Feng Shui Homework: Attend to Details

On February 10, we have the new moon and the Chinese New Year. Welcome to 2013, the year of the Black Snake!

Depending on your own animal sign (click here to find out), the Year of the Snake will treat you differently. However, in general, it offers steady progress and the need to keep attention to the details. Having discipline and keeping focus this year will help you reach your goals.

Here are a few feng shui comments about this new year period.

• In the beginning of the year, you may not feel so grounded, because movement is on its way. It’s OK, just work with it.

• Again, keep your eye on details. Make sure to read all the fine print before signing documents. And keep up with details in your living space.

• Use the Snake’s sneaky energy to work on your behalf. When necessary, look for loopholes.

• Wearing the color black more often through the year, can help honor the Snake.

• If you're doing any construction or renovations around the house, it's best not to start a project in the South East part of your home. If it's must, however, then start work in the North West.

• Take a look at the center of your home and the center of each of your rooms. Keep them clear, organized, and clutter-free - especially for this year.

Your Feng Shui Homework

On the actual day of the New Year, February 10, you may want to wear something red, eat oranges, write down your intentions for the upcoming year, and have fun. So, for your homework this month, I'd like you to enjoy the transition!

Until next month,

Be well, 

Franca

Franca is a Feng Shui Student Advisor and Instructor at Sheffield School; visit her website for more information. If you're interested in learning more about feng shui and interior design, then we encourage you to explore the Sheffield School, New York, NY. Sheffield began as an Interior Design school in 1985, and then expanded our course offerings to train people in other design-related fields, including Feng Shui, Wedding and Event Planning, and Jewelry Design. With thousands of active students and more than 50,000 graduates, Sheffield has trained more design professionals than any school in the world.

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Comments

[Joel Stottlemire]

The Year of the Snake has brought real changes to our house. My wife is ethnic Chinese and has begun changing things in the house.

She feels that this is a good year to be in contact with her ancestors. Last night we prepared a meal for them and served it on our East facing patio. I don't know how widespread the changes are going to be but she advised against changing the color in the living room until later in the year.

[Fencing Brisbane]

It is the enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the Animals Signs. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve.