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Feng shui and fortune in Macau

November 5, 2010November 6, 2010 / Whispering Gums / 16 Comments

Feng Shui, as most westerners probably know by now, is an important consideration in Chinese life. The correct placement of objects is critical to the well-being of those who live or come within the orbit of that object (which could be a bed in a bedroom, the house itself or, as in the case I raise today, … Continue reading Feng shui and fortune in Macau

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