Wherever I go, I'm always checking out the Chi (pronounce "chee") which comes into our lives, homes and businesses through the "Mouth of Chi" (or front entrance) of both the land and the building. I cannot say how essential it is to have a fabulous entrance because this is where all good luck, health, happiness, prosperity?-everything!--enters your life.

You can enhance yours by:

• Keeping the path approaching your door absolutely free of obstacles and clutter (no recycling bins, dead plants, overgrown hedges or trees that need pruning). The path should gently meander, rather than run in a straight line to your front door.
• Keep the door-way well illuminated both inside and out (no burnt out light bulbs).
• Inside and outside the Mouth of Chi should be uplifting and beautiful. Plant healthy plants in red pots or red flowers at either side of your front door. Place a cheerful, new and bright door mat.
• Make certain that your address is clearly visible (so fortune can find you!) and that your doorbell is in working order (so you can hear opportunity calling!)
• Be sure that your solid wood front door is in good working order?no squeaking hinges or scraping the floor--and that the door knob opens easily (for blessings to easily!)
• Give your front door a fresh coat of glossy paint--consider a bright red for auspicious luck and protection; green for health and long-life; or black to stimulate your career and cash flow.
• You can also place an exterior water fountain flowing towards your front door which helps create cash flow (the greater the flow, the better). Make sure the water is visibly pooling rather than disappearing.
• Make sure your eyes fall on something beautiful when you enter your home or office, such as fresh flowers or an altar. A bright and sparkling crystal chandelier would also be ideal here.
• For those of you with attached garages, side or back doors, get into the habit of using your front door and activate that Mouth of Chi!
• Hang brass temple-bell wind chimes outside your front door to ring in new blessings.

Provided by Gwynne Warner, founder of 10,000 Blessings Feng Shui. She practices Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Feng Shui as a disciple of Grandmaster Professor Lin Yun. She was certified as an Advanced Feng Shui Consultant by Helen and James Jay of Feng Shui Designs. Gwynne offers a free e-zine. Email her at tenthousandblessings@hotmail.com