Q: Hi Kathryn. I purchased a suit at the Thrift Store and my girlfriend says it is creepy.
Could this have a hex on it or something? How can a suit be creepy?
A: When purchasing anything previously-owned you inherit predecessor-chi. Chi-energy comes in many forms. When the previous owner is not around for evaluation, you gamble with that energy.
We all make purchases ‘in good faith’, and we expect the seller to meet that same standard. Whether we…
I just had to take this picture of GOOD FENG SHUI! It would appear that orange is still ‘in’ this fall, and it is better used on a smaller scale.
This picture was taken at Rothman’s and Co. (AKA: R & Co, Inc.) It reveals a beautiful king-sized bed and supporting headboard, with a soft pewter stain. The textiles they chose for this display are also a classy, pewter grey and crisp white combination.
The orange designs on…
Yes, mirrors are used in feng shui, and it can be a mystery where they fit in. Mirrors have a big part to play in your home if they are used correctly.
Mirrors can be the ‘window to the soul’, but what are they actually reflecting? The magic lies in the application.
Many people don’t know what to do with a large mirror and it ends up slapped onto a walk reflecting a ceiling fan. YIKES!
A properly placed mirror…
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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. …
I wanted to write about something cheery….but I have to get a different message out today.
Water can be seen as a light mist settled on the most delicate flower or it can be most powerful by taking out homes and over turn boats in a storm.
Water is one of our greatest resources, yet it is the most unstable.
Water, specifically fresh water, is crucial for our lives, growing food and nurturing our planet. Yet, there is so much waste…
Your Body works all day and night to keep things balanced.
Do you wonder why we are advised to eat a full breakfast in the morning? ~Our bodies have been busy all night!
This is a diagram from the book `Between Heaven and Earth` by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold, in my personal library. It contains all kinds of goodies about the body and healing process from an east-meets-west philosophy. This is brilliant!
Most of the maintenance responsibilities in our…
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…
The ‘Mouth of Chi’ is at Your Front Door!
The front door and entrance of your home or office is extremely auspicious!
Also referred to as the, ‘mouth of chi’, this area is the gateway between your private space and the outside world.
If your entrance or doorway is blocked in any way, you could be feeling dull, unmotivated or even depressed. This condition can be compared to having a hand over your mouth; you are unable to take a…
It is fun to decorate! And, matching the right colours with the right items is exciting! But, before you buy anything, take a look at what you are actually bringing into the house.
Potpourri is primarily made up of dried plants, bark and flowers. When commercially processed these flowers take on a preservative, or chemical scent. Often, colorant and dyes are added to the flowers for enhancement and some of these can be extremely toxic! And, impossible to dust! (One…
SUCCESS can found in so many areas!
Set yourself up for SUCCESS every day, and reap the rewards!
I had an opportunity to hire a team using the Feng Shui Energy Elements again this past spring. My client wanted to test a new venue to see if their footwear could sell in a casual, nonthreatening environment.
I had restrictions with signage and advertising as we were part of a larger group. Therefore, I had to change my plan:…
