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February 2006 News

By Diana Garber, The Feng Shui Results Lady
@ Intuitive Concepts, Inc.

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Monthly Column: 2006 Fire Energy and Health

If it's confusing to you on when the New Years actually starts, you aren't alone. The Gregorian calendar is the calendar that is used in the USA going from January 1st to December 31st.  The Chinese Lunar calendar is when Asian cultures celebrate the New Year. This is used for determining your animal sign and can range from January 21st to February 20th.  This year it is January 29th. Feng Shui uses the Chinese Solar calendar. This is used for determining your trigram and can occur on February 4th or 5th.  This year it is February 4th.

There's been great feedback about our articles regarding 2006's energy. Thank you! This month's column expands on 2006 a bit more. This is the year of the fire dog. Fire inflames (heats up) disease and areas of the body associated with fire (from a Chinese medicine perspective). If you notice a change in any of these areas (tongue, cheeks, shoulders, heels, upper arms, chest, heart, and small intestine) consult a medical professional. Traditional Chinese Medicine (also known as TCM), including acupuncture, are fields that address fire areas of the body. Dr. Peter Sheng is speaking in Northern Kentucky on these topics on June 3rd, and I'll be covering Feng Shui.

Fire is associated with a bitter, spicy taste. When cooking a way to honor this energy (if it's right for you) is by serving vegetables such as radicchio, chard or dandelion. Spices may include salt, juniper, paprika, and turmeric. Red wine can be served but watch your alcohol consumption and liver this year.

Think about Chinese astrology animals in their natural habitat. Whereas 2005's rooster was focused (and sometimes demanding), 2006's dog is friendly and a protector. The dog (as an earth animal in a Chinese astrology fire year) tends to be nurturing and loyal. As I mentioned in last month's article 2006 Chinese Astrology, the dragon is opposite the dog.  So, 2006 is a challenging year for the dragon. But challenge today brings opportunity tomorrow. It's a time to plant seeds!

Back to the 2006 fire energy--from a Feng Shui perspective summer represents the fire season and those who benefit most are earth people because fire feeds earth (see article, Trigram & Kua Numbers). Since fire conflicts with water, products represented by water energy will be under produced and this will affect their price. During spring, illnesses affecting the liver and gall bladder may appear. During summer protect your small intestine and heart. Late summer and fall can affect indigestion, lungs, and large intestine. Winter brings us to kidneys and bladder.

If you're personal fire energy is low, you're probably loosing momentum midday. In addition to each season (and element) being associated with a season, it is also associated with a time of day. If you'd like to know more about your element levels (having or lacking them), we can help you.  Keep in mind its winter in the U.S. Winter is yin (resting) energy and a time for us to recharge. Animals and trees hibernate…its natural. If you find you're sleeping more, take this opportunity to recharge and renew. If you're fighting it, you won't have needed energy when the fire season happens. Like anything keep and don't over do it.  

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Question of the Month: How can Feng Shui bring me health and wealth? Dr. Lewis.

This is a two-part answer. First, Feng Shui isn't a magic bullet (a one-size-fits-all solution to the problem of an individual, building, or the world). It's one tool in a toolbox. Feng Shui does, however, increase the probability of good things happening or improving after proper diagnosis and implementation of remedies. As an example, if there's negative energy in the NW of your home this can affect you (as head male), cause head problems, or promote loneliness. When that energy is transformed you may experience relief of symptoms, feel more empowered, and more connected with others. I use the word 'remedy' rather than 'corrective.' Correcting something implies it is broke and needs to be fixed. Energy is what it is, and sometimes needs to be experienced; whereas 'remedy' implies we're making it better…honoring it for what it is but elevating it to work in a way that's better for us. Make sense?

Second, anyone who places an object (wind chime or a money frog as examples) inside the front door and does little else to invoke positive changes in their life will be sadly disappointed. It is better to be in action—helping to make a shift happen; whatever that entails (interviewing, seeking medical or legal advice, networking, etc.). Thank you for the question.

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Tip of the Month: Five-energy month

On February 5, 2006, we move into a five-energy month. This is a time to be conservative. I personally try to avoid travel during a five-energy month. On one trip that couldn't be rescheduled, I was stalked and someone tried to break into my hotel room (while I was in it)! During a five-energy month be aware of your surroundings and follow your instincts. Auto accidents can increase, so be present to driving; minimize multi-tasking (cell phones). Jim and Lorrie shared that using a cell phone while driving has the same affect as driving when drinking. Have you swerved when reaching for your phone, dialing or talking? I have and now rarely use my cell phone when driving. Safety is worth postponing a call. Thanks for the tip Jim and Lorrie!

Be responsible and anticipate others' actions. Again, I don't offer these potential situations to scare anyone. This information is meant to help you mitigate and possibility avoid negative circumstances…to choose a path of least resistance.

One definition of insanity is to do the same thing and expect different results. Consider that days which don't have great energy produce fewer results with more effort. Have you had days where you work twice as hard but didn't have twice the reward?

Five earth and three wood are not compatible energies. This five-earth month combined with a three hard-wood year implies illness (especially for the eldest son), money loss, and deception.

We need to pay attention to young people in general. Stop, listen, observe, clarify, and mentor. Be involved. As a mother and grandparent, I know children grow up all too fast. Sometimes youth don't realize the long-term implications of a spontaneous decision. I was young once…the stories I could share (wink). I have no regrets, but we can't turn back time and relive a time that can produce regret.  

Since it's a tiger month (from a Chinese astrology perspective), monkeys are not empowered. All astrology signs experience up and down periods; however, consider a date analysis for you and your loved ones. Minimize your effort and obtain maximum results! Many people use the analysis for yearly planning and schedule activities around the results. Jasmin is utilizing a family trip to Taiwan in a way that will plant seeds for a business shift. She wouldn't have known to do this without analyzing her energy and dates. The date analysis is invaluable especially when it comes to maximizing results, travel, and health and safety concerns. Call us for an estimate.

Good days for February
Read more here

  • Good days - in general 2/10 before 18:54 & all day 2/15
  • Begin a project - 2/10 before 18:54 & 27 (new moon)
  • Complete something - 2/12 (full moon)
  • Gardening - 2/27
  • House repair - 2/15 & 26
  • Learn something new (good for school work or personal growth) - 2/28
  • Move 2/10 before 18:54
  • Travel - 2/10 before 18:54 & 2/18

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Resource Recommendations and Upcoming Events

A favorite quote: "Time is nature's way of keeping everything from happening at once." Author unknown.

If you have a book, verse, or music that you'd like to recommend please send me an eMail. Time permitting, I'll review it and pass along your generosity.

Gain more insight and obtain free Feng Shui tips through a Yahoo chat group called Classic Feng Shui at ClassicFengShui-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Join and opt to receive free information (questions and answers) generated by group members. Photos, a chat group, and other benefits too. Messages must be reviewed before posted, so this ensures no solicitations will come through.

Upcoming Events: See events for more details and updates

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What's New or Different?

Next month is a four energy (wind and respiration). Fred Kennedy, elder for the Seneca Nation in New York (and a wonderful medical intuitive and shaman), predicts the flu virus that's placing people in hospitals in the SW and West part of the U.S. will hit the Midwest and East starting in February.

So, I want to tell you about Gano Excel and the red reishi mushroom (known by the Chinese as Lingzhi; the Japanese as Reishi; and Koreans as Youngzhi). Gano Excel is made with this special red, organic mushroom that has wonderful health benefits. According to The Herbal Drugstore by Dr. Linda White and Steven Foster, reishi mushrooms help altitude sickness, asthma, cardiac arrhythmia, cervical dysphasia, chronic fatigue, colds, flu, fatigue, hay fever, high blood pressure, vaginal infections, and overall wellness. Like introducing any new product, check with a medical professional to ensure it doesn't conflict with your regime.

I've never been able to drink coffee. While I love its smell, for me it's like drinking acid. I am able to drink Gano's coffee drinks without any problem.  And, the tea is truly my favorite.  Both are delicious and healthy.

Their goat's-milk soap has lasted twice as long as our normal soap.  It feels luxurious, is all natural, and my skin isn't flaking like my normal dry winter self. Be assured…I don't recommend anything I haven't tested myself. To learn more about Gano Excel, or to place an order, visit this link or call us.

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Testimonies, Good News, Quotes and more

Hi Diana, Just thought I'd send you a note to let you know we moved to the foothills north of Boise, Idaho (from central Ohio) after researching the cities you suggested—and we love it! Our families thought we were crazy, and the newly constructed home and area have far exceeded our expectations. I encourage others to seek your help to determine locations in which to maximize their potential as eternal spiritual beings . Sincerely, Dave T. & Jane A.

If you're interested in this type of analysis, visit Astro*Carto*Graphy for a country or global for a description and details.

Also, we featured abundance ribbons in January's newsletters. So many people called and wrote about how they used them and what happened. People put the ribbons in briefcases, empty purses, gloves, under their pillow, and all sorts of clever ways that "call" for abundance. Many received money they weren't expecting. Some said bills they expected to pay were waived. Business owners said opportunities surfaced that created new clients and a more steady flow of existing clients, setting a trend for their 2006 goals. I appreciated Carol O.'s comment that abundance isn't just about money. After using the ribbon, she learned something new and this created a new money-making venture.  Here's the link for those who want to order the ribbons for themselves and others (98¢ each, plus Shipping & Handling).

Celebrate You: For those of you who celebrated or will celebrate birthdays or special occasions, best wishes to you! Don't forget to add a gift certificate for products or services to your wish list.

When you share a success story with us, YOU are creating positive flow. Your success may inspire someone else and offer a creative approach they didn't think to use. When you share you create a positive flow. What you put into the world comes back to you. Abundance attracts abundance. We'll keep reminding you of that. To those that have contacted us, congratulations on your abundance! The most powerful and consistent thing to do is evaluate the energy you live and work it.

Celebrate Others:  Referrals result in clients bringing good chi back to you.  In addition, you may choose to receive a thank you gift of IC services, products or cash!

This Month's Feature:

Need a little extra support while working out, cleaning, or power shopping?  Want a unique gift for the person that has everything? Check out our custom made, embroidered t-shirts with your element/trigram, Chinese Astrology animal, or Chinese or Japanese calligraphy. These t-shirts are heavy weight, short sleeve, 100% cotton.  We embroider every one according to Feng Shui principles and loving intent. These are not mass produced and it isn't likely you'll find them any where else!! We also have a limited number of silk-screened versions of the trigrams only at a slightly lower cost. Again, send us an email with your request to check availability. Don't remember your trigram or need to look up one for a gift? Use our article What is my Feng Shui Kua or trigram?

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