What is in the Fame and Reputation area of your home? What is its dominant feature? Does the dominant feature accurately represent the aspect of yourself for which you wish to be known? If a photo of that area was a billboard, what would it be advertising?

Think of the feng shui grid or bagua as a tic tac toe board made up of nine equal squares. Standing at your front door, the architectural front door that is, the Fame and Reputation area is in the middle of the top row.

One of my clients is considering purchasing a new home. There is a sit down bar in the Fame and Reputation area. This couple enjoys only the occasional glass of wine. If they enjoyed giving margarita parties or were wine connoisseurs, the bar would be well placed.

As they are neither and they otherwise like the plan and location of this home, what can they do to mitigate the effect of the bar's location and prominence in the Great Room?

First, it's good to recall that this area is associated with the FIRE element, as well. They are both very strong in Fire, so the affect is somewhat neutralized already.

This couple has a fabulous collection of art. Using the bar shelves to display their art instead of bar paraphernalia and by spot lighting one dramatic piece placed on the counter transforms their identity as partiers to the art collectors that they are.

Perhaps your reason for living is your children or grandchildren. Sculptures or paintings depicting children or families placed in this area aligns with your family-person persona.

Let's say the Fame & Reputation Area is where you keep all your golf trophies or golf art. Is golf the first thing you want others to think of when your name comes up? If golf is your passion, you bet.

First check out what is in the Fame and Reputation area of your overall home. Whatever you find in that area applies to everyone who lives there.

It is possible that the Fame & Reputation Area is partly in one room and partly in another. It is often outside, as well. Still, what is there? What does that "say" about the people who live in the home?

Then check out what is in the Fame and Reputation & FIRE area of the room each person uses most. Does it reflect how they choose to be known?

For help in understanding the subtle feng shui messages your surroundings are sending, call or email Kathleen to explore how a feng shui consultation will benefit you.