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Feng Shui For Dummies

2nd Edition

von: David Daniel Kennedy, Lin Yun
16,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	12.08.2019
ISBN/EAN:	9781119643135
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	448

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Benefit 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. <ul> <li>Principles are explained in an easy-to-understand language</li> <li>Practical tips show you how to incorporate the traditions of Feng Shui to your everyday life</li> <li>Before-and-after illustrations and full-color photos of real-life Feng Shui makeovers in an all-new 8-page color insert </li> </ul> 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. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Feng Shui For Dummies (9780470769324). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword xix Introduction 1 About This Book 2 Conventions Used in This Book 3 What You’re Not to Read 3 Foolish Assumptions 4 How This Book is Organized 4 Part 1: Getting Started: Feng Shui Made Clear 4 Part 2: Energizing Your Home’s Exterior 5 Part 3: Feathering the Nest: Nurturing and Nourishing Indoor Spaces 5 Part 4: Going to the Next Level: Using Feng Shui for Life Change 5 Part 5: The Part of Tens 6 Icons Used in This Book 6 Where to Go from Here 7 Part 1: Getting Started: Feng Shui Made Clear 9 Chapter 1: Discovering the World of Feng Shui 11 Demystifying Feng Shui 12 The Meaning of the Term Feng Shui 13 Ancient Chinese Secrets: The Big-Picture View of Feng Shui 14 Unearthing Basic Feng Shui Principles 15 Understanding the Schools of Feng Shui 20 Looking at Feng Shui Factors That You Can Use to Your Advantage 24 Finding Life Solutions with Feng Shui 25 Getting Additional Help 30 Chapter 2: Mastering the Principles of Feng Shui 31 Chi: The Energy of Feng Shui 32 The Types of Chi 35 The Flows of Chi 36 Cultivating Chi 38 Positioning: Your Place in the Scheme of Things 39 Presenting the Three Life Pillars 42 The Psychology of Feng Shui 43 Basic Pointers for Feng Shui Success 45 Chapter 3: Unveiling the Secrets of the Octagon 47 Discovering the Magic of the Octagon 48 Orienting the Octagon 54 Troubleshooting Octagon Placement 60 Changing Your Life with the Octagon 62 Chapter 4: Picking Up Your Feng Shui Tools 63 So What is a Feng Shui Cure? 63 Using the Three Phases of Your Cures 66 Opening the Feng Shui Toolbox: Creating Your Cures 68 Making Minor Additions to Bring about Major Changes 70 Chapter 5: Harnessing the Energies of the Five Elements 87 The Energies of the Five Elements 88 Placing the Five Elements in Your Environment According to the Octagon 90 The Cycles of the Five Elements 90 Using the Five Elements in Different Cure Methods 93 Applying Five Elements Cures for Life Change 96 Chapter 6: Tapping the Inner Power of Feng Shui 97 Introducing the Outer and Inner Aspects of Feng Shui 98 Discovering the Magic of Intention 98 Applying the Power of Intention to Cures 99 Revealing the Secrets of the Three Secrets Reinforcement 103 Frequently Asked Questions about the Three Secrets Reinforcement 109 Part 2: Energizing Your Home’s Exterior 113 Chapter 7: Harnessing Nature’s Power to Enhance Your Outdoor Spaces 115 Looking around the Neighborhood 116 Investigating and Curing Potential Nearby Negatives 122 Eliminating Home and Lot Problems 125 Sitting Pretty: Ideal and Not-So-Ideal Home Positioning 128 Enlivening Your Lot with Healthy Trees and Plants 134 Using Color to Empower the Life Areas of Your Property 138 Engaging the Power of Water 138 Positioning Outbuildings 140 Chapter 8: Making the Most of Your Lot and Home Shape 143 Discovering What Shapes Mean to You 144 Enjoying Balance: The Positive Effects of Symmetrical Shapes 144 Defining Projections and Missing Areas 146 Locating Projections and Missing Areas 146 Enhancing the Benefits of Projections 151 Curing Missing Areas 151 Fixing Irregular Home and Lot Shapes 155 Chapter 9: Open Sesame! Creating a Welcoming Entry 161 Recognizing the Importance of the Front Door and Foyer 161 Dealing with Driveway Issues 163 Clearing the Way to the Front Door for Natural Chi 166 Making the Most of the Mouth of Chi 173 Moving On In: Mastering Interior Entryway Problems and Solutions 177 Being Aware of Continual First Impressions 180 Part 3: Feathering the Nest: Nurturing and Nourishing Indoor Spaces 185 Chapter 10: Reinventing Your Home’s Layout 187 Looking at Your Home: Front and Back 187 Finding the Center of Your Home 191 Addressing Neighboring Rooms 194 Curing Opposing Doors 196 Chapter 11: Maximizing Results in the Bedroom 199 Putting Your Bed in the Commanding Position with Four Important Principles 200 Exploring Additional Bed Positioning Secrets 203 Recognizing the Critical Importance of a Good Bed 207 Improving the Power of Your Bed 210 Placing Your Master Bedroom in a Powerful Position 211 Considering Your Bedroom’s Shape and Layout 213 Enlivening the Entryway into the Bedroom 221 Remembering the Purpose of the Bedroom 222 Chapter 12: Now You’re Cookin’: Feng Shui for Your Kitchen 225 Understanding the Energy of Food 226 Maximizing Kitchen Location, Layout, and Stove Placement 226 Looking at the Stove: Your Home’s Energy Generator 232 Solving Miscellaneous Kitchen Problems 236 Chapter 13: Home is Where the “Shui” is: Enhancing Your Family Areas 239 The Living Room, Family Room, and Den 239 The Dining Room 241 Kids’ Bedrooms 241 The Bathroom 245 The Garage 249 The Basement 250 Utility Rooms 252 Chapter 14: Sprucing Up the Bits and Pieces 253 Doors and Doorways 253 Windows: The Eyes of Your Home 258 Angled Walls 261 Ceilings 262 Beams 264 Hallways: A Home’s Main Energy Arteries 266 Stairs 267 Pillars, Columns, and Posts 269 Fireplaces 269 Chapter 15: Power-Boosting Your Home’s Energy 271 Lighting Up Your Life to See Positive Results 271 Adding Life with a Splash of Color 274 Keeping Things Shipshape and in Working Order 277 Chapter 16: Improving Your Apartment with Feng Shui 281 Addressing the Common Fate Principle 282 Examining Your Building’s Structure 282 Optimizing Your Living Space 284 Delving into Details That Make a Big Difference 287 Chapter 17: Using Feng Shui in Your Office to Enhance Your Career 291 Using the Feng Shui Octagon and the Five Elements in Your Office 292 Working with Your Office Layout and Floor Plan 296 Putting Yourself in the Commanding Position at Work 301 Making Sure You Have a High-Quality Desk 304 Part 4: Going to the Next Level: Using Feng Shui for Life Change 307 Chapter 18: Hitting the Ground Running: Your Fabulous Feng Shui Action Plan 309 Avoiding the Road to Confusionville 310 Gathering the Information You Need for Success 311 Honoring the Importance of Focus 312 Addressing the Three Life Pillars 313 Analyzing the Energy of Your Lot and Home 316 Chapter 19: Taking Care of the Big Three: Your Money, Honey, and Health 317 Generating Cash Flow 318 Putting Pizazz Back into Your Partnership 319 Maximizing Health and Vitality 321 Enhancing Wealth, Relationships, and Health All at Once 324 Chapter 20: Looking Before You Leap: Selecting Your Next Home with Feng Shui 327 Understanding How Feng Shui Can Help You during the Home-Selection Process 328 Starting Off the Feng Shui Home-Selection Process on the Right Foot 330 Evaluating a Home’s Feng Shui Features 332 Assessing and Addressing Predecessor Energies 334 Chapter 21: Creating New Energy with Feng Shui Blessing Ceremonies 339 Dealing with Unseen Occupants in Your Home 340 The Advantages of Feng Shui Blessing Ceremonies 340 Frequently Asked Questions about Feng Shui Blessing Ceremonies 343 Tips for Performing Feng Shui Blessing Ceremonies 344 Out with the Old, In with the New: The Rice Blessing 345 The Citrus Water Blessing 352 Chapter 22: Unleashing the Genie: Personal Feng Shui Empowerment 357 Putting Bad Luck to Bed 358 Getting Personal with Feng Shui 360 Letting the Sun Shine In 363 Feeling Clean, Clear, and Refreshed with Meditations 366 Part 5: The Part of Tens 373 Chapter 23: Ten Principles for Success with Your Feng Shui 375 Retain Your Energy 376 Pay Attention to Life’s Feedback 376 Follow Your Intuition and Act with Urgency 376 Fine-Tune Your Feng Shui 377 Keep on Keeping On 377 Work on the Mundane as Well 378 Continue to Increase Your Knowledge 378 Keep the Faith 378 Enlarge the Team 379 Employ Special Timing for Stronger Cures 379 Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Finding the Right Consultant and Sticking with the Plan 381 Gauge Your Commitment Level 382 Set a Working Budget 382 Nail Down Your Intentions 382 Find a Real (Professional) Consultant 383 Discover What’s Involved in a Consultation 384 Make Sure the Vibe is Right 384 Get Specific Action Items 384 Just Do it — All of It! 385 Track Your Cures and Keep Your Eyes Peeled: Change is A-Comin’ 385 Document Your Life Changes 386 Chapter 25: Ten Tips for Selling a Home with the Help of Feng Shui 387 First Things First: Taking Care of Business 388 Activating Your Helpful People and Money Energies 388 Enter Buyer, Stage Right 389 Sending Out Your Message with Sound 389 Enhancing the Visibility of Your Entrance 390 Removing Obstacles from Your Entryway 390 Letting the Good Times Flow with Fountains 390 Cleaning Like Your Sale Depends on it — ’Cause it Does 391 Start Moving Now 391 A Little Birdie Told Me: The Birdseed Cure 392 Chapter 26: Ten Unique Calligraphies to Bless Your Life 393 Appendix: Feng Shui Resources 405 Index 407

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David Daniel Kennedy is one of America's best-known experts on the subject of Feng Shui. He is the author of Feng Shui Tips for a Better Life, Feng Shui for Abundance, and the Feng Shui Home Study Course. A direct student of the late Feng Shui Grandmaster Professor Lin Yun, Kennedy is a true expert at translating the art of Feng Shui into simple, practical methods you can use to transform your life.

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<ul> <li>Apply Feng Shui to your home or your workplace</li> <li>Learn the colors that boost health and happiness</li> <li>Improve balance, harmony, and prosperity in your life</li> </ul> Discover the amazing power of Feng Shui Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of harmony and energy flow between you and your physical surroundings. Now you can learn how to apply Feng Shui principles to your home and workplace to achieve greater balance. Discover how to make beneficial changes with Feng Shui, from generating cash flow to improving your health and love life. Free of technical jargon and brimming with practical tips and advice, this book shows you how to access the energy of your environment and create harmony in your life. Inside... <ul> <li>Boost your love life and increase your wealth</li> <li>Energize your career and family life</li> <li>Apply the secrets of the Feng Shui Octagon</li> <li>How to use the power of the Five Elements</li> <li>Enhance your home's energy, both indoors and outdoors</li> </ul>