Today is the Winter Solstice, when the Earth’s semi-axis is furthest away from the Sun, creating the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin solstitium, meaning “point at which the sun stands still.” From ancient times this is considered a sacred day where we welcome the merging of the …
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Abundance – Be Inspired
MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING BE ABUNDANT IN GRATITUDE AND FLAVOR Integrative Interior Design ~ Feng Shui Consulting ~ Space Clearing Judith Wendell 212-410-1832 917-903-9390 Contact Judith »
How is Your Environment Being Feed?
In last month’s newsletter, I wrote about the seasonal transition. I hope yours has been smooth. I left NYC earlier this month in what felt like a tropical rainforest – humid and damp – and came back from the Bay Area, to wintery temps! During my trip (I am always in heaven when visiting northern California) …
Time of Transition
‘Transition” is defined in the dictionary as the period of time during whichsomething changes from one state or stage to another. We commonly think of the transition from summer to fall as Indian summer (when the weather cooperates). This is the period of time in Chinese medicine and feng shui, associated with the Earth element …
We are born of love; Love is our mother
“We are born of love; Love is our mother.” Rumi The sector or ‘gua‘ that represents the ultimate mother principle on the feng shui bagua is also known as the marriage or partnership gua. Like a good mother, this gua is the most yin or most receptive area on the bagua Yet a good relationship with our romantic partners, business associates, …
Feng Shui & Awakening the Senses
This week I went to the opening of The Senses: Design Beyond Vision at the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum in NYC. The museum is housed in the Andrew Carnegie mansion on 5th Avenue and worth the trip just to see the magnificent interiors. The introduction to the exhibit’s book states, “Sensory design activates touch, sound, …
Year of the Earth Dog
The following information is compiled from a large group of resources and there are many (sometimes conflicting) interpretations on the year ahead. This can help us understand the Year of the Earth Dog. For those of us less familiar with the Chinese Zodiac, it is made up of 12 animal signs and 5 elements, comprising …
First Day of Spring – SNOW
21 Welcome to the First Day of Spring! Today’s Nor’easter will dump more snow on Washington, Philadelphia and New York City than the three earlier storms combined. More than 70 million people are under a winter storm watch, warning or advisory from the southern Appalachians to Boston. Although we can’t change Mother Nature we can …
Happy 4715 – The YEAR of the EARTH DOG
This is the Chinese New Year of 4715, Year of the Earth Dog ‘Gung Hey Fat Choy’ Judith DOG – 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 Dogs are loyal and likable, intelligent and morally sound. They are diplomatic in all their dealings but if that fails you may see their lovely teeth. It …
3 Ways to Upgrade Your 2018
3 Ways to Upgrade Your 2018 The Year of the Earth Dog is going to be much more refined then 2017 – a rather belligerent Fire Rooster year. Stay tuned for my yearly update and how your Chinese animal will fare! In the meantime, here are 3 ways to upgrade your fortunes for the year: …
The Road Ahead
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” T.S. Eliot With Every Blessing for the Holiday Season & your Road Ahead. Sacred Currents ~ Judith Wendell ____________________________________ Integrative Interior Design ~ Feng Shui Consulting …
Kitchen Feng Shui – for the Holidays and Beyond
From a Feng Shui perspective, the kitchen and specifically the stove, is considered to be of utmost importance for health, safety, and wealth. As we are all prepping for the holiday season, I thought I would share some Feng Shui tips that you may be able to employee immediately, and others you can consider for the …
Making Space for a Home Office
November 12, 2017 in the New York Times…. THE FIX – Making Space for a Home Office by MICHELLE HIGGINS The best workspaces blend seamlessly into their surroundings – and reflect the personalities of the people who use them. I think you’ll both enjoy the NYTimes piece today, as well as find some useful tips. …
Cultural Crossover
When I grew up Halloween was strictly for kids. Now that it seems to be a ‘major’ holiday for people of all ages, it is useful to understand its origins. It is widely believed that many Halloween traditions originated from an ancient Celtic harvest festival called Samhain (pronounced SAH-win or SOW-in), which marked the end …
October 21 – Reminder
If you are wanting to make positive changes in your life and in NYC next weekend… Join me for a 1 Day Workshop on Shamanic Feng Shui Shamanic Feng Shui is about much more than just moving furniture. It is about seeing, comprehending, and knowing how to shift energy, or Qi. In this workshop, we will …