Feng Shui Decoded - the Western School of Feng Shui® Podcast

Children & Creativity is found in the middle right side of the Bagua Map as viewed as a tic-tac-toe shape. Love & Marriage is above it, and Helpful People & Travel is below it. This area is about bringing the ideas incubated in the depths of Love out into the world– those expressions could be children and could be creative work. Awe, wonder, playfulness, whimsy and light-heartedness are words associated with this area of the Bagua. Children & Creativity stories: A couple wanting children creatively filled empty vessels and became pregnant A beauty salon moved the vivacious, talkative, fun-loving stylist ‘s station to this area, where she thrived, as did the business. A couple found clarity in their desire to continue to live the fun and activity- filled life they created as partners. Placing a large metallic gold, world map mural on an office wall increased this client’s international business, and travel.

Love and Marriage is in the top right box of your Bagua Map, between Fame and Reputation on the left and Children and Creativity below. This area is associated with Yielding and Softening as well as Intimacy, Nourishing, Sustainability and Adaptability. Love and Marriage Stories: A newly separated single woman crafts her space to hold self-love A pair of childhood photos creates a new opening for a gay couple A family disposes of an aquarium with stagnant water and experiences the flow of renewal in their relationships A couple intuitively enhances their environment to deepen their connection

Fame & Reputation is located in the top middle box of your Bagua Map, between Wealth on the left and Love on the right. This area is associated with the Fire element; emotional warmth and connection; and Integrity, Honesty, and Recognition. Fame & Reputation Stories: -A teenager works with his bedroom and eliminates reputation issues at school  -A couple lights up their back patio and receives well-earned community recognition  -An entrepreneurial woman intentionally crafts a vision board to bring recognition to her new business  -A store owner transforms a back bathroom and ignites her success

Brief introduction to the Bagua Map. Key Words for Wealth and Prosperity:  Flow, Abundance, Expansion, Gratitude, Appreciation  Experiences shared about applying Essential Feng Shui® to the Wealth and Prosperity Area: What to do when the Wealth and Prosperity area falls in a garage, on a balcony, or out in the yard. "Preemptive Feng Shui" -- applying Feng Shui remedies to a future home purchase. Fresh roses bring successful sales to a jewelry store. Using written affirmations to expand and uplift your wealth capacity.

Brief introduction to the Bagua map and how to apply it to floor plans Key Words for Health and Family: Wellness, Trust, Intuition, Strength, Family and Chosen Family Relationships, Foundation, Growth Stories about applying Essential Feng Shui® to the Health and Family Area: How a couple rearranged their Health and Family area that had exposed medications and hospital décor to establish areas of beauty that saw them through their healing How an unattended, covered hot tub with mold and uncleanliness was contributing to a stomach upset long held in place. Cleansing it and using it in its renewed state contributed to the well-being of the client How an office area in the Health and Family area was renewed and cleansed and a cherished memento restored to its original state. This created space for new opportunities. How a spouse who was suffering from an autoimmune disease was able to enroll support systems and family members to engage with healing after clearing away all of the landscape that was not thriving; replacing a mirror that was in Health and Family that was “fractured” and did not reflect a healthy image encouraged Wholeness.

Key concepts to describe the Knowledge & Self-Cultivation area include: Taking the time to connect to and care for your mental, emotional and spiritual self Finding calm and peace in order to focus your mind Gaining new knowledge and experiencing flashes of insight. Stories applying Feng Shui to this area include: A wife and mother finding the courage to attain independence A family struggling with decision-making allowing answers to arrive, and then acting upon them A chef desiring an opportunity to showcase his creativity who found a new job allowing him to do that A meditator/yoga student/massage therapist who just needed to balance her too-much-of-a-good thing space. Seijaku = The profound stillness and peace found in moments of solitude and quiet reflection.

Brief introduction to the Bagua Map (click here for a free how-to video on how to map your home) Key words to describe the essence of the Career area: Courage; Depth; Journey; Vocation; Identity; Connected to Spirit; Awakening; Freedom; Authenticity; Opportunity; Purpose Stories about applying Essential Feng Shui in the Career area of: -a retiring couple;  -a business;a realtor/artist;  -a business executive; -a family. Story about a business

Hallways and Staircases can be extreme in character and need to be balanced and enhanced.When decorating your hallways, consider the width and height of your hallway. Stairways create a waterfall of energy flowing downwards and if facing your front door, that means your Ch’i is flowing out of your home. We cite examples of how to mitigate this challenge.In these two areas of our home we want to slow down the fast-moving Ch’i so that you have a greater sense of peace in your home.Our new series begins on the Bagua Map. To be prepared go to WSFS.com and go to “free material" to see Lorrie Webb Grillo’s Bagua explanation. It is a short brief video of how to place the Bagua Map over your home.

Storage areas hold hidden power – when they are decluttered and cleared out major transformation occurs When decluttering, bring things up off the floor, into the light and air them out Make it fun – add music, set a time for work and reward yourself Feng shui is operating everywhere – including garages and all storage areas – make them delightful! Get decluttering guidelines at WSFS.com

Brief overview of our last podcast on Sanctuaries Bathrooms as spas of comfort and renewal Bringing bathrooms to life with Feng Shui Principles, Color and the Five Elements Placement and Maintenance in the bathroom from a Feng Shui Perspective Stories shared about positive results that occurred as clients made necessary changes to bathroom spaces to achieve more peace and tranquility

Brief overview of our last podcast on bedrooms  Definition of Sanctuary Stories about creating a wide variety of sanctuaries Redefining room designations to claim a space for a sanctuary in your home Your inner sanctuary - the one you have within you wherever you are

Specific guidelines on creating bedrooms ideally suited to everyone in the household: Setting up your bedroom to support and encourage a love relationship Helping children grow with age-appropriate furniture and accessories to support their maturing bodies and minds Designing guest rooms with comfort and beauty to invite family and friends to stay Changing furniture and linens after a divorce Covering mirrored closet doors to quiet down the room and create calm for rest Spice up a stale/stuck relationship with decluttering, cleaning and new linens, pillows and curtains Honoring aging parents with a familiar bedroom – in your home or an assisted living facility The book mentioned in the podcast was Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker. A description of the book can be found here.

Episode 4: The KitchenPodcast Hosts: Terah Kathryn Collins, Lorrie Webb Grillo, Ellen Schneider and Ro RusnockRecorded: June 18, 2024
Show Notes:​The Kitchen defined as more than a space to prepare food.​How to refine the kitchen with organization and the intention to create a happy, gathering place.​Feng Shui principles applied to create comfort, safety and beauty.Before and After stories that demonstrated the impact Feng Shui has on creating a warm, functional and beautiful kitchen





•Discussed the importance of the placement of your Dining Room/Dining Area in your home •Read aloud research from Tanni Haas, Ph.D, a Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders at the City University of New York – Brooklyn College. Her article, “Why Family Dinners Matter: The Science of Eating Together”. •Recommended a book, The Culture Code, An Ingenious Way to Understand Why People Around the World Live and Buy as They Do, by Clotaire Rapaille. •Learn how one simple dining solution changed the lives of a young family for the better. •Before and after stories about how we helped ourselves and our client’s with dining room usage for optimal energy and harmonious family relations.

The Living Room – Sharing Who You are with the World • The Living Room wears many hats and can have many uses. It’s both a public space for entertaining and a private space for the home’s inhabitants. • Just because it says “Living Room” on the builder’s plan doesn’t mean it has to be the living room! Stories shared include creative use to fit family needs for this space. • Select furniture from the inside out – start with how you live and what you want, then buy what fits your needs and see how behavior changes. • A discussion about how to live with TVs of all sizes and how to creatively camouflage them.

FSD Podcast Season 2 Home Tour- Room by Room Episode 1 - Front Entrances Podcast Hosts: Terah Kathryn Collins, Lorrie Webb Grillo, Ro Rusnock, & Ellen Schneider Recorded: May 28, 2024 Show Notes: • Definition of a Front Entrance • Why it's so important to make your front entrance very welcoming • Correct placement of water features at your front entrance • Best color for your front door • How to choose the best "Greeters" • Stories about the positive changes that happened after improving and enhancing a variety of front entrances

Episode 10: Enhance Your Ch'i with Sound Makers and Wind Dancers Podcasts Hosts:  Terah Kathryn Collins, Lorrie Webb Grillo, Ellen Schneider and Ro Rusnock Recorded:  March 21, 2024   Show Notes:   • Overview of Sound Makers & Wind Dancers as Ch'i enhancements •.We are walking instruments! We can clear and uplift spaces with our own hands • Sound makers as mood enhancers, safety features, and sleep aids • Wind Dancers as friendly landmarks and meaningful indoor and outdoor decor • Before & after stories on how Sound Makers and Wind Dancers can keep the Ch'i flowing in your life   Thanks to Brian Collins for our fantastic intro and outro, and to show producer Amy Chini for pulling it all together. Do you have questions for your co-hosts? We look forward to answering them on future podcasts! Contact us: FengShuiDecoded@gmail.com. Follow at Feng Shui Decoded on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.  Download our complimentary ⁠⁠Bagua Map⁠⁠, ⁠⁠5 Elements chart⁠⁠, list of the ⁠⁠10 Ch'i enhancements⁠⁠, and more   Learn more about our Essential Feng Shui Practitioner Certification Trainings at the ⁠⁠Western School of Feng Shui®⁠⁠.   Purchase ⁠⁠The Western Guide to Feng Shui, Room by Room⁠⁠ by Terah Kathryn Collins ⁠⁠Purchase Yin, Yang, and Prosper, How to Create a Thriving Feng Shui Practice⁠⁠ by Lorrie Webb Grillo ⁠⁠Purchase You. Your Space. Your Life: Arrange your environment to soothe your Soul ⁠⁠by Ellen Schneider

Episode 9: Enhance Your Ch'i with Mirrors & Water Features Podcasts Hosts:  Terah Kathryn Collins, Lorrie Webb Grillo, Ellen Schneider and Ro Rusnock Recorded:  March 12, 2024   Show Notes:   • Often called 'Feng Shui aspirin,' mirrors activate and expand Ch'i • Where and how to properly hang a mirror to receive the most benefit. • When to cover or curtain a mirror • Boomerang effect = how to place a mirror to push negative energy away • Going with the flow. The many uses of water features to increase the flow of Ch'i • Before & after stories of how mirrors and water features can correct and improve Ch'i flow   Thanks to Brian Collins for our fantastic intro and outro, and to show producer Amy Chini for pulling it all together. Do you have questions for your co-hosts? We look forward to answering them on future podcasts! Contact us: FengShuiDecoded@gmail.com. Follow at Feng Shui Decoded on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.  Download our complimentary ⁠⁠Bagua Map⁠⁠, ⁠⁠5 Elements chart⁠⁠, list of the ⁠⁠10 Ch'i enhancements⁠⁠, and more   Learn more about our Essential Feng Shui Practitioner Certification Trainings at the ⁠⁠Western School of Feng Shui®⁠⁠.   Purchase ⁠⁠The Western Guide to Feng Shui, Room by Room⁠⁠ by Terah Kathryn Collins ⁠⁠Purchase Yin, Yang, and Prosper, How to Create a Thriving Feng Shui Practice⁠⁠ by Lorrie Webb Grillo ⁠⁠Purchase You. Your Space. Your Life: Arrange your environment to soothe your Soul ⁠⁠by Ellen Schneider

Episode 8: Enhance Your Ch'i with Living Things and Nature Objects Podcasts Hosts:  Terah Kathryn Collins, Lorrie Webb Grillo, Ellen Schneider and Ro Rusnock Recorded:  March 12, 2024   Show Notes:    • To the rescue!  Live plants as powerful neutralizers of environmental toxins • Healthy plants symbolize vitality and loving connections • Plants can be specifically chosen to camouflage unpleasant architectural features  • Nature objects hold treasured memories in place, serve as directional guides, and strategically anchor Ch'i • Before & after stories on how living things and nature objects can enhance the Ch'i flow in your environment    Thanks to Brian Collins for our fantastic intro and outro, and to show producer Amy Chini for pulling it all together. Do you have questions for your co-hosts? We look forward to answering them on future podcasts! Contact us: FengShuiDecoded@gmail.com. Follow at Feng Shui Decoded on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.  Download our complimentary ⁠⁠Bagua Map⁠⁠, ⁠⁠5 Elements chart⁠⁠, list of the ⁠⁠10 Ch'i enhancements⁠⁠, and more   Learn more about our Essential Feng Shui Practitioner Certification Trainings at the ⁠⁠Western School of Feng Shui®⁠⁠.   Purchase ⁠⁠The Western Guide to Feng Shui, Room by Room⁠⁠ by Terah Kathryn Collins ⁠⁠Purchase Yin, Yang, and Prosper, How to Create a Thriving Feng Shui Practice⁠⁠ by Lorrie Webb Grillo ⁠⁠Purchase You. Your Space. Your Life: Arrange your environment to soothe your Soul ⁠⁠by Ellen Schneider

Episode 7: Enhance Your Ch'i with Lighting Podcasts Hosts:  Terah Kathryn Collins, Lorrie Webb Grillo, Ellen Schneider and Ro Rusnock Recorded:  March 5, 2024   Show Notes:   • So many choices! How to choose the lighting that enhances your Ch'i • What lighting is unhealthy? Identify, reduce or replace lighting that drains your Ch'i • Setting the mood. Choose full spectrum and Ch'i enhancing lighting for every occasion • Before & after stories about lighting as a key Ch'i enhancement in your home and workplace   Thanks to Brian Collins for our fantastic intro and outro, and to show producer Amy Chini for pulling it all together. Do you have questions for your co-hosts? We look forward to answering them on future podcasts! Contact us: FengShuiDecoded@gmail.com. Follow at Feng Shui Decoded on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠.  Download our complimentary ⁠⁠Bagua Map⁠⁠, ⁠⁠5 Elements chart⁠⁠, list of the ⁠⁠10 Ch'i enhancements⁠⁠, and more   Learn more about our Essential Feng Shui Practitioner Certification Trainings at the ⁠⁠Western School of Feng Shui®⁠⁠.   Purchase ⁠⁠The Western Guide to Feng Shui, Room by Room⁠⁠ by Terah Kathryn Collins ⁠⁠Purchase Yin, Yang, and Prosper, How to Create a Thriving Feng Shui Practice⁠⁠ by Lorrie Webb Grillo ⁠⁠Purchase You. Your Space. Your Life: Arrange your environment to soothe your Soul ⁠⁠by Ellen Schneider