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Welcome to our Spring issue, which is turning out to be a successful people's issue. We seem to see so much talent around these days; and it inspires us, encouraging us with an impetus to go after some amazing stories. Researching the "success secrets" of the contemporary heroes of our time makes us believe that anything and everything is possible these days; that the world is becoming an increasingly level playing field. We feature three strong, powerful women from three generations, each celebrated for a different talent and famous in a different field.
We feature Coco Chanel, and hope readers will be as surprised as we were by how much she was inspired by powerful Oriental symbols. We take a look at her home at 31 Rue Cambon which shows how this legendary lady of fashion surrounded herself with feng shui protective energy and plenty of good luck symbols. Then there's the incomparable Madonna. Fifty years in the business and still going strong. This Queen of Pop continues to mesmerize despite strong competition from the likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Nicky Minaj. It is interesting that Madonna's Superbowl performance this year was singlehandedly as spectacular as the multi-artistes performance of the 54th Grammys. Madonna is the best example of Ren luck – luck generated by herself and her own hard work. But wait... neither her latest single nor her new single has done well – some have even described it as her first flop! She is a DOG and this year is astrologically a difficult year for her; nevertheless she is chugging along full steam ahead, launching her new album and planning her new tour. We shall follow her progress with interest to see how she defeats the forecasts for her sign.
Probably the most awesome of all however is Sheryl Sandberg, FACEBOOK's "secret weapon", headhunted by its erstwhile founder Mark Zuckerberg from Google in 2008! She is getting set to be Silicon Valley's first self-made female Internet Billionaire as Facebook prepares to go for a public listing. We were so awed by this lady we looked at her Paht Chee and of course it's all systems go for this commercially successful lady – she is after all a Rooster and this year is an incredibly brilliant year for all born under this sign!
It's AWARDS season and we have been following all of it on television. After watching the 54th GRAMMYS we felt we just had to also talk about Adele. After all, she dominated this year's MUSIC AWARDS picking up all six awards she was nominated for, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Pop Single of the Year. The mood during the Grammys was dimmed by the premature passing of Whitney Houston - someone whose songs have inspired generations - but her music lives on, with Jennifer Hudson singing a heart-wrenching tribute to her during the Grammy Awards show.
The Dragon Year so far, has not been easy. This is something that seems typical of every Dragon Year. What the Chinese believe is that because the Dragon is so powerful, if one does not have the karma to live through a Dragon Year, it is difficult for them. They fall sick more easily, get into trouble, discover tough truths and generally see things happening that basically "transform" their lives, or their outlook... very trying indeed and if it has happened to you, maybe write and share with us... but the positive side of a Dragon Year is that truly astounding success is not just possible but also highly probable. But only the strong will prevail. Therefore, strong willpower and a positive mindset are the best ways to get the most from this year. Of course don't forget your amulets, talismans and good luck enhancers to ensure the mighty Dragon is on your side.
This issue we also bring you the Master Square of 81, which takes you deeper into Flying Star feng shui. We also introduce you to the three-legged bird, a closely guarded secret of the old Masters. Lillian Too shares some amazing rituals for moving house, which many should find useful and there is also a feature on getting your bedroom feng shui correct.
But I have left our most exciting, thrilling news for last, something we are ALL gearing up for with huge excitement and expectation!
Lillian Too is bringing Feng Shui to LATIN AMERICA!
In August this year, she and her team of experts will give full day FENG SHUI SPECTACULARS in nine different cities in eight countries of Latin America.
YES, Lillian Too is visiting Mexico, Venezuela, Guatemala, Peru, Chile, Columbia, Argentina and Brazil. Her Spanish-translated books on feng shui have been bestsellers for many years now in these beautiful countries, but this will be her first visit to Latin America. So there is plenty of anticipation and excitement surrounding this tour. Some of us here at Feng Shui World will be touring with her, and we look forward to meeting our readers in this exotic part of the world! Read more inside!
We feature Coco Chanel, and hope readers will be as surprised as we were by how much she was inspired by powerful Oriental symbols. We take a look at her home at 31 Rue Cambon which shows how this legendary lady of fashion surrounded herself with feng shui protective energy and plenty of good luck symbols. Then there's the incomparable Madonna. Fifty years in the business and still going strong. This Queen of Pop continues to mesmerize despite strong competition from the likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Nicky Minaj. It is interesting that Madonna's Superbowl performance this year was singlehandedly as spectacular as the multi-artistes performance of the 54th Grammys. Madonna is the best example of Ren luck – luck generated by herself and her own hard work. But wait... neither her latest single nor her new single has done well – some have even described it as her first flop! She is a DOG and this year is astrologically a difficult year for her; nevertheless she is chugging along full steam ahead, launching her new album and planning her new tour. We shall follow her progress with interest to see how she defeats the forecasts for her sign.
Probably the most awesome of all however is Sheryl Sandberg, FACEBOOK's "secret weapon", headhunted by its erstwhile founder Mark Zuckerberg from Google in 2008! She is getting set to be Silicon Valley's first self-made female Internet Billionaire as Facebook prepares to go for a public listing. We were so awed by this lady we looked at her Paht Chee and of course it's all systems go for this commercially successful lady – she is after all a Rooster and this year is an incredibly brilliant year for all born under this sign!
It's AWARDS season and we have been following all of it on television. After watching the 54th GRAMMYS we felt we just had to also talk about Adele. After all, she dominated this year's MUSIC AWARDS picking up all six awards she was nominated for, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Pop Single of the Year. The mood during the Grammys was dimmed by the premature passing of Whitney Houston - someone whose songs have inspired generations - but her music lives on, with Jennifer Hudson singing a heart-wrenching tribute to her during the Grammy Awards show.
The Dragon Year so far, has not been easy. This is something that seems typical of every Dragon Year. What the Chinese believe is that because the Dragon is so powerful, if one does not have the karma to live through a Dragon Year, it is difficult for them. They fall sick more easily, get into trouble, discover tough truths and generally see things happening that basically "transform" their lives, or their outlook... very trying indeed and if it has happened to you, maybe write and share with us... but the positive side of a Dragon Year is that truly astounding success is not just possible but also highly probable. But only the strong will prevail. Therefore, strong willpower and a positive mindset are the best ways to get the most from this year. Of course don't forget your amulets, talismans and good luck enhancers to ensure the mighty Dragon is on your side.
This issue we also bring you the Master Square of 81, which takes you deeper into Flying Star feng shui. We also introduce you to the three-legged bird, a closely guarded secret of the old Masters. Lillian Too shares some amazing rituals for moving house, which many should find useful and there is also a feature on getting your bedroom feng shui correct.
But I have left our most exciting, thrilling news for last, something we are ALL gearing up for with huge excitement and expectation!
Lillian Too is bringing Feng Shui to LATIN AMERICA!
In August this year, she and her team of experts will give full day FENG SHUI SPECTACULARS in nine different cities in eight countries of Latin America.
YES, Lillian Too is visiting Mexico, Venezuela, Guatemala, Peru, Chile, Columbia, Argentina and Brazil. Her Spanish-translated books on feng shui have been bestsellers for many years now in these beautiful countries, but this will be her first visit to Latin America. So there is plenty of anticipation and excitement surrounding this tour. Some of us here at Feng Shui World will be touring with her, and we look forward to meeting our readers in this exotic part of the world! Read more inside!
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We are not even one month into the new Rabbit Year and already the number 7 violent star in the middle of this year's feng shui chart has made its presence felt. Chinese New Year broke out with unrest and uprising in Egypt, which is located in the middle of the world no matter what map you use, and since the fall of Mubarak, other countries in the region are following suit. As we go to print, we see news of Libya where Mohd. Gaddafi is unleashing the might of his armed forces against his own people. Other countries in the Mideast facing unrest since the beginning of the year include Bahrain, Iran, Iraq and Yemen, all unfortunately placed in the center which is so terribly afflicted by the #7 this year.
With this, we strongly urge everyone to take extra care in 2011, because the middle sector affects everybody. For the individual, from a flying star perspective, if you live in an open plan house, the number 7 in the center becomes even more dangerous and it thus becomes imperative for you to keep it under control. Do make sure you place a water feature in the center of your home – you can get one of those tabletop ones and place it on a central coffee table in your living area, as water exhausts metal, the intrinsic element of the #7. Also try and carry amulet protection at all times if you can, so you can stay safe from the foreboding forces that seem to pervade the year.
On a lighter note, we are in the thick of Awards season in Hollywood where the brightest and best of what the world has to offer are being recognized and rewarded. By the time this issue is out, we will have new Oscar winners but in the meantime, whether our favourites win or not, we put the spotlight on some of the stars we think will continue to make huge waves in the coming year. Natalie Portman was phenomenal in Black Swan, truly a breakout role for her. While she has always been famous and on the world's consciousness, this role thrusts her into the big league, proving she can really take on just about anything and work her magic on it. True, it is a disturbing movie, definitely not one for the kids, but it is powerful and really quite unforgettable. Other stars to watch this year are Mila Kunis and Carey Mulligan, both of whom we predict are about to make the leap into the big time.
While we await the Hollywood version of Stieg Larsson's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, directed by David Fincher and starring our favourite James Bond Daniel Craig and newcomer Rooney Mara, the real life drama left over after Larrson's untimely premature death continues to play out. His unfortunate lover and life partner Eva Gabrielsson is still raging over being left with nothing after his death, because he did not have a proper will in place. Instead, all rights, income and royalties from his work, which has become the second largest earning book franchise since Harry Potter, have gone to his father and brother, who Eva claims had been estranged from Stieg for years now, while she was at his side throughout the time he was working on his bestselling trilogy. She has suggested there is a fourth book, and outlines for up to ten books. The drama continues to unfold... read more within.
On the royal front, this year will see two high profile weddings: of the dashing Prince William to Kate Middleton, who will be known as Princess Catherine, and in Monaco, of the athletic and beautiful Charlene Wittstock to Prince Albert, taking the role once filled by the legendary Grace Kelly. Stepping up to royal life from a commoner's shoes is never easy, and no one assumes it will be. Already there are whisperings of discontent among the Monaco royal circles. Only time will tell how things will turn out for these two beautiful and alluring ladies. This issue we feature the other princess in waiting...
For those of you wanting to improve your own feng shui, our in-depth case studies should be helpful. We have floor plan feature by Honey Lim that focuses on an East-facing house; we chose East, as this facing direction house has some troublesome vibes this year. Those of you with East facing homes can use this as a blueprint to fix your own feng shui. Peter Lung analyses a doctor's office, while Chris Yeo talks us through segmenting different sectors then linking them together using the bubble diagram. Lillian Too's new column Playing Feng Shui Detective starts this issue with a focus on how to sniff out trouble in the home when things just don't seem to be going right. We have also buffed up our astrology section, adding Tarot Card astrology by celebrated Vedic astrologer Jyoti Arora from India.
Happy reading and remember to stay protected and safe!
With this, we strongly urge everyone to take extra care in 2011, because the middle sector affects everybody. For the individual, from a flying star perspective, if you live in an open plan house, the number 7 in the center becomes even more dangerous and it thus becomes imperative for you to keep it under control. Do make sure you place a water feature in the center of your home – you can get one of those tabletop ones and place it on a central coffee table in your living area, as water exhausts metal, the intrinsic element of the #7. Also try and carry amulet protection at all times if you can, so you can stay safe from the foreboding forces that seem to pervade the year.
On a lighter note, we are in the thick of Awards season in Hollywood where the brightest and best of what the world has to offer are being recognized and rewarded. By the time this issue is out, we will have new Oscar winners but in the meantime, whether our favourites win or not, we put the spotlight on some of the stars we think will continue to make huge waves in the coming year. Natalie Portman was phenomenal in Black Swan, truly a breakout role for her. While she has always been famous and on the world's consciousness, this role thrusts her into the big league, proving she can really take on just about anything and work her magic on it. True, it is a disturbing movie, definitely not one for the kids, but it is powerful and really quite unforgettable. Other stars to watch this year are Mila Kunis and Carey Mulligan, both of whom we predict are about to make the leap into the big time.
While we await the Hollywood version of Stieg Larsson's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, directed by David Fincher and starring our favourite James Bond Daniel Craig and newcomer Rooney Mara, the real life drama left over after Larrson's untimely premature death continues to play out. His unfortunate lover and life partner Eva Gabrielsson is still raging over being left with nothing after his death, because he did not have a proper will in place. Instead, all rights, income and royalties from his work, which has become the second largest earning book franchise since Harry Potter, have gone to his father and brother, who Eva claims had been estranged from Stieg for years now, while she was at his side throughout the time he was working on his bestselling trilogy. She has suggested there is a fourth book, and outlines for up to ten books. The drama continues to unfold... read more within.
On the royal front, this year will see two high profile weddings: of the dashing Prince William to Kate Middleton, who will be known as Princess Catherine, and in Monaco, of the athletic and beautiful Charlene Wittstock to Prince Albert, taking the role once filled by the legendary Grace Kelly. Stepping up to royal life from a commoner's shoes is never easy, and no one assumes it will be. Already there are whisperings of discontent among the Monaco royal circles. Only time will tell how things will turn out for these two beautiful and alluring ladies. This issue we feature the other princess in waiting...
For those of you wanting to improve your own feng shui, our in-depth case studies should be helpful. We have floor plan feature by Honey Lim that focuses on an East-facing house; we chose East, as this facing direction house has some troublesome vibes this year. Those of you with East facing homes can use this as a blueprint to fix your own feng shui. Peter Lung analyses a doctor's office, while Chris Yeo talks us through segmenting different sectors then linking them together using the bubble diagram. Lillian Too's new column Playing Feng Shui Detective starts this issue with a focus on how to sniff out trouble in the home when things just don't seem to be going right. We have also buffed up our astrology section, adding Tarot Card astrology by celebrated Vedic astrologer Jyoti Arora from India.
Happy reading and remember to stay protected and safe!