February 7 begins the 2 week celebration of Chinese New Year: the turning point during which things begin to grow. 

2008 is a Nine Star Ki 1 Water Year and the Year of the Earth Rat. Do these things before Feb 7 to make your life flow more easily through this year.  

~ Be on the lookout for water under the earth, do a maintenance check of all water systems and catch any problems early.  Many of the folks I know have been already dealing with unfortunate issues.  Water is a metaphor for the emotion in your life.  Too much emotion is as ill-fated as not enough.  Feng Shui would look at which area of the Ba Gua this water was found and would tell you what area of your life is out of balance. 

~ The Year of the Rat will bringnew romance to our lives, either a new love or more passion to an existing one.  Make sure your home is ready too.  Make your home a place where YOU would like to be romanced, place flowers, art, candles, a newly cleaned bedroom, a new mattress and some loving or sultry artwork.  These things help you create the love in your life and for your 'significant other'. 

Come to the Workshop at the Green Bough on Feb 1 to learn more about your own home and how to prepare to take advantage of all the good opportunities coming this year.  

~ Clean everything.  Everything matters and when things are clean and clutter free your life flows endlessly better.  Check out the Clear Your Clutter 4-week babysteps to begin to build your own good foundation for HW&H!  (health, wealth and happiness)

~ Your stove and plumbing are associated with wealth and nourishment, be sure they are clean and working perfectly.

~ Clean your office and filing systems if you haven't already.  If you want more clients or work, leave 1/4 to 1/3 of the space open and make the preparations to accommodate more business.

~ Clean your windows to bring clarity and vision into your daily life.

~ Use your front door, make it beautiful, sweep it with a new broom, place a new welcome mat and place something red on or near your front door.  Turn the light on and ring the bell!  All this welcomes the New Life Force into your home. 

~ Take some time to live with Presence and Purpose.  Set your intentions for the day, the week, month, year.  Goals are endpoints, intentions are the fuel that gets you there.  With your intentions set, you'll enjoy the process AND meet your goals. 

~ Focus on being happy.  There is nothing that the grace and grease of happiness won't make smoother or more enjoyable.  Find something, ANYTHING to be appreciated, you elevate your energy and draw goodness to you.