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Who’s in charge?: the Fire Tiger Month, 2019
An interesting thing about the Pig is that its Elemental make-up is identical to the Dragon. Which makes this in many ways the Dragon’s year. But they/he/she will have to time it right.
Girls Talk
In the current Western world chronic sleep deprivation has become a major issue. However, proponents of the ancient Chinese practise of Feng Shui believe that there are simple steps we can all take to improve our chances of having a great night’s sleep.
Sleep, your Bedroom and Feng Shui
In the current Western world chronic sleep deprivation has become a major issue. However, proponents of the ancient Chinese practise of Feng Shui believe that there are simple steps we can all take to improve our chances of having a great night’s sleep.
Where to place yourself for Brilliant Ideas in 2019
On 4th February 2019, the pattern of the annual stars in feng shui theory mean that there are a couple of directions which bring about the sort of energies for supporting you in coming up with brilliant ideas.
Taking back control: the Wood Ox Month, 2019
On the most profound level there is truly very little that can be placed under control. But the Ox likes to try. This is a very still time of year and Ox control reflects that.
How to Enjoy Wintertime in 2019
Winter is upon us in the northern hemisphere. In Chinese feng shui and astrology the winter season is assigned to the north direction and the water element.
Channel 5 ‘Sleep Show’ features Feng Shui & Space Clearing
Channel 5 'Sleep Show' features Feng Shui & Space Clearing Channel 5 'Sleep Show' features Feng Shui & Space Clearing by Sue Holmes The Sleep Show, presented by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langford aired at 9pm on Wednesday 24/10/2018 and featured FSS consultant,...
Channel 5 ‘Sleep Show’ features Feng Shui & Space Clearing
The Sleep Show, presented by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langford aired at 9pm on Wednesday 24/10/2018 and featured FSS consultant, Sue Holmes. In the first part of this article series, published in the November newsletter, she shared her experience of filming for the show and some useful tips if you didn’t manage to watch it. In this the second part, she examines sleep from a heaven, earth and human perspective.
Getting Ready for the year of the Earth Pig
The lunar year of the Pig starts on 5th February 2019, one day after the solar new year. The Feng Shui year starts on the 4th February, on the solar new year. Chinese New Year celebrations start with Chinese New Year’s eve on the night before the new moon. 2019 is rather special because the Feng Shui New Year (solar new year) is very close to the celebratory Chinese Lunar New Year.
Think I’d better think it out again – the Wood Rat month
The Rat Month is a weird one. Human beings are essentially programmed to eat themselves to a standstill over the Winter Solstice and then sleep till early February. Lightbulbs, central heating, year-round vegetables and home entertainment however have changed all that. We work, we play close to 365 days. But the Rat Month, December, yuletide, the time of misrule, remains a punctuation mark between the years.
Bringing home the Bacon: the Water Pig Month
There are at least five different ways to calculate when the Chinese New Year starts. One is the day the energy of the daily Star reverses from yin to yang on its journey back to the Fire of the summer. Very simply that falls on the 28th November this year. So in a sense the Year of the Earth Pig is already with us.
Channel 5 ‘Sleep Show’ features Feng Shui & Space Clearing
The Sleep Show, presented by Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langford aired at 9pm on Wednesday 24/10/2018 and featured FSS consultant, Sue Holmes. Here’s her experience of filming for the show and some useful tips if you didn’t manage to watch it.
Winter’s Warmer with Flying Stars Feng Shui
As you head into the winter months, you want to stay warm and cosy. And there are some simple feng shui tips you can apply to give your home a wonderful winter atmosphere?
Nature in Office Space
“We all aspire to have a healthy lifestyle, to feel successful and to be happy”. Goncalo Dorje Pinto’s speaker session at the Feng Shui Society Conference 2018 – ‘Nature in Office Space’ – was a truly enlightening view of our world today, and holds many parallels with Feng Shui beliefs and practices.
You Say Tomato
Sometimes I’m asked for a scientific explanation of traditional Chinese feng shui. Which is a reasonable request. I tend to reply something like: if you plant tomatoes on a North-facing wall, don’t expect great salads. Worse if you do it in January.
Where to place Feng Shui plants
A question which is often asked is where do we place plants for good feng shui? According to the theory of flying stars it’s good to place water bamboo or fresh flowers on the star number 4.
Bread & circuses: the Metal Rooster Month September 2018
The Rooster is pure yin Metal and known for an attraction to the metallic and shiny.
Hong Kong: the city still shaped by feng shui
“Hong Kong is the only place in the world that exactly matches with the best feng shui principle of wind and water,” says feng shui grand master Raymond Lo.
Is 8 supposed to be a lucky number?
8 is often said to be a lucky number for Chinese people get is it lucky in from show times well the reason 8 is considered lucky is in the Chinese language it sounds like good fortune specifically good fortune to do with wealth.
Playtime: the Metal Monkey Month August 2018
August is the “silly season” when news-starved reporters write up the daftest stories. In a Metal Monkey month these tales may be nearer the knuckle than usual and the Monkey, the totem of stand-up comedy, may be tempted to satire.
FSS Conference 2018
This year I was blessed into being invited to the prestigious UK Feng Shui Society conference. The 12th conference featured a very diverse range of speakers and subjects connected to Feng Shui.
Lads done brilliant: the Earth Sheep Month July 2018
The Sheep Month is a testing time for the Sheep herself. Your month may involve separation, best to make use of the resultant downtime.
Can you Advance your Career with Feng Shui?
Advocates of flying stars Feng Shui talk about getting the stars to help you get what you want. How can flying stars feng shui help you progress in your career?
Discover your Personal Peach Blossom Days – the Secret of Extra Influence and Likeability
Have you ever had a day when you feel, for that day, the centre of attention – in a good way?
Do you want to Boost Romance or Creativity?
According to Feng Shui ideas the star number 4 brings romance or it brings artistic beauty. What is the star number 4? Is it in the night sky when you look up to the heavens? Sort of yes, and sort of no.
Charge: the Earth Horse Month June 2018
The Horse month marks the summit of the year; the qi or energy has been rising since the last Winter Solstice and now it starts to fall. The growing season has a while to run yet but planting time is mostly over. This is peak Fire; all my sunflowers are out and the hibiscus are in leaf while they consider budding.
Scales: the Fire Snake Month May 2018
The predicted burst of Fire in the Dragon month appears to have had a dramatic impact on global affairs. If unexpected heat was your experience domestically or professionally then May could be both relief and anti-climax.
Does Feng Shui Influence Good Luck?
Are you having a lucky day? Feng shui enthusiasts believe that flying stars can influence your luck. The stars fly in a pattern according to the year, month and day. Are all the stars aligned when it’s your lucky day?
The Mysterious Underground Energies
The surface of the earth is woven with a pattern of etheric threads identical in energy and importance to the meridians of the human body.
How to Put yourself in the Right Place for Romance
Springtime is the season for romance. The blossoms on the trees cast fragrance into the evening breeze. The sun shines for a little longer each day. Do you want to put some fresh cut flowers in your home to evoke a romantic atmosphere?
Meet your Personal Peach Blossom Star & Boost your Attraction
Would you like a practical Feng Shui way to increase your attractiveness and likability? Basically, who wouldn’t?
Busting out all over: Animal Fortunes for the Fire Dragon Month April 2018
One way of tracking the year is by way of the Hexagrams from the Yi Jing or Book of Changes.
Sleep Well, Feel Well: How to Feng Shui your Bedroom
The aim of Feng Shui is the most simple of all: sleep better, live better, work better.
Budding: Animal Fortunes for the Wood Rabbit Month March 2018
The second month of Spring (that is of Wood) belongs to muw the Rabbit, the 1st Chinese month wholly in the Year of the Earth Dog.
Singapore Celebrating the Year of the Dog
Here in hot and steamy Singapore the Chinese New Year Celebrations have been evident everywhere! For a whole week after 15th February, the Drummers and Lion Dancers have been performing in shopping malls, offices and condos, bringing good luck for the Year of the Dog.
Flying Stars Feng Shui Tips for 2018 – Part 2
Let’s look at each star and where it is in your home in 2018. These simple and easy tips will help you get some feng shui benefits from the annual energies.
The Benefits of Water Features and Fish Aquariums
Water features bring energy to a space as well as supporting your home’s Feng Shui for health and wealth; this activates Chi flow in Feng shui.
Peach Blossom: Do You Have the Likeability Factor in March?
There’s a saying, “it’s not who you know, but who likes you”. Are you fortunate to have large dose of the L word… likability?
Flying Stars Feng Shui Tips for 2018 – Part 1
2018 is year of the Dog. The lunar new year is on 16th February 2018. A new year brings new luck. Feng Shui changes every year. Did you know that?
Featured Consultant: Sue Holmes
I began studying and doing DIY feng shui whilst travelling in India in 1992, and became a professional consultant in 2005. I am grateful to all my teachers, particularly Howard Choy whose classical feng shui genius inspired me to travel to study with him in Germany, Poland, and China.