Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Energy Forecast and Focus Points


When it comes to relationships today, be it personal or business, it is best to organize your thoughts and come to the table with a written plan of action. The element combination is challenging and therefore disagreements and tension are likely. Try to diffuse by improving your communication tactics. Listening and repeating what you heard will assure you are interpreting things correctly. Other areas of focus for today include:

  • Look to set up meetings with those you plan on networking with. There is an excellent energy combination to the northwest that is indicative of money! Add strong earth and do your work in that direction if at all possible.
  • Look internally for the direction you need to take. The answers are within if you take the time to listen to your intuition. Be strategic with the messages you receive, write them down and take action.
  • Career path is flowing with great speed today. Be careful however of reacting too quickly to work related situations as your reputation is on the line. Take two steps back and define what it is you are looking to accomplish, then move forward.
Get on with your day now!
Om...
Mary Jane - Feng Shui Yoga Girl - www.fengshuiyoganj.com


Friday, February 23, 2018

The Home Office - Guidleines for Health & Success!


The home office makes the list for one of the top four rooms in feng shui. If at all possible, it is best to position this room to the front or yang side of the home, as the goal is to make contact with the outside world. Another option is to locate this room in one of your auspicious directions. To find out more about how to configure your "Best Directions Chart" see my Feng Shui Designs in a Flash DIY CD. The following tips will help you set up your office for success! 

  • Command entrance
  • Use natural materials in furnishings
  • Incorporate plants and salt lamp for a natural purifying systems
  • Decorate on the yang side (brighter colors and harder surfaces)
  • Display appropriate symbolism
  • Include a water feature (North for career sector or SE for wealth), are good points to elevate the energy.  With a professional analysis several more points for success can be opened.
  • Movement device is excellent to generate energy
  • Natural stones or quartz crystal is a great way to generate energy and cleanse EMF's
  • Infuse natural lighting and incandescent
  • Avoid harsh angles
  • Include outside entrance if clients are expected to come to the physical office
  • Position of desk should be in command with a solid backing for good support
  • Avoid positioning desk or working table beneath beams or sloping ceiling
  • Use EMF devices to absorb unhealthy emissions from equipment
  • Spray essential oils
  • Keep ergonomics in mind in your configuration
With more and more people working at home or in a shared space, it is essential to follow the aforementioned simple guidelines when configuring your work environment. When the work environment is designed with health and success in mind, productivity soars!

Here's to a successful work environment!
Mary Jane Kasliner








Monday, February 19, 2018

Tap Into Your Senses Through Your Environment




What we see affects us positively or negatively, or even subconsciously so we may not be aware of the effect. If we surround ourselves with beautiful views, images, colors and an interesting environment, we are more likely to lead full and happy lives.

Wherever the ancient Chinese had a wall, there would be a window or "Moon Gate", so you could experience the views of the outside world and open up future possibilities. This is why it is so important to manicure your property so the image you see from your windows is a pleasant one.

What you see impacts you on so many levels. Take the time to choose your colors, artwork and other design accents with care. Make sure they are symbols that have meaning to you and are uplifting.


Sight Enhancers:



  • Natural Light Source: There is nothing better and more effective than natural light source when it comes to enhancing your environment. Clean windows, intact screens and window treatment that allows sunlight in during the day and can shield night light pollution in the evening is perfect.
  • Crystals: Color resonates with us on both a conscious and a subconscious level, and can effect our moods. The combination of crystal and light creates a wonderful dancing pattern within a room and bodes especially well in areas that are dark and stagnant.
  • Color Glass Panels: In a window can bring life to a room. These panels also provide a level of privacy and are ideal in bathrooms or side doors which look out on to a wall.

Sound:


Sound is such a powerful element in feng shui. We all connect to sound whether soothing background music, the rustle of leaves or birds chirping. They all have a therapeutic effect on us. Pleasant sounds soothe and refresh the mind, body and spirit.

Sound Enhancers:



  • Wind Chimes: Are fabulous to hang outdoors and bring energy to an otherwise stagnant area of the property. The sound can easily travel through open windows and create a relaxing internal environment.  
  • Grandfather Clock: The deep-toned, soothing ticking of a grandfather clock is a reassuring sound.
  • Water: The sound of gently bubbling water can be relaxing and energize an area with auspicious stars (flying star technique). Water does bode well in the north, east and southeast as it naturally assists and fuels the elements associated with those directions.
Touch:

Too often disregarded, touch is as vital as the other senses and is linked to our primeval desire to be in contact with the earth. The tactile sensations in our homes affect our feelings of comfort and security. The materials with which we surround ourselves in our homes make a considerable impact on us.

Touch Enhancers:




  • Velvet furnishings and accessories feel wonderfully luxurious.
  • Plants add sacred geometry to an environment along with texture.
  • Wooden objects are smooth to the touch and relax the body.
  • Different textured fabrics add character to a room and have tactile appeal.
  • Pets stimulate and relax the body and space.

    Taste:






    This is not a simple one to describe in terms of feng shui but it does impact our well-being. We are what we eat. Our diet directly affects our health. Using yin and yang and the 5 Chinese elements in the kitchen can have a tremendous impact on health. In my 4 Pillars Astrology assessments for clients, I can determine what elements are lacking or excessive. Food source is a way to balance out the element percentage you are born with. Buying local organic food makes a difference when it comes to a healthy environment and a healthy body.


    Smell:

    The power of the sense of smell is tremendous. Who can fail to be tempted by an aroma of freshly baked bread. Our homes also have a unique smell. First impressions make an impact and if our homes smell less than fresh, this can impact how comfortable we and our visitors feel there. It is fabulous when a subtle smell of flowers waft in from a nearby garden or essential oils.

    Smell Enhancers:



    • Fresh baked goods
    • Scented oils
    • Plants
    • Fruit
    • Fresh potpourri
    • Fresh flowers

    Color:

    Color is a vibration and we each respond to it on many levels. It can be used to enhance spaces or evoke emotions. When we use color we are also working with light since light contains all colors, each with its own frequency. The light quality depends on the aspect, the size of windows and how they are decorated. The materials we use on the floors and in décor have the ability to reflect , transmit and absorb light.

    Colors & Meaning:




    White: Symbolizes new beginnings, purity and innocence. It is fantastic color to support cleanliness and freshness. It bodes well in bathrooms and kitchens.

    Black: This is a mysterious and independent color. This color should only be used as an accent in décor.

    Brown: This is a color that grounds and stabilizes like the element of earth. Works well in areas that are compromised with water (laundry/bathroom), that are located in the center of the structure.

    Orange: This is a powerful and cheerful color and encourages communication and concentration. Living rooms and dining rooms work well in this color but best not to use in smaller spaces.

    Pink: Is linked with purity of thought and happiness. It bodes well for a girls room.

    Purple: Encourages vitality and has a dignified and spiritual essence. It is a perfect color for meditation rooms.

    Blue: This is a peaceful and soothing color linked also with spirituality. Meditation rooms, therapy rooms (office space) or in family rooms work well in with this color.

    Green: Symbolizes growth, fertility and harmony. It is a very optimistic color and does bode well in bedrooms, therapy rooms (office environment), conservatories and bathrooms.

    Yellow: This color is associated with enlightenment and intellect stimulating the brain and digestion. Suitable for hallways, offices and kitchens.

    Red: This is a very stimulating color that can reduce a size of a room and increase the size of objects. It is associated with warmth and prosperity. You should avoid this color in bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms.

    Every color is associated with the 5 core Chinese elements. These elements are also associated with the 8 compass directions. This makes it easier to choose your color palette when designing your rooms. For more details on how to design your home or office with the proper color choices refer to my Feng Shui Designs in a Flash CD for step-by-step instructions.


    Enjoy tapping in to your senses through your environment this spring. Make some changes inside and out and feel the difference in your mind, body and soul.


    Mary Jane Kasliner

    www.njfengshuitraining.com

    www.fengshuiyoganj.com



    Friday, February 16, 2018

    Daily Energy Forecast!

    Tip: Do not be extreme. Follow the middle path.


    Today is considered a refresh and remove day. Traditionally, the combination of energy in the Bazi chart  for today was used for spiritual and religious practices, this day was often associated with cleansing rituals or removing of bad karma. The energies of a Remove Day are best used to end something or remove the unwanted.

    There is an earth to wood combination in the day pillar today. These elements do not bode well together. Tension creeps in and can impact those closest to you and or partnerships. You can take two approaches to settle the tension. First, pause and think things through before communicating your viewpoint. In addition, turn up the volume when it comes to listening. By infusing these qualities there is flow for a state of calmness in relationships closest to you. The second approach to ease the tension is to be willing to put yourself out there and be clear about your intentions and goals in mind. Come from a non-threatening angle and the result will be a partner who feels supported and grounded by your actions.

    Favorable points of interest today include:

    • Networking and development strategies for future opportunities
    • Creative and inspiring trends
    • Delving deeper into self-study as it will ultimately shed light on career path
    • Wrapping up loose ends to get paid on open jobs
    Enjoy your day!

    Mary Jane - Feng Shui Yoga Girl

    Thursday, February 1, 2018

    The Law of Intention and Desire



    The law of intention and desire is based upon the recognition that at the level of the quantum field there is nothing but energy and information. Pure potential is influenced by our intention and desire. We all experience the quantum field through our thoughts, feelings, memories, desires and needs. Our mind and body act as one collection of thoughts (mind), and molecules (body), in the same reality. The ancient sages referred to this as "Tat Tvam Asi," which means, "I am that, you are that, all  this is that, and that's all there is."

    Understanding that every being housed in their temple or body, is not separate from the body of the universe. Therefore, if you change the energy in your own body, you change the energy in your extended body, your environment and your world. This change is activated through intention and the attention to bring to your intention. Intention transforms! Therefore, if you want something to grow stronger in your life, direct more attention to it. If you want something to diminish, withdraw your attention from it. 

    To harness the power of the Law of Intention and Desire in your life, follow these three steps:

    1. Be clear about your intentions and desires. It is extremely effective and powerful to write down a list of those things you want to manifest in your life. Review this list on a daily basis before meditation, prayer or your yoga practice. Modify your list as your desires are fulfilled or transformed. Taking the time to document your desires, accelerates the process of manifesting them into the physical world.

    2. Once you bring your intentions and desires into your conscious awareness, let go of the outcome. Trust when the time is ripe things will happen and not before. Maintain an attitude of surrender. Move through your day and through your yoga practice seeing your intentions coming to life.

    3. Remind yourself to practice present moment awareness as you move through your day. Things will invariably get in the way but don't engage in the drama, the stories the mind creates. Just be fully present and set your mind to your intentions.

    Here is a mantra you can use for the law of intention and desire:

    "Om Ritam Namah"

    The translation: My intentions and desires are supported by cosmic intelligence.


    Om!
    Mary Jane
    Feng Shui Yoga Girl