Charms and Crystals Marilyn Soriano

Testimonials

ACTRESS JODI STA. MARIA-LACSON TALKS ABOUT LUCKY CHARMS

(Excerpt from her Starstudio magazine interview. July, 2008 issue)

At the time of this interview, Pampi and Jodi have been living in the house for a month. The date they moved in was chosen with the help of Feng Shui expert Joy Lim. Joy asked for Pampi's birthdate (May 29, 1980) and Jodi's (June 16, 1982) and based on those information, she chose the most auspicious date for them to move in. Joy also suggested that the couple place Feng Shui charms throughout the house, which they did. "Wala namang mawawala di ba?" says Jodi. The Feng Shui charms seems to have brought them luck. Since they moved in to they house, Jodi's career has been on an upswing.

Jodi's Career

She has done several series, all of which did well in the ratings and which also went over well with the critics: Walang Kapalit (in which she played the manic-depressive wife of Bobby Andrews), Patayin sa Sindak sa Barbara (as the ghost Ruth) and Palos and Kung-Fu kids (which she did simultaneously). She also appeared in the indie film Maling Akala opposite Victor Basa. All her performances were well-received, and there is talk that she is about to start yet another project in which she will play Nash Aguas' mother. She is very excited about this latest acting assignment. "Sa mga dati kong shows kasi, namamatay agad ang character ko. Parang na-ta-

typecast yata ako sa mga nanay na nastu-stugi,"she says with a laugh. " Pero dito, ang dinig ko, mas mahaba ang exposure," says Jodi. She cuts herselfoff for fear of revealing more about the project before it's officially announced.

Jodi's House

Director Eric Salud

Director Eric Salud has always been superstitious, a believer of the unknown. "Even before, mahilig na ako magbasa ng pamahiin ( Even before, I always read books on superstitions)," says Salud."Mapaniwala talaga ako (I easily believe things)."

So it does not come as a surprise that this famous director of various television series like Pangarap Na Bituin, Hiram Na

Mukha, Pedro Penduko, Margarita, and About Your Love, easily fell for the "Charms and Crystals" of the equally famous geomancer Ms. Joy Lim. Salud met Ms. Joy in 2005 through the recomendation of his friend, actress Mel Kimura. At that time, Salud was doing pretty "OK" when it comes to his career and personal life.

After meeting Ms. Joy however, Salud admits his life has never been better. "Before kasi, noong wala pa si Ms. Joy, parang walang direksyon ang lahat. Hindi mo alam kung tama ang nilalagay mo [sa bahay mo], kung tama ang suot mong mga charms (Before Ms.Joy, it was as if not everything was in the right direction)," recalls Salud. "But after meeting Ms.Joy, my beliefs became stronger-my projects and shows kept coming in. That's why I wear my charms everyday, I feel lost and incomplete without them. Through Ms. Joy, I learned everything has to be placed in the right direction so that blessings will continue pouring in".

For example, when Eric Salud bought his new house somewhere in Fairview, it never occured to him that the number of the house, 64, was inauspicious, Coincidentally, that was also the plate number of his car.

"Ms. Joy told me that the number 4 is unlucky in feng shui. So she adviced me to place a gold medallion beside the number of the house and the plate number of the car. So far, I have not experienced any misfortunes. My car would get small bumps but nothing major since"

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Salud reinforced the protection of his home by placing auspious feng shui items at the right corners and directions of the house. To ward off burglars, he placed a rhinoceros facing the North West direction. At the South West, he placed a Red Buddha, Piyao, and a miniature Christmas Tree for the continious flow of blessings. He kept a Deer decoration at the living room as it symbolizes strength and wealth. The 3-Coins are placed at the doorbell to attract more money. Salud has mini-fountain at stratigic spots of the house, tortoise facing South East, at the kitchen, Six strings coin chimes and a green swallowing a coin, as well. "I could say Ms.Joy has tremendously helped in improving my luck. But as Ms.Joy says, you have to remember to keep a positive attitude towards people, towards life".

Shiela Go

Born to chinese parents, 26-year-old Shiela Go grew up believing in feng shui. She is also a self-confessed fan of astrology and anything supernatural. Despite her beliefs, Go could not understand why luck eludes her. "Salamat kay MS. Marivic and Ms Joy Lim dahil nagkaroon ng Charms and Crystals dito sa Japan."

"Dati life was just ordinary, routinary," says GO "Parang ambigat sa loob." Go heard about Ms Joy Lim but it was only through her balikbayan sister that she found the opportunity to finally meet Ms. Joy.

"The first time I saw her, I felt like I could really talk to her," remembers Go, " I knew that she was the type that caters the adults to the young."

After consulting with Ms.Joy, Go got an All-in-One bracelet, a 21 eye DZi Gem with Ruby Crystals bracelet or wishing bracelet, and a garlic with clear quartz bracelet - all given for free by Ms Joy." After I got my bracelets, lots of my wishes came true. Some were almost impossible but came true nevertheless. I also felt as if burdens has been lifted off me". "I work as clients' service supervisor at Powermac Center. My work involves informing our VIP clients about new products at the store. I remember, before wearing the bracelets, it usually takes me days before I get to sell products to clients. Now, almost everyday I get to sell even the most expensive ones," says Go. As such, Go has been recommending Ms. Joy to her clients as well. she has even put up her own website where clients can browse and order through Ms Joy's charms and crystals. Since then, the phone never stopped ringing. "My clients would call me up just to tell me how the bracelets changed their lives." But more than granting her wishes, according to Go, the bracelets made her more confident about herself. "They made me believe that the most improbable things can happen. They changed how I see things and how I deal with people. I opened up to my family and friends more. The bracelets really changed my life."

Nelia Gutierrez

Almost seven years ago, Nelia Gutierrez, 55, thought she was going to lose her only small store at the Malabon Central Market. "Kapos na kapos kami noon (we were falling short of money before)," recalls Gutierrez, "Panay ang labas ng pera". Kahit kumikita, madami pa din ang ginagastos. Kahit short na P50 hindi ko mabili. Akala ko masasara na rin ang tindahan ko (We were spending more than we were earning. I couldn't even buy a P50 worth of shortpants)."

One day, while watching Alas Sinco Y Medya, the defunct ABS-CBN morning show,

"There were so many of them but Ms. Joy caught my attention. As if someone was whispering to me that I should go to Ms. Joy". Following her instinct, Aling Nelia dragged along her Tita and went to see Ms. Joy. Aling Nelia did not hesitate in telling Ms.Joy about her financial problems. She went as far as showing Ms.Joy the layout of her house Ms.Joy advised her to wear an All-in-One bracelet and smoke incence candles all over the house. Ms.Joy suggested having a prosperity basket during the New Year, as well."After consulting with Ms.Joy, parang gumaan ang pakiramdam ko. Gumanda ang benta ng tindahan na akala ko masasara na. Nabili pa namin ang kabilang lupa ng tindahan sa mas murang halaga (After consulting with Ms Joy, I felt lighter. Our sales picked up when I thought our store would shut down. I was also able to buy the neighboring lot at a very cheap price).

Since then, Aling Nelia has been filling her house with Feng Shui items bought from Ms.Joy's Charms and Crystals store. She placed a money tree at the North West direction of the house, a Jambala at the South East direction, Holy Gourd at the door, Chilin at the North direction, and Kwan Khong at the North West to name a few.To date, Aling Nelia can no longer account how much she had spent on collecting Ms Joys charms and crystals. But according to her, she doesn't regret a single centavo. "Hindi ako nanghihinayang sa gastos kasi yung dumating na blessings mas higit pa. Saka yung iba bigay naman ni Ms. Joy.( I do not regret how much I have spent already beacause the returns more than compensate)."

Aling Nelia has since been encouraging her three children to apply feng shui into their lives. Her 25-year-old daughter-in-law, Kaye David , is the newest recruit of Aling Nelia. "Si Ms Joy ang nagturo sakin kung paano ang gagawin. Pero siyempre, dapat sabayan mo rin ng panalangin at paniniwala (Ms Joy taught me how to do things [in feng shui]. But of course, you also have to pray and believe that things will happen)," finishes Aling Nelia.
-Nelia Gutierrez

Ruth Francisco-Alejandro

I became aware of Charms and Crystals bracelets because of endorsements from celebrities like Kris Aquino, Korina Sanchez and Cheryl Cosim. Initially, the bracelets interested me because of their attractive and unique designs. I decided to purchase an item from Charms and Crystals when I witnessed how the “money bracelet” changed the luck of an officemate. Last July 2003, one of the sales consultants at our company

acquired a “money bracelet” because sales were not doing so well. Since February 2003, our center had not been reaching its quota and new clients were few and far between. Only a week after she had started using her bracelet, sales began to radically improve. That same month, our center reached its quota for the first time after 5 entire months of dismal sales. Furthermore, I noticed that my officemate’s aura had changed from being gloomy and depressed to cheerful and hopeful. It was as if the bracelet had given her a new hope and inspiration and had lightened the burden on her back. It also seemed to have given her a much needed boost to her self esteem. It was for these reasons that I decided to give Charms and Crystals a try.

My initial purchase from Charms and Crystals was an "all-in-one bracelet." I acquired it at a time when I was setting up my private practice in my chosen field of specialization as a medical doctor. A few months prior, I had invested and lost a large amount of cash in a clinic which did not do as well as I had expected. I was eventually forced to pull out of that clinic because the return of investment was very dismal. My aim in acquiring the bracelet was to open more opportunities for myself and to help my practice to improve. Soon after, I received an offer to practice in a well-established clinic in a very good location. I was chosen among many applicants for the said position. I was also tapped by a friend to be a medical consultant for a TV show. Furthermore, my medical practice dramatically improved. In addition, I was also able to pass an important examination that I took last year.

Since then I have been an avid fan and a staunch believer in Charms and Crystals. I have likewise acquired other bracelets and charms to help me in other aspects of my life. I told many of my friends and relatives of the good luck that Charms and Crystals has brought me and their lives have similarly been changed by the positive energy drawn by the crystals. I continue to be very grateful for how Charms and Crystals has enhanced my life and changed my luck.

Ruth Francisco-Alejandro
MD, Medical Doctor
31 years old

Becca Rodriguez

I never thought that Feng Shui would work for me but when my friend Kinny Salas of PDI introduced me to Joy Lim's Charms & Crystals, my life turned around completely. I have learned to embrace the positive in every day situations. With a stroke of luck, I won a diamond necklace and cellphone from raffle draws. Plus, other opportunities started pouring in out of nowhere. I am so grateful that my charms are working wonders. I am also so blessed that Joy Lim transformed my life into something meaningful and beautiful.

- Becca Rodriguez, columnist of The Philippine Star

Cielo Manangan

I have been wearing your crystals way back in 2003, only then with your bestselling "all-in-one" bracelet and a citrine money charm. My husband and me has been running a business since 1995 and it has been doing great, but it turned out much better when I came to know about you and acquired a bracelet. Right now, we even added two more investments and so far, it has been running smoothly...
-Cielo Manangan

Kaye David

25-year-old Kaye David never believed in feng shui. She had always dealt with life as practical and reasonably as possible. Until her mother-in-law, Aling Nelia Gutierrez came. "I was never into that (feng shui)," says David. " But I've heard of the popularity of Ms Joy on TV and that was it. But my mother-in-law convinced me and saw a lot of good things happen to her after she consulted with Ms Joy." The newlywed David met Ms.Joy for the first time, when she went to pick up Aling Nelia at Ms Joy's store. Upon seeing her, Ms. Joy gave David a Quan Yi Ma Ruby Bracelet as a wedding gift. Since then, David became a believer.

"Before, I was just a member of the staff of our company" says David. "But after wearing the bracelet, I was promoted manager in just a few months. Prior to that, my husband and I tested the power of the bracelet. There was one time that we wanted to win grocery items from a Christmas raffle. My husband dared me to wish for the bracelet that we win. True enough, we got our wish and won ourselves the grocery items. My husband is now a believer, as well."
-Kaye David

Eula Ybanez

When my business was not doing well, a friend of mine told me about her Charms & Crystals bracelet and how much it helped her business bring good fortune. Although I was doubtful and reluctant, I went with her to Ms. Joy Lim's shop at Dapitan. There, I got myself a Citrine bracelet. The very next day my shop sales went up by around 40%! That made a believer out of me. I highly recommend Charms & Crystals to all enterpreneurs"
- Eula Ybanez, Businesswoman
July 2003

Others

I first heard about it from my niece. I was quite skeptical at first for I am not a believer on charms that supposed to improve ones luck and fortune. But since all my friends bought one I was forced to get this bessed All in One Charm Bracelet. And since then I notice that opportunities keeps on coming. Then a few days after I got my charm I won P20,000 on a bingo game and thats the biggest prize money I've ever won. And that made a believer out of me...
Nene - Businesswoman
May 2004

"At first, I was not a true believer. But when I saw Charms & Crystals on ABS-CBN, I went to their shop. Ms. Lim prescribed a Rose Quartz bracelet. After a few days, my husband and I were dating again and going out to romantic restaurants. Our love and sex life was so much better. Thank you, Charms & Crystals!"
- Cherry, housewife (from e-mail)

"A friend of mine is a retailer of Charms and Crystals charm bracelets, I kept on telling her that I don't believe in luck but she was so persistent in giving her testimonies to me, I finally decided to get one just to make her stop pushing all those lucky charms for me. I told her that my only impossible wish is to get pregnant again after 13 years of trying...she told me to give it a try...believe it or not I got pregnant after 4 months of wishing it and programming my charm, I almost gave up but this is really a miracle!...
-Grace Lumban - Housewife
December 2003

"When my 10-year old son was not doing so well at school, I decided to buy him a bracelet from Charms and Crystals. After a few weeks, his grades were slowly improving and his teacher even called me to say how much attentive he was and responsible now..."
- Brenda Paguio, mother of 3 (from e-mail)

"I always watch TFC (The Filipino Channel)...I miss our country-Philippines! I always watch Kris and Korina show. I love the crystals they are wearing... it looks so refreshing! I wrote an email to my relatives there because I really like to have those pink stones Kris was wearing. My relative told me that its a stone for love. I had mine after a month...after that I noticed guys are already noticing me, and one day my crush ask me out for a date. I said yes immediately because I have wished for it a long time already...guess what? It's now our first anniversary! Next year I'll be coming home and I won't miss the chance to thank Ms. Joy Lim of Charms and Crystals! Thank You!
Deanne Marcelino - Student
January 2004

"We just transferred to our new home. At first I was always in cloud 9 because it is my long time dream to have our own house. On our first month, everyone in our house got sick, until then getting sick almost every month is a normal thing to us. One day I met someone from Charms and Crystals and she told me that it's not normal for us to get sick always, she told me to light an incense everyday in our house and advised me to put some feng shui cures. At first I thought it was just a usual "sales talk" but when I followed her advice and bought the curing items from Charms and Crystals, on the very next day I felt something good in our house, it seems that bad energies were removed and since then getting sick is a no no to my family. Thanks, your items really works!"
Maui Trias - Government Employee
July 2003

"I learned about Charms and Crystals through my mom. I also saw many friends wearing those kinds of items. They claimed that those charms give them good luck. So, I decided to buy one myself. I believe that it improved my fortune because I get more money from my dad these days after wearing it. It may be funny to say this but it also improved my love life. Besides, I don't get sick anymore every other month. But the most unbelievable is the improvement in my math grades."
Galvez, Diwa Alejandro M.-Student

"My salon was just on it's 5th month of operation then and I was at the brink of giving up my business when my friend told me about Joy Lim of Charms and Crystals and feng shui last October 2003. During the consultation Joy showed me this "wealth map", and it's effects is to boost up sales on any kind of business. So I decided to give it a try and the rest is history. Today my business is doing great and I am about to open my 3rd branch in Alabang. Thanks a lot Joy!
Josie C. Tui-Business Woman
April 2004

Last year, my husband and I are already decided to adopt a child because we had tried to have a baby of our own for almost 6 years but was not given one. I saw the interview of Ms. Joy Lim of Charms and Crystals at ABS-CBN "Magandang Umaga Bayan", I went to her shop and I told her that I need a charm for depression and she asked me what is my problem, I told her that I've been longing to have a child. She gave me a "fertility charm" and taught me how to program it according to my needs and desire. Now I'm on my 5th month of pregnancy...now I can say that crystals do enhance or help us because it came from nature and made by God. Thank you Joy for teaching me how crystals can work for me.
Eliza F. Mansanoc
Housewife
May 2004

I saw my niece wearing her Charms and Crystal power beads and since I'm passionate with crystals, I asked her where she bought those pretty-colored crystals. She told me that they were sold by Joy Lim which she enhanced though 'Feng Shui'. I laughed it off. I was only interested in the beautiful crystals, and I had different beliefs.

My niece introduced me to Jam Fajardo of Charms And Crystals, Jam explained all about the C & C. I ordered the all-in-one bracelet because I really want to have those kinds of crystals not because I believe in it. Ever since I started wearing it, I felt better and lighter in my disposition. I felt more confident and seemed to be infused with positive energy. I was still skeptical that the crystals were the reason for these. I encountered a little problem with my business, I mentioned it to Jam and asked her if C&C is effective in terms of business. She recommended the citrine bracelet. True enough, when she gave me the citrin bracelet I asked for, my business improved significantly-the revenue doubled! Even in my everyday life, I can count on it to make me look on the brighter side of everything in life. So I decided to order one for my son, and one for my daughter to improve their grades.

It is not easy to believe things that from the beginning you have never believed in. However, I could really say that I experienced a positive change in my life by using C&C. Thanks to C&C. Since then, I have always advise my friends to buy from C&C.
Vivian M. Galvez- Admin/Finance Officer