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Geng Hai Fat Choi!

BySusan Chan February 19, 2015

Geng Hai Fat Choi is a Chinese New Year greeting which literally means “Wishing you the best of wealth” or “Good fortune is coming your way.” We Chinese really know what’s important. All kidding aside, in Feng Shui, as a general rule, we say that you can only have wealth if you have good health…

What the Goat wants you to Know

BySusan Chan February 16, 2015

The Year of the Goat promises to be very different than last year. 2014 was Year of the Wood Horse – lots of action, energy, ups and downs. And if you weren’t prepped and well strapped in, you surely felt that saddle. Ouch. This year’s goat energy is going to be friendlier although not without…

Traditional Chinese New Year Prep

BySusan Chan February 13, 2015

We are officially 6 days away from Chinese New Year. Since today is Friday the 13th, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about rituals to help prepare for Chinese New Year. It’s not that I’m superstitious, but there’s lots that goes into preparing for Chinese New Year if you are a “real” Chinese person….

Got Goat?

BySusan Chan February 11, 2015

There’s something about being Asian, especially Chinese, that creates some anticipation around this time of year. I was on the phone with my parents the other day and the conversation went something like this: Parents: So what’s your plan this year? Me: What do you mean? Parents: Aiyah! Chinese New Year is coming up. You…

The Most Important R of the Year

BySusan Chan January 14, 2015

There is something more than Resolutions that will get you going this year.

Dance Through The Winter Solstice

BySusan Chan December 17, 2014

Winter Solstice. It’s cold and gray. Everyone seems kinda grumpy all the time. And it’s as contagious as last year’s flu. Oy. On December 21st, we will have only 9 hours and 32 minutes of daylight. For some reason, I don’t feel very Feng Shui-ey right now. But this happens like clockwork every single December….

Start your new year off right

BySusan Chan December 12, 2014

Did you know that each year is ruled by a particular animal in Chinese Astrology? Each of these animals has the ability to catapult you towards abundance and success if you know how to utilize them. Sometimes known as the Ram or Sheep, the Year of the Wood Goat is gearing up to be very special. Even though Chinese New Year…

Prepping Your Inner and Outer Homes for the Holidays

BySusan Chan December 10, 2014

While the festive superficial bling is fun and endearing, what I really cherish is what’s underneath.

Festivities can bring up alot of mixed feelings and emotions.

Overwhelm, fatigue, the oh so familiar, “I-can’t-get-myself-off-the-couch-to-do-anything” feeling.

But being the optimist or activist as I am, I feel that this is the perfect time of year to face your “stuff” underneath and really see how things are working (or not) in your life.

Looking at and preparing your inner home especially as the year finishes out, will definitely help smoothly transition into the new year.

Shaking up Tradition

BySusan Chan February 5, 2014

I’m a pretty old fashioned kind of gal. I love traditional rituals but the eccentric in me always loves to throw in a twist or two. It keeps things spicy (and what’s life without a bit of spice?) and I had the opportunity to experiment during my Chinese New Year’s celebrations. I was honored to…

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

BySusan Chan January 31, 2014

Gung Hay Fat Choi! That’s how we say Chinese New Year in my house. Literally translated, it means, “May you be prosperous.” Today is the equivalent to the Western Jan 1st. The difference is that the Chinese follow the lunar calendar as opposed to the Western solar calendar. But the celebrations are all the same….

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