Feng Shui For Dummies, 2ed

Foreword

Introduction

About This Book  

Conventions Used in This Book  

What You're Not to Read  

Foolish Assumptions  

How This Book is Organized  

Part 1: Getting Started: Feng Shui Made Clear  

Part 2: Energizing Your Home's Exterior  

Part 3: Feathering the Nest: Nurturing and Nourishing Indoor Spaces  

Part 4: Going to the Next Level: Using Feng Shui for Life Change  

Part 5: The Part of Tens  

Icons Used in This Book  

Where to Go from Here  

Part 1: Getting Started: Feng Shui Made Clear

Chapter 1: Discovering the World of Feng Shui

• Demystifying Feng Shui
• The Meaning of the Term Feng Shui
• Ancient Chinese Secrets: The Big-Picture View of Feng Shui
• Unearthing Basic Feng Shui Principles
• Understanding the Schools of Feng Shui
• Looking at Feng Shui Factors That You Can Use to Your Advantage
• Finding Life Solutions with Feng Shui
• Getting Additional Help

Chapter 2: Mastering the Principles of Feng Shui

• Chi: The Energy of Feng Shui
• The Types of Chi
• The Flows of Chi
• Cultivating Chi
• Positioning: Your Place in the Scheme of Things
• Presenting the Three Life Pillars
• The Psychology of Feng Shui
• Basic Pointers for Feng Shui Success

Chapter 3: Unveiling the Secrets of the Octagon

• Discovering the Magic of the Octagon
• Orienting the Octagon
• Troubleshooting Octagon Placement
• Changing Your Life with the Octagon

Chapter 4: Picking Up Your Feng Shui Tools

• So What is a Feng Shui Cure?
• Using the Three Phases of Your Cures
• Opening the Feng Shui Toolbox: Creating Your Cures
• Making Minor Additions to Bring about Major Changes

Chapter 5: Harnessing the Energies of the Five Elements

• The Energies of the Five Elements
• Placing the Five Elements in Your Environment According to the Octagon
• The Cycles of the Five Elements
• Using the Five Elements in Different Cure Methods
• Applying Five Elements Cures for Life Change

Chapter 6: Tapping the Inner Power of Feng Shui

• Introducing the Outer and Inner Aspects of Feng Shui  
• Discovering the Magic of Intention
• Applying the Power of Intention to Cures
• Revealing the Secrets of the Three Secrets Reinforcement
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Three Secrets Reinforcement

Part 2: Energizing Your Home's Exterior

Chapter 7: Harnessing Nature's Power to Enhance Your Outdoor Spaces

• Looking around the Neighborhood
• Investigating and Curing Potential Nearby Negatives
• Eliminating Home and Lot Problems
• Sitting Pretty: Ideal and Not-So-Ideal Home Positioning
• Enlivening Your Lot with Healthy Trees and Plants
• Using Color to Empower the Life Areas of Your Property
• Engaging the Power of Water
• Positioning Outbuildings

Chapter 8: Making the Most of Your Lot and Home Shape

• Discovering What Shapes Mean to You
• Enjoying Balance: The Positive Effects of Symmetrical Shapes
• Defining Projections and Missing Areas
• Locating Projections and Missing Areas
• Enhancing the Benefits of Projections
• Curing Missing Areas
• Fixing Irregular Home and Lot Shapes

Chapter 9: Open Sesame! Creating a Welcoming Entry

• Recognizing the Importance of the Front Door and Foyer
• Dealing with Driveway Issues
• Clearing the Way to the Front Door for Natural Chi
• Making the Most of the Mouth of Chi
• Moving On In: Mastering Interior Entryway Problems and Solutions
• Being Aware of Continual First Impressions

Part 3: Feathering the Nest: Nurturing and Nourishing Indoor Spaces

Chapter 10: Reinventing Your Home's Layout

• Looking at Your Home: Front and Back
• Finding the Center of Your Home
• Addressing Neighboring Rooms
• Curing Opposing Doors

Chapter 11: Maximizing Results in the Bedroom

• Putting Your Bed in the Commanding Position with Four Important Principles
• Exploring Additional Bed Positioning Secrets
• Recognizing the Critical Importance of a Good Bed
• Improving the Power of Your Bed
• Placing Your Master Bedroom in a Powerful Position
• Considering Your Bedroom's Shape and Layout
• Enlivening the Entryway into the Bedroom
• Remembering the Purpose of the Bedroom

Chapter 12: Now You're Cookin': Feng Shui for Your Kitchen

• Understanding the Energy of Food
• Maximizing Kitchen Location, Layout