Garden Feng ShuiThe weather is getting warmer and everyone is spending more time outside in their gardens.Did you know you could apply Feng Shui principles outside?Let’s start with Yin & Yang and a few examples of each.YINFlat, smooth stonesA quiet pondCurving formsCool areas in the gardenOvergrown leafy plantsFine textured plants (ferns)Planted areasYANGJagged rocksFountainStraight linesSunny, bright,...Read More

So, how do you calculate your home’s number? Add up all the numbers, for example: this picture shows the address numbers are 188. 1 + 8 + 8 = 17. Then add those numbers up until you end up with one number. 1 + 7 = 8. 8 is your house number.When we were looking...Read More

Feng Shui tips to create a “Power Spot” in your GardenThis is the power spot in my garden. I originally assumed when I created my meditation garden, the benches facing the Buddha were the “power spot.”However, I constantly felt myself drawn to this twisty juniper tree. These trees are said to be twisty & swirly...Read More

Feng Shui & CactusMost Feng Shui consultants and experts will discourage you from bringing prickly plants into your home.Since moving to the desert, my love and obsession with all things cactus has only grown.If you are like me and have a love affair with all things prickly, then the Fame and Reputation area of your...Read More

Water has been on my mind for a few days now. I ended up severely dehydrated in Santa Fe even though I drink out of a reusable LARQ water bottle all day long!Having lived in a tropical environment very near an ocean for over 30 years, I took water for granted.Since moving to the desert,...Read More

Use this plant for:• protection• Energy clearing• Spiritual growth & healing• Adding balance• Boosting concentration & focus✨Chakras: Root & HeartZodiac: Pisces & CancerElement: Air✨• diffuse when you feel congested or need to focus• Hang branches in the shower to release their oil• Add several drops of eucalyptus oil to your bath to detox• Smell some...Read More

Some of Rosemary’s amazing attributes:• Protection• Association with fidelity & Love• Remembrance of those who have passed• Air purification• Removes negative energyAn old adage states that where Rosemary grows, the woman rules!@amandagibbypeters suggests grouping 4 rosemary plants together in the Wealth Gua (upper left hand corner of your home) to represent a woman’s wealth &...Read More

Some of Rosemary’s amazing attributes:• Protection• Association with fidelity & Love• Remembrance of those who have passed• Air purification• Removes negative energyAn old adage states that where Rosemary grows, the woman rules!@amandagibbypeters suggests grouping 4 rosemary plants together in the Wealth Gua (upper left hand corner of your home) to represent a woman’s wealth &...Read More

Spring is right around the corner.Did you know you could implement my Elements in Balance approach with your patio & garden?Bring in representations of all Five elements to create balance & harmony.• Water – a water feature, pool or birdbath• Wood – trees, plants, flowers, furniture• Fire – a fire pit, spiky plants, lights, lanterns•...Read More