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Sunday, August 10, 2008

Fertility Tips for Child Birth
By linusleong @ 5:16 PM :: 358 Views :: 0 Comments ::

Painting of A Hundred Children
Ancestral worship is the underlying principle of Chinese ethics. Therefore, the birth of a child, in particular a son that will carry on the family’s name, is regarded as an extremely fortunate event. As such, there are many customs and rituals to encourage child birth especially among couples who are yet childless, unable to conceive or who have no luck with male infants.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Chinese Calendar - The Chinese Almanac
By linusleong @ 7:46 AM :: 509 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Feng Shui, Chinese Culture

A typical Chinese Almanac

All ancient civilisations have their own slant of calendar record and almanacs in particular have been in existence since antiquity across the globe. The Chinese Almanac or “通胜”, is a book, or table, containing forecasts and outlook for the year.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Pregnancy Gender Selection - A Chinese Child Birth Conception Chart
By linusleong @ 10:27 PM :: 2273 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Feng Shui, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Handcopied of original medical work on child birth care for females.

With a one-child policy in effect for two generations, the Chinese have it tough when it comes to raising a family. Gender selection at conception and pregnancy stages has always been an important consideration to the Chinese family as it is only the Son, and not the daughter, that will eventually carries the family name.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The Yin and Yang of Chinese Names
By linusleong @ 11:16 PM :: 144 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Feng Shui

The Chinese considered 3 stages of a man’s life ( birth, marriage and death ) as most important, as such there are numerous practices pertaining to each stage. At birth, a name will be bestowed to a child who will bear it for the rest of his life. As such, many details are taken into consideration when choosing a name. It is hoped that an auspicious name will smoothen the life path of the child by enhancing his hidden attributes and bring about good fortune.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Feng Shui - Office Stress Busters
By linusleong @ 10:35 PM :: 119 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Feng Shui

Lighting is the primary source of stress at work. Insufficient illumination makes it difficult to see things properly and induces a feeling of lethargic and inadequacy. On the other hand, overly strong glaring lights emit heat and sap energy, and are equally detrimental. Make sure you have a moderately lighted environment, which means you do not sit directly under the lights.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Schools of Feng Shui
By linusleong @ 12:45 AM :: 131 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Feng Shui

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese way that involves the study of both the natural and artificial environments so as to achieve a balance of the energy. There are many different forms of Feng Shui being practiced, each influenced by the cultural and environmental background of the practioner. Listed in this article are some common schools of Feng Shui.