Forgotten Ceilings

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Do you miss the days when the ceilings were nicely decorated? I’d love to put this back into fashion 🙂

In Feng Shui, attics as well as ceilings symbolise what we think (in our head). Too much junk in attics or old objects reminding you of bad memories could be stored there too – all those negativity stagnates above your heads. Likewise, cracked ceilings or traces of water damaged (repaired or not) are not the best omens to live a sane and positive life.

Looking at Asian temples and monuments, ceilings are often decorated with golden leaves. Imagine living with gold above our heads – how rich we would feel!

Nice lighting in our modern interiors can do the job though.

Ceiling apparent beams are lines that ‘cut’ the Chi above our heads, Asians decorate their beams to dissipate their negative effects.

As illustrated (right) with this modern room, today’s decorators are keen to make rooms cosy and use tasteful draping even if there is no beam.

Today, look up, check your ceilings, clean up your lights, change the broken bulbs and think of washing or repainting your ceilings if necessary.

Roseline Deleu
International Feng Shui Master & Author
http://www.fengshuisteps.wordpress.com
Email fengshuisteps [at] hotmail [dot] com
New website : www.fengshuisteps.com.au

 

Feng Shui & Mirrors

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Mirrors are too often consider as the Feng Shui ‘aspirin’. When something doesn’t see to go as we want… we place a mirror! Aouch! Aouch ! Aouch 😦 this could be far from ideal!!!

Here a FEW suggestions (many more suggestions exist of course, these ones will get you started)

GOOD placement:

1. YES: in a dark spot where light (in the mirror) can be reflected and thus will lighten the room
2. YES: on the wall where your grid has a missing area
3. YES: when it reflects something nice for ex. a fresh bunch of flowers

WRONG placement:

1. NO: not in your main entry reflecting your door (Chi comes in and goes out immediately)
2. NO: not reflecting stair cases (as illustrated in the photo above) – this would encourage too many UPs and DOWNs in life!
3. NO: absolute NO when mirror reflects clutter and/or broken items

AVOID mirrors in bedrooms – so, if you can’t sleep, cover them at night and feel the difference for yourself.

Roseline Deleu
International Feng Shui Master & Author
New website : www.fengshuisteps.com.au

Ultimate Feng Shui Business Card

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Let’s look into some Feng Shui suggestions to design a good and effective business card. Indeed, it is the most compact marketing tool you will ever carry in your wallet and often the most powerful one too.

Make it easy for people to contact you.
Therefore, ensure that your business card is easy to read.

I know for sure that many people who met me remember vaguely my name – Roseline Deleu is not the easiest name to remember nor to spell correctly. Hence why I designed my business card so that people will easily link it with me.

Business cards are still very fashionable and a good way for people to remember how to contact you. Your card says everything about what they need to know and you present yourself and your business in the way most want to be seen.

A well thought-out and designed business card allows you to specialise in and attract the sort of business you want.
For example: for those who start in life or are running a small solicitor’s practice, with the goal of becoming a local leader in conveyancing, you can promote that fact with a simple tagline such as “specialising in conveyancing”.

Always carry plenty of cards and make sure that they are in perfect condition – invest in  a card box or holder from your favourite stationery shop.

THE DOs AND DON’Ts of BUSINESS CARDS

DO:   🙂
– Include all relevant contact details, such as names, job titles, address, phone numbers, mobile phone, fax, email and website.
– Have a look at the business cards of other companies and individuals in your industry for ideas and reference.
– Communicate well with your designer. Give him/her lots of options and information regarding your vision. There is no use portraying your company as ‘cutting-edge & funky’’, when the reality is ‘traditional & conservative’.
– Match the style of the card to the essence of your company – whether it’s quirky, conservative, traditional, dynamic, artistic or leading-edge.
– Choose a distinctive font without going over the top, people need to be able to read the type.
– Ensure the type is large enough to read, as many people who need glasses don’t necessarily wear them all the time!
-Include your logo or trademark, or a distinctive design element.

DON’T:   😦
– Don’t forget your name is the most important unit of copy on the card, ensure that it is not dwarfed by other elements.
– Don’t make your card too fussy or busy.
– Don’t use too many colours, remember the image you want to project
– Don’t use fonts with serifs, they are not particularly suitable and should not be used in upper case.

NOTE and REMEMBER :
– glossy varnish, a slogan or embossed paper can make an ordinary business card look outstanding.
– use stock of 250-300 gsm strong paper will look good, feel sturdy and stand the test of time.

And at the end of all these suggestions, if you still doubt, contact me by email with your project.   🙂

Feng Shui Yours,

Roseline Deleu
International Feng Shui Master
www.fengshuisteps.com.au

What does this entry reveal?

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Your entry and your home reveal a lot about your life and your projections. Single items you scan, single life you project.

Single women often surround themselves with statues, photos, paintings and/or art of single women… and wonder how come they aren’t attracting any partner?!

Roseline Deleu
International Feng Shui Master
www.fengshuisteps.com.au

 

 

Q&A – Portraits & Family Photos

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” – Firstly, I’d like to thank you for your monthly predictions and all the precious time you are putting into posts that you publish for all of us!
I have just read in one of my old Feng Shui books not to put portraits facing front door. Here, we have a family portrait in front of our door location and it feels so right to have it there. Our family is happy.
I’d love to hear your views on this. Best wishes – B.Y. -“

Thank you for your email and your question B.Y.! I always welcome emails with queries as they become a post and explanations for others.

There are many books and sometimes authors will have experienced some situations that they illustrate as examples in their book.

As a rule of thumb, many people have family photos in their entry, sometimes on the entry table in the foyer. This is usually welcoming.
Seldom people would have just one portrait staring at visitors when they enter, that could be what the author of your book might have meant.

I’m not sure which arguments the author puts in his book in regards to other family photos facing the door, maybe in some cases, the family could then be too exposed.

You are telling me that your family photo feels right to have displayed facing your door, that’s good.

Keep in mind that most of the books give broad guidance and this is not replacing a Feng Shui consultation. I know that you work very intuitively, so, would you feel that your family is too exposed then you know what to do.

Hope this helps. Kind regards,

Roseline Deleu
International Feng Shui Master, Author
www.fengshuisteps.com.au

Symbolising Feng

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Last week, I discovered the recent premises of Art Shine & CoSydney in Sydney. Tastefully presented business on 4 levels encouraging and supporting artists in their developing business and confidence (Art Shine) and their other business (CoSydney) offers you the possibility to rent a shared office/workshop/meeting space. I thought it is a good idea to share with you this place that has very good energy especially for modern and creative people. Easy street parking. Quiet street.

The 4 floors host an active gallery changing art on a fortnightly basis.
Downstairs, enjoy a yummy coffee and delighful home made snacks.
First floor offers shared offices in a modern, clean, comfortable environment ready to welcome you and your clients either at your desk or in one of the meeting space.
Second floor is a kitchen hosting Cooking classes.
Top floor filled with natural light is the perfect spot for photographers and workshops.

There is an Feng Shui example that Vinh Van Lam, director of Art Shine & CoSydney, illustrated very well in the downstairs area: the colourful lanterns flowing gently in harmony with the tiny plants living from fresh air and humidity.

For those who are looking for shared offices, meeting facility, workshop space, kitchen or simply those willing to enjoy a coffee surrounded with beautiful art (for sale too) go to Chippendale, 3 Blackfriars Street NSW 2008 Sydney (Australia) and say HI from me 🙂

Roseline Deleu
International Feng Shui Master & Author
www.fengshuisteps.com.au

How would we react if Aliens took over our lives?

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For the past few years I have been spending study & research time on “Impact of environment on our Health” in various remote places and communities of the Centre of Australia. This is my time to pursue my life philosophy developing more in-depth Feng Shui— after all, there is no better school than self-discovery connecting with Mother Nature!
During my Journey, I encountered many fascinating people. I often feel that I am living one of Paolo Coelho’s best-selling books. Each scenery, each person, each event, leads me to another discovery and on another part of my life path. By the way… The same applies to you!

For many, the Centre of Australia is better known for Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock), hosting in its surrounding areas famous aboriginal artists living and keeping the oldest culture alive as much as they can, braving the devastating effects of colonialism, slaughtering, modern word, consumerism and television.

Can you imagine that many here hadn’t seen a white person about 60 years ago? Uluru only started to be a tourist attraction after the 1970’s.

What a shock for the First Australians, having to jump from Stone Age to IT and virtual technology so fast—it took us centuries to get there! It must be so hard to cope with such a huge change. I can say that many suffer from that Post Traumatic Stress!

I often wonder how we would feel if aliens arrived on our planet and asked us to follow their ways of life, their laws and continue our cultural practices where we live, while they watch how we react, stress and suffer.

Australian Aboriginal paintings are more than books on culture. Art vary from region to region, just like the elements used in Feng Shui (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal) vary in different parts of Australia too. All paintings are very colourful and each dot painted is carrying the artist’s personality, belief and energy. Displaying one of their paintings in your home may depict your wish to connect and welcome some of their lives, their energies, stories and ancient wisdom.

I enjoy being anywhere in the world, nevertheless I must admit that in the Australian Centre, I miss the shades of lush green and the element of Water. Here the Earth is red, the green is timid in its hues. All here is hot and dry under a beautiful blue and sunny sky. Our brain need sun light, our eyes enjoy looking at colours… Hence the importance to surround ourselves with the 5 Elements (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal) that will be represented by colours, textures, shapes and objects of your decor. Aboriginal artist add these colours with the way they dress and the beautiful pieces they create.

Roseline Deleu
International Feng Shui Master & Author
www.fengshuisteps.com.au BLOG www.fengshuisteps.wordpress.com

 

 

 

 

Feng Shui – In Australia, we live on Aboriginal Land !

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For more than two decades now, I have wanted to find another branding name for Feng Shui in order to adapt it to the worldwide understanding. I am still looking for it… so your suggestions are welcome!
The term Feng Shui today is already very popular, sadly too many people worldwide are following the Chinese approach of it which becomes then a fear-based/superstitious ritual. Placing an object somewhere without understanding the meaning and reason of its placement welcomes a temporary and coincidental good fortune. Let’s see how we can make luck, fortune and good health last!

We have to remember that for us here in Australia, we are living on Aboriginal land and those energies are very different that those in China. Same applies for people living in Europe, in South America and anywhere else in the world. Therefore, using a lucky Chinese 3-legged toad for wealth, Chinese coins or any other Chinese item referred as Feng Shui elsewhere than in China will feed a foreign superstitious belief that is working very well on the Chinese continent because each and every Chinese item as its Chinese signification. Building a home in Australia (and anywhere else in the world) on Chinese instructions only and without connecting with the local energies of the land… won’t be as auspicious.

Fig 1 – Map of Aboriginal Australia

In each part of Australia, culture and local energies differ in each and every Aboriginal country. Yes, I talk about the many countries that are on our Australian continent, each one speaking a different language, each one having a different vibration, each one having its own ancient traditions and connections. Each one offering different people, medicine, trees, language, landscape.

Dixit Wikipedia: in the late 18th century, there were between 350 and 750 distinct Aboriginal social groupings, and a similar number of languages. At the start of the 21st century, fewer than 150 Indigenous languages remain in daily use and all except roughly 20 are highly endangered.

When you purchase your local Aboriginal art or crafts, they are ‘charged’ with a story, the story of country where you are now living or visiting. Welcoming this energy into your home shows respect and your wish to integrate. Most of us are of non-Aboriginal descent. Having at least one object of our first Australians into our homes creates a bridge towards country, people and their ancient culture. It is powerful on many levels that you will soon discover by yourself.

Fig 2 – Beanies from Nyirripi (NT) visit the Beanie Festival in Alice Springs 19-22 June 2015 http://www.beaniefest.org

When I play my clap sticks, I call upon the Ancestors of this land to accompany and keep me safe on my current journey – how much more lucky can I be? They know exactly what I need and are looking after me. Haven’t they lived, care for country and survived for over 40,000 years here. Since I started doing this, I have felt protected and my Abundance is everlasting. I always have a comfortable and clean “roof above my head”, food on my plate, I travel freely and safely, I am loved and appreciated, I count many wonderful people as friends, I am fit and healthy – what more can I ask?

Fig 3 – Hand made local craft, Kaltukatjara (Docker River, NT, Australia)

Today, when purchasing an original piece of art, local jewellery, a hand-made pair of clap sticks, a local painted didgeridoo (for men), you acknowledge and welcome powerful Aboriginal Australian consciousness into your home and into your life. You will then be looked after as much as you look after their people and country.

Thank you.

Roseline Deleu
International Feng Shui Master, Author, Trainer & Assessor
www.fengshuisteps.com.au BLOG www.fengshuisteps.wordpress.com

Decor influences your Life

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I‘m probably the worst enemy of Storage Places and the best Friend of Artists…

How much do you pay each year to store your material possessions?
Downsizing frees you.
The best option to feel free is to discard what you don’t really need which can be challenging sometimes… Many of you won’t be able to depart of souvenirs, furniture, books… that accumulate in boxes and that end up taking a lot of space and find a comfortable forgotten spot in a storage unit. It is only when you add the yearly cost that you wonder if really you need to keep all that.

To guide you downsizing and de-cluttering, we are going to have a look at what surrounds you and how subtly – the presence of certain objects, photos or art work – influence your daily thoughts and life.

Baby photos – Your teenagers are rebellious ? Avoid displaying their baby pictures as you will always consider them as ‘your babies’. Placing their baby photos in an album and replacing photos on display with current photos how your teens are and look today. This will definitely acknowledge who they are today and your home can well become more peaceful. – see photo # 1

Photo 1 – Preferably display current photos of people – AVOID their baby photos!

Photos of People – Display only photos of people that you still count amongst nice family members and good friends. You have a photo of 3 friends but there is one in the photo that you had an argument years ago? Change the photo and update it with the two others.

Photo # 2 – Display photo of multiple friends only that you currently still count amongst your friends!

Photos of you – recent photo please of you smiling and happy. There is no point of displaying a photo of you when you went through a challenging time as this photo is charged with those memories. Avoid photos where you are turning your back unless you are ready to indeed turn your back to a situation in your life and want to move forward towards other horizons! Place then that photo near your front door – see photo # 3

Photo #3 – Display photo where we see your back ONLY when you want to turn your back on a situation and you are ready to move forward. Place it then next to your front door.

Photos of your couple – A lovely photo of your couple will decorate your home. Photos with the ocean, lake, rivers or other large water element are NOT to be displayed in your master bedroom as water can bring a lack of stability in the couple. A photo with a mountain or a wall behind your back will show support.

Objects and Souvenirs – Keep only those that are filled with good memories. For those who travel a lot and buy souvenirs in each country visited, gather them by continent in one room. Having different cultures in the same room can have some energies conflicting. For example, placing a Papua New Guinean mask in the same room than a Chinese Dragon will definitely bring trouble in your household!

Photo #4 – A Chinese Dragon in a single woman’s home is keeping men away.
Dragon in the home of a couple can protect their relationship.

Roseline Deleu
International Feng Shui Master, Author, Trainer & Assessor
Mob. 0412 717 454 www.fengshuisteps.com.au BLOG www.fengshuisteps.wordpress.com

Feng Shui in Commercial Buildings

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Living garden softens cold structure

The Feng Shui of a home is very different that the approach of commercial buildings. In a home, we look for balance and harmony, for Yin energy to relax in specific areas. In commercial premises we encourage much more Yang energies in order to keep things moving and business thriving.

I believe photos replace a thousand words, here are some illustrations of Sydney Central Shopping Centre that show good examples for a Feng Shui commercial approach (and NO, I haven’t designed this one):

1. Exterior
   The angular finish of this very tall building hosting a shopping centre on his first few floors is tastefully accompanied with hanging gardens. Real green plants in an urban busy environment brings the idea of health and life.
2. Attracting Chi to a specific area
   Escalators move Chi upwards and downwards. In this photo, we see how important mirrors are doubling this effect. In addition to the doubling effect, the healthy green plants on each side are also doubled and enhance a great feeling.
   

   Effect of mirrors in Feng Shui

3. Movement on every floor
   The design of the various floors of this building shows a variety of shapes bringing active Chi flow. Each floor has a different purpose, for example one of its floors is a healthy and quality food court, another one is a creative and artistic level offering opportunities to artists and art enthusiasts.
   

   Chi moving fast and diverse shapes

   

   Chi moving fast between each floor

   

   Each floor has another purpose

4. Moving Chi with help of Modern Technology
   The IT Slide Shows on the screens in the foyer attracts the eye with colours, and various features. This is what I call a very nice modern approach of good Feng Shui! Well done 🙂
   
5. A Question remains though
   The whole project looks great to me; having said that, I have only one doubt… The roof above the first floors is made of glass covered with shallow moving water. I would question this feature from a Feng Shui perspective as I would have designed a sky above our heads instead of a permanent moving water.
   

Food for thoughts.

Roseline Deleu
International Feng Shui Master, Author and Inspirational Speaker
www.fengshuisteps.com.au