Tips for Every Chinese Zodiac Animal As We Head Into The Year Of The Ox

Guest User February 17, 2021

Anjie Cho was featured on mindbodygreen

It's time to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the year of the Ox in Chinese astrology. The type of relationship that your zodiac animal has with the Ox can give some clues as to what the year ahead might have in store for you.

Whether this is a challenging year for your animal, an auspicious one, or somewhere in between, there are always ways to make the most of your situation. Feng shui and flower essences are two powerful energetic tools that people have been using for thousands of years to shift and enhance the energy in their homes and lives.

To celebrate the transition into the new year and support us in 2021, we rounded up an astrological forecast, a feng shui tip, and the best flower essence for each Chinese zodiac animal.

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Why The Stovetop Is So Important in Feng Shui & How To Care For It

Guest User January 20, 2021

Anjie Cho was featured on mindbodygreen

Feng shui is all about mindfully balancing the energy and elements within your home so that your space can best support you in all that you do.

According to architect and feng shui expert Anjie Cho, the home is a representation of your body, with your inner and outer environments intrinsically linked and interdependent. When one doesn't keep their home clean, she says, that translates to a sense of negligence, staleness, and stagnation. And one room that's particularly important to pay attention to is your kitchen.

The kitchen, Cho explains, is all about nourishment, which affects how well you show up in the world. And given the stove is where you're likely doing most of your cooking, she says you'll want to give it some extra attention.

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The Best Bedroom Colors That'll Help You Fall Asleep, According to Feng Shui

Guest User February 5, 2020

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Crafting a bedroom that lulls you to sleep is an art, not a science. All the warm lighting, cozy sheets, white noise machines, and blackout curtains in the world can't guarantee a good night's rest if the underlying energy of your space is off. According to feng shui design philosophy, there are many factors that contribute to a room's overall feel—and color is a biggie.

I reached out to three feng shui designers to get their take on which shades will leave you counting sheep and which ones are better left outside of the boudoir.

First off, what's the luckiest color in feng shui?

All three of the experts I talked to agreed that red is the most auspicious color in feng shui since it's so fiery, passionate, and life-affirming. "That said, red is a very strong color, so you don't need to use a lot of it," Anjie Cho, an architect and feng shui educator, clarified. "It can be very overwhelming, so even a small bit of red in your space—like an accent pillow or piece of art—can make a huge statement."

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