a belief. You will be inspired to embark on a new phase in life, doorways will open for you offering significant change. This is the end of a challenging cycle. Rethink what you are doing, Restart your engines! You ma ..read more

In the fast-paced world of daily life, finding calm amidst the chaos can often feel like an overwhelming challenge. Yet, you already have the power, it’s with you 24/7, your breath: this is your connection to meditation and mindfulness. According to doctors & health practitioners, embracing these practices not only enhances well-being but can also contribute to preserving life itself. Meditating regularly has become a foundation of holistic health, with its ability to significantly lower blood pressure being one of its many benefits. Beyond its physiological effects, meditation provides us ..read more

You still have time to create a magnificent 2024. Start with lessons from Feng Shui, tapping into the wisdom following the Chinese astrology calendar. There are 2 dates of significance. First, the energy of the year changes on 2/4, “Early Spring.” In addition to the energy of the “Wood Dragon” we are beginning a new 20 year Feng Shui cycle. First let’s examine the qualities of the “Wood Dragon” to understand the influence & potential he brings. Dragons are confident, smart enterprising strong leaders with a wicked sense of humor. They can be egotistical & eccentric, demanding the same ..read more

Get Into the Spirit! Tips to Make it Feng Shui Fabulous Prior to Chinese New Year’s Day: By the New Moon on February 9, 2024 Chinese New Year’s Eve Clear out and de-clutter making room for new opportunities coming your way. A drawer, a shelf, a room, your wallet/purse, every little bit makes room for a lot more. This includes cleaning up any debt or finishing projects. Do not lend money NY Eve or NY Day. Clean to prepare for a fresh start. Through clear windows with all the light bulbs working, all opportunity and wisdom is clear for you to “see.” Your beauty is reflected in your mirrors. C ..read more

Here we are in the month of November, a time of harvest, sharing & gratitude. As I look around enjoying the shift in seasons, taking in the magic of autumn here in the northeast, just when I thought I had seen it all, pow – here comes something else. We are constantly finding chaos around us, some minor, some major, some chaos is part of our doing & some is out of our control. How often do you find yourself frustrated, annoyed or even angry at the state of the world? How can you feel gratitude in the face of so much unrest? In the best of times there will always be something triggering ..read more

Let’s begin with a description of Feng Shui: “Feng Shui” translated from Chinese to English is “Wind Water” Wind is the energy you feel, water is the energy you see. The Principles of Feng Shui create a harmonious relationship between the energy you see & the energy you feel. How did it begin? Feng Shui began in China thousands of years ago & has transcended cultures & time. Early Feng Shui began with “form”, to site homes and graves. The principles of form are the foundation we use today. We also incorporate directions, colors, shapes, elements, objects, timing and YOU. Feng Shui ..read more

Lois Kramer-Perez, C.Ht.  Queen of the Shui, Certified in Past Life Regression by Brian Weiss, MD, finds that there is a belief we create our karma from one life to the next. One theory is that you may have agreed to return and find yourself in a similar situation – a family dynamic or particular event. However, that doesn’t mean that you automatically are destined to experience the same pain, abuse, fear, destructive, challenging behavior, or situation. You have the free will to choose how to experience what is happening. Your lesson is in learning to choose the healthy path for your gre ..read more

Feng Shui, a practice that originated in China, is popular today worldwide. It’s an art of arranging your space to create harmony between you and the environment where you live & work. Few people know that the roots of Feng Shui can be traced back to an ancient Chinese divination system called the I Ching, also known as “The Book of Changes.” I love the connection the I Ching brings to everyday life. I use this method as morning inspiration read on to see how. The I Ching has been in practice for more than three thousand years, one of the oldest and most respected texts in Chinese literatu ..read more