Feng Shui in Five Minutes

I bought 15 copies of this book for give-aways for our RICH CHICKS. The prosperity corner paid off for all my friends and so did the love corner. If you have no plan on working hard to become hip and groovey this is just the type of quick simple information the normal human can use. Move that energy, get the affirmations flowing, and attract abundance!! This is a toss away book and can be read cover to cover while enduring your mother watch a double episode of Mattlock. If you want to be hip and trendy you will find this riveting and I would put it in your beach bag. Each chapter takes less that 5 minutes to read. RICH CHICKS specializes in media that is purchased by women. We read hundreds of books every year and are serious about or recommendations. We review books that are of interest to our female demographic. We do not get a kick-back or commission for our reviews so they are left as an impartial judge.

This is the first Feng Shui book I had read that was simple, understandable, and universal. The reason why Feng Shui In 5 Minutes is universal is because the author uses an international type of Feng Shui known as Dragon Door Feng Shui. The advantage of this system is that you don't need a compass because its principles focus on the existing position of doors--and it applies in both Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The entire text of the book is written in a conversational question and answer format, making the information easy to understand and apply. It engaged my interest immediately, and was hard to put down! There's so much information packed into this handy, 204 page guide. The author, Selena Summers, studied for many years with Professor Vincent Wu, a former Grandmaster of Hong Kong. She has been a Feng Shui columnist at Woman's Day magazine in Australia for 10 years. First, the basics. What is Feng Shui? The simplest definition is that Feng Shui aims to increase harmony in your environment. The most common pronunciation is "Fung Shway": Feng means "wind" and Shui means "water". Part of achieving harmony is assuring the balanced flow of chi (also known as qi or ki). Chi is best translated as life energy or invisible life force. Feng Shui maintains that problems arise when this life energy moves too fast, slows to a trickle, or blocks entirely. Feng Shui originated sometime between the second and fourth century B.C. in China. In fact, the first compass was invented in China not for navigation, but for the purpose of Feng Shui. The Chinese take their Feng Shui so seriously that during British rule in Hong Kong, millions of dollars were paid in compensation to people who claimed their Feng Shui was damaged by government buildings or roads! The energetic art of Feng Shui has spread all across the world and is used by people to increase vitality, harmony, health, joy, prosperity, and romance. The author shares some incredible stories of individuals applying Feng Shui cures and getting amazing results. What's interesting is that Feng Shui seems very commonsensical and intuitive. How often have you entered a building and thought "Eww. Bad vibes."? Or you felt claustrophobic in a cluttered room? What about entering a house that felt open, warm, and welcoming? It may very well be because of Feng Shui. In fact, some architects believe that "sick building syndrome" is due to bad Feng Shui--also known as sha qi. Here is sample of some of the great information found in this book: Chapter 1 of the book covers Feng Shui basics such as history, Yin and Yang, qi, and the 5 elements. This chapter also explains that the reason Feng Shui works is because our outer lives and inner worlds are connected--and constantly influence each other. Chapter 2 is an easy guide to the "Nine Celestial Cures". Each of these nine cures affects energy movement and creates harmony, as well as boosting health, prosperity, and personal vitality. Mirrors are the first

This book is truly a breath of fresh air. In the late 1990s, people discovered how well feng shui works. In the years that followed, the market was flooded with books. Many of them were excellent, but even more were written to make money from what seemed like a fad. Even today, I still hold my breath when I see a new feng shui book. By contrast, "Feng Shui in Five Minutes" by Selena Summers is fun, innovative, and offers something different from the usual feng shui books. Ms. Summers works with "Dragon Door" feng shui, which shares much with Black Hat Sect feng shui. The bagua is determined by the entry door rather than the compass directions. However, like most well-written feng shui books, you can apply Ms. Summers' recommendations no matter how you orient the bagua (ba-gua or pa kua). Instead of starting with a dissertation on the elements, the corners, the bagua, and the cycles, Ms. Summers gets right to business. Her book is almost entirely questions and answers, and you can select any one that interests you and apply her advice in about five minutes. She also writes with refreshing wit and humor. For example, when discussing the power locations in any room, she advises, "If young children are already rebellious, don't let them watch TV late at night sitting in power seats. You may never get them to bed." (This is in a chapter, "Good Feng Shui, Room by Room.") She keeps feng shui simple, which is great for beginners, but also a worthwhile refresher for professionals. I've been practicing feng shui for over ten years, and I'm delighted to be reminded of how much fun it is to find clever design solutions to challenging problems. Ms. Summers' chapter, "The Nine Celestial Cures" isn't the usual "stick a mirror on the wall to expand an area" advice. Instead, she talks about a wealth of solutions to feng shui dilemmas. From shiny ribbons to the merits of a grandfather clock, her advice is fresh, exciting, and wonderful. And, she keeps it all simple and fun. For beginners or for experienced feng shui consultants, this book is well worth owning. For example, Ms. Summers explains why it's better to eat upstairs in a split-level home, and which floor your apartment should be on, for the best luck. In fact, she often gives advice for people who rent and cannot paint or significantly change where they live. She has an entire chapter called "Transform Your Apartment's Energy." That makes this book especially useful. Then there are the funky questions, such as what to do if you want a marriage proposal in the next 18 months. Her advice combines feng shui and positive thinking for delightful results. Ms. Summers also uses common sense. For most feng shui problems, she suggests two or three different solutions; one of them is sure to work in terms of your budget, design preferences, and location. Finally, Ms. Summers adds fun with a chapter about lucky charms that are suited to the year of your birth, and how to use those charms day and night. I

This book is a great read. Loads of practical tips on how to use the principles to get quick results. I just moved into a new house and everyone says how comfortable it is and how much at home they feel. I couldn't praise this book enough.