Chinese New Year is January 23, 2012! Feng Shui Tips for how to prepare by Laura Cerrano

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It is time to get ready for the Chinese New Year which takes place on January 23, 2012. This is the year of the most powerful animal in the Chinese Zodiac, the year of The Dragon. The Dragon is highly revered and respected in the Chinese culture. It is a mystical creature created by various animals such as the tiger, fish, snake and eagle which gives it magnificent power to accomplish a great deal. The Dragon is powerful, energetic, generous, wise, sensitive, honest, but be aware also short tempered and at times unpredictable.
The year of the Dragon is a time to welcome longevity, wealth and prosperity and to release any negative energy from the past. Also be mindful this year brings, excitement, unpredictability, exhilaration and intensity. During this time many are in the mode of "Go for it!" but, be wise with the decisions you make. Do not through all your commonsense out the window, for you may find yourself in unnecessary situations. Be open to change knowing it is always for the better and Go with the flow. This is a year to work hard and manifest your goals.

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1. As the Dragon says, clear out the past. Delcutter your home, offices and anyplace that you have occupied this year. If you don't USE it, NEED it or, LOVE it, get rid of it. By doing this, you lighten up the energy of your home and mind. Release the old and allow new, fresh and beneficial energy to enter into your life. Be sure to declutter the basement and if you can the attic as well. Objects do carry energy, so as you sort them, do they represent good fortune of the past year and offer you positive memories or should they be released because they hold negative or sad content.
2. Give your home a "Deep Cleaning or cleansing". Dust away the cobwebs from your home and office spaces...and dust off your mind. Positive thinking never hurt anyone. Turn something around in your mind until you can find the POSITIVE-and keep it there. Like attracts Like. We get back what we send out. Send out the best.
Extra tip: When cleaning be sure to start your cleaning from the front of your home to the back. Sweep away negativity gathered from last year. If you sweep from back to front, you risk sweeping away good fortune.
Attention to detail goes a long way. Look inside your refrigerator, get RID of old food and restock to start your New Year with Abundance. BUY SOME COLORFUL FRESH FRUIT as another sign of abundance and place it on your kitchen or dining room table. With Intention
4. Purchase those Red Envelopes. These red envelopes symbolize luck and are to be filled with brand new one dollar bills which represent an abundance of wealth for the upcoming year. Traditionally, they are given to the younger generations but, are also passed to close neighbors and friends. How much money to put in each? I suggest eight or nine dollar bills, because in Feng Shui they are Lucky Numbers. This is also the time to write down your intentions before the next tip on how to prepare for the New Year.
5. Preform a Space Clearing for your home and business. Native American White Sage is a great way to bless your home before the Chinese New Year. Do everything with INTENTION on what you'd like to attract this year. Space Clearings should ONLY be done during the day, when the sun is at its highest point---between 11:00 am to 1:00 if possible. Never at night. Make sure you address the corners where Energy can get ‘stuck' or linger. All levels of your home should be cleared, basement, attic and even closets.

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6. Pay off whatever credit cards or other bills if possible. The extra amount is not as important as the idea that you are creating a Debt Free year and starting it off with as little debt as possible.
7. Welcome the New Year with beautiful Fresh flowers :) Take the time to hand pick them from your local florist and place them in a vaze. flowers are symbol of abundance and new life energy.
8. Treat yourself kindly. Take some time out to do something special for yourself. When we treat ourselves well, it is said others will treat us well, too! Maybe it's a manicure or that special outfit you've been wanting; maybe it's just taking home a movie you have wanted to see. YOU are Special....treat yourself that way :)

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New York Feng Shui Manhattan New York City Manhattan NYC Consultant Laura Cerrano is a Second Generation Certified Feng Shui Consultant who has trained with Feng Shui Long Island and Masters from across the Country including Shamans to incorporate Native American beliefs and Space Clearings into her Feng Shui Consulting Firm, Feng Shui Manhattan New York City NY. After co-consulting on site for many years Laura began her own business in 2000 and has a strong client base in New York City, New York, Long Island NY, Queens, Brooklyn, New Jersey and the rest of the New York Tri-State area.
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