Chinese Lunar New Year 2024

Get Into the Spirit! Tips to Make it Feng Shui Fabulous

Prior to Chinese New Year’s Day: By the New Moon on February 9, 2024 Chinese New Year’s Eve

  1. Clear out and de-clutter making room for new opportunities coming your way. A drawer, a shelf, a room, your wallet/purse, every little bit makes room for a lot more. This includes cleaning up any debt or finishing projects. Do not lend money NY Eve or NY Day.
  1. Clean to prepare for a fresh start. Through clear windows with all the light bulbs working, all opportunity and wisdom is clear for you to “see.” Your beauty is reflected in your mirrors. Check out your front door entrance, wash the door, make it inviting – it’s time for a new welcome mat!
  2. Stock the fridge & cupboards with an abundance of fresh nutritious foods. Having enough for leftovers after New Year’s Day assures us abundance all throughout the New Year. A festive colorful fruit bowl connects our intention to abundance as oranges & tangerines represent money & prosperity; apples symbolize good health & safety; pineapples symbolize recognition & promotion. Grapes symbolize success and abundance. Be sure to feast on noodles; uncut they represent long life. Gather your friends & family for a celebratory dinner.
  1. Live blooming flowers represent rebirth, new growth, new beginnings. Fortunate plants include: Plum Blossoms, Bamboo, Evergreen Pine, Pussy Willow, Peony and Azalea.
  2. Your appearance, actions and attitudes set the tone for the New Year. Prepare to strut your stuff ~ indulge in a manicure, pedicure, massage, new hair style; any activity to set your intention for the year to come. Prepare your wealth vase as part of your intention to prosper.

On New Year’s Day February 10, 2024

  1. The first words you speak should be sweet and filled with love to ensure each day will be such. No crying or reprimanding children. Do not speak of the past, death, or use negative language.
  2. The first thing you eat should be sweet, to ensure you will have only sweetness filling up all days of the New Year. My favorite is mandarin oranges. Use the orange peels for a special blessing. Email me for the details.
  3. Wear new clothes; include something red, whether it is seen or unseen – it is still auspicious! Don’t wash your hair on New Year’s Day as it is said you will wash your luck away.
  4. As all the preparation has been completed, there are no chores to be done on New Year’s Day to ensure you will not be burdened with hard work this year. you will prosper smooth and easy.
    Laugh, Celebrate, and Enjoy the Day!

~ “Gung Hey Fat Choy” ~

“Wishing You Prosperity & Wealth” or “May Your New Year Be Fortunate”

~My Favorite Wish for All ~

“Wan Shi Ru Yi” “May Everything Go As You Wish, May Everything Go Smoothly”

           

Heal Your Past Embrace Your Present, The Power of Past Life Regression

Lois Kramer-Perez, C.Ht.  Queen of the Shui, Certified in Past Life Regression by Brian Weiss, MD, finds that there is a belief we create our karma from one life to the next. One theory is that you may have agreed to return and find yourself in a similar situation – a family dynamic or particular event. However, that doesn’t mean that you automatically are destined to experience the same pain, abuse, fear, destructive, challenging behavior, or situation. You have the free will to choose how to experience what is happening. Your lesson is in learning to choose the healthy path for your greatest good now.

Why consider experiencing a Past Life Regression? You may have felt a sense of familiarity when visiting a new place or meeting someone for the first time. Maybe you find yourself repeating certain patterns in your life or having recurring dreams that feel very real. A Past Life Regression session seeks to uncover the root of these experiences by exploring past lives, past years, and past days to understand the connection between them.

As you explore the possibilities, not only do you have the free will to choose, but all the people who have chosen to return to the same lifetime also have free will. Your healthy beneficial choice may bring a benefit to those in your circle at that time. Every time you clear a pattern or behavior in your life, you are automatically influencing the people connected with you just by being you. The potential to repeat a pattern will always exist – however, it is not written in stone – but more like written in sand with the potential to re-write the story as you choose, whenever you choose, over and over again to serve your highest good.

The process used in a past life regression session is a mindful guided relaxation, allowing the subconscious mind to be open to information, allowing messages, images, feelings, senses, and memories to surface. In a conscious state, the logical brain wants to make sense of & control your thoughts, reaction, and current behavior patterns. As you begin your Past Life Regression Journey, your subconscious mind will be your guide and support your power of free will to choose without getting caught up in “story” or search to make sense, thereby missing the point.

When reviewing a past life or significant memory, it is important to understand that placing 2023 values or beliefs on a situation that happened in another time – either past, simultaneous, or future – is not the purpose. The point is to find freedom. You may revisit one “situation” multiple times, or you may have multiple “situations” in one session. There is no right or wrong. Everyone has their own unique experiences.

During your session, “doors” will open for you – déjà vu, geographical, imagination, fantasy, and memory. This is soul work, lessons in forgiveness, releasing judgment, & owning your power to make a new choice. Before you proceed with your session, you will be guided to connect with your higher self – your best, most supportive part of you – to help you receive the best out of this process for your greatest good, even beyond your knowing.

Schedule Your Private Session. Lois guides you on a journey to uncover, unravel, or release past experiences that may be affecting your present life. This technique can be beneficial for everyone, whether it is your first time, or you’ve experienced past life regression before. This Past Life Regression experience can be a powerful tool for you to gain insight into your present life and understand how your past experiences may be affecting you. With the guidance of a certified practitioner like Lois Kramer-Perez C.Ht, you can explore these experiences in a safe and supportive environment and move forward with a better understanding of yourself.
Sessions Virtual or In Person: Lois@LoisKramerPerez.com 

Fly Like A 3 ~ Soar Like A 4!

Fly like a “3” 

It’s early morning, the burst of spring.
Awakened, I am sprouting wings.
Filled with ideas as high as the sky.
So much excitement I feel I can fly!

Soar like a “4”
Propelled by the wind I begin to soar.
Moving faster, effortless.
I want more!

The principles of Feng Shui connect us to the power of Mother Nature. As we review the 5 elements in nature, Feng Shui provides information to assist us connecting with the benefits of each element. Let’s take a look at the element “Tree,” in all its glory, alive, breathing and contributing life for all living things. The energy associated with “Tree” is uprising, early morning, the time of new beginnings.

We associate the numbers “3” and “4” with these energies of Spring.
“3” the boom of thunder! Fast! “4” the wind, gliding faster.

The colors are the bright green of the leaves, the shapes are tall and vertical. Connecting to this element, we feel motivated to move! We are filled with new ideas and excited about the actions we are ready to take. If we find ourselves feeling stuck, what better way to get motivated than to get outside and walk among the Trees. Bringing the energy of Tree inside our homes and office space, we bring life!

Here are some wonderful suggestions for adding this living, healing, motivating energy.

Plants That Keep Us Healthy

Peace Lily Removes chemical vapors, including acetone, alcohol trichloroethylene, benzene, formaldehyde & ammonia. Neutralizes effects of EMF, good to keep near computers.
Semi-sun to semi-shade. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Snake Plant Removes toxins in rooms where no other plants will grow, from photocopier & printers. Good for rooms that do not have ventilation such as windowless rooms and tightly sealed offices. Semi-sun to shade.

Rubber Plant A great humidifier, removes indoor chemicals particularly formaldehyde.
Semi-sun to semi shade, will tolerate dim light and cool temperatures.

Janet Craig Dracaena Deremensis.This Tree is one of my new favorites! Great for corners!
Places fifth on NASA’s ranking with a 7.8 score. According to data it can remove Formaldehyde, at a rate of 1,328 micrograms per hour. It also removes Xylene, at a rate of 154 micrograms per hour according to http://www.earthwitchery.com/pollution.html. Water completely through early spring through the winter season and allow the plant’s soil to dry out in between watering.

Bamboo Palm Adds moisture to indoor air, especially during use of heat in winter months.
Removes chemical vapors trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde.
Low light

English Ivy Filters indoor airborne pollutants such as fecal particles, formaldehyde aerosols.
Poisonous – keep away from pets & children.
Likes bright sun but not under direct light.

Now get outside and Be Like A Tree & Fly Like A 3 into the Sun!

Want learn more about Feng Shui? Lois has classes ON-Demand! Choose your time from anywhere! Want to Chat? http://callwithlois.com

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Who Am I ? The 5 Element Archetype of YOU

The principles of Feng Shui have been around for thousands of years, that tells me there must be something to this! The universal aspect of Feng Shui which appears in all applications, based on the cycles of nature is the 5 element theory.

Each element has layers of information: a season, time of day, direction, family member archetype, color, shape, and characteristic which relates to an expression in human nature.

In my practice, where I “feng shui people” before we address their space, one of the applications I explore is their 5-element archetype.

Using this 5-element archetype system, each person has the potential for 3 elemental influences in their nature based on their year, month and day of birth.  The position of these elements will also have an influence on how the characteristics are expressed. The most powerful aspect of this information is the behavior we express based on our elemental nature. The more we understand what makes us tick, the more we can create a lifestyle that supports us and have a better understanding of the people in our lives, creating more harmonious relationships.

Here are a few examples:

Metal Element– Control, Order, Precision A person who has an aspect of metal energy in their nature will be more comfortable when the situation is under control (usually their control) and their environment is neat and orderly, all things in their proper place.
Refined even further
“6 Metal” energy relates to father’s energy: authority, being in control of everyone and everything
“7 Metal” energy is the most sensitive to the environment, from scents and the feel of fabrics on their skin, to the most important: feeling the energy – walking into a crowded room can be quite uncomfortable as this nature is so sensitive, they can feel everything going on around them.

Understanding the depth of how much this aspect is a part of a person can help them make better decisions on how to operate with their strengths on a daily basis.

Combining the 5-element archetype system with reading the physical aspects of a person, the information about the individual’s make-up becomes even more unique.

Our physical attributes are also connected with the 5 elements, for instance spiky hair and pointy nose adds the fire element.  Shadows under the eyes or a dome forehead adds water element.
These attributes may enhance an already present element or add an element not present in the birth year, month and day.

Feng Shui is brilliant because it is the one thing that ties us all together inside and out – who we are and how we relate to our environment.  As we create an environment where we are most comfortable and supported (based on the nature of the elements we most identify with) we can express ourselves in a productive manner.  We have a way to express our most inherent nature.

We also gain a clear understanding of the people in our lives. As we begin to understand their expressions through the 5 elements, there is no judgment. Knowing people are expressing their true nature allows compassion.

Here is a brief overview of the 5 elements, which do you resonate with?
Take a look around you… does your space reflect your true nature?

1 Water: Dreamers Flowing, Quiet, Dormant as Winter. “Floating”.
Sensual, Wise & Resourceful. Willpower, Courage & Stubborn. Good negotiators, you are flexible & adaptable. Freedom is key, you rebel against structure, and prefer staying up late and sleeping in. Horizontal is your position, especially if it is in the Water!  Ease is your operating mode. Influenced by your emotions you may find yourself expressing as “watery”.  A natural in the arts, writing and daydreaming. Open spaces to spread out feel  good.
Chaise lounges and recliners to get horizontal and put your feet up. Mirrors, glass and water.
Fabrics that flow, irregular wavy fluid lines, the colors of blues and black, signify the energy of water.
Connect: Allow them to Process and Be Creative – They Are Thinkers.

3,4 Tree: Adventurers and Romantics Upward Moving Energy. The Burst of Spring! “Doing”.
Active, Driven, Kind & Optimistic. Independent, Strong, Dynamic Energy. Practical yet risk takers. Ideas, Ideas, Ideas! You can become impatient & pushy. Like thunder “3” you are the Adventurer you blow & go. Like a willow “4” you are the wind, Romantic gently moving back & forth. Outdoors is where you want to be. Early morning risers – you open your eyes and it’s go go go. Practicality is key “show me the study”!
Bring life to your inside space incorporating the outside energy of nature.
Wood furniture, rustic architecture, tall vertical pieces, floral and leafy patterns, live plants and flowers.
Colors of bright greens, representing the newness and rebirth in nature signifies the energy of tree.
Connect: Allow them to be Physically Active – They Are Doers.

 

9 Fire: Inspiring Transforming Outward Peaking Energy of Summer. “Fun”
Curious, Passionate, Charismatic & Self-Driven. Spontaneous, Adventurous & Inspiring.
Fun is the operative word- if it’s not fun you lose interest. People are drawn to your charismatic fun-loving nature. You will lose focus when you are scattered and become like the sparks of a flame.
Bright lights for fun and inspiration.
Angular, pyramid shapes, eclectic style and dramatic ornate style, candles and fireplaces.
Hot colors of red, yellow, orange, fuchsia and animal prints represent the energy of fire.
Connect: Allow them to express dramatically. Engage Their Curiosity – It Must Be Fun!

 

2,5,8 Earth: Nurturing, Grounding, Settling In. “Nurturers”.
Stable, Loyal and Supportive.  “2″ Nurturer, you nurture everyone. “5” the Manifester you are at the center of it all.“8” The Champion, you have a tough exterior tender inside.
Comfort is key. Caregiving is number one! You may have  a tendency to worry about everything. Enjoy being surrounded by your collectibles items that feel good. Pottery tile and terracotta.
Earth is represented by lower, square, rectangle furniture. Sink happily into overstuffed, comfy, cozy furnishing.
Connect: Allow them to be your Helpers. Safe Cozy environment is their comfort zone.

 

6,7 Metal: Inward Contracting Energy, Autumn, “Refined” Organized, Focused, Confident and Intuitive. You have an innate esthetic appreciation for fine things. You are not appreciative of criticism.
“6” the Father, the Leader Authority Visionary. “7” Empath, the Youngest Daughter, Joy, Creativity.  You are both very sensitive in your own unique ways – with the energy of people, places and things.
Clean and meticulous environments support focus and direction.
Furniture or accessories made of metal. Round and oval shapes. Stainless steel & monochromatic clean lines.
Metallic colors: gold, bronze, silver, and white as well as clean whitened pastels.
Connect: Allow them to have their personal space -They Feel Everything.

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Let’s Go!

Here is the complete scoop to get you ready for a New Beginning with Chinese Lunar New Year 2/12

Let’s Go!

Prior to Chinese New Year’s Day: By February 11, 2021 Chinese New Year’s Eve

1.Clear out and de-clutter making room for new opportunities coming our way.

A drawer, a shelf, a room, your wallet/purse, every little bit makes room for a lot more.
This includes cleaning up any debt or finishing projects. Do not lend money NY Eve or NY Day.

2.Clean and prepare for a fresh start. Wash your windows and mirrors, wind your clocks, change your lightbulbs.
Check out your front door entrance,  wash the door, make it inviting – it’s time for a new welcome mat!

3.Stock the fridge & cupboards with an abundance of fresh nutritious foods.
Having enough for leftovers after New Year’s Day assures us abundance all throughout the New Year.

A festive colorful fruit bowl connects our intention to abundance as oranges & tangerines represent money & prosperity; apples symbolize good health & safety; pineapples symbolize recognition & promotion. Grapes symbolize success and abundance. Be sure to feast on noodles; uncut they represent long life. Gather the family for a celebratory dinner.

4. Live blooming flowers represent rebirth, new growth, new beginnings. Fortunate plants include: Plum Blossoms, Bamboo, Evergreen Pine, Pussy Willow, Peony and Azalea.

5. Your appearance, actions and attitudes set the tone for the New Year. Prepare to strut your stuff ~ indulge in a manicure, pedicure, massage, new hair style; any activity to set your intention for the year to come.

Prepare your wealth vase as part of your intention to prosper.

On New Year’s Day February 12, 2021

  1. The first words you speak should be sweet and filled with love to ensure each day will be such. No crying or reprimanding children. Do not speak of the past, death, or use negative language.
  2. The first thing you eat should be sweet, (yes ok to brush our teeth first) to ensure we will have only sweetness filling up all days of the New Year.
  3. Wear new clothes; include something red, whether it is seen or unseen – it is still auspicious!
    Don’t wash your hair on New Year’s Day as it is said you will wash your luck away.
  4. As all the preparation has been completed, there are no chores to be done on New Year’s Day to ensure you will not be burdened with hard work this year. You will prosper smooth and easy.
    Laugh, Celebrate, and Enjoy the Day!

 

~ “Gung Hey Fat Choy” ~

“Wishing You Prosperity & Wealth” or “May Your New Year Be Fortunate”

~My Favorite Wish for All ~

“Wan Shi Ru Yi”  “May Everything Go As You Wish, May Everything Go Smoothly”

 

feng shui refrigerator
Clarity is an Inside Job! by Lois Kramer-Perez, C.Ht. Certified NAP,NLP, Feng Shui Pratitioner

It has been quite the experience spending so much time “inside” the past few months.
How much are you aware of the “stuff” surrounding you?

What designates the quality of your stuff?
It is a very personal relationship, this relationship between you and your “stuff”.
Do you love it? Does it make you smile, your heart sing? Does it motivate and inspire?

Or is it clutter?
Clutter can the “stuff” that you see that gives you an uneasy feeling.

Or the “stuff” you find yourself stepping over or twisting your body to get around it.

Clutter is the “stuff” that stops you for “doing.”

Guess what…  there is another kind of clutter – the kind that also affects both your mind and body. The “stuff” that you do not see.

Do you find yourself saying “I don’t like this but I don’t notice it anymore,” or “do you walk into a room and don’t understand why you feel distracted or uneasy?

Or – this one happens to me: I am sitting at my desk and I cannot seem to focus, but everything I can see is in its place.

The truth is just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t distracting you.

Even if you do not see it, or decide not to notice it, there is a part inside of you absorbing everything.
Everything is energy. You may be even more sensitive than you realize.

Feng Shui Principles have proven that your closets, drawers, and storage spaces connect to your subconscious.

Begin exploring the places you find yourself visiting every day:

Your underwear drawer, the bathroom cabinet where your toothbrush and cleansers are stored, the silverware drawer, kitchen dish and cup cabinet, the closet you visit daily and ta-daa – the refrigerator!

I just replaced my refrigerator light bulbs and wow – what a difference, it feels so happy when I open the door.

You have heard me say “Create Fabulous Firsts,” that is my number one Feng Shui tip. This tip includes what you see and what your eyes do not see.

So, the next time you are feeling distracted, and it is not obviously in front of you, begin to explore your hidden places.
Spending just 10 minutes organizing your silverware drawer can do wonders.
I know, it certainly works for me!

OOoooo what a little Feng Shui can do for you!
Clear your space and clear your mind. That’s Fabulous Feng Shui.
Want to discuss this further? Schedule your “discover your shui” call at http://www.callwithlois.com

To Compare or Not To Compare? That is the Question!

✨Is it natural to compare yourself to others ???? ?
✨Are you supposed to be like someone one else ?????
????Or be as good as you perceive that person is ?
????The answer is yes, no, it depends !!
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✨The truth is, you create your reality from the moment you are born.
✨The environment around you influences your decisions in what you believe to be true.
✨The people you love and trust, your peers, the shows you watch, the books you read, the songs you sing.
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✨Here’s an idea – when you find you are comparing yourself to others, use this as a fact finding mission.
✨Collect the information and notice what you can learn from that person.
✨What you admire, are they are somewhere you want to be or have something you want to achieve?
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✨ Use the information as a tool to make decisions how to achieve your success in your own unique way. Be grateful for the noticing.
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✨We talk about this stuff every week at my Thursday Morning Women’s Circle.
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We have room for you ????????????????.https://bit.ly/RegisterWomensCircle

Disappointment or Inspiration? You Choose.

Disappointment or Inspiration?

Have you ever had the excitement of a new adventure and then boom – when it began you found yourself deflated and disappointed?

What did you do?

Did you walk away?

Or did you continue?

Here is my story, it is not a new one, I have played this role before, and each time I learn a little more.

I was asked to perform in a holiday show, yippee! I am all excited to find out what my roles will be, which songs will I sing and will I have a solo???

I receive my assignment; my solo is a rap song – a segment of “Monster”
No! I don’t rap! I don’t know this song.

Inside I felt like a spoiled brat stamping their feet in protest, but I just smiled and hid my disappointment.

Then I realized something, my desire to be in the show, to be part of the production, to be a part of the magic everyone around me was sharing went beyond my own selfish needs.
 
I decided I would learn that song and perform it with my all!
I arranged a private session with the director/producer to learn how best to perform this rap.
I practiced and practiced and practiced.
I embraced the character and the costume.

I learned that this was the perfect song for me.

I learned to stretch outside of my comfort zone.

I reflected to the other times I was “disappointed” in an assignment, what happened?

I stretched, I grew, I created success.

My message is clear, when disappointment arrives, rejoice!
Because success is just around the bend, and you must take the action to make it happen.

Be grateful for this gift.

A Fortunate Blessing.

That’s Fabulous Feng Shui!

Planets… Take Me Away! Release and Renew with Saturn and Uranus

I just love when I can ride the waves of energy.
Let’s hitch a ride with the planets of Saturn and Uranus, together these planets give us the opportunity to make changes with our divine wisdom.
We have 2 weeks to access this energy so let’s get started!

The best way to be open to create this opportunity is to decide to free oneself from limited and restrictive beliefs and conditions.

Here is one of my favorite releasing methods,
you will need:

a quiet space, a candle,
a crystal – I recommend Tiger Eye as this crystal activates our “proper power” for our greatest good, 
Kwan Yin, Buddha or your favorite  spiritual guide photo or statue
 a selenite wand

If you do not own any crystals, use your favorite gemstone for the tiger eye and use your imagination for the selenite wand – just imagine waving a “magic wand” for that portion of the exercise.

Find a place where you can be quiet and comfortable.
Create a sacred space, light a candle, place your tiger eye crystal before you.

Focus on the candles and the tiger eye crystal
allow the things, emotions, patterns and beliefs which you have decided no longer serve you
which you are ready to let go.

Release the ties to the past.  Kwan Yin, our Goddess of Mercy, is with you to assist

Once you are comfortable with what you choose to release, write it down:
“I am ready and willing to let go of………………….”

Speak the words you have written down on your paper.

Speaking out the words gives your intention more power and makes it more real.

If you are not inclined to speak the words, then speak with just the vibration in your throat…

Use the Selenite Wand to Clear those choices from your body mind and spirit by waving it across your body as you do –

Close your eyes and visualize everything you are releasing,

A fine mist is rising from your essence like a cloud moving up into the sun 

Feel the light of the sun clear the mist… refining with the energy of metal

End with a Cleansing Prayer:

“I have cleared all energy related to my desires to release emotions, patterns and beliefs which no longer serve me across all planes of existence, across all universes and across all lifetimes for my greatest good beyond my knowing. “ I Am Light”

Questions? I’d love to hear from you, lois@loiskramerperez.com

Sunshine and the Rainy Day Jar

Its a beautiful day to capture the sunshine in my “rainy day jar”.  I don’t know about you, but when there are too many long grey days, I find my chi (energy) evaporating. I created this “rainy day jar” to lift my chi with laughter sunshine sparkle and all things that activate happy!

The sun has come out after many grey days, so I wanted to honor my inner light and charge up this jar with sunshine and crystal chi.

Today I added some sparkling faceted crystals and amazing amethyst

to my shells, gumby and rainbow troll.

I am reminded on this glorious sunny days to pay attention to all things which lift me.

As I find these things along the way, I add them to the jar to brighten my day.

Here is my guide to create your own “Rainy Day Jar”

Find a glass jar or bowl which you love. I have been scouring antique shops for crystal candy dishes.

Look around and see what you have that lifts you up:
Sea shells, sand, crystals, photos of people, places or things.
You can think of this as a “vision jar” by placing your dreams in the jar.
Cotton balls for fluffy clouds, cut out a smiling sun 
Words of Inspiration
Use your imagination.

Place the items in the jar, smiling and feeling the uplifting joy as you do.
Remember a story connected with each item as you touch it.
Experience your feelings with joy.

Place the jar where you can see it everyday, reminding you of the joy in your life.
Inspiring you to add more joy to the jar as you feel it.

Now that’s Fabulous Feng Shui!

I would love to hear your inspirations for your “Rainy Day Jar”