What is the difference between Biophilia and Feng Shui? Biophilia (love of nature) is not Feng Shui. In a nutshell, Feng Shui is about adaptation and finding a way to harmonize the elements of your life with nature. At the May 2022 IFSA Learning Table Event we discussed these concepts in more detail and you’ll …
One little-known aspect of Feng Shui is the very direct and clear advice this system has for the remains of your loved ones. Whether we are talking about the ashes of a pet, a relative, or a beloved partner or friend, how you deal with their ashes matters. And, believe it or not, this is …
“Never go by the book when selecting Feng Shui Paint Colors for your home or work space.” – Aelita Leto Feng Shui is not about applying strict rules, or applying the colors on a Bagua (a map used to interpret the energies of a space often represented as a nine-section square grid or octagon) to …
“Nothing ever exists entirely alone. Everything is in relation to everything else.” – Buddha Feng Shui emphasizes how our environments can impact our everyday lives. If one’s landscape is harmonious with their own nature, then they are able to cultivate a positive atmosphere. One significant structure that can be incorporated in a landscape is the …
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius Working from home requires an appropriate home office setting in order to facilitate a productive work day. Feng Shui shows us that there is more to a home office than having a designated workplace in your …
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You may be familiar with your star-sign: signs like Capricorn, Virgo, Aries are based on how the stars align with your date of birth in Western Astrology. Similar Astrological practices exist all across the world, such as Chinese Polestar Astrology (Zi Wei Dou Shu). In Chinese practices, Polestar Astrology is very complex, basing itself in …
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Creating the best working environment for your children It is likely that your back to school season is looking different than previous years. Rather than preparing for the daily drop-off and pick-up, you may be dealing with the new challenge of online school. In order to facilitate productivity, it is essential that your child has …
As the momentum of summer draws to a close and the seasonal heat of life subsides, we must take time to honor our ancestors. Feng Shui recognizes the non-religious spirituality that comes with remembering ancestry. While we may physically resemble our family members, we are spiritually connected by tradition. With the end of summer, we …
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The tea house is a powerful part of a Zen Garden (which you can read more about in our previous article). This is not only a place to socialize outdoors, the tea house fully embodies the meditative nature of the Zen Garden. Traditionally, entering a tea house requires the same respect and solemnity as entering …
Form is emptiness; emptiness is form. Form is not different than emptiness; emptiness is not different than form. – Zen Buddhist Doctrine One of the most customizable places in the home is the garden. Across the world, gardens are valued as a way for one to welcome the serenity of nature into their home. However, …
