March 2016 - Flying Stars Forecast - bitesized

March - Equinox Month  ~ a time to shore up plans for this year and make appointments, goals and schedule your next steps for success.

Dark moon is on the 9th and a great time to ponder your inner thoughts, feelings and pathways.
Full Moon is on the 23rd, just after Equinox; after the 9th the energy builds.

After two solid months of intense energy layers, it's breather time people! but also, it is a GREAT month to practice the ancient art of keeping to yourself...

A little snippet from the AIG 2016

Three sectors of the compass are affected by conflict energy combinations of one kind or another and this will permeate the general vibe of the whole month. If you have a bedroom, front door or office in the West, NW or North, then this is the month to keep things very perfect, very quiet and very tidy.
IF, you notice situations getting out of hand or over the top, try a few of the remedies below:

West ~ Add Fire to dismantle the potential for rivalry and conflict. Pale Fire with ‘beautiful’ kind is best. Flowers in Fire colours. Tealight candles in red or pink glass holders. A large vase of silk or satin cherry blossoms. Large Rose Quartz specimen.

NW ~ Add Metal Remedy to the NW to dismantle the problematic potential of the Monthly Star 2 with the Annual Star 3. Called ‘fighting bull sha’ or aggressive low level qi, this can disrupt harmony in all aspects of life.

North ~ Add Water in shape and colour only in large amounts or made the primary focal point, to dismantle the potentially destructive combination of Star 7 and Star 6. Called ‘clashing swords’.

If you'd like to find out more about using Flying Stars Feng Shui in daily life, please pop over to the website and take a look at the Manuals and Guides available as downloadable PDF's. Plenty of articles to download immediately too if you find yourself needing a bit of insight into just what FSFS 'is'.

Blessings for a quiet and peaceful month.
:)
Jannette Tibbs

Senior Holistic Feng Shui Practitioner

5 things to do before Feng Shui New Year 2016

Each new year is an opportunity to set out goals and plan for success. But what can you do to ensure your plans have the best possible energy to jump start your endeavours?

Flying Stars Feng Shui has been employed as a means of energy maintenance and manipulation for thousands of years. Following the Annual Influences using Flying Stars can help you avoid draining energy situations, and enjoy more of the easy and harmonious flow to life that we want.

Green Tara helps us observe our health and wellness in a better light.  A great influence to have in the Centre Palace this 2016 as a symbol of health, caring and compassion.   Improve your hygiene in all areas by detoxing and using non-toxic products for your daily routines. Using an abundance of fresh food and pure water will dramatically improve your overall health and wellbeing, and giving yourself proper self-improvement goals will heighten the energy of your mindset and spiritual connections.

In 2016 the Ruling Annual Influence is an Earth Element called Star 2. It is related to the Mother figure and is linked to the way we 'digest' life. It's energy is receptive, meaning that it considers what to take into itself, and yet it is also the Earth symbolism, so it is nurturing, relentless, strict and effortlessly kind. If you'd like to find out more about the Annual Influences I invite you to purchase the Annual Influences Guide 2016 from the website. It's packed full of helpful and easy to understand information about how to utilise Flying Stars Feng Shui in your everyday life for more peace, health and harmony.

However, here are five things you will need to know for this feng shui year:

The central area of your home needs to be de-cluttered, cleaned and have the highest possible energy instilled into it before February 8th. If there is anything broken or unsightly get it repaired or aesthetically fixed in order to invite in the beauty of Star 2 energy and not falter with health problems relating to the digestive system. Add Metal Element representations in colour, shape and sound. There are lots of ideas in the AIG 2016, but generally, bringing in metal sculptures or round metal bowl for decoration will help.
Add a Salt Water Cure to the central area of your home or business to clean the atmosphere and utilise a powerful elemental pairing to keep Star 2 at heel.
Play metallic sounding music to soothe the energy layer. Piano music, temple gongs, or beautiful chimes.
Remove Fire Element representations and do not have running water features in this area.

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Clean the area outside the front of your home with meticulous care and attention before February 8th.
Buy a new doormat if yours is a little shabby. Add a handful of rock salt underneath your doormat to purify the area. Place a mantra for the year under the doormat as well to instill the area with high quality energy...something like, "Great happiness, health, protection and wealth enters this Home now" or "This Home is divinely protected and everyone who lives within its walls are cared for with Grace".

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The direction to avoid facing when working for long periods or for important occassions is North. This is the Three Sha or Three Killings influence which can effectively drain your life of health, wealth and harmony very quickly, even if your 'feng shui' in the building is good...

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The direction to avoid facing for very important occassions is WSW. This is the Grand Duke or Tai Sui influence which you must have your back to in order to receive it's support. Facing it means 'challenge' and can lead to problems occurring 'en-mass'. Do not 'break the ground' with earthworks or plumbing and drainage digging in the WSW or the opposite slice of the ENE as this can lead to big problems occurring. If you have to dig, place a metal wind chime to produce the Sound of Metal remedy, between the house or building and the digging taking place. If possible do not live in the house or work in the building while work is going on.

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Add Metal Element to the Northeast this year to promote a smooth flow to Life and a good mindset. There is a great feng shui cure to place a clean metal bowl outside the area affected by the Star 5 influence (this year it is the NE) and fill it with clean water regularly. But if you can't do this because it is an inaccessible area of your property, or just not practical because of pets, then you can hang a metal wind chime in the area to produce the Sound of Metal cure, also potent and pleasing.

Available as a pdf download. Get your copy of the AIG 2016 and be ready for anything...

Enjoy a smooth flow of energy in all your endeavours by consciously reworking and revitalising the energy layers of your spaces regularly.

Blessings
Jannette

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Infinite possibilities begin with you

It is too easy to shift blame and anger onto someone else, something else...to look to the future for a cure or the past for an excuse. Looking here and now with no shame, no blame and no fear of retribution is a healing experience.

Kindness to yourself begins with kindness to others. Learning to unravel the occurrences and happenings with objectivity, mixed with a healthy dose of compassion for yourself and for those involved, will move mountains.

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Clear the way...

"Clear the way and let it come to you."

When energy is blocked it cannot find a path to follow, and it festers, re-hashing the layer of energy until it is spent. You've heard of 'Groundhog Day' yes? Or being 'stuck in a loop'? Recycling is great for metal, wood, plastic and paper...but not so much for you and your life's journey...

If you hear yourself saying phrases like,.."I really hate it when this happens" ..."Why is bad stuff always happening to me/us?"... "I can't see a way out of this situation"... "It feels as if the world is against me", or similar, then you are receiving a message loud and clear that your current life situation is in need of change.

Comfortable change, when attained, is a beautiful journey of discovery, achievement and enjoyment. The simple and often misunderstood act of 'change' is all about inviting in a new set of possibilities, opening yourself to new potentials by establishing a new grid of energy in your home, mind, heart, life and more.

When energy flow (qi flow) is nourished with easy, meandering avenues, it will naturally become creative, alive and dynamic.

The outer cycle of energy is normal, and natural, and nourishing...this is feng shui theory describing the flow of Qi.
The Elements represent a 'type of energy' not only the material form.

How do we apply this idea into everyday life?

Through our thought processes being given new and nourishing ways to solve problems, perceive issues and attain prowess. (meditation, self-improvement literature and courses)

Through our food and liquid intake we can drastically change our body's ability to process toxins and nourishment as well. We can change the energy layer of physical health within days if proper qi flow options are taken.

Through our involvement with social interactions and entertainment we can assist both thought and physical qi flow.

Through our intimate relationships we can heighten the spiritual heart connections we have with our beliefs and loved ones.

Through respecting our finances and observing with gratitude the current living conditions we are immersed in, we can build a new sense of stability and security to support wealth opportunities.

Long ago I wrote an article about 'shaking up the Grid', which was a similar piece, relating the connection between our energy layers and our lifestyle. If the grid is changed, that is, the current interlocking layers are moved, refreshed, removed and re-instigated with the highest possible energy flow, then our life will be refreshed with healthy new qi flow, and healthy new occurrences will manifest.

Today, think about two things you want to change or need to change, and write down options for making these things change for the better. Two small steps today that you can put into practice for one month.

Carpe Diem (of sorts) for the new year to come.

Blessings
Jannette
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Affirmations for a balanced Mind

When the new year comes around it is often heralded with an insight into how busy or lonely, fulfilled or longing, light or heavy we are feeling. The observance of such things can bring us the opportunity and the enthusiasm to make beneficial changes and to plan a schedule of achievements to aim for.

I use affirmations to help me set up a vibe for the day or week or month. Some of them I'll use each and every day, others I'll keep for when I feel unbalanced and off-course. During January I am compiling a few of the affirmations I'm using and popping them into a file I've named 'Affirmations for a balanced Mind'. In time I will make it available as an ebook for you to download and use at will. I'm intending to put them as a file on my phone so I can access inspiration at my fingertips wherever I am, but you might like to save them as a screensaver so that it rolls across your computer when you have a little downtime.

Here are a couple that I've make up into posters already. They are formulated from the message of the day I am receiving while I wake up and perhaps meditate or contemplate the day ahead, or the situation at the time.

To write your own affirmations for positive thought enhancement, take the 'problem' at present and examine what it means to you. For example: I had a frought morning of children fighting, demanding and whining. All I had wanted to do was enjoy the birdsong from the mountain and cool down as the heat had already risen to an uncomfortable level. When I took the time to observe what I needed to do to achieve harmony and peace I was able to see that my energy was being scattered and I felt scattered, unbalanced and definitely off-course. 

I redirected my emotions from anger, frustration and immaturity towards being the adult they (and I)  needed. And so I thought to myself 'this is all about using my energy wisely and purposefully'. I thought some more on this as I drew the curtains on the sunny side of the house, whacked the fan up to high, and hugged each child quietly asking them for what they needed right now. Within a few minutes everyone was peacefully eating, watching or drawing and no one was fighting or upset. It was within those moments of quietly being a responsible adult (ugh! why IS that so hard sometimes when in reality it's exactly who we are?) that I worked through to the affirmation of "I embrace the most supportive avenue for my energy now". And it felt good.

When things seem to be 'out of control',...specifically your control, it can be therapeutic and restorative to take the time out and formulate an affirmation as a solution. You'll find yourself calmer, more confident and feeling like you have your personal power back! An affirmation for personal power and protection can be "I am now surrounded with Peace & Harmony in every aspect of my Life Experience".  This could set up great vibrational energy for you if you are about to go into a meeting where you feel confronted, or expect confrontation. 

I hope you'll enjoy the affirmations and formulate your very own, specific ones to help you stay on track this year. It is something I work with and weave into the consultations as part of the service for a Holistic Feng Shui Assessment and Home Health Check. Our homes are not free-standing structures unaffected by our emotions. These places we inhabit breathe and love us back when we support them with great quality energy :) Placing affirmations into a space can dramatically affect the occupant's behaviour, and it's as easy as saying them quietly while you clean, or when you perform a Space Clearing Ceremony, or even just in your Mind and projecting them into the space so they sink and vapourise into the area. It is all part of the power within our intentions; that unseen and often untapped resource just waiting there to support YOU and your endeavours.

Blessings for awakening your intentions into their full power!

Jannette x :)

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Happy New Year 2016 - what's coming up

Blessing for a beautiful start to the new year for everyone, everywhere. An intention for the new year need not be about you at all...maybe take the pressure off yourself (your Self) and make 2016 a year where you focus on what you can do for other people, places and spaces. Good idea?

The ability to be flexible like this can help you achieve more for yourself in the long run. Giving always means the natural balance is at work, and so you shall receive in some way, always, from giving of your time, energy, money or self. This is SO supported this coming year.

Here's something from the introduction to the Annual Influences Guide 2016 that might explain a little...

It is with great pleasure that I again introduce you to the Ruling Annual Energy Influence for the coming year. 2016 sees Star 2 light up the Centre Palace of our homes, dwellings and workplaces. It is the Mother Influence, related to Earth, and the Trigram ‘Xun’, sometimes related to weakness, it is the  triple Yin line that identifies ultimate flexibility, but also the potential for instability.

The power to create security, peace and prosperity is in your hands

So Star 2, 'Xun', in the Southwest sector, is a very receptive energy. It can lead to a lot of daydreaming (my favourite past-time I must say) and is on the opposite side of the Bagua to the sector of the NE, which is the 'Knowledge & Self Cultivation' / 'Contemplation' life aspect. I love this approach to looking at the Bagua and use it whenever I am performing an assessment of charts for Annual Influences or even buildings. Star 2 will have us reviewing our Connections in all contexts from our personal relationships to our connection with Earth, Heaven and ourselves. 'On the flipside', the Contemplation sector in the NE is hosting the Star 5 of Pure Potential. This energy often gets a very bad wrap, because it often deserves it really, ...but in context everything has it's Yin and Yang expression.

What do I see when I observe the Change Star 5 entering the NE? Well, two things actually. 

Firstly, the NE is the natural home of Star 8, so generally, Star 5 energy has to behave quite well in conjunction with this benevolent influence. The natural energy of the NE is strong and stable, still, reliable...so it is going to be very much a balancing, slowing energy for the Annual Influence. However, the Period Star 2 has been in residence in the NE since 2004, and is well and truly ensconced, so it will be ready to link with this new Annual Star 2. If you've studied any Flying Stars Feng Shui then you'll know the alarm bells that go off when we see a 2,5 combination, but take a breath, a deep one, and relax. Both 2 and 5 in conjunction with an 8 will theoretically 'behave'. However, I'm still suggesting we input a Wealth Bringer Bowl in the NE this year as a precaution...

Secondly, the sector of the NE is all about our ability to stop and review. To observe. To take the mental note, the emotional truth and the intangible sixth sense message and interpret them. If we have been having difficulty in processing our innate wisdom, then this year offers us an opportunity to tap into Star 5 and change this. Star 2 has been offering us the connections we need in order to gain a better hold of how we nurture our Self and in what way we cultivate our self-improvement strategies for over 10 years now. It has been an energy in society that has built steadily over the last decade to the point now where 'self-improvement retreat' is as natural as saying 'a weekend away'.

For more feng shui insights using the Flying Stars theory I invite you to purchase the Annual Influences Guide 2016 or, take a look at one for free from the download on the website. They are always full of information that can assist you in navigating the changing energy layers of the year ahead, and help you plan for success and support. Written in plain speaking language with many explanations, you will also find a glossary of elemental balancing ideas at the back of the guide to help you tweak your spaces for maximum harmony. With Kuan Yin, a representation of the feminine Divine, on the cover this year radiating the bright glory of pure nurturing, support and protection.

May your 2016 be filled with abundance, light and beauty!

Many Blessings

Nette

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PS: Organise your Annual Influences Guide Gathering with me today. Invite a few friends around and let's discuss in detail your specific questions about the feng shui for this year. Buy your Space Clearing Packs, Energy Signature Potion Mists or organise a one-on-one consultation for your home from the website and get your space ready to invite in the energy of Receptivity, Nurturing and Connections! :)

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