What's Your Intention?

Thomas J. Story for Sunset

Franca Giuliani - Recently someone asked me if I really believe that feng shui works. Well, I had to laugh, because I think they're missing the entire point of feng shui. Yes it works. In essence, it works for better or for worse, because feng shui is the relationship between our environment and us. Our inner disposition is revealed within our external realm. We're attracted to our space for one reason or another, and it will suit us for that given time in our life.

For example, if you find yourself in a chaotic space, it's most likely because you can only operate in that frequency at this point in time.

How can we use feng shui to help us?

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This Month in Feng Shui: Time to Fix

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Franca Giuliani - In feng shui it's said that whatever is unfinished, broken, or not working in your space is a metaphor of something broken and not working in your life. Take a walk through your house or space and make note of what you see. 

  • Do you have a door that is stuck? Are you complaining that no new opportunities are coming your way?
  • How about a window you can’t open? Do you feel
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Marzo E Pazzo

Franca Giuliani - In Italian we say, “Marzo e pazzo,” translated, “March is crazy.” And, boy, are we in for a ride!

Based on 9 Star Ki astrology, technically March begins Sunday, March 6th (and ends April 5th). It brings us the energy of change and can be quite possibly radical. You may feel like you're riding a roller coaster all month. So, just know what is going on, and scream if you have to!

As for all of 2011 but especially for this month, be careful about

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Front Door Tips

Ming Yi - The main door is called “The Mouth of Chi” in feng shui, as this is how the house absorbs its much needed Chi, or energy nourishment. The intention of the front door allows money, health, a new job, and relationships to come into the home.

Energy and opportunity from the Universe comes to us through the front door.

  • Paint the front door an attractive color that is different from the rest of the house.
  • A Feng Shui entrance tip is to
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The Directions: How to Decorate in 2011

Franca Giuliani - Every year the stars shift their alignment and land in different areas of your home. Based on feng shui principles, here are some suggestions to manage that shift of energy for 2011. Find the direction as it relates to an area of your home, and go from there.

North

If your desk and phone lines fall into this area, you may want to buy a cordless phone (if you don’t have one already), and move away from this area when talking on the phone.

North East

Clean up the North East for 2011, as it holds the star of opportunity and prosperity.

East

For 2011, it's important not to upset the East. Do not do any

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