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A question I often receive is, among the various schools of Feng Shui, is there one that's best? In my experience, the answer is no. I believe we practitioners, teachers, and experts need to collectively encourage exploring any type of shui that resonates with you; feels good to you, and makes you curious enough to follow its guidance. This is how you step onto the shui path! RESOURCES: Become You...

It's that time again – to reach in the mail bag and answer a few of your Qs! If you've got a Q you'd LOVE to hear answered here, send it to amanda@simeplshui.com with PODCAST Q in the subject line.   Today's Qs:   What do you do with a front door that's on the side of the house? Do the same rules follow? Does your bagua map change?   Is there somewhere in Feng Shui that deals with taxes?   How can...

Your home is a living, breathing member of your family – and like most of our relationships, a simple way to make our loved ones feel good is to LATHER them with our attention and gratitude. So, try this: how do YOU prefer to be acknowledged and appreciated? THAT is your first clue where to start with your home. And for a little more guidance, I dipped into the 5 languages of LOVE to inspire the c...

If you've been feeling like your book collection could use a little lift, here's how to finally edit those shelves. Remember, it's not about making the shelves look nice, it's about things sharing in your space by invitation only. Feng Shui rallies for your empowerment, brilliance, and intelligence in all things. And even though I become as attached to my books as anyone, the more I've cleared out...

One deliberate change in your surroundings can help you create a different life, and Feng Shui can supercharge your efforts. Because no matter the subtlety of your vibrational alteration, one intentional "remedy" ripples out and affects EVERYTHING that happens around and within you. With that, here are seven positively charged tips to help you become a super magnet for manifestation. RESOURCES: Be...

Feng Shui doesn't work if you don't. In fact, it demands cultivating your own chi while improving your home's energy. In this episode, I offer ten rituals designed to get you into the practice of living – and to accumulate energy throughout the year. RESOURCES: Simple Shui | https://simpleshui.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandagibbypeters/ Simple Shui for Every Day | https://simples...

It's a new year, a new month, and time for a new batch of questions from you… And we've got a handful for today's episode! If you've got a Q you'd LOVE to hear answered here, send it to amanda@simpleshui.com with PODCAST Q in the subject line. And on that note, let's get some As on these Qs: If you are in a low energy vibe, what is the one shui thing to do to get things moving? Roses and thorns –...

You are under the influence of, and highly susceptible to, the environment you're in – so when people ask me how to be more productive, feel motivated, get shizz done, well… we gotta talk about your environment.  These six House Therapy tips and productivity hacks are pretty spectacular at infusing our space and us with more energy. And energy is a good thing to have when you're wanting to be more...

If you've experimented with shui in the past or are currently making a few changes in your space and feel like the results are lukewarm, this episode is for YOU! There are so many nuances and layers to this work, and so it makes sense that there isn't really a one-size-fits-all answer to any situation. And while that might feel intimidating, it is actually a FABULOUS aspect. It means there are cou...

Feng Shui is not a practice or suggestive guidebook that helps us achieve a perfect outcome. Life is going to be messy with or without shui.  And Feng Shui isn't wisdom in manufacturing perfection, sidestepping problems or sparing ourselves of lessons. It's there to help us mindfully and deliberately create the most supportive environment for us, no matter the weather we're in. Feng Shui – the pra...

Today I am sharing a few pre-new year tips so you can leverage some momentum and step into 2023 noticeably lighter and deeply replenished. And while the New Year is what inspired this episode, keep in mind that what matters here is the moment , one of transition. So, this template can be used before the Lunar New Year; it can be employed before a new moon, a full moon, or even just a Monday. If yo...

It's time to do a little Q & A – and your questions this time are sizzling, so thank you for sending them in! And a quick note – for those who want to submit a Q, too – send it to amanda@simpleshui.com – make sure you note in the SUBJECT line 'podcast Q' – and maybe yours will be answered in the next round. Sign up for Become Your Own Feng Shui Consultant | https://simpleshui.com/online-course/ In...

Offices – whether they are located in or away from your home – are spaces and places ripe for a few shui adjustments that can make a mighty BIG difference in your professional forecast. Where and how your desk is situated, what's on your desk, and things you share the space with have impressive influence over this energetic power spot – and in your life! Here are just a few ways to breathe life in...

As we near a new year and *wealth* generation will be on many minds, a gentle reminder that what you appreciate appreciates. I often say, wealth begins with a consciousness of abundance – and that abundance can be what's working, what feels good, what little delights are tucked into the day. And if you do this practice for one whole year, know that daily JOY – as subtle as it seems – has the poten...

Sometimes, people unfamiliar with Feng Shui are surprised to learn just how intuitive its practice can be. In this episode, I share a few essential Feng Shui tips that happen to be echoed by other professionals and industries outside of this tradition.  From real estate basics like location and curb appeal, to design fundamentals like colored doors and kitchen decors, the many ways in which Feng S...

A clean home is a necessary ingredient for shui's success. Chaos, clutter, dust or the procrastinated piles – whatever your clean up consists of – it all runs interference with our welcoming efforts, and I say this often, but I can't say it enough: High vibe magic in a low vibe environment will not produce champagne-popping results. So, with the new year in the forecast, here are 7 simple rituals...

If you have 3 essential ingredients in your kitchen – oranges, cinnamon, and salt – then you have a chi arsenal in your home. In this episode, I share my most tried and true cleansing rituals using these simple items. I give them to my clients the most; I rely on them the most; and because of that consistency, I know they generate results the most. Whether you feel like lifting your spirit or bala...

Here's the Q: " I feel like I'm starting to change as a person, but I still have an emotional attachment to my old clothes because of memories. I am no longer in sync with them because it's like they keep me in the old personality, but the memories…When do you decide to throw clothes out?" Every room in your home should be really good at one thing, even your closet. Closets are about our authentic...

Here's what I love about the kitchen. We're fed and nourished here. We cook, pay our bills, and help our kids with homework here. We drink our coffee here, host gatherings, enjoy impromptu conversations here. Whether it's opening a bottle of wine while we bake or doing family game night around the table, when we ask people about some of their best memories, think about how many center around a kit...

Is there an element of superstition in the modern practice of Feng Shui?  The origins of Feng Shui carry a lot of superstition – so it is important, I think, that it is present in the way some of its wisdom and insights translate. To me, that registers as the lineage, the ancestry coming through and I so strongly believe that is important to the practice. That said, thousands of years gone by and...

A client recently asked me to share some of my own Feng Shui rituals and routines, the ones I do in my home. As much as Feng Shui conjures up this peaceful, bubbling water, serene, birds chirping, light breeze making the curtains dance idea in people's minds, if you stopped by my house at any given moment, there is usually plenty of "life" happening. We are a proper mix of creative and loud and qu...

It's another Q & A day and we've got some fabulous questions, from careers to creativity to handling trash around the house!  Got questions? Email me at amanda@simpleshui.com and put PODCAST Q in the subject line. This is an excellent opportunity to get a little expert help – and to help others who have similar Qs! Simple Shui | https://simpleshui.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/amandag...

Feng Shui is a practice in harmonizing seen and unseen energies. And most times, this work doesn't require a shopping list.  However.  When we start improving the space around us, we can be easily lured into wanting to give our surroundings a little sprucing and spending. Those purchases, though, often come down to personal preferences. And even if your space needs a little décor rehab, it isn't t...

Feng Shui and design are complementary disciplines, not equivalent ones. Here are 3 common ways Feng Shui gets side-stepped by homeowners + business owners, with some tips in the episode to help you course-correct for each. Prioritizing space over command position. Favoring monochromatic palettes over colorful ones. Letting the builder / architect / designer dictate the purpose of a room.    Blog...

Often, when people are clearing clutter +/or purging, starting to Feng Shui, or changing rituals and routines in their lives and homes, I notice a need for speed and perfection and winning. We start out with so much hype – and the hope for immediate transformation feels like rocket fuel in the veins. I've been there – it's intoxicating.  We're doped on the BIG picture, the finish line, the glory o...