Feng Shui Definitions: Lighting

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 8, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Five Elements | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Lighting

Lighting can greatly enhance the Ch’i in our homes. Options include incandescent and halogen electric lights, candles, oil lamps, fireplaces, and natural sunlight.

• When building, consider your electric lighting needs, inside and out. Soffits, wall sconces, canned lights, and track lighting are

Feng Shui Definitions: Plants

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 7, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Five Elements, Garden & Landscape, Nature & Eco-Tips | 1 comment

Plants are superb Ch’i enhancers when they are healthy and vibrant. They are used in Feng Shui to enhance, improve, and solve many problems, and they also provide us with the most fundamental enhancement, cleaning the air around us.

Feng Shui Definitions: Pets and Animals

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 7, 2012 in Animals, Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Five Elements, Nature & Eco-Tips | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Pets and Animals

When loved and well cared for, pets are natural batteries of lively Ch’i. As is always the case in Feng Shui, the key to success is care. Treat your pets with love and dignity, and they will “spark” your life.

Feng Shui Definitions: Objects of Nature

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 7, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Five Elements, Garden & Landscape, Nature & Eco-Tips | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Objects of Nature

Nature objects can be very Ch’i-enhancing when they connect you to the special experiences you’ve had outdoors. Bowls of shells, baskets of pine cones, vases of seed pods; and collections of rocks, stones, and fossils can be the most evocative mementos, especially if you gathered them yourself. The memories associated with your nature objects keep you connected to the natural world, even when you live in an urban setting. And unlike plants, flowers, and pets, nature objects are easy-care, requiring only an occasional cleaning.   

Feng Shui Definitions: Crystals

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 7, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Crystals

Round, faceted leaded glass crystals are used in Feng Shui to balance and moderate extremes in Ch’i flow. Crystals are considered transcendental “cures,” meaning that they carry the strength of your intention to balance Ch’i that’s moving too quickly or slowly through your home. Their small size makes them easy to use where there is no room for any other enhancement. They are available at

Inner Feng Shui: Ch’i

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 6, 2012 in Feng Shui Definition, I Ching, Inner Feng Shui | Comments Off on Inner Feng Shui: Ch’i

How do you cultivate your own personal, inner Ch’i? Besides sleeping and eating, how do you rejuvenate yourself on a daily basis? Ch’i is cultivated in many ways, including bathing, exercising, practicing Tai Ch’i or yoga, reading, journaling, meditating, gardening, dancing, singing, making love, playing music, going to the theater, laughing, creating and enjoying art, giving and receiving bodywork, cooking, caring for pets, and being out in nature. Add your favorite ways to the list, and make it a top priority to cultivate your personal Ch’i every day.