Monday, March 25, 2013

Working the Yard

Working The Yard



I think one of the best ways to start working your yard is to think about how you want to use it. Do you have kids and need a play area? Are you empty nesters and looking to entertain more? Do you love to garden or simply looking for a private little get away to relax? These are all questions you should consider when thinking about how you want to approach your yard design.
 
Hardscapes:
This is a great way to add an interesting layer of design materials and save on landscaping and watering. Even if you have an old patio there are simple inexpensive ways to dress it up such as water- base stains. Laying flagstone or brick pavers in interesting patterns and allowing low-lying vegetation to grow in between them is a really nice look and a great way to bring in a yin component to the otherwise yang stones.  For more interesting ways to work with hardscaping also known as Xeriscaping you can order my feng shui designs in a flash CD that covers outdoor spaces. http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/publications/publications
 
Create Sections:
 
Just as open floor plans create confusion for energy to flow properly indoors, outdoor giant expanse not only looks vast but causes the energy to move too quickly as well. There are many ways to divide outdoor spaces and it will all depend on what you are looking to accomplish. Here are a few ideas.
 
Play Area for Kids:  A play gym or small picnic area will keep kids busy for hours while you grab that book you've been itching to read. Mix it up a bit with colors, activities and materials such as wood chips to give the kids lots of different things to explore.
 
Herb Garden: Nothing like sinking your hands into mother earth and planting your own herbs for cooking that fabulous meal. It's healthier and you'll save on your grocery bill. So roll up your sleeves and dig in this spring for a fabulous looking herb garden.
 
Dining Area: Whether you decide to create a seating area for friends and family or just a little romantic venue for that special someone, this is the area you can really have fun with. Add a small outdoor carpet for warmth, a candle chandelier and some throw pillows on the chairs for extra comfort and you'll never want to come in for another meal.
 
Outdoor Shed:
It's always great to be able to have an outside storage area for your hobby items, yard tools and all that other stuff that comes with spring and summer outdoor activities. If you have a shed fix it up as if it were your home. Paint the outside, restore any windows, add some flower boxes and perhaps a meandering pathway to lead you in.
 
Water Feature:
Go ahead and add a water feature to the yard. Pretend you are recreating a park-like setting in your own yard. Some of the most relaxing park settings have ponds or some type of water feature. The sound of water moving is so soothing not to mention it can drown out nearby noise pollution. Add some plants and rockery to really build a nature wonderland.
 
Seating:
Get creative when it comes to seating. Nothing says rocks can't become an interesting seat or even a tree stump. Look around your yard and see what nature has to offer as a natural seating area. It will really kick it up a notch when it comes to making your yard an interesting place to hang out.
 
If you are looking for more ways to build a fantastic yard and home using feng shui you can find it all in my Feng Shui Designs in a Flash CD. Either order from my website store page: http://www.fengshuiyoganj.com./index.php/publications/publications
 
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Namaste,
Mary Jane

Daily Feng Shui Astrology

BSA Daily Astrology Tip 



Yang Metal Tiger Day. Not a great day to take on important activities. Metal heavenly stem cuts into the Tiger branch so pressure is felt today from above to the earth and from mind to body. Ease this tension with water. So communicating and becoming more introspective today is beneficial. Monkeys take caution as you are in clash with the earthly branch of the Tiger and especially take caution this afternoon. The morning hours do have a good amount of ficus and intuitive energy for projects so go ahead and rely on those characteristics. Need to become flexible however in your approach. As this metal energy reaches the Tiger this afternoon there will be great focus to stick to the plan and forge ahead just be careful not to get carried away. #Feng ShuiAstrology.www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Daily Feng Shui Astrology

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology - 



Today is a Yang Fire Dog day. All you Dragons out there take caution in your activities today as your year archetype energy is in directly clash with the Dog earthly branch.The heavenly stem supports the Dog branch so know that you may find yourself giving a  lot of yourself today and this can be draining. The fire energy of the morning hours will have you taking charge of situations. Very good energy for speaking and presenting but not so good when it comes to listening. Try to take two steps back and listen to what others have to say. The Dog energy this afternoon is very trusting but when combined with the fire from above becomes very active in search for new ideas but support is necessary for anything to come of it. Mary Jane -www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Daily Feng Shui Astrology

BSA Daily Astrology - 

 

Today is a Yin Wood Rooster day. It is San Sha for everyone - month breaker so be careful in activities today. Rabbits take caution as your energy is in direct clash to the Rooster especially during the afternoon hours. The wood Rooster energy for the day is rather ambitious. Try not to get caught up in bureaucratic policy and stay focus at one task at a time. www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology 


Today is a Yang Wood Monkey Day. Lots of energy this morning to start new projects and get the ideas spinning. Have patience however as others may not move as fast as you would like them to. Make sure you don't overdo it physically either today as the Monkey will have you hoping around from one thing to another and that energy puts a great deal of pressure on the heavenly stem so stress is the result. Best to avoid major travel today or moving in to a new space. Tigers take caution in all your activities today.

Feng Shui Tip: Bring the element of sound into your living and working space to activate the sense of hearing; a powerful sense when it comes to programing emotion.

Monday, March 18, 2013

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology - 



Today is a yin water sheep day. Oxen show caution in activities today. It's a social type of day engaging with others easily. It is also a day where opportunities will present and easily spotted. However, you may feel a lack of confidence to move forward on them as you prefer to stability of being home. www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Thursday, March 14, 2013

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology 




Today is a Yin Earth Rabbit Day. Rooster take caution today as your energy is in clash with the Rabbit. Overall beneficial day. Still some pressure between the heavenly stem and earthly branch of the Rabbit so there is a tendency for applied stress in your activities today. There is a practical hard-working attitude set for today. There is a level headed quality about your approach to decisions as well. #FengShuiAstrology

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

BSA Daily Feng Shui AStrology

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology 






Yang Earth Tiger Day.Monkeys out there take caution in whatever you do. The Heavenly stem of yang earth is very grounding and transformational. Good time for meditation and yoga practice for the morning hours. The earth stem conflicts with the Tiger Branch so pressure this afternoon may be felt. It's best not to do important things for today. The Tiger energy will have you feeling rather restless. Be more patient and keep your cool. Mary Jane BSA Feng Shui. www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

BSA Daily Feng Shui AStrology

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology- 



Yin Fire Ox Day. This is a good day for expanding your business. You may need to work hard at it but the results will pay off. Sheep take caution today as your energy is in conflict with the Oxen earthly Branch. The heavenly stem of fire is feeding the Earthly Branch of the Ox and this is beneficial but may leave you feeling you are giving away a lot today. The afternoon hours will have you working hard at whatever you take on. You will have the patience however to get through the task at hand. Mary Jane BSA Feng Shui.www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Thursday, March 7, 2013

BSA Flying Star Feng Shui Tip

BSA Flying Star Tip - 



Great energy for success and promotion for the month of March especially for eldest female. This is a time to set your goals in motion. The portent favors the fire star that will reside here for the entire  month. You may add additional fire to the southeast to really get things moving. Mary Jane BSA Feng Shui. www.fengshuiyoganj.com

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology - 


Today is yang water Monkey day. Tigers caution today. Best if travel is avoided today as well. Check in with your intuition today and follow it. Be ready to listen to others and communicate your ideas. However, do not become attached to any one comment as the tendency is for emotions to fly. Albeit the Monkey enters in this afternoon and normally will have you bouncing around from one thing to another, the water stem holds the short attention span in check so you can actually focus on one thing at a time. However, don't be shocked if people seem more evasive then usual. Mary Jane BSA Feng Shui.www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

BSA Dily Yoga Tip

BSA Daily Yoga Tip: 



A few tips to sneak in your daily dose of meditation and yoga:
1. Wake up fifteen minutes earlier and find a quiet place to simply be with self.
2. If you travel often take a short meditation while waiting for you plane or train,.
3. If you have house guest simply let them help themselves while you take some time to meditate or do a few sun salutations. 15 minutes will do the trick and maybe they will even join you.
These are 3 ways to infuse daily meditation or yoga practice even for busy people. Namaste - Mary Jane BSA Feng Shui & Yoga. www.fengshuiyoganj.com

BSA Daily Feng Shui Tip

BSA Daily Feng Shui Tip 

 


The 8 money star travels to the east this month. This is great opportunity for increase finances when it comes to new business ideas. Bring some activity this area with bright lighting or moving water (as long as it doesn't interfere with the other stars in that sector) and add some money here to attract wealth. Mary Jane BSA Feng Shui. www.fengshuiyoganj.com

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology 


Yin Metal Sheep Day. Oxen caution today as your energy is in clash with the Sheep archetype energy. Metal is in its weaker state today so focusing on task at hand is a little more difficult. Try to stick with one things at a time. The afternoon picks up with the Sheep and here you will want to share time with others whether it is family or friends. Gathering type of activities are a welcome as well as earth activities such as yoga and meditation. Mary Jane BSA Feng Shui. www.fengshuyoganj.com

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology - 



Yang Metal Horse Day - Rats caution today in your activities. There is  forceful metal this morning that creates a very focused and penetrating energy.Motivation remains high but in order to achieve your goals for the day you should entertain flexibility in decision making.The afternoon triggers a bold and forthright attitude but also a level of impulsive actions. Mary Jane - BSA Feng Shui.www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Monday, March 4, 2013

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology - 




Today is a yin earth snake day. Pigs should take caution today. By and large this is a peaceful day and beneficial for new projects especially when it comes to remodeling.or moving in to a new space. You'll approach everything today with a level head and err on the side of caution. This is also a good day for financial matters. Mary Jane BSA Feng Shui. www.fengshuiyoganj.com

Friday, March 1, 2013

BSA Mindful Quote by Heraclitus

BSA Mindful Quote by Heraclitus ~ 



The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts. Think only on those things that are in line with your principles and can bear the light of day. The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you do is who you become. Your integrity is your destiny – it is the light that guides your way.

It is wise to listen, not to me but to reason, and to confess that all things are one.

From out of all the many particulars comes oneness, and out of oneness come all the many particulars.

Mary Jane BSA Feng Shui & Yoga - www.fengshuiyoganj.com

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology

BSA Daily Feng Shui Astrology - 



Yang Fire Tiger day - Monkeys take caution today as your energy is in clash with the day branch of the Tiger. Lots of enthusiasm in store for today.You'll find it is easy to inspire others with any new project idea. The tendency is to be very social and active today in whatever you choose to do. It's not a bad idea to keep yourself a little grounded to stay on top of all the energy. Avoid travel by water today if at all possible. Mary Jane BSA Feng Shui.www.fengshuiyoganj.com