Feng Shui Made Easy: Designing Your Life with the Ancient Art of Placement - Softcover

Spear, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1556439385 ISBN 13: 9781556439384

Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S., 2010

Synopsis

Credited as bringing feng shui to the Western mainstream, this influential classic offers a uniquely holistic approach to feng shui--one focused on initiating change from the inside and out.

Discover the foundational principles of the ancient Chinese practice of feng shui--and how you can apply them to your relationships, community, and home--with "the most user-friendly translation of feng shui" (The New York Times).

While most of the early English-language books on feng shui are dauntingly mystical or rely on complex calculations or culturally specific design practices, Feng Shui Made Easy takes a more holistic approach, clearly explaining the fundamentals while guiding readers on an inner journey of understanding. <p/> Thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated, the book is structured around an "architecture of consciousness" that is really the inner landscape. The book explores each "house" of the bagua--the chart representing one's journey through life; relationships with parents, loved ones, and community; creativity; spirituality; and connectedness to the source of life--and the symbolism of the corresponding I Ching trigram. Feng Shui Made Easy helps readers discover the nature of these connections, as well as learn what obstructions must be removed to change fixed patterns of behavior and restore balance, harmony, and inner peace--a process that, when combined with external adjustments, results in increased success and lasting change in all areas of life. <p/> This revised edition expands on the author's intuitive approach with new sections on health, children's environments, and ecological concerns and sustainable practices. The author also corrects misconceptions about feng shui and uses fascinating case studies to share valuable insights he gained from interactions with his clients and readers.

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About the Author

William Spear is a highly regarded educator, consultant, and writer on feng shui, vital design, geomancy, the I Ching, Eastern philosophy, selfdevelopment, end-of-life care, and complementary healing arts. The founder of the International Feng Shui Society, he has appeared on CNN, the CBS Morning Show, and other world media. He lives in Bantam, CT.

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From the Introduction:

Feng Shui Made Easy was created after a lifetime of solving puzzles. Making the most complicated things more accessible and easily understood was ingrained in me; transforming philosophies and concepts into practical methods had been fascinating to me since childhood. This book will be like a feng shui consultant coming into your own home. But Feng Shui Made Easy tells you more than just how to rearrange your furniture, it tells your how to change your life—and that is what feng shui is really all about. This is a remarkable system for self-development and a practical took for improving business and relationships. All you need to do is practice—the energy flows by itself.

Edition details

• Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S.
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1556439385
• ISBN 13: 9781556439384
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 296