Feng Shui For DummiesBenefit from the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui 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, 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 (inside and out) and workplace (from window office to cubicle) in order to achieve a better life.
Free of technical jargon and brimming with practical tips and advice, Feng Shui For Dummies shows you how to feel and access the energy of your environment and create harmony and happiness in your life. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Getting Started Feng Shui Made Clear Chapter 1 Discovering the World of Feng Shui | 12 |
Understanding the Schools of Feng Shui | 19 |
Getting Additional Help | 28 |
Mastering the Principles of Feng Shui | 29 |
Cultivating Chi Benefits and rewards of chi cultivation | 36 |
Activating your homes energy generator The Psychology of Feng Shui Know that improvement is possible in any situation | 42 |
Unveiling the Secrets of the Octagon | 43 |
Choosing the right bed for your child | 233 |
The Garage | 239 |
Home Is Where the Shui Is Enhancing Your Family Areas 229 Chapter 14 Sprucing Up the Bits and Pieces | 243 |
Angled Walls | 251 |
Fireplaces | 260 |
PowerBoosting Your Homes Energy | 261 |
Keeping Things Shipshape and in Working Order | 267 |
Improving Your Apartment with Feng | 271 |
The Children Area of the Octagon | 50 |
Troubleshooting Octagon Placement | 56 |
Picking Up Your Feng Shui Tools | 59 |
Picking Up Your Feng Shui Tools So What Is a Feng Shui Cure? Motivations for performing Feng Shui cures | 60 |
Fragrance | 80 |
Harnessing the Energies of the Five Elements | 81 |
Tapping the Inner Power of Feng Shui | 91 |
Energizing Your Homes Exterior | 107 |
Utilizing positive tree | 129 |
Making the Most of Your Lot and Home Shape | 137 |
Making the Most of Your Lot and Home Shape Discovering What Shapes Mean to You | 138 |
Enhancing the Benefits of Projections | 144 |
Open Sesame Creating a Welcoming Entry | 153 |
Making the Most of the Mouth of | 164 |
A split view upon entering | 170 |
Feathering the Nest Nurturing | 175 |
Feathering Indoor Spaces the Nest Nurturing | 177 |
Addressing Neighboring Rooms | 184 |
Maximizing Results in the Bedroom | 189 |
Now Youre Cookin Feng Shui for Your Kitchen | 215 |
A toilet or bed is located directly behind the stove | 227 |
Improving Your Apartment with Feng Shui | 273 |
Clearing the | 279 |
Using Feng Shui in Your Office to Enhance Your Career | 281 |
Working with Your Office Layout and Floor Plan | 286 |
Making Sure You Have a HighQuality Desk | 293 |
Going to the Next Level Using Feng Shui | 295 |
Gathering the Information You Need for Success | 299 |
Taking Care of the Big Three Your Money | 305 |
Centering your home for healthy living | 310 |
Taking Care of the Big Three Your Money Honey and Health 305 Chapter 20 Looking Before You Leap Selecting Your Next Home | 313 |
Creating New Energy with Feng Shui Blessing Ceremonies | 325 |
Unleashing the Genie Personal Feng Shui Empowerment | 341 |
Letting the Sun Shine In | 347 |
The Part of Tens | 357 |
The Part of Tens Chapter 23 Ten Principles for Success with Your Feng Shui 359 | 359 |
Ten Unique Calligraphies to Bless Your Life | 377 |
Feng Shui Resources | 389 |
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