Orchids are blooming and available everywhere right now! Beautiful, as well as auspicious, the orchid can be used to enhance many areas in your life! I frequently recommend an orchid ‘boost’, when I’m doing a feng shui consultation. The positive energy of this flower is very strong. ~ An orchid can be uplifting in a hard, cold office; place one on your desk. ~ An orchid can gather people together in a kitchen or dining area; place it in…
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Spring is still around the corner, but already, the anticipation is killing me! This year, I just can’t wait. I’m tired of the grey-blue skies, the rain and the fog so thick it hides the mountains to the north. These last few months have been long. (As I write this, the sun came out through the clouds!) I went for a walk on West Broadway this weekend and I found a new store with SO MUCH COLOUR, you can’t…
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You’d be surprised, how much LESS you can accomplish on the short days of winter. These grey skies make everyone lose interest in all activities. No wonder that we run out of ‘time’ to get things completed. The long days of winter were designated long ago for us to slow down, save precious energy for any catastrophe, and hibernate until spring. In reality, our bodies are in hibernation mode and our brain logic tells us that we are in…
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Some days, like today as I write this, it is really difficult to crawl out of bed. The snowdrops are poking their heads up but the sunny mornings are still so far away. In these dark and gloomy months we need to take care of ourselves. Being in charge is important in feng shui; so make something happen. I like to share a few things that could make you smile today. Have lunch with someone who makes you laugh. Buy…
Read MoreAre you a lucky person? -Anytime you can have an advantage, consider it lucky! Some people carry a rabbit’s foot, others have a piece of clothing to wear on ‘special days’. And many fly by the seat-of-their-pants waiting for a ‘lucky break’. Can you manipulate the odds to attract luck into your life? Or, can you calculate the odds and find advantage in each situation? Feng shui is all about the energy. Chi-energy is present in every living creature…
Read MoreA large majority of our senior population are water-people. These individuals have worked hard in their lives, specialists in their professions and have experienced many of life’s lessons. They bring a plethora of knowledge to the equation. Experience has shaped their philosophy and we look up to them for guidance and direction. Similar to the wise owl in the woods, people turn to them for spiritual guidance and understanding. Water people enjoy solitude and quiet environments to process their contemplative…
Read MoreThe trees are changing daily, almost moment by moment; displaying their colours of red, orange and gold. They can be reflective, energizing or anywhere in between! ‘Colour’ is one of the basic cures in feng shui. It is one of the easiest cures to comprehend, and yet, it is often subliminal. When connecting with a colour, a purpose arises, a slow churn in the brain to process…hmmm. The task becomes passionate, a drive or a magnetism that resonates within. Our…
Read MoreEvergreen trees are magnificent in the North West part of North America. In fact, they are magnificent anywhere in the world! They stand tall and proud. They have respect and trust in a society as they provide food and homes for birds and animals. Some evergreen trees can live more than 500 years and maintain a powerful spiritual presence. As evergreen trees have energy, they have protective qualities; therefore make a wise choice to plant in your front yard. Their…
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This ‘Harry Potter’ office needs help with feng shui! Ask Kathryn Hi Kathryn, Thanks for taking the time to look at my office. I work in Toronto at an administrative building close to the U of T. The buildings are old, old, old and sliced into skinny offices with high ceilings; think of the Harry Potter series with dark wood, heavy trim and windows up about 16 or 20’. My office is only 10-12 feet wide and about 30’ long…
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When a person describes their day as ‘being stressful’: it can be perceived as a tactic to attract attention or a weakness in their coping skills. Attracting attention by the ‘woe is me’ habit often begins at an early age. This pattern works as a way to get attention. If this is a constant predicament, you may get sucked in. If compelled to offer a sympathetic ear, you can wait for the crisis to run its course or you could…
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