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You have papers strewn across your living room floor, the cupboards aren't properly organised and you're in dire need of redecoration basically, you're living a cluttered life. This is where feng shui comes in. An ancient art of balancing energies in your physical space to create inner harmony, the Chinese philosophical system may be the breathe of fresh air you've been hoping for.

Mashable spoke with Dana Claudat, who writes about everyday feng shui on her blog The Tao of Dana, and asked her to spill some design and style tips for bringing feng shui to your home.

First, a little more about the art and science of feng shui: According to Claudat, space affects us in big ways, even though we may not realize it. Feng shui principles explain how our lives are a mirror of our environment, and howif you re-arrange your space, you change your life. Essentially, feng shui is the art of arranging your environment.

We're all too familiar with the horrible anxiety-provoking feeling that seeps in as we enter a messy home. And the moment we clean up that clutter, those ill feelings turn to clarity and peace. Feng shui creates this feeling by connecting us to nature. Whereas thousands of years ago, that connection was easier to make, in our hyper-developed world we often need to make effort to connect to nature and bring plants, moving water, crystals and even trees into our homes to create that natural, calming balance, Claudat says.

1. Add plants wherever you want to grow If growth is something you're craving in your life, think about greening your home by adding indoor trees or plants avoid the cactus, though, as dangerous spikes are considered bad juju when grown inside.

Try placing them in places where you spend (or would like to spend) productive, positive time. Let's say your goal is to cook healthier food more often: Put a plant in your kitchen. Or, if you' like to be more productive at work, plants on your desk or home office can bring positive, creative energy to your work environment. The "chi," or life-force of the plant, will energize the space.

2. Add some motion to a space that is stuck A "stuck" space" usually reflects a "stuck" life, so whether you're struggling with writer's block or are generally in a slump,moving things around the room can help liven the atmosphere. Feng shui has a magical number to help guide you through this process of getting unstuck: 27. Twenty-seven is a multiple of nine (a lucky number in traditional schools of feng shui), and when the single digits two and seven are added together, the result is nine as well. Just by moving 27 things around the room whether it's a paper clip or a desk you can bring energy to a room that was previously lacking it.

"I've totally reorganised the furniture in 'stuck energy' rooms to get them [to exude] excitement, while sometimes I only need to reorganize the junk drawer. Feel your way through this process, moving things around until you feel that you feel refreshed and re-inspired," Claudat suggests.

3. Highlight your personality, make your own art Just because feng shui is an ancient tradition does not mean there's no room for personalisation. As Claudat points out, Tao, the ancient principle underlying feng shui, means "connection."

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There will be harmony among nations, but political tensions will arise in the Philippines in 2015, Master Hanz Cuas, Asias youngest feng shui expert, forecast for the Year of the Wooden Sheep that will begin on February 19, said.

The year 2014 is a very aggressive year because of the extreme fire element. But for 2015, our chart says that the year will be balanced. All the five elements will be present earth, water, wood, fire, and metal. The economy for many nations will be better, including the Philippines, because the flow of energy will be good. Much better, there is harmony among nations in 2015, Master Hanz said during an exclusive interview in Mandaluyong City last Sunday.

The Feng Shui master said that many people will be bored in 2015 because of the balanced situation. People will tend to relax, but we have to counter that. Lets work and lets be aggressive because of the many wealth opportunities around us, he said.

Feng shui, an ancient Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing everyone with the environment, has become a part of life for many countries, including the Philippines.

Green would be the luckiest color for 2015, Master Hanz said. If you want to close an important deal, wear or bring lots of green like green bag or green wallet. Then wear green underwear to enhance luck. Other lucky colors for 2015 are yellow, pink, red, and orange. The color yellow will enhance influence and power luck.

Animal signs compatible for the Year of the Wooden Sheep are rabbit and boar. Horse is also the best friend of the sheep. However, ox is not compatible with sheep in 2015.

To attract wealth luck, wear or bring real gold. Crystals, Master Hanz added, will also help. Lucky businesses for 2015 are real estate, food, and export-import industry.

Master Hanz forecast another disease outbreak in the country next year. The Philippines sits in the southeast sector and thats where the illness star will fall in 2015. The illness star will fly to the southeast. (Robert R. Requintina)

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How can such bad energy be countered? Please read on.

At the center of your house or at the nearest possible spot, place a red carpet with a pink ornament. This will help fence off unkind energy.

Star four is related to academic falls in the northwest sector. If you wish to improve the paradigm in mind- building ability, you should place a light green-colored item here. Since this sector is heavy with metal, avoid dark green as it may confront the site directly.

The west is the worst sector of all. It is filled with the five-sickness star that is highly regarded as the "cancer star." Don't worry as this is only a metaphor. Light golden sand-colored items, coins, silver or bronze are the ideal color and items in this sector. Avoid heavy or dark metal colors since this is a yin energy year.

To improve your income, stars six and eight will help you. In the northeast and north, place water in a white porcelain bowl to ignite kind energy.

To help alleviate energy in activities such as promotions the southwest sector with star nine is an ideal location. Since the southwest is originally an illness sector, don't provoke it with other colors.

The south sector with star seven is often related to fire alarms, unwanted relationships and unwarranted issues, such as missing stuff and being robbed.

If your electrical appliances are located here, please be extra careful and check them thoroughly.

The southeast sector has the two-illness star that leads to constant visits to the clinic. To reduce such unkind energy, place light golden sand-colored stuff, such as a music box or silver coins here.

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Poinsettias, with their bright red leaves, signify auspicious energy and happiness, according to a feng shui expert

MANILA Christmas is a good time to attract prosperity into our homes, a feng shui practitioner said.

In a media event held Monday, Hanz Cua said some feng shui principles are applicable to holiday practices such as putting up Christmas trees and bright lights.

For one, he said trees generally symbolize abundance in feng shui, while the green color denotes wealth.

To attract more luck and abundance, Cua suggested putting up a Christmas tree that is at least higher than the tallest person in your home. The tree should be decorated as generously as possible with anything from Christmas balls to sparkly lights.

Cua discouraged placing faux gifts or beautifully wrapped boxes that are empty under the Christmas tree. He said hollow containers such as these symbolize zero abundance in feng shui and may counter the trees good luck.

To be on the safe side, only place real gifts that have something inside them, he said.

As for Christmas balls, Cua said it is best to use colors that represent the elements: fire (red, yellow, orange or pink), water (blue or purple), metal (gold or silver) and wood (green). Crystals and stones should also be added to represent the earth element and augment luck, he said.

Bright lights are also effective in attracting positive energy, said Cua. He encouraged hanging parols or Christmas lanterns on the windows or in front of the main door of the house.

Meanwhile, Cua said poinsettias, with their bright red leaves, signify auspicious energy and happiness.

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Stuffed toys are only for childrens rooms, a feng shui expert says

MANILA Stuffed animals and other similar toys are usually associated with courtship, but these only lessen a persons chances of romantic success, according to a feng shui practitioner.

According to Hanz Cua, stuffed toys are only among the things that must be removed in a single persons bedroom if he or she wants to attract romance next year.

In a media event held Monday, he stressed that toys are only for childrens rooms, not adults who are looking for a relationship.

Other items that Cua said should not be in a single persons bedroom include art or images that show solitary people, mobiles or metal chimes, any kind of clutter and any item that carries water.

Cua went on to say that those who are looking for love can add enhancers in the northwestern section of their homes, which is the sector for romance in 2015. These enhancers include bright lights, a rose quartz crystal, a pair of romantic scented candles, or an image of two peony flowers which, he said, are considered the No. 1 flowers for romance in Chinese tradition.

He added that any item that is colored pink, red or brown can be considered an enhancer.

Meanwhile, Cua also warned that the northwest section of the home, which is also known as the sector of the father, might bring danger to married couples.

He said wives should make sure that their partners should avoid sleeping or staying in that part of the house as their tendency to stray will likely increase because of the feng shui energy.

Cua said couples who want to strengthen or improve their relationships should consider putting specific crystals or stones on the side table beside their bed. He said an amethyst crystal promotes fidelity, a carnelian fuels passion, while a large rock crystal or stone statue will help address conflicts.

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