Feng Shui For Dummies^®

by David Daniel Kennedy; Foreword by: Lin Yun

• ISBN13: 9780764552953
• ISBN10: 0764552953
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Take 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, relationships, 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. You can enrich every aspect of your life by applying Feng Shui principles to your home (inside and out) and workplace (from window office to cubicle).Feng Shui For Dummies is for anyone who seeks a better life. This clearly written, concise, and easy-to-understand guide can help anyone to Create harmony and happiness in your relationships Increase your prosperity Eliminate chronic patterns of failure, difficulty, and stress Energize your home or workplace Enjoy better health This book shows you how to feel and access the energy of your environment (it's easier than you may think!). Find out how your environment influences your life right now. Use the solutions in this book to overcome obstacles and enhance the positive. You'll be sure to feel the before-and-after differences.Feng Shui For Dummies also covers the following topics and more: The meaning and history of Feng Shui Making the most of the space in your home, both inside and outside Tapping into the power of the five elements Boosting your career Jazzing up your bedroom for increased health, energy, and romance Performing blessing ceremonies Cleansing and curing with meditation Within the past 10 years, Feng Shui has gained widespread popularity in the West. Today, more and more people from all walks of life are practicing Feng Shui and experiencing the positive benefits of auspicious placement. This book shows you everything you need to know to help improve the flow of harmony, creativity, and abundance in your life.

Author Biography

David Daniel Kennedy (Berkeley, CA) is a professional Feng Shui consultant, teacher, and speaker, as well as a columnist for Feng Shui, a journal devoted to the art, and a contributor to Natural Health magazine. He is the author of the best-selling book, Feng Shui Tips for a Better

Table of Contents

Foreword	xxv
Introduction	1	(8)
Part I: Getting Started: Feng Shui Basics	9	(106)
Discovering the Benefits of Feng Shui	11	(18)
Key Feng Shui Principles	29	(22)
Reading the Vibes and Using the Feng Shui Octagon	51	(20)
Exploring Your Feng Shui Cure Toolbox	71	(22)
Tapping the Power of the Five Elements	93	(10)
The Magic of Intention and Reinforcement	103	(12)
Part II: Outdoor Feng Shui: Energizing Your Home's Exterior	115	(66)
Improving the Energy of Your Lot, Landscape, and House Exterior	117	(26)
Making the Most of Your Lot and House Shape	143	(16)
Open Sesame! Your Entryway and Entrance	159	(22)
Part III: Indoor Feng Shui: Boosting the Energy of Your Home and Office	181	(114)
Making Sense of Your Home's Layout	183	(12)
Jazzing Up Your Bedroom for Increased Health, Energy, and Romance	195	(24)
Nourishing Health and Wealth in the Kitchen	219	(14)
Applying Feng Shui to the Main Areas of Your Home	233	(12)
Parts Is Parts: Other Important Areas of the House	245	(18)
Powerful Ways to Boost Your Home's Energy	263	(14)
Using Feng Shui to Enhance Your Career	277	(18)
Part IV: Special Feng Shui: Performing Ceremonies and Personal Cures	295	(46)
Invisible Factors and Feng Shui Blessing Ceremonies	297	(28)
Exploring Personal Feng Shui Adjustment Methods	325	(16)
Part V: The Part of Tens	341	(50)
Ten Principles for Success with Your Feng Shui	343	(6)
Ten (+1) Ways to Increase Wealth and Stimulate Cash Flow: Show Me the Money!	349	(6)
Ten Ways to Create Harmony in Your Marriage (Or Find That Perfect Partner)	355	(6)
Ten Ways to Enjoy Better Health with Feng Shui	361	(6)
Ten Tips for Selling, Finding, and Buying a House	367	(6)
Ten Tips for Apartment, Condo, and Townhouse Living	373	(6)
Ten Unique Calligraphies to Bless Your Life	379	(12)
Feng Shui Resources	391	(2)
Index	393