Selby: They will do okay here, but this will not be a hometown paper anymore. The building is taller than the old Republic building across the street, which fit into the community better. In the past, the paper missed journalistic opportunities. The new building symbolizes power and status. They will have to strive to remain part of the community. The mirrored glass in the building will deflect negative energy.
New Lobby of the Office of Governor J. Fife Symington III, 1700 West Washington
Govert: The most visible, dominant symbol in this office--a kachina dancer whose entire face is covered with a hood that has eye slots--is troubling. The implication is that the governor can look out at a visitor, but the visitor has no idea who the governor is. The circular room is mostly ornamental and spins energies out too quickly. Why is it necessary to separate each visitor's chair with a cactus plant, symbolizing a spiny barrier?
Selby: This lobby has good feng shui, except for the oppressive overhang above the visitors' chairs. The round shape of the room keeps the energy stirring. The color photographs of Arizona scenes on the wall provide good energies. The photographs of water symbolize prosperity. This room will always be very good for a governor.
The Future Home of Bank One Ballpark, Seventh Street and Jefferson
Govert: The irregular grid pattern of streets surrounding the ballpark symbolically means that the ballpark will be well-integrated into the social and economic life of the city. The railroad tracks directly south of the ballpark symbolize how the project was railroaded into the community by promoter Jerry Colangelo. They also indicate that the Diamondbacks will either roar to defeats or victories; there will be few close games. When the ballpark is constructed, the Phoenix Suns' performance should improve, because the ballpark will serve as a guardian, protecting America West Arena from some bad energies.
Selby: The way in which Seventh Street slopes downward on the eastern boundary of the ballpark site may mean that positive energies in the area will always travel downhill. The way in which the streets are configured means symbolically that the ballpark will always be under attack. The Civic Center angles out towards the ballpark like a direct hit, a stab in the stomach. The southwest corner is the best place for the concession stands.
America West Arena, First Street and Jefferson
Govert: The artificially heavy, angular overhang on the southeast corner of the arena attracts negative energy and makes the arena vulnerable. (Govert does not know this is the press entry.) One cannot ignore the symbolism of poisonous plants (oleanders) guarding the parking lot by the gym. (Govert does not know this is where players' wives park.) The main entryway to the arena leads to the suiteholders' doors, which, from a feng shui standpoint, says that suiteholders, not the public, are the most valued at the arena. A triangular shape begins at the suiteholders' doors and points outward, as though suiteholders want to attack people who are resting on the benches in the plaza. There are no outside doorknobs on many of the doors, which symbolically says one has to know someone inside to enter. The most visible element in the main entry is the Bank One Versateller machine, which symbolically signals the importance of money to the arena's owners.
Selby: The artificially heavy, angular overhang on the southeast corner of the arena attracts negative energy. It has a stabbing effect and cuts off the knowledge area of the building. (She does not know this is the press entry.) Energy cannot smoothly flow through this area. The attached covered parking for suiteholders on the west side indicates their willingness to extend helping hands to support the arena. The main entryway should not lead to the suiteholders, but should be on the family area of the building, near the east side, so that people would feel more welcome. The pillars in front of the current main entry block qi going into the building.
Terry Greene's Office, New Times Building, 1201 East Jefferson
Govert: There really isn't much that can be done with this room from a feng shui standpoint. There are too many windows releasing energies from the room. Do you have difficulty writing so near the window? Do you feel scattered? Turn your desk to face the door, cover your windows up to three inches above your head.
This office is more welcoming to women than to men; the sharp angles of furniture stab at men. Cover your glass door with rice paper. In your wealth corner, put whatever you want or value in life. Put a plant near it. Because you are at the end of the hall, you have no guardian on the other side of your office. Place a guardian symbol in your office to ward off bad energies. Dragons are good, but if you insist on an angel, make sure it's Michael the archangel, not a useless cherub. (Govert does not know that the executive editor of New Times is named Michael Lacey.)
Selby: Are your thoughts scattered when you sit beneath the window? What's happening is energy is draining out the window. Change your desk so it's catty-corner to the door. If you work with your back to the door, you will have worries. Covering your window won't cure your problem. Hang a crystal here to keep the energy flowing properly. Put a bamboo flute over the door so people won't leave negatively. Your left-hand corner is your wealth corner; put something red there. Put something red in your fame corner, something pink, white or red in your relationship corner to enhance your relationships. Put a phone book with a business card behind your door so you will get help from others.
Editor's note: Terry Greene has changed the arrangement of her office and beefed up her wealth corner. But she has been too tired to move her desk, possibly because she sleeps on a bed directly beneath a ceiling fan.
