Author Archives: Taras Lytvyn

About Taras Lytvyn

Supervisor of Blue Mountain Institute

Year of the Snake 2025: Perseverance in a Time of Change

As the tumultuous Year of the Dragon winds down, the world prepares for the dawn of the Year of the Snake, which officially begins with the new moon on January 29, 2025, at 1:36 PM Swiss time.

According to the Eastern lunar calendar, 2025 marks the Year of the Wood Snake, associated with green, blue, or cyan colors in accordance with the Wu Xing principle—the ancient concept of the Five Elements.

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Old China Feng Shui

Ancient Knowledge, Books, and Modern Feng Shui

The world we inhabit today bears little resemblance to the one of a century ago. Modern lifestyles, advanced construction technologies, and new building materials have reshaped our environment. Grain mills, wells, courtyards, and outhouses – once central to everyday life – are now relics of the past, replaced by skyscrapers, highways, and shrinking green spaces. Yet, despite these transformations, the natural forces that shape our lives remain constant. We still live on the same planet, under the same sun and moon, influenced by the same enduring rhythms of nature.

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Taras Lytvyn

Feng Shui for Business and Office Design. Course-3

Feng Shui for Business and Office Design

Course #3 of Feng Shui Certification Level 1

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Starting October 15, 2024 | 6:00 PM (Swiss Time)

Register Now: fengshuibluemountain@gmail.com

Unlock the art of designing harmonious and effective office spaces with Course #3: Feng Shui for Business and Office Design. This advanced course, part of the Feng Shui Certification Level 1 program, will guide you through the principles of Feng Shui to elevate your business environment. Learn how to craft an ideal workspace, refine your brand identity, design impactful logos, business cards, and websites, and ultimately improve your business using the wisdom of Feng Shui.

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The Art of ‘Eating Bitterness’: A Chinese Philosophy of Resilience

In China, when describing someone’s character, there is often an emphasis on the ability to endure hardship and adversity with resilience. This trait is captured by the phrase ?? (ch?k?), which translates literally to “eat bitterness.”

The Chinese character ? (k?) carries a multitude of meanings: bitter, sorrowful, cruel, torment, grief, and persistent effort, among others. These meanings reflect a cultural appreciation for perseverance in the face of hardship.

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Form Defines Energy book

Form Defines Energy. The Essence of Feng Shui. E-book

Introducing Our New E-book: “Form Defines Energy. The Essence of Feng Shui” by Shan-Tung Hsu

We are pleased to announce the release of “Form Defines Energy. The Essence of Feng Shui. E-Book” by Master Shan-Tung Hsu.

For the first time outside China, Master Hsu, drawing on decades of research and experience, elucidates traditional Chinese environmental design in an accessible manner, allowing readers to seamlessly integrate these principles into their lives and spaces.

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Taras Litvin Fengshui

Interior Space Feng Shui Design Course #2

Feng Shui Certification Level 1

Tuesdays & Thursdays, from June 11, 2024 | 7:00pm Swiss time

Register for Interior Space Design Course #2 today: fengshuibluemountain@gmail.com

Explore the art and science of Feng Shui with expert Taras Lytvyn. Immerse yourself in traditional principles and learn how to seamlessly integrate them into modern design and lifestyle, continuing the esteemed tradition of Master Shan-Tung Hsu and Blue Mountain Institute.

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