Feng Shui for Dummies by David Kennedy
An Easy Guide to the Chinese Art of Attracting Positive Energy
Aug 20, 2009
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art that attracts positive energy and improves all aspects of life through a special arrangement of the home environment. It has become more popular in Western culture and, besides seemingly making magic happen, is very fun to implement. The Feng Shui For Dummies guide, by David Kennedy, makes easy work of understanding the principles.
Understanding Feng Shui: The Basics
This Dummies guide begins by explaining how Feng Shui works. Learn about its benefits and principles, tap into the influence of the five elements, and learn about the power of intention and reinforcement.
How to Use Feng Shui Outside: Energize a Home's Exterior
Don't just keep all that good energy happening inside. The outside of a house can benefit from Feng Shui too. Improve the landscape, and pay special attention to the entryway to attract good energy.
How to Use Feng Shui Indoors: Positive Energy for the Home and Office
Learn how to increase health, energy and romance in the bedroom. Promote health and wealth in the kitchen, and use Feng Shui for career enhancement.
Special Feng Shui Applications: Performing Ceremonies and Personal Cures
Be a practical witch doctor with tips for exploring personal Feng Shui adjustment methods.
From Feng Shui For Dummies: A Cheat Sheet for Home Improvements
- Place 3 to 9 new plants in the bedroom to enliven energy there.
- Use a fountain near the front door to attract cash flow and connections.
- Rid the entryway of obstacles to allow energy and good luck to flow in more readily.
- Position books in sight of the front door to stimulate learning.
- Feel safe and loved in the bedroom by placing the bed far from the door but with a view of it.
- Close and mirror bathroom doors, and keep drains closed to prevent cash from draining away.
- Hang a metal wind chime in the right front area of the home office or bedroom to activate help from others.
- Keep the front door in good working order to release frustrations and smooth life's path.
- Position a home office desk kitty-corner to and facing the office door and use a good chair to encourage more opportunities and ensure success.
Summary
Feng Shui For Dummies makes simple work of a complex art that has become more and more popular. Feng Shui beginners will assume a quick understanding of the principles with this guide, and more experienced practitioners will appreciate the in-depth sections of the book. This Dummies book would be a welcome gift to anyone moving into a new home, including college grads and empty nesters. The professional advice of Mr. Kennedy is easy to understand, and keeps the reader entertained while gaining new knowledge. A fun read.
Title: Feng Shui for Dummies
Author: David Daniel Kennedy
Publisher: Wiley, 2001, 404 pages, $19.99
ISBN: 9-780764-552953
 |
