Quitting Smoking From a Feng Shui perspective.

My goal, my wish, my dream for the past several months is to live a balanced life. I have applied many of the concepts of Feng Shui in my life. Grudgingly I realized a few days ago that if I was going to be brutally honest I knew there was one thing I had to do and I was dreading the thought of it. Quitting smoking is a battle that I have known for quite some time that I would have to wage,after all your home is a reflection of yourself and your energy. It really does not matter how many crystals I hang or what paint color I use if there is evidence of an ashtray with that insidious poison better known as a cigarette lurking around the corner. I tried to find other resources to help specifically connecting Feng Shui and quitting smoking unfortunately the info out there is scarce so I will go back to the basics of Feng Shui of what I know to be true. It has been three days now and still counting since I last lit up and I tell you it is not easy all I can tell you for sure is that for today I will not smoke.

Feng Shui Cures for Sleep.

For many years I struggled to get a decent nights sleep. The reasons behind it are many if you read my bio you already know that I spent many years in a career that was high stress and full of anxiety coupled with the devastating passing of my mother I was a perfect recipe for insomnia. Between the nightmares that plagued me and the short stints of sleep that would last for only a few hours it was a wonder that I kept my sanity at all. For the better part of a year a my friend Rose would tell me constantly that I needed to get more balance in my life or I was headed for a nervous breakdown and that was when she introduced me to the concept of Feng Shui. I was amazed when I started putting cures in place in my bedroom how much my quality of sleep improved.Not only was I getting more sleep I felt more relaxed and centered. The first step I took was to remove all the pictures of family and one big image of a beach side hut facing a brilliant blue ocean. The only two pictures that I kept were of my husband and I in a loving embrace. Pictures in your bedroom of water will promote insomnia and attract bad luck. The second step I always follow religously is to make sure that all doors including my closet remain closed at night because this will encourage good health and further enhance a sense of calm. I never ever store anything under my bed but if space is a consideration never store shoes or work papers under your bed or you may find a restful nights sleep trying to run out the door. Positioning of  my bed also played a key, my bed used to sit under a window until I found out that subconciously and symbollicaly that this encourages a lack of support now my bed is backing on to a solid wall facing but not across from my bedroom door. The key is to remember that your bedroom is your sanctuary from the outside world so everything that is put in this space should represent calm relaxtion.

How to Use Your Feng Shui Compass.

When I first started to study Feng Shui I had alot of confusion about how to properly map out the bagua map. There are a few different methods depending on which Feng Shui school you are studying if you are new to Feng Shui here are links to videos that will be helpful in  properly mapping out your home.
Feng Shui Compass Reading.
Define Your Bagua

Getting Fame and Reputation Fired Up

The Fame and Reputation space in your home is located in the south part of any room. Fame symbolises how you see yourself and how you are perceived by others in this world.The main element in this space is fire but you may also use wood because wood feeds fire in the productive element cycle. Fame is directly tied to your self worth so it is essential to get rid of anything negative immediately. Positive examples of stuff to keep in this space would be anything pertaining to future goals and desires,bright lights or red flowers. The following are more links with helpful tips and information on fame and reputation.
 Feng Shui Fame Area Of The Home
Feng Shui For Fame

The Four Celestial Guardians Of Feng Shui

To really understand the theory behind Feng Shui you need to know what role the four protective celestial guardians play. Every home needs to contain these four creatures.
The first celestial guardian is the Black Tortoise he offers support and it is believed that this tortoise will help improve your prosperity in the years to come. If you cannot find a statue an image of him placed at the back or north of your home will work.
Next up is the Green Dragon he is said to be the most important of all the celestial guardians because with him comes good fortune. The dragon should always be placed at the left side of your home in a dominant position.
The third celestial creature that should only be present if you have the Green Dragon in place is the White Tiger. His image or statue should always be situated on the right hand side of the home. The Tiger will be there to protect your family from getting hurt.
Last but not least is the Red Phoenix he should always be placed at the south oo front of the home. The Phoenix is said to bring luck with him.
Dragon The Ultimate Good Fortune Feng Shui Symbol
Animal Symbolism In Feng Shui
Feng Shui Glossary
Complete Feng Shui Information.

Episode 1 - Introduction to Classical Feng Shui-Part1

Wealth and Prosperity Feng Shui Style.

The Wealth and Prosperity area in your home is located in the South East. It is one of the most important areas in your home because its energy is directly related to your present and future finances. It is extremely important to pay attention to what you are storing in this space. Everything is symbolic in Feng Shui get rid of anything that is broken, torn or cluttered. If your prosperity area is in chaos your finances are most likely to be the same way. Always display and or store things that represent abundance to you. The following is a list of links  that are full of ideas for different prosperity symbols if you are stuck on where to start.
Feng Shui tips for Prosperity
Laughing Buddha is a symbol of Joy and Wealth.
Feng Shui decorating for wealth and properity
Feng Shui make the most of your money corner
Links to Positive Symbolism and Feng Shui Terms