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Feng Shui Dos and Taboos: A Guide to What to Place Where

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A friend suggested this book and after looking at hers I had to have my own copy. This book is great for someone that is interested in feng shui. I really like the information it gives and the suggestions. However...I can't tell whether the actions I have taken due to this book have really changed my life (example: tossing all of the dried flowers I've saved over the years) or whether it's me tricking myself mentally by believing it will improve my life...which essentially makes it an effective book whether it's real or not, right?

I say give it a shot with how inexpensive you can get it for and regardless of whether or not you believe in the power of feng shui, it will inspire you to remove clutter and baggage from your life.

This is the most easily understandable Feng Shui book I have read. No fluff just straight info and very well-organized. Even a first time explorer of Feng Shui will "get it" with this book.

This is a cute little book to keep on the coffee table and flip through during commercials, or even to use as a reference when you've just brought home a new decorative item and don't know where to put it. Each page lists one "do" or "don't", and the pages are arranged alphabetically according to subject. For example, under "Hallways" you'll find suggestions on how to mitigate the negative effects of a long narrow hall. Unfortunately, some of the suggestions won't be helpful to anyone not planning to move or completely renovate their home.

Without some other knowledge of feng shui, these tips may be bewildering. Some call for arranging items that most western households don't have around, such as crystals and Chinese coins. Some are just confusing, like saying to place a bird in a southwest room facing north but only if it's green, otherwise put it in a north room facing south, unless it's a metal bird figure then it has to be in a west room on the east wall. I'm paraphrasing here, so for heaven's sake don't try this out.

A few of the tips are so simple and striking as to make the whole book worthwhile. The words on gardens are particularly lovely. If you're planning to rearrange your entire household though, you will need more help.