ASK KATHRYN Can a Ghost Ruin my Business? Q: Is it possible for a ghost to ruin my business? I signed a 3 year lease in a large shopping mall to open my own Indian Restaurant. The previous tenant was a Pizza Place. I cleaned the place and opened the business right away with my delicious, authentic home cooking. I opened 2 months ago. I’m losing money and no one comes in to eat. They look in, and walk away. …
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Ask Kathryn about Grandma’s Mirror Q: I was given my favorite grandmother’s old oval mirror. It has some fancy carvings along the edge of the glass and some of the silver has been scraped on the back. Can I use this mirror for feng shui cures? A: I love the fact that you have a mirror from your grandmother! Anytime you accept a used item from anyone: Be sure that YOU LOVE THE ITEM! CONFIRM that the item comes from a…
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Ask Kathryn: ‘Lucky Bamboo’ outgrows its container. Q: What happens to ‘lucky bamboo’ when it outgrows the container? Do I throw it out? What happens if you throw out ‘lucky bamboo’? Is that bad luck? A: If you have a very dead or dying plant it can’t be enhancing an area for you anymore, right? Like any feng shui ‘cure’ or ‘enhancement’ placed in an area, sometimes they just run-their-course. It is okay to say goodbye to your dead…
Read MoreAsk Kathryn: A boy who won’t sleep in his bedroom. Q: Kathryn, my 6 yr old son just refuses to sleep in his own room. Last fall, we repainted his room and bought new, fun sheets. I read an article about not decorating with super heroes and heavy energy. We hung a beautiful mirror in his room. He still won’t sleep in his room, and he hates the mirror. Can feng shui help here? A: Absolutely! First of all, you…
Read MoreAsk Kathryn: About Home Break-ins. Q: Our house was broken into over Xmas. The culprits came in through the dinette window in the kitchen and took our laptops and tablets. The thieves were not smart enough to take the chargers for these devices, so, is this unfinished business? The window has been fixed, but now no one wants to sit in the kitchen. Can feng shui help with this weirdness? A: Yes! One thing about house or office break-ins: regardless…
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Ask Kathryn: Q: I heard you did a fabulous Wallpaper demonstration last fall. I’m sorry I missed it. Will you be doing another one? I’ve read instructions on how to do it but I’m scared to get started. I know feng shui like nice clean lines so I’m also wondering if wallpaper is good feng shui. A: Hi! A loaded question! The wallpaper demonstration was by invitation to the Meet-Ups group, The City Stagers in Vancouver. Yes, it was…
Read MoreOne of my clients writes in their concern; “I’m still having trouble sleeping these days. I’ve checked my bed placement and taken the mirror out of the bedroom. My phone is charging in the hallway instead of my bedside table, and the laundry is out of sight. I am wide awake at 3am every morning and I just can’t function! What else can I try?” An interesting puzzle, yet not uncommon. If you were awake ‘all night long’ I might…
Read MoreASK Kathryn Q: What about my outdoor patio? How does this work with Feng Shui? A: The patio is an extension of your house. So, if this area is attached to the main house, it is often a bonus for that particular life area. The same rules apply: buy quality items, keep it clean, keep the plants alive, and bring in cool colours and pleasant sounds. Your patio can be an escape from the hectic heat and fire of…
Read MoreQ: I was given my favourite grandmother’s old oval mirror. It has some fancy carvings along the edge of the glass and some of the silver has been scraped on the back. Can I use this mirror for feng shui cures? A: I love the fact that you have a mirror from your grandmother! Anytime you accept a used item from anyone, be sure that YOU LOVE THE ITEM, and second, that the item comes from a person you respect…
Read MoreQ: Kathryn, I want to know more about the outside of the house. My lot is irregularly shaped and so is my house. Is there a cure out there to line things up and secure my wealth area? A: There is nothing wrong with an irregular shaped lot, as long as it doesn’t funnel energy off the property or hold bad energy where you need strength. Feng shui talks about a command position that everyone needs in order to be…
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