The layout and position of many Chinese cities are influenced by feng shui and the Forbidden City is undoubtedly a superb example. In our introduction, we uncover some of the hidden mysteries of this architectural…
Dragons of the East and West The Dragon and the part it plays in Feng Shui
The powerful yet beneficial dragons of Eastern mythology form a complete contrast to the fire-breathing monsters of Western legends n East Asia, dragon myths have a totally different origin from those that developed in the…
Renovation Friendly Feng Shui An Australian Case Study
We take a look behind the scenes at a Feng Shui driven renovation of an early 1980s four bedroom, single level home located in country New South Wales, Australia. Master Carolyn McCallum explains recently consulted…
Feng Shui Symbols of Romance & Relationships Encourage Romance with the "Double Happiness" sign
A harmonious environment induces a flow of positive energy which in turn motivates the occupants of a home or office to be more productive and industrious. Helen Oon explains how this can create health, wealth…
Ushering in Prosperity in the Year of the Yin Earth Pig 2019 Chinese New Year - Gong Xi Fa Cai
As we step into the New Year based on Gregorian Calendar Year which begins on the 1st of January, countries which follow the Chinese Calendar and more specifically Feng Shui enthusiasts and Practitioners gear up…
Navigating your Career with Ba Zi Suan Ming What role the 5 Elements can play in Selecting your Career
When browsing career websites today, individuals will come across many articles providing tips for career success as “Choose Your Profession Wisely”, or “If you are missing a skill or have some other shortcoming, take whatever…
Location and Health – A Chinese Medicine Perspective How Does Location affect our Health
The therapeutic system most closely linked to Feng Shui is Chinese Medicine, the two share an identical philosophical basis. n an ancient Chinese text known as the ‘Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine’ an entire chapter,…
Feng Shui Tools for Wealth Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Being rich doesn’t cost much. Helen Oon tells us how to make our fortunes he Chinese view wealth in a much more philosophical way than people in the west. Wealth is not only about big…
Yin and Yang the T’ai Ch’i Which way should one Draw the T'ai Ch'i
This is the famous T’ai Ch'i symbol, representing many of the basic ideas of Taoist philosophy, some of which are outlined below. However, one question that often arises is: aking a look at the wide…
Taoism – In the Beginning A closer look at Shamanism
In previous issues we have looked briefly at the philosophical roots or aspects of Taoism. In this issue we look at the religious and shamanistic aspect of Taoism that has developed into what we know…