episode 41

“Understanding Feng Shui”
with Kelly McCloskey 

Kelly McCloskey (Feng Shui Practitioner)
@thefengshuigirl

For the uninformed, the term Feng Shui is heeded as Chinese ideology relevant to the energy and balance within your home, but beyond that, truly understanding its purpose and proposed power can be overwhelming, complicated and sometimes too much to take on. Though the question begs why this practice has existed for thousands of years and those committed to it, swear by its positive influence in their life. Kelly McCloskey was a renowned real estate agent within the Melbourne housing market for years and often found herself selling the same home, multiple times, to new owners. One thing that struck her, was the habitual cycles of these particular homes - repeated illnesses, divorces or declines in wealth where she started to question the philosophy and connection of good energy, bad energy and the impact of a homes Feng Shui. That’s when Kelly leapt from Real Estate to undertaking years of study to learn the foundations of Feng Shui and merge her knowledge of real estate with understanding the energy and flow of a home. So we’re going to start at the beginning to get a grasp of the foundations of Feng Shui. What’s westernised myths and what is true to the philosophy practices that can make a positive impact of the energy flow of the place you spend most of your time - your home.

“If you have a great feng shui practitioner, no one will ever know I’ve been there. The house will just feel really good and you won’t be able to get dinner party guests out of your home”

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Feng Shui Definition

A system of laws considered to govern spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to the flow of energy (chi), harnessing the energy forces to establish harmony between an individual and their environment.

Feng (wind) Shui (water) = ‘The way of wind and water’

  

Three Types of Feng Shui SchoolS 

Form School

  • The Book of Burial’ written by Guo Pu in (250AD).

  • With a focus on furniture placement and the surrounding buildings and landscape of the property.

  • This school can be applied to any property.

Compass School

  • Compass School is a simplified version of Feng Shui developed for foreigners many centuries ago.

  • Compass School is based around superstition rather than mathematics, theory and evidence.

Flying Star School

  • The most difficult and comprehensive school of Feng Shui.

  • It is based on mathematics - the language of the universe.

  • Flying Star takes into account the present time, the time the building was built and its directional orientation.

The Four Celestial Animals

In Feng Shui, there are four symbolic animals that are important in shaping the landscape of the home. They may be represented by: Trees, Plants, Fences, Neighbouring homes and buildings.

1.     Red Bird (Phoenix)

The Red Bird is anything to do with the front of your home.

  • It is the MOST important of all of the animals as it determines how and if Qi can get into your home.

  • The more attractive your home is, the greater the opportunities; such as money, health, relationships, can come into your life.

2.  Black Tortoise

The Black Tortoise is found in your backyard.

  • It provides protection and support to the occupants.

  • ·It reflects the relationships that you have with your parents and superiors.

3.     Green Dragon

The Green Dragon is located to the right side of the home

  • Provides Yang Qi to the site and therefore gives the occupants motivation and drive to go out and make something of their lives.

  • It determines how well the occupants are supported by colleagues at work.

4.     White Tiger

The White Tiger is to the left of the home.

  • It provides Yin Qi to the site and therefore enables the occupants to relax and rest.

  • It determines how well the occupants are supported by family.

What does Kelly as a Feng Shui Practitioner do?

Kelly's services cater to both Australian and international clients, utilising technology such as Zoom, Teams and Facetime. She aims to ensure that everyone has access to the benefits of Feng Shui.

  • Visit your existing home or business
    Review and address each room through interior design, colour schemes and furniture placement to recommend the optimal function and energy flow

  • House Healing
    Potent but initiates rapid and impactful transformation

  • Site Selection
    Assist in identifying the ideal piece of land for you to build your dream home or development by applying Feng Shui principles.

  • Pre-Sale Advice
    Provide guidance on the necessary changes to enhance its market value and facilitate a swift sale

  • Pre-purchase assessment
    For homes and businesses, evaluating whether the property is conducive to harmonious relationships, prosperity and good health.

     

Kelly’s Top Tips

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Seasonal Tips to Transform Your Space

 

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The life changing retreat Kelly visited:

Kamalaya Health Retreat Thailand

Feel Life’s Potential at Kamalaya Koh Samui

Kamalaya Koh Samui is a multi-award-winning Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa ideally located amid a tropical landscape on the southern coastline of Koh Samui, Thailand. Kamalaya offers a synergistic wellness experience to help people reconnect to life’s potential and achieve optimal wellbeing.