Feng Shui Definitions: Ch’i

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 5, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Ch’i

Ch’i means “vital energy.” Everything is alive with Ch’i, Everything is connected by Ch’i, and the Ch’i in everything is always changing. Seeing the world as a dynamic, ever-changing “Sea of Ch’i” helps us understand why Feng Shui promotes the building and enhancing of vital Ch’i flow in our homes. We do this by arranging our furniture and possessions in specific ways, living with what we love, and adopting designs that promote safety and comfort. We also simplify and thoroughly organize our environment to encourage clarity and creative self-expression. We know we’ve struck the ideal Ch’i chord in our homes when we are experiencing happy, healthy, and prosperous lives.

Feng Shui Definitions: Flowers

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 4, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Five Elements, Garden & Landscape, Nature & Eco-Tips | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Flowers

Flowers are one of the easiest ways to uplift the Ch’i in our homes. They provide us with a sampling of nature’s wonder and beauty and help us stay connected with the natural world.

• Just as flowers can easily lift the Ch’i, they can also deplete it if not properly cared for. Keep your living flowers looking fresh.

Feng Shui Definitions: Wind Dancers

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 3, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Garden & Landscape | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Wind Dancers

Wind dancers such as whirligigs, weather vanes, mobiles, prayer flags, and banners, serve to beckon, uplift, and invigorate the Ch’i that circulates through our homes. Outdoors, they act as friendly landmarks and symbolically lift low roof lines and steep slopes. Inside, they help to balance extreme features such as beams and high ceilings with their soft, inviting presence.

Feng Shui Definitions: Water Feature

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 2, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Garden & Landscape, Nature & Eco-Tips | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Water Feature

Water features invigorate Ch’i flow. You will find many indoor and outdoor varieties in department stores, nurseries, and catalogs, or you can make your own. 

• Aquariums are highly prized Ch’i enhancers, as they gather the five elements of Wood (plants), Fire (fish), Earth (sand), Metal (rocks), and Water into one dynamic feature. When maintained properly, they attract prosperity into your home or business.

Feng Shui Definitions: Sounds Makers

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jul 1, 2012 in Ch'i, Feng Shui Definition, Feng Shui Dining Room, Space Clearing | Comments Off on Feng Shui Definitions: Sounds Makers

Wind chimes, bells, bead curtains, gongs, and musical instruments summon and protect harmonious Ch’i. Their lovely sounds can also signal someone’s approach, enhancing your sense of safety. They can subtly mark the boundary between one area and another, such as between living and dining rooms or front entrances and foyers. When chosen for their melodious tones, sound makers also lift people’s moods, transforming stress or lethargy into a more harmonious, energized state.

Inner Feng Shui: Color

Posted by Liv Kellgren on Jun 8, 2012 in Feng Shui Definition, Inner Feng Shui, Q & A | Comments Off on Inner Feng Shui: Color

Ask, “What color is my essence?” There’s a color that is “you,” which deeply nurtures and energizes you every time you see it. Although you may not want it everywhere, you can introduce your essence color into your environment in just the perfect way, perhaps in the brilliant glaze of a ceramic bowl or the soft folds of a throw across your bed. Because the Ch’i of your soul color