The history of Four Pillars
Four Pillars of Destiny is what the Chinese have called their astrological charts not because you are locked into destiny, but you are influenced by the qi of heaven and earth at the time of your birth. Understanding this kind of energetic weather report gives great insight into what makes a person tick. A home, or business, is a reflection of those within. If there is no understanding of the individuals, how could feng shui be effective? There is no cookie cutter approach that works, it must be tailored on many levels. The year, month, day and hour create the four columns, or pillars of qi. There are two characters in each, one exists within the Heavenly Stem and is either the yin (receptive) or the yang (creative) quality of one of the five elements. These types of qi: wood, fire, earth, metal and water embody consciousness, action and realities. Below these elements are the astrological animals which are called the Earthly Branches which are also made up of the five elements. It is the interplay within the natal chart that is the first door that opens to get a glimpse at character and possibilities. As time marches on, the qi of each time period interacts with the natal chart. 'Change is the only constant' . This moment in time has its own energy that mingles or clashes with these natal imprints. Life experiences go up and down. Now, it gets more complex, understanding the cosmic dance of heaven's qi playing with earth qi, or time with space.
A house sits on the market for months while a similar one nearby sells in a weekend. Across town, parents grow increasingly frustrated with their teenage son who seems to lack the focus and drive of his friends. A successful executive grapples with staffing issues and weak sales despite a healthy economy. Why do some people seem to struggle in life while others move through it with relative ease?
The answer often lies in the principles of feng shui. Pronounced fung shway, this ancient Chinese art possesses the power to improve every aspect of your life by enhancing the qi - or life force - of your environment. Developed some 6,000 years ago, feng shui is used throughout the world to bring prosperity, good health and beneficial relationships to individuals, families and businesses.
"Elspeth's intuitive manner and engaging
spirit bring a sense of calm into your
home from the moment she enters. As
soon as you meet her, you know you
have met someone extraordinary."
S.Galler, client
Spaces That "feel" right
We have all walked into places that seem welcoming, comfortable and safe as well as those that leave us feeling up-tight or anxious. Those feelings are the result of the physical and metaphysical qualities of the room. Feng shui can alter the energies of both environments and the people within them to encourage vitality and serenity.It is important to note that feng shui is not a branch of interior design but rather a natural science. Unfortunately, the Western tendency to oversimplify and dilute this very complex subject has resulted in skepticism and misunderstanding. Traditional feng shui is the art and practical science of creating balanced, harmonious and enriching environments through keen observation of the three forms of qi - heavenly, earthly and human, and their interaction with each other. Feng shui can make significant changes to one's life, but it is not as significant as your consciousness. A home could be in harmony and be like a fine set of clothes, making you feel and look better, but if you are not engaging enlightened thinking, authentic compassion and a loving heart, you will not be complete. It truly is a balance of all levels of consciousness, harmoniously landing in time and space.
The need for feng shui varies from one person to the next. Some wish to stimulate creativity or attract greater professional success, while others delight in their circumstances and wish to nurture and maintain the fulfilling lives that they lead.
In each case, Four Pillars Feng Shui founder, Elspeth Anne Beier, draws upon her deep knowledge of the four major schools of feng shui and 30 years of training and teaching meditation, taiji and Chinese astrology. The history of the home or business is researched and detailed floor plans are drawn up to determine the physical coordinates of both the structure and the property. After conducting an in-depth analysis of the physical environment, the astrological charts of each of its occupants or key business executives are studied to better understand which energies need promoting and which need toning down. The results are startling: homes previously stuck on the market sell, distracted students focus and learn, relationships thrive and businesses prosper.