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Geomancer Marites Allen believes that feng shui is present in our everyday lives, and the elements of good fortune can be courted even from the smallest things. And, for Allen, a good way to start incorporating feng shui into our lifestyles is through "auspicious" clothing.

"It's like affirming your personal desires through the clothes you wear, and aligning them with your surroundings, which is what feng shui is all about. It's like using fashion as a charm," Allen says over her fashion brand, Frigga.

Named after a major deity in Norse mythology, Allen's clothing line takes cue from the concept of prosperity and luck brought by feng shui through auspicious designs, as seen in the brand's current collection.

Comfy tops with mystic knot or peony prints in fiery colors are considered as luck enhancers for 'Love and Marriage,' while green and blue dresses court "income opportunities and personal abundance" for 'Wealth and Prosperity.'

As for 'Good Health and Longevity,' Frigga suggests "soothing and nurturing earth tones" with the lucky symbol of antahkarana as a print.

Some tops and dresses also feature the five-element pagoda print, which is believed to control misfortune. Colorful tees with the Ruyi sign are thought to be helpful in bringing fame, power, and popularity. The current collection also has the 'Allies & Friends' casual shirts, which allow the wearer to supposedly "borrow positive energies" from people.

In a press note, Frigga discloses that there's a scientific basis on lucky dressing. "Recent studies on embodied or enclothed cognition have shown that what we wear affects our psychological processes or how we think. The symbolic meanings attached to our clothes can alter how we approach and interact with our surroundings," the statement reads.

"Just as feng shui is all about maneuvering the environment to suit our aspirations, Frigga is about knowing what to wear and why we should wear them. Whether it is dressing up to convince, to attract, or to appear in control, Frigga fulfills the need to be stylish and auspicious at the same time," explains Allen.

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Let's face it - job searching is stressful. So if anything can be done to help bring positive energy to the experience, it's worth exploring. That's why the practice of feng shui is so intriguing. While feng shui may seem like something you do when decorating your house, its applications can extend beyond the abode and into your job search.

According to the Encarta World English Dictionary, feng shui is "a Chinese system that studies people's relationships to their environment, especially their home or workspace, in order to achieve maximum harmony with the spiritual forces believed to influence all places."

"Feng shui is about how the space you live and work in affects your mood, energy level and your decisions," says Donna Stellhorn, feng shui expert and author of "2012: Year of the Water Dragon." "By making the appropriate changes to your physical environment, you shift the energy flow and prime your subconscious to recognize success opportunities."

Stellhorn notes that when it comes to the job hunt, it's easy to feel down and defeated by what seem like insurmountable obstacles. "To protect ourselves from these obstacles, we can set up blocks to new opportunities. We may not feel these blocks, only those opportunities seem to stop coming. By making feng shui changes, we stimulate the energy so the opportunities can come again."

So how can job seekers benefit from feng shui? Stellhorn shares the following five tips to help bring balance and positivity to your job search:

1. Avoid horizontal lines on your resume or cover letter. "Horizontal lines break up the flow of energy, giving the reader a chance to look away - the same way we may close a book when we come to the end of a chapter," Stellhorn says. "Horizontal lines may cause the reader to pause to check email or answer the phone, and once their attention is lost they may not return to finish reading your resume."

2. Choose paragraphs over lists. Stellhorn says that if you're pursuing a position that requires certain expertise, try using paragraphs instead of just bullet points. "Studies show we have an internal clock that judges the amount of time it takes us to scan information. The longer we linger, the more complex it seems. A paragraph gives the impression of more in-depth knowledge and a stronger skill set." Conversely, Stellhorn says that if you're applying for a position requiring people or sales skills, bullet points work well, because they exude the energy of being more straightforward and easy to understand.

3. Focus your energy on interviewing. After applying for a position, Stellhorn suggests blocking out a few dates and times on your calendar when you're available for interviews. "Make a point of marking them in your calendar, and picture how the company will contact you. By focusing your intent on getting the interview, you call the energy of opportunity to you." And no matter what happens, a little positive thinking never hurt anyone.

4. Choose your interview clothes wisely. When picking an outfit for an interview, Stellhorn recommends choosing clothes based on the position for which you're applying. She suggests wearing darker colors when interviewing for a management position, as black and navy indicate a person of power and authority. Lighter colors - grays, tans and creams - are good for a supporting role, because they can indicate a person who is willing to work hard. "If the job involves communication, consider wearing blues; if it involves making quick decisions, then wear red; if it's financial, consider wearing charcoal."

5. Be mindful of your movements. Stellhorn says that during an interview, job seekers should be cognizant of their body language. Men should avoid folding their hands in their lap, because this may send a subconscious message that they're feeling threatened. "Women should avoid playing with their jewellery during the interview. This can be seen as covering up a lie."

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After weathering the collapse of a $US19.5 billion deal in 2009 and the arrest of four executives,RioTinto did what you do in China to court better fortune: It bought a jade horse.

Standing at 1.2 meters, or almost four feet, the statue cut from the gemstone has a prime view of Shanghai from the companys office on the 40th floor of the Wheelock Square building. Its meant to help avoid any repeat of the rocky relationship the worlds second-biggest mining company has had with China, its largest customer and shareholder.

When we designed this office, we asked a feng shui master to give us some guidance and he said it was very important to have a jade horse in a pool of water, London-basedRios China managing director Ian Bauert, said in an interview, So the good Qi comes in, the good spirit comes in to recirculate and makes us a prosperous and happy company in China.

WhileRiohas lost share to archrival BHP Billiton in China since the trouble welled up in 2009, it nevertheless increased Chinese sales 72 per cent to $US19.5 billion in the three years through June 30. BHP boosted Chinese sales 119 per cent to $US21.6 billion in the period.

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Since the fallout from 2009, the company has improved its position substantially, said Tim Schroeders, who helps manage $US1 billion at Pengana Capital in Melbourne, includingRioshares. He creditedRios efforts without commenting on any potential luck from the horse, which was built from white jade.

Rio, the worlds second-biggest iron ore exporter, competes with BHP and Brazils Vale SA to feed Chinas $US82 billion a year appetite for the steelmaking material. With stakes that high, any helpRiocan get to maintain smooth relations with Chinas government is welcome, after the jailing of company executive Stern Hu two years ago and the collapse of a $US19.5 billion investment deal in 2009.

Competition for Chinese market share is getting more fierce, said Xu Xiangchun, chief analyst with researcher Mysteel.com, Having a good relationship with the Chinese government and steelmakers is critical for the miners.

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The arc inRios fortunes in China date to 1973, when it says it became the first foreign company to supply iron ore to the Asian nation. Since thenRiohas shipped more than 1 billion metric tons. China generated sales of about $US20 billion in calendar year 2011, or 33 per cent ofRios total, and almost double that of North America, its second-largest market.Riodoesnt break out earnings from China.

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