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Feng Shui Steps Newsletter – July 2015

04 Saturday Jul 2015

Posted by Roseline Deleu Feng Shui Master in Feng Shui Bedroom, Feng Shui Decor, Feng Shui Results & Stories, Monthly Predictions, the 5 Elements Theory

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Front page Newsletter 41After 11 years of quarterly Feng Shui STEPS newsletters – like this one – (not the monthly predictions) and a few years of this Feng Shui Steps blog… I decided to reduce the number of Feng Shui STEPS Newsletters to 2 per year.

In this July 2015 edition you will read following articles:

– How would we feel if Aliens took over our Lives? – Roseline Deleu
– The 5 Elements in Colour – Roseline Deleu
– Is a red bedroom good Feng Shui? – Roseline Deleu
– Your Step to Reconciliation – Roseline Deleu
– How do my intuitive Predictions work for you? – Roseline Deleu

Download your printable copy here Newsletter# 41 – July 2015

Looking forward to reading from you. Your questions help others to understand, adding a comment will help me writing a new post.

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

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Sacred Feng Shui – the Story of the Blue Damsel Fly

22 Friday Nov 2013

Posted by Roseline Deleu Feng Shui Master in Australian Aboriginal, Feng Shui of the Mind, Feng Shui Results & Stories

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Roseline Deleu & CJ Fisher China Camp

Roseline & Colin

During my last Feng Shui visit to FNQ last week, I felt the call to go inland and pay a visit to my dear friend Kuku Yalanji Elder Colin Fisher in China Camp (Buru).

My new little tent, self inflated mattress and pillow were safely stuck in the bottom of my backpack, I added enough food for the duration of my stay. I was wondering how I was going to handle carrying 17 kilos in my with my frozen shoulder and walk the Creb track. I caught the Country Road Coachlines in Mossman and got kindly dropped off on the track turnoff just after Wujal Wujal.  I felt lucky when I heard that morning that someone was going to China Camp and could pick me up on the way. I started walking and connecting with the Ancestors – “Yalada” – I thanked them to welcome me again. I praised and honoured their beautiful country. Even thought the wet season had started, deep inside my heart and Soul, I knew Spirit was going to look after me. The white Toyota picked me on the way and I arrived in no time. What a blessing, thank you!

Each time I visit that place, I learn so much about the Land, about Culture, about our differences, about compassion, about myself too. It is a journey.

Sunday morning, with a couple of friends, Colin and I headed for our walk north of the Roaring Meg falls. We greeted a couple of visitors on the car park and headed off further. We walked and stopped in a few places and swam safely in the river where permitted. We were relaxed, we were connected, we were One with the place and with the whole Universe.

(example of a damselfly)

While dipping in a calm water spots, a turquoise blue and black damsel fly gently landed on Colin’s forearm. It turned and looked at him in the eyes. It stayed there. After a minute, Colin looked at me and said “This never happened to me before” – he was in awe. The fly flew off and landed again a few seconds later, at the same spot. It is only when I approached him that it flew away. That was an omen. Which omen?

I went to my special place, my favourite rock in the area and sat down. I connected with it and suddenly I felt a shake under my bum – you know like when you have your mobile phone on buzzer in your pocket. I jumped and took my camera out of my front pocket and I laughed thinking, I don’t even have my phone with me and my camera wouldn’t buzz! “My” rock was connecting, I love this! Was this another omen?

CJ FisherOn our way back to the car park, three men greeted us with the sad news that a lady had slipped from the Meg Falls a few hours before. Could we be of any help? The police officer arrived and we offered him assistance in the search. It was a sacred site after all; we all had to be careful and respectful. I asked him what colour the lady was wearing… “Turquoise blue top and denim shorts” said the officer. I said to Colin – “Exactly the colours of the damsel fly that landed a few hours ago on your forearm.”  We were speechless. Damsel in distress…

This is a very sad loss indeed. The body of the lady was found a couple of days later by the professional divers at the bottom of the fall. The signs and warnings on site mention to be careful and stay safe. The Roaring Meg now counts over a dozen of deaths, mainly men who are trespassing and disrespect the Sacredness of this Women’s site.

I share this very personal story with you to emphasize the importance of Respect. Sacred Feng Shui is about connecting with the Land, the Elements and the Ancestors.

Australia carries aboriginal energy, many of us are ‘white’ or new Australians. To integrate fully in this country, let’s embrace the aboriginal culture and knowledge of the Traditional Owners. Respect is essential. Understand our differences and adapt accordingly. We are the new comers, sometimes we are still the intruders – many don’t realise this.

aboriginal flagA few years ago, I passed my exam and became an Australian citizen. I failed the question about cricket; questions were only related to the history of the country since white men came. I was very sad to see hardly any question on aboriginal history and culture.

That has to change. It is high time that schools teach essential steps to honour people who lived here for thousands of years. We, the new ones, have to adapt and understand how Traditional Owners live the Dreaming.

Your life is worth investing in a guided tour when you visit Sacred places.

Roseline Deleu
Feng Shui Master & Author
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Contact Kuku Yalanji Elder Colin Fisher in FNQ China Camp (Buru) (07) 4098 6248
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Discover Waralungku Art Curator in 11 questions

11 Friday Oct 2013

Posted by Roseline Deleu Feng Shui Master in Australian Aboriginal, Feng Shui Results & Stories, Interviews

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Remotely located, you can find Waralungku Art Center in Borroloola, Northern Territory (Australia)

RoselineDeleu (www.fengshuisteps.com) interviews
The dynamic Art Curator of Waralungku Arts (www.waralungku.com)

1. Please M, tell our readers briefly WHEN, HOW, WHERE or in WHICH circumstances we met?
Me and Miriam on one of the 'bad feng shui' daysI’d been in my job as the new Manager of Waralungku Arts, an Indigenous Art Centre in the remote Northern Territory town of Borroloola about two months, and was still buried in old papers, spider webs, old pots of dried up paint, and was wading my way through the ‘gallery’ of paintings badly stored in piles on the floor and crookedly hanging around the place with dust building up and wasp nests in the corners.
before 1I was up to my ears and trying to get things ‘organised’… I am the kind of person who needs a space to be clean and organised before I can start to concentrate… My dream was to soon kick start financial and business development.
The centre had low visitor numbers compared to others in the region, I really needed to be focusing on organising the computer systems and database of paintings on the catalogue, applying for grants, and uplifting the business plan and maximise the centre to its potential.
storeroom before and after spread JThe poor old ladies who were the artists also needed attention to do things to inspire them and put their skills and talent to use… rather than just sit weaving or painting surrounded by all the mess. I spent most of my time cleaning and it never seemed to end, or I’d make minor attempts to do computer work but get distracted by randomly cleaning things here and there as I moved from one room to another. One day I remember thinking “oh I just wish there was someone here to help” … and honestly, THE NEXT DAY, in came Roseline!!
Roseline introduced herself as the new person in town spending time with the elders in the respite care.  She was looking for some arts activities to engage them. So I gave her some paint and canvas and I just happened to mention she was welcome back anytime if she was looking for something to do being new in town.
Gallery Before and After spread jRoseline came back a few days later and asked if there was ‘anything to help with’. And I said it would be great if she could help with hanging some of the paintings on the floor onto the new racks we had bought. So off she went cutting the display sheets and attaching the paintings. “Do you mind if I just rearrange a few things with the space” Roseline asked, “I think it would be nice to open up this area a bit more so there is a bit more flow around the space”… Roseline suggested. We discussed some ideas and I left her to her own devices.
That was where it started. Roseline then became a regular at the Art Centre… (see next question for the amazing results!)

2. Since then, could you share what is the most interesting Feng Shui result that you have experienced?
Entrance Hall Before and after spread jAfter the first week with Roseline working in the gallery, it just looked so much better. I said to Roseline, “Hey, you should leave your number so we can call you when we need help if you have time, you’ve done an amazing job!” – I remember really feeling happy to go into the space and look at the new rearrangement, it was just a few simple changes that made all the difference, and the results were so pleasing.
Roseline said she gave her card to Miriam, the other staff member. So I went to take a look and put her number into my phone, and on the card it said “Roseline Deleu – Feng Shui Master” and I smiled and said – oh no wonder the gallery looks so great, Roseline is a Feng Shui Master!
Roseline had never mentioned that she was a Feng Shui Master, just said she was going to help out a bit while she was in this remote area. Then it really made sense why it looked so great.
Offices Before and After spread jI think this experience goes to show Feng Shui really works, because we didn’t ‘expect’ any results because we didn’t realise Roseline was doing Feng Shui. I had commented on how I felt not only that the space looked better also that I really felt more positive as a result – and it was just after that that I realised Roseline is a professional Feng Shui Master.
After this realisation I seized the opportunity to work with Roseline to transform the rest of the spaces, and it was wonderful to hear her advice about how to re-arrange the offices to Roseline Deleu Feng Shui master in actionencourage productivity in the staff. One staff member used to sit in her own room she was always closing the door and not working to their full capacity. Another worked well but was cramped up in another space… Together we rearranged the space so I was engaging more with the staff member who was isolated out the back, and her work-ethic and our relationship has since really turned around. There were some instant results like the fact that we could chat and relate more positively sitting in the same space, and some more long term results like her attitude really turning around and her confidence and productivity as well.
The most interesting results were the surprises seeing how the small changes that Roseline suggested in the space really transformed not only the energy of the space, but the energy of our minds and relationships.

We can see the huge increase of the last month after our Feng Shui Make Over with Roseline Deleu

We can see the huge increase of the last month after our Feng Shui Make-Over with Roseline Deleu –

The most impressive result to also note was in the month Roseline completed her transformations and the gallery was looking great our sales went from $2,000 the previous year to $20,000 this year in the same month. This was at the peak tourist season, and the new space was much more inviting to make the most of the potential customers. We have also maintained higher sales over the other months just as a result of the transformation of the space.
Media Lab before and after jBefore, I used to leave every weekend after working all day cleaning thinking “Oh this will never end, I’m not a manager I’m a cleaner!”
I remember one time after a day with Roseline on board the gallery looked so great I even wanted to come back and look on the weekend as it was making me so happy!! Roseline was really a gift to our art centre and now, six months later, I see small things like the welcome sign she suggested, and think – Oh Roseline was so great! If only she can come back – but I’ve learned how to make my own difference, and that is important too. She was a great Feng Shui master and became a great friend. We really miss her here in Borroloola.

3. Let’s talk more about you and your Community. Tell us a little about your Art Centre and your artists.
Waralungku Arts is an Indigenous owned art centre, we are part of the Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Association in Borroloola. Borroloola is a town of about 1000 people, about 75% of whom are Indigenous people. It’s a nice town, and has a constant flow of tourists during the dry season. The art centre has been around for just over 10 years now. The art centre is the central place for the community’s arts and cultural activities which range from painting, carving, weaving, jewellery making and other arts to dance, song, and storytelling based on the traditions of the Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Marra and Gudanji Language groups.

Borroloola Show first prize photographyWe have about 10 artists who come to the centre daily and work at the art centre, and more than 30 who work from their homes and outstations. We provide art supplies and the artists bring their work to the centre and receive 60% commission on sales through the gallery or exhibitions we organise out in capital cities. Our artists have toured works to London and Korea as well as around Australia. We also have a strong focus on developing youth so have visits by school children nearly every day of the week.  The art centre hosts now an annual dance festival and weekly community markets. It’s a nice place and certainly so much nicer after Roseline came to visit

4. What are the five words that people would use to describe Waralungku Art Centre.
Dynamic – Diverse – Colourful – Community-based & Great Feng Shui

5. What was the purpose of starting Mabunji Art Centre and how has the concept come about?
The art centre was started with the support of a regional arts development organisation. There were several local Aboriginal people who wanted to start to make art and start an art centre for their community.

6. What are the most common questions that people ask who come to see you for advice?
People mostly ask us about the local community, about the Indigenous culture and traditions. They also ask about nice places to visit in the area. We often tell them stories of the artworks on display.

7. Tell us more about your services that you provide to your clients?
We provide a space for the local Aboriginal artists to create and sell their artworks, and share them with the people coming to visit Borroloola. We have a gallery, and now a new café, so tourists can visit and talk to the artists, look at their artworks and even purchase some to take home. We sell a range of products from smaller items such as clapsticks and t-shirts that are great gifts and mementoes to collectable artworks by our artists with international reputations.

8. Tell us about your process for working with clients?
We have two Indigenous arts officers who work at the Art Centre, so they are always there ready to talk to customers and share information about the art and culture. As manager I help to support the sales and development, but I am lucky to have these local ladies working with me to share culture with the visitors.  Over the past 6 months we have really focused on creating an inviting space for people to visit and spend time with the artists.

9. What advice can you offer to people who are just discovering Waralungku Arts?
Based on my own experience, I gained a real appreciation for Indigenous art after I took time to visit and understand the culture and people. Like all art, there are layers of meaning, and the best way to discover these is first hand- coming to the country and community! We certainly welcome any visitors here, there is accommodation in town and great fishing as well as arts, culture and community experiences!

10. Do you have a book/art piece that you would like to recommend?
Some books about the region include: “Singing Country” by John Bradley, which is about the Yanyuwa people and his experience living with the community for over 20 years as a teacher and linguist.
Another interesting book is “Frontier Justice” by Tony Roberts, which is an historical account of the settlement of the Gulf region. I’d also recommend Roseline Deleu’s “Your First Easy Steps to Feng Shui”!!! 🙂
Our art can be seen on our website www.waralungku.com it shows a small selection of what is found in our gallery!

11. Where do we find your services? (list office, links websites & contact)
Waralungku Arts is on Robinson Road, the main street of Borroloola. Borroloola is a stop on the savannah way, a popular tourist trail between Cairns, QLD and Broome, WA.
The best time to visit is May through to October but we are actually accessible 99% of the time as our road rarely floods when entering from the Stewart Highway where it is sealed all the way in.
Contacts for  Waralungku Arts www.waralungku.com  Enquiries (08) 8975 8677

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Feng Shui Steps quarterly Newslettre July 2013

11 Thursday Jul 2013

Posted by Roseline Deleu Feng Shui Master in Australian Aboriginal, Feng Shui Decor, Feng Shui of the Mind, Feng Shui Results & Stories, Psychic & Intuitive

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Follow the red link below to download and read the printable version of Roseline Deleu – Feng Shui Steps Newsletter# 35 – July 2013

Topics covered in this edition are:

  1. Embracing Aboriginality – Roseline Deleu
  2. Thoughts of a 21 year old Man
  3. The Shadow of your Thoughts – Roseline Deleu
  4. Message of the Universe-Dragonfly – Susan Skyring
  5. Aboriginal Views on Mirrors – Roseline Deleu
  6. Who were you 2 Years ago? – Roseline Deleu
  7. Objects of Decor and their Feng Shui Effects on your Life – Roseline Deleu
  8. Blogs – Roseline Deleu
  9. Tours in 2013 – Roseline Deleu
  10. Rumpus / Family Room – Roseline Deleu

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Feng Shui and Aboriginal Views on Mirrors

08 Saturday Jun 2013

Posted by Roseline Deleu Feng Shui Master in Australian Aboriginal, Feng Shui Bedroom, Feng Shui Cures, Feng Shui Decor, Psychic & Intuitive

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Mirrors facing each otherWhile I spent some time in remote aboriginal Australia (NT), my indigenous friends laughed when I covered the mirror in the bedroom. I avoided upsetting them by moving some furniture out of where I slept, while on the other hand I needed the best sleep possible.

They looked at my towel covering the mirror and giggled: “You do like the oldies here; you don’t like mirrors when you sleep.”

Two mirrors facing each other are only suggested in Chinese Feng Shui to create a corridor of “infinity” for a business entry. This is very Yang – it also triggers the eye and the subconscious giving the impression that when clients enter a building, more people seem to enter as they see their reflection moving in the facing mirrors.

In our bedrooms, this is NOT the case! We need Yin Feng Shui to rest peacefully, so the less mirror, the better!

Reflective WaterAs I am reading many books for the moment on Aboriginal culture and lore, I came across Aboriginal rituals and beliefs that confirmed similar views about mirrors, water and reflective ponds. As we know in Feng Shui, ponds, water reflection and mirrors are considered equivalent from a symbolic and an energy point of view.

I give you here an excerpt of one of the books I have been reading. Even though this little paragraph talks about old rituals (before white men), you will get to realise that naturally, reflections are important and believe to be dangerous in some case. That might get you reflect upon what surrounds you.

“… – When doing some cursing rituals, the witch doctor must be careful of doing this correctly. The sun or the moon must be behind him and he had to be certain that there was no waterhole in front. If there were, he might be caught himself by the magic rebounding from the water. – …” – Excerpt of ‘Wurley & Wommera ‘by Janet Mathews

To sleep well – start with common sense… and you will feel what disturbs your sleep, a sad picture, a mirror, two mirrors facing each other, a broken item, the photo of a dead tree?

Remember – Mirrors are often gateways to Spirits and some of those Spirits are not always the kind ones 🙂 !

Comfortable bedroom for a good night sleepBe wise. Look at your environment with positive eyes and adapt your decor accordingly.
A good Feng Shui bedroom is harmonious, decorated soft colours inspiring peace and rest. The less mirror the better.

Roseline Deleu, international Feng Shui Master & Author www.fengshuisteps.com

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