Archive for November, 2007 Page 2 of 5



2 things to do before travelling

The silly season is upon us, and many of us are planning our holidays. Someone wrote to me about whether there are any feng shui precautions to take regarding travelling. In my opinion, travelling is a vulnerable time for the body - and one should take time preparing and ensuring their feng shui is taken […]

Do we turn the Pakua upside-down for Southern Hemisphere?

This is one of the most polarizing topics about feng shui where the Southern Hemisphere is concerned. There are several books in the market that put forward western scientific justifications for why the Pakua (Later Heaven arrangement) needs to be turned upside down for the southern hemisphere (fame corner goes north, and south is water). […]

Compasses for Australia & New Zealand

Every serious feng shui practioner needs to own a good compass - so I recommend buying the best one can afford. None of that crappy $2 dollar shop ones - they are not accurate, and won’t result in good compass readings. If you’re practicing Flying Star Feng Shui, you need a compass that can give you […]

Beware of paintings with bad meaning

Traditionally, the Chinese have used specific art and calligraphic drawings to bring auspicious meaning and energy into their homes. Paintings that are hung in the home will influence it’s energy, and working together with elemental sectors, they can have powerful impact on the quality of the home’s chi. One reader wrote to me about her […]

Tree in front of the main door

Any imposing object such as a large tall tree, electric pylon or a huge mountain right in front of the main door brings killing breath into the home. One reader wrote to me about his flat that had this situation and what to do…
I live in a rented flat. The front door opens onto a […]

Exposed beam above my bed

Exposed beams are bad news in feng shui - and one is never advised to sleep under one that cuts across the bed. This brings headaches and stress. If the beam cuts across a couple it is said to bring a rift between the couple. One reader asked:
I have an over-head beam in my bedroom […]

House at end of Cul-De-Sac

One reader wrote in to ask about whtehr having a home at the cul-de-sac (dead end road) has dire feng shui consequences and what to do if this is the case:
We have just started building a new home at the end of a cul-de-sac. I have read that this is not the best place to be. We […]

Protection from garden theives

In feng shui, defensive measures are key in protecting harmful energies from entering your home. This reader wrote to me asking about protection against people climbing over to steal their plants!
We are having some bad people climbing into our garden and backyard during midnight to cut our plants. Is there any way to stop such […]

Space Clearing ritual

The energy around you directly affects your emotions and judgement, and hence, your personal chi. Space clearning is a ritual that uses elemental energy to cleanse the chi around you, refreshing your spirits and helping clear your mind for better judgement. I’m not an expert on space clearning - but i have learnt a thing or two […]

Best number of fishes to keep?

If you’ve read any book on feng shui, you’d know that keeping a clean aquarium with fish brings wealth when placed correctly in the wealth sectors of your home! You’ll notice this at Chinese restaurants anywhere in the world. So is there significance in the number of fishes to keep? Someone wrote to me asking…
I […]