Anyone can work out which animal sign on the Chinese Zodiac represents them, based on their year of birth, but the story of how each animal got its name is intriguing. Derek Walters explains Stop…
The Origins Of The Eight Trigrams
According to legend, the Sage and Emperor Fu Hsi discovered the pa kua or Eight Trigrams as markings on the shell of a tortoise. From these he is said to have created the ancient divination…
Water Ch’i
Water is the basis of all life on earth. Little wonder then that the ancient Chinese revered it as an essential part of the universe. Nikoletta Stamatatos goes in search of the source of life…
Rami Malek’s Bohemian Rhapsody
Rami Malek just made history as the first actor of Egyptian heritage to win an Academy Award for Best Actor. Using the Four Pillars of Destiny system of Chinese Astrology, it can be seen why…
Maximise your Love Life using Feng Shui
With the Chinese New Year falling between January 21 and February 20 and Valentines Day on the 14th of February, there is much to celebrate this time of the year Is Valentine’s Day approaches the…
International Feng Shui Convention 2018 – Okayama Japan
The 15th annual International Feng Shui Convention (IFSC) was recently held in Okayama Japan. The theme for this year was Feng Shui - Ancient Science vs Future Science. FSML was one of the sponsors for…
How To Choose A Feng Shui Consultant
If you feel your Feng Shui requirements exceed your own capabilities, you may consider hiring a professional Feng Shui consultant. Since a good Feng Shui consultation can represent a significant cost in terms of time,…
Interview with GM Dr. Stephen Skinner
In this Chinese New Year edition of Feng Shui for Modern Living we have an interview with our very own GM Dr. Stephen Skinner; owner and founder of this online magazine. The interview was conducted…
Secrets of the Forbidden City
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 powerful yet beneficial dragons of Eastern mythology form a complete contrast to the fire-breathing monsters of Western legends In East Asia, dragon myths have a totally different origin from those that developed in the…