Question: I have always had my desk facing a wall but I’m feeling now as though I want a change. I remember reading on your site that to face the doorway instead of the wall is more of a power position. I tried this, and I love sitting at my desk. What I’m worried about …
Question: I read somewhere that it is not good Feng Shui to place mirrors in the Love and Marriage area of a home or bedroom. Is this correct?
The reason I ask is because I want to purchase two matching bedside tables and it just so happens that these have antique mirror tops.
One of the tables …
Question: I am a single 45 year old woman and want to bring love into my life. Are there any Feng Shui and design recommendations you can give me. I feel kind of lost.
–E.W. Los Angeles, CA
CJ: Thank-you for your question.
First of all, congratulations for paying attention to this very important area of the home. …
Question: I heard it’s good Feng Shui to have a small water fountain in a special place in your house. Is this true and if so where is the best place to put it?
S.L. –Norfolk, VA
CJ: Here’s my answer.
Yes, it is very good feng shui to have a running water feature in a strategic location …
Question: Is there something special that you should see when you open up your front door? A mirror or a flower vase or something else?
G.L. –Portland, Oregon
C.J.: Ah, I love this question. Thank-you for asking it.
Entryways serve as greeters each time we walk into our front door. It’s such an important area as it sets …
Question: I would like to paint my front door a new color. Are there any colors that are a “no-no” in Feng Shui? Is shiny black O.K?
LS - Portland, OR
Cheryl: Here’s my answer. Traditionally, in Feng Shui, the door is painted red. Since the house in feng shui is sometimes seen as the body, the …
People often ask me the following question:
What do you think about painting the ceiling in a room the same color as the walls?
Here’s my answer:
If you are dealing with a room with angled ceilings (like the one shown at left) I always suggest painting the entire room the same color. Angles can disrupt energy flow …
Question: I am a single woman looking for a relationship. I heard that in Feng Shui it is better to have two bedside tables in the bedroom than one. Is that true? And do you suggest that I do that in my bedroom?
–Andrea from Madison, Wisconsin
Cheryl Janis: In my work as a Feng Shui …
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