Hey, I'm Mariah Herself...
I am just an interested learner and curious, thoughtful observer. I am continually studying philosophies, arts, and sciences, and exploring them in my life. I am not a religious figure, therapist, or physician. I am a fellow traveler sharing my knowledge, thoughts and experiences to help guide you and inspire you along your journey.
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I believe that our inner and outer worlds reflect and affect one another. ​I carry this belief with me in my work with feng shui and hairdressing. (Psst… if you’re wondering how to pronounce that.. it’s like “Fung Shway.”)
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They say if you change your hair, you change your life. The same goes with rearranging your home or workspace. The way we connect to ourselves and our environment influences how we spend our days.. and to quote A Dillard, “The way we spend our days is how we spend our lives.”
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I spend mine looking for treasure and cultivating self growth. I find magic all around me in nature, philosophy, art, animals, places, and the people I meet. Everything has a story to discover, and it’s the journey and joy of discovery that inspires me to explore each day.
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You are a treasure with a unique story, and my hope is to help you translate your inherent beauty to yourself and the world.
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The principles of art and hairdressing allow me to help you explore your wishes and needs in a shape that moves with you. I aim to create hair that you enjoy wearing every day, not just the day you leave the salon. My wish is for you to feel connected and empowered, and to demystify confusing styling or haircare practices.
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The principles of feng shui help us analyze and improve the supportive quality of your living and working spaces. It is an art form, wisdom tradition, and collection of philosophies from China that gives an explanation of why some places feel good and some feel off. It is not about having perfect interior design. With this knowledge, we learn to cultivate empowering and nourishing spaces. Interpreting the symbols of your space and the art of arrangement, we will work collaboratively to uncover valuable insights.
Are you ready to listen to your environment and inner voice?
Are you ready to start creating the life you want?
I can’t wait to meet you.
Mindful Design Feng Shui School Certificate
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9 Star Ki:
Your Element Archetypes
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“We are born at a given moment, in a given place, and like vintage years of wine, we have the qualities of the year and of the season in which we are born.” - Carl Gustav Jung
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The 9 Star Ki is a sort of a numerology and astrology from China and Japan. From your birthdate we can ascertain 3 basic energy profiles about you - sort of like the results of a personality test. I like thinking of them as Element Archetypes, representing energy expression styles.
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The predominant philosophy informing the 9 Star Ki is an East Asian concept Wu Xing, the 5 movements, commonly called the 5 Elements. They function a bit like the game rock, paper, scissors. The five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, represent different characteristics of energy, supporting and controlling each other. These are both actual elements, and powerful descriptive symbols.
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Together, we explore these symbols in your life to uncover and appreciate real truths about you.
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I use the The Ki to offer insight and ideas about your inherent element instincts and expression styles. We look to your birthdate to see what basic energies you are prone to expressing as your basic nature, your inner world, and your outer self.
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Inspired by the before mentioned Carl Jung quote, what qualities describe the vintage of you?
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More important is the unfolding exploration and appreciation of the magic and mystery of you - the unique dimensions you take on and embody.
We can use the Ki to look for clues and keywords, but that flavor is all you.
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WHAT TO EXPECT:
For your reading, you'll fill out a short form and send me your birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY) to calculate your personal element archetypes. We will meet at our scheduled time to talk about them, and I'll send you a written document for reference.
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WOOD. FIRE. EARTH. METAL. WATER.
What's a Feng Shui Consultation Like?
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After booking, you’ll receive an intake form. Questions are geared to get you thinking about how you’re relating with your space, and what you’re wanting for yourself. This gives us direction for your session.
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You’ll need to submit a signed drawing of your floorplan. Get acquainted with your space, and draw your floorplan as accurately to scale as possible. Photos and videos of your space are welcome!
After that you’ll kick back until your booked online appointment. We will meet at our scheduled time, in person or online, and use your intake form to guide our discussion. I’ll share my opinions and offer ideas, and we will work together to decide on any adjustments.​
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Your Attention Matters
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