Your HEALTH in Feng Shui from a Feng Shui Consultants' Point of View

As much as I love to put a positive spin on things we can do to change the Energy in Feng Shui to flow in a positive direction, there are several things most clients seem to be stuck on.  They won't change them no matter what.  Are they hard or difficult?  No.  Do they cost any money?  Again, no.  But even begging hasn't worked.  They stay...period.

All I can do is leave them with WHY I would like to make the changes and allow them to make their own decisions.  And this is where experience kicks in as well.  I have seen issues occur over periods of time because I keep in touch with so many clients.

So what am I rambling about NOW?  Two things, actually, that I would love to change in client's homes, businesses, corporations or anywhere they happen to be.  Ceiling Fans are one.  And the "newest" trend of constant use of the Garage Door to come in and out of the house.  Those garage doors are convenient and most homeowners want them, they DO make life easier.  And certainly when you have groceries or the weather is bad they are wonderful.

Garage Feng Shui Long Island

Never addressing the front door in Feng Shui, however, is a mistake.  It is called "The Mouth of Chi" and VERY important to use on a regular basis to allow the good energy for every area of your life to enter.  It's not difficult, it doesn't cost a cent and it actually, to me, makes GOOD sense.  Just TRY it, I'll tell them....some will and many won't.  They love the ease and convenience of their garage doors.

Garage Feng Shui

My other concern is Ceiling Fans.  I have never had one as I have very high plaster ceilings and years (and years) ago when I had wanted one installed, I was advised against it by a friend.  One who had the same type of walls and ceilings.  It made a mess, she said and cracked the rest of the plaster; that was enough for me to hear.  But they are very popular in both Long Island AND New York City.

Ceiling Fan

In certain places and when a client won't be under them for long periods of time, I don't mind them very much.  But I'm sure many of you will relate that they are often in BEDROOMS directly over the bed.  This is a cause for concern because from a Feng Shui perspective, they are sharp blades with the ability to cut Energy.  It is called "Cutting Chi" or "Cutting Sha" and I'm sure you've heard the terms before.  Particularly when your body is at rest, it is most Open (or most vulnerable) to this type of Energy and it can, over a period of time, take a toll on your health.  Leaving the fan but not turning it on is one alternative; even having a regular standing fan which has "barriers" in front of the blades is a better solution for those who absolutely are addicted to the fans.

They now have room air conditioners as well that can help for these areas.  But clients love their fans.  They look at me in horror at the thought of removing them or even just leaving them off while they are lying under them.  I am afraid the must become addicting judging by some people's reaction to the suggestions.

Ceiling Fan Feng Shui

This is not a post to scare anyone but to make them aware of what WE consider harmful---and WHY.  And give you some simple alternatives to replace them that perhaps you won't mind.  They do not cause illness overnight but CAN possibly cause it over TIME.  And it's something to be mindful of....especially if you are thinking of installing one.

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**Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island, New York providing New York and Long Island Feng Shui Consultations on site and others at a distance by phone for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations, New Construction and working with Realtors.

 
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11 Comments on Your HEALTH in Feng Shui from a Feng Shui Consultants' Point of View

I am glad it is finally spring in New Hampshire.  I couldn't even find the front door during the winter.  It is great having fresh air and lots of light!  I had no idea about those ceiling fans.  I don't have any, but often considered getting one.  I think I 'll just take a pass.

04/26/2008 09:59 PM by Joan Whitebook, ABR, e-Pro, CEBA (Buyer's Option Realty Services)


Carole....we tend to use our back door because it's more convenient...I'll have to be more conscientious of that. I have 2 ceiling fans...one in the kitchen ,the other the TV room. They really help in the Summer!

04/26/2008 10:29 PM by Joan Mirantz- Concord New Hampshire Realtor (Keeler Family Realtors)


Carole--We rarely use our front door as it is easier to drop shoes and coats in the mudroom. We have ceiling fans in the kitchen and in our kids bedrooms but not the master and the fans are off almost all of the time. I don't like the feeling of air being blown directly on me....never have. In our kids rooms, we have the beds off to the side so they are not directly under the fan. It always bothered me to have something spinning directly above someone sleeping. Good information as always Carole!

04/27/2008 10:02 AM by Teri Eckholm, RealtorĀ® Anoka County MN (Keller Williams Premier Realty)


I always thought there was something omenous about a fan blade spinning above my head. Now I know I am not alone.

04/27/2008 01:55 PM by Rosario Lewis, GRI ~ DDR Realty, Orange County, NY (DDR Realty)


Carole, we have several ceiling fans but I agree with you on the one over the bed, it is more restful to turn it off when you sleep. As far as the front door goes, I'm guilty of that as well, coming in the door by the garage like with the groceries. I probably go OUT the front door more than come in it. I'll have to think about that one. You are the expert of course.

04/27/2008 04:18 PM by Gary Woltal - REALTORĀ® Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty)


Carole ~ great blog I have a weird ceiling in my room half is higher than the other half so Im glad I read this. It help me with the decision ...Im not using those cutting blades in my good vive bedroom ! Thanl You !

04/27/2008 04:47 PM by Fernando Rosado ASP, president IAHSP PBC 561-906-0050 or 561-840-8950 (Eclectic Home Staging of the Palm Beaches)


Hi Carole,

I was never a big fan of ceiling fans myself. I find them to be quite unattractive and can easily see how they would compromise the integrity of a plaster ceiling....some of them really vibrate!

Thank you for talking about the 'cutting chi' of ceiling fans...I hadn't realized that before, and now that you've explained it, I realize why they've always bothered me. In fact, I've woken up feeling exhausted when I've slept under a ceiling fan before.

Jo 

04/27/2008 07:31 PM by Jo-Anne Smith-Belleville, Quinte and Prince Edward Region Real Estate, Ont. (Royal Lepage Proalliance Realty, Brokerage)


Joan, I'm glad your door is opened again and thrilled you don't have a ceiling fan....people love them, I'm glad I don't have one as well.

Joan, I'm glad to hear you're not sleeping under them....now use the front door and watch some things open up for you.

Teri, I'm so glad the fans are not directly over anyone.  I really have seen health issues with people that have the fans over the beds and they are not at all good from a Feng Shui Perspective.  Now can I get you to use the front door?

Rosario, You seem to have a natural instinct on Feng Shui issues, maybe you are intuitively "Feng Shui."  I've seen it (and written about it).

Gary, I certainly don't mind when you have groceries or the weather is bad but if the front door is where all the good and new energy comes in, don't you want to let it in?  You'd have to open the door often. 

Fernando, They are not good in Feng Shui....nothing that is sharp or "cutting" into you energetically is--I'm glad to hear you won't be using it--and that your room has good vibes!

Jo, You're probably more sensitive to it then others as well....it's something I've seen over and over again so I do caution people about it.  They seem to be addicted to them though and continue to use them although several of my clients have stopped and I'm very glad to hear that.

Missy, Can you shut it when you sleep?  And even get a floor type stand that has some "protection" in front of the blades?  It will be a wise decision in the long run I believe.  I have seen health issues and energetically they are not good for us.

04/28/2008 10:19 PM by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City)


Hi Carole,

I will try to use my front door more often. We have a side door that is close to the detached garage so we tend to  use it all the time.

We live in an older home and have ceiling fans but only use them if it is very hot and rarely do we use them at night if it is hot we will use our window A/C. But I am afraid to change them as we also have plaster ceilings and walls. Our Kelowna home has ceiling fans too, but I will change them. Thanks for this advice.

04/29/2008 08:46 AM by Trace Galle (Stages by Trace)


Carole, It was a great post... very interesting. I also believe that a ceiling fans are, in some places like California, a hazard in case of an earthquake. As far as the front door...  I will try to keep it open more often and use as well. Great advise 

04/30/2008 12:09 AM by Arina Hanciulescu (ELITE REALTY)


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