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Benefit from the ancient Chinese art of Feng ShuiTake a look around you. What do you see? Whether or not you’re aware of it, your environment profoundly affects your health, wealth, family life, relationship, and yes, even your destiny.Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway), which means wind water, is the ancient Chinese study of harmony and energy flow between you and your physical surroundings. Now, Feng Shui For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how you can apply Feng Shui principles to your home (in

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  1. Amber McCann "Future Author" Avatar
    Amber McCann “Future Author”
    125 of 134 people found the following review helpful:
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Good, but not Great, July 28, 2001
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    Amber McCann “Future Author” (Modesto, CA) –
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    This review is from: Feng Shui For Dummies (Paperback)

    I am a little mixed about the book. One on hand it is excellent for giving down-to-earth, easy to understand Feng Shui principles. On the other hand, it fails to mention many important aspects about Feng Shui itself, such as the Elements. The book talks about what to do when the energy for a certain room is negative because of certain placements like the kitchen or the bathroom. But it fails to talk about the elements of each room and how to balance them. In fact the book recommends bamboo for nearly every “treatment”, but that is really impractical because it doesn’t even explain the elements. The elements of water is briefly discusses, but the others: fire, air, metal, and wood arent even mentioned. I was very discouraged when I read the book and found this out. Please if you are looking for a book on Feng Shui, find another one.

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  2. R. S. Tonder Avatar
    R. S. Tonder
    56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
    2.0 out of 5 stars
    This may not be the best book out there, but…, October 1, 2004
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    R. S. Tonder (uk) –
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    This review is from: Feng Shui For Dummies (Paperback)

    Why are some reviewers here so hostile that they almost seem to be venting their anger here? Feng Shui is a philosophy… it may not be a religion, but it is a philosophy, so it requires a certain amount of belief from you if you want to make use of what it has to offer. If you don’t believe in it, fine… just sell your book secondhand through Amazon Marketplace.. why get frustrated??

    Personally I think this book is not the best out there on Feng Shui. Hanging crystals everywhere is plain silly-looking and hanging baguas around the house give me a creepy feeling, not to mention that guests might feel the same, etc.

    With over 300 Feng Shui titles sold in the market, it can be very tricky deciding which book to buy. Some people buy them for the beautiful colours and pictures of the examples in the books, others for the knowledge. If you’re like me wanting to really get into the subject and apply it to your interior designing, there are much better Feng Shui books sold out there which give a much more proper treatment of the subject – you won’t feel silly after reading them. They are “The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Feng Shui” by Elizabeth Moran and “A Master Course In Feng Shui” by Eva Wong. And if you want to know more, “Flying Star Feng Shui Made Easy” by David Twicken is good and so is “The Living Earth Manual of Feng Shui : Chinese Geomancy” by Stephen Skinner are really great books geared to the Western reader with authentic Oriental knowledge.

    I am agnostic (I don’t believe the existence of God can be proven although I don’t rule it out either) but I found Feng Shui to be a deeply spiritual subject with close links to form and functionality of objects and space, and aesthetics. I have a great deal of interest in design… so I was drawn to Feng Shui initially for its value in interior design. I believe that every man’s home is his temple and sacred space. Feng Shui incorporated with interior design has helped me make my modest home into a shelter which not only looks and feels aesthetically pleasing, it has a beneficial effect on my well-being as well. Its a bit common-sensical. When you walk into a house and something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and leave. Don’t buy the house. But if you already own it, you can make it a nicer place to live in. Feng Shui doesn’t demand that you surround yourself with gold and expensive items in the home. You can always adapt it to suit your budget and needs. Read some good Feng Shui books, and get yourself a compass from the hiking shop… and have fun designing!

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  3. Rebecca Price Avatar
    Rebecca Price
    49 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great for beginners and practitioners alike., January 11, 2001
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    Rebecca Price (San Rafael, CA) –

    This review is from: Feng Shui For Dummies (Paperback)

    I’ve worked with David Kennedy on three houses over two years. Each house was bigger and better than the last, a testament to the feng shui advice I received. I’ve learned a lot from David, studied with Profess Lin Yun, David’s teacher, and have read many feng shui books. This is the best resource I’ve found. I use it to refresh my memory of details on cures I know. It reminds me of cures I forgot . And it has taught me new cures and principles. Anyone can benefit from the knowledge generously given in this book. Many thanks for a truly worthwhile effort.

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