Category: symbolism
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The Oak Tree Conversations: The Curious Case of Lucky Charms
The owl was enjoying a quiet doze upon his favourite branch when something small, brown and thoroughly panicked burst through the undergrowth below. It darted left, then right, before charging towards the old oak tree and frantically digging at its roots. The owl opened one eye. “My dear Rabbit… I feel obliged to point out…
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The Well-Travelled Frog
As I prepare for another journey, I find myself engaging in a ritual familiar to travellers throughout history. No, not packing. Worrying that I’ve forgotten something important. For thousands of years, human beings have sought ways to make travel safer, luckier, smoother, and less likely to result in being stranded somewhere with mismatched socks and…
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Cinnamon and the Curious Ritual of Blowing Spice Through Your Front Door
It is no secret that orange rules on four legs in my house, ushering in comedy and harmony in equal measure. The resident orange cat approaches life with boundless enthusiasm, questionable judgment, and an unwavering belief that every event somehow revolves around him. Most of the time, orange is the color of laughter in my…
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Black Cats: The Most Successful Feline Smear Campaign
Black cats have one of the worst public relations problems in history. For centuries they have been accused of everything from assisting witches to causing bad luck, failed journeys, mysterious illnesses, and general misfortune. Entire generations have crossed streets to avoid them. Some people still become uneasy when a black cat crosses their path. Having…
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Why You Should Never Put Your Handbag on the Floor
My mother never let me put my handbag on the floor. Neither did my aunts or her friends. In fact, an entire generation of Filipino women seemed united on this one point. The moment my bag touched the ground, someone would inevitably swoop in with a gentle but firm reprimand: “Don’t put your bag there—you’ll…
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Feng Shui or Vasthu? Altar Placements
People often speak of Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra as if they are interchangeable, yet they arise from entirely different ways of understanding space, energy, and the human relationship to both. Feng Shui is rooted in the movement and balance of qi, an ever shifting life force that flows through environments and responds to intention,…
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Feng Shui Tips For Travellers
There’s something about spring travel that feels like the universe is gently nudging you out the door. Easter, blossoms, longer days, it is not just a change of season, it is a shift in energy. And while everyone else is worrying about flight delays and whether they packed enough socks, you? You are about to…
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The Mystique of the Number 9
Across Asia, numbers carry meaning far beyond their mathematical value. Some numbers bring joy and prosperity such as 8, 0, and sometimes even 5; others can spark anxiety or caution, like 2, 3, or 4. Among them, the number 9 holds a uniquely layered place in cultural imagination, ranging from representing longevity and eternity to…
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From Goodbye to Hello: Feng Shui for Moving to a New House
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Moving is like starring in your own sitcom — part emotional rollercoaster, part extreme sport, and part Feng Shui experiment. You’re packing up a lifetime of memories, wondering why you still own 17 mugs shaped like cats, and secretly hoping your old house will forgive you, or at least not haunt you. Feng Shui teaches…
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Halloween Feng Shui
As the veil between worlds grows thin and the whispers of October deepen into mystery, Halloween invites both delight and unease into the air. It is a night rich with movement, laughter, masks, trickery, and unseen energies that drift between realms. From a Feng Shui perspective, this season stirs the chi of a home, awakening…
The Esoteric Frog 