This month we launch a new feature on UAEasy.com. Have you got questions about a particular aspect of Feng Shui, perhaps wondering how it can benefit your life? Send your questions to jo@uaeasy.com and every month we’ll pass on the best to our resident expert Kerri Dann for her response.

Here’s a couple to get us started…

Q

Dear Kerri,

I’m about to have my first baby in November. Can you please help me make the nursery soothing, tranquil and Feng Shui friendly?
Kind regards,

Joanne
(via fax)

A

Dear Joanne,

Congratulations on your news.  Utilising Feng Shui principals in a nursery will assist your newborn with his/her transition into our world. Firstly, choose a room that is not over a garage or a vacant space, and that is away from noisy rooms such as TV rooms, kitchen or a busy street. Next cleanse the room of old chi. This can be easily done by opening a window on a beautiful sunny day, burning some incense and letting the new energy meander through the room.

The colours of your child’s room should be soothing and subtle choices, such as peppermint, soft greens and blues with complementary colours such as buttercup yellow, soft peaches and champagne pink. Predominant shades like teal/greens are excellent as they represent family, wood, spring and new beginnings.  Ocean blues will complement these greens as water produces wood in the 5-element cycle of Feng Shui. Remember that nurseries should be a place of tranquillity and rest for your child, so choose your decorations and motifs with great care. Try and stay away from fierce and aggressive looking animals, sharp pointed designs and water features.

Your cot headboard should be placed along a solid wall. Avoid placing the cot either below a window, in line with the door, below an a/c box, or against a sharing wall with a bathroom. Ensure that the lighting is soft, the music is mellow and that the room is well ventilated. By following these basic principals of Feng Shui you will ensure that your newborn will sleep peacefully and flourish in his/her new room.

Kerri

Q

Dear Kerri,

I am 37yrs old, divorced with two children.  I have been single for the past four years in Dubai and my love-life is completely non-existent!  My birthday is 8th October 1967, can you help me boost my love life through 8 Mansions Feng Shui?

Thanks in advance,

Paula
(via email)

A

Dear Paula,

The first objective is to ensure that all your home photos/pictures do not emphasise a female going solo! Your pictures should suggest a balance of gender and your artwork should indicate a non-singleton type theme. So put away some of those great girlie holiday photos, the artwork of the single vase and flower, you the kids and a great view, because you need to focus on finding a man and not more girlfriends!

First you need to energise your bedroom for romance luck, so stand in the middle of your room with a good standard compass and locate the southwest corner. In this area on the bedroom wall, hang a picture of the peony flower in a beautiful gold or silver frame – this should work fast as the peony flower signifies conjugal love. Change your bed linen to a subtle colour shade such as peach, lilac or soft pink, and ensure that your bedroom lights are mellow, then place two scented red candles in your southwest. Most importantly once you have found your ‘knight in shining armour’ immediately change the peony picture to a photo of the two of you, but using the same gorgeous frame.

To protect this new love, place a family picture including your new man in an earthen or metallic coloured photo frame in the southwest corner of the living room. Then place either a black round or wavy object in the north corner of your bedroom and a metallic item in the west. 

Best of luck in finding your soulmate!

Kerri