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Anonymous — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:21:34 +0000

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All the facts and none of the fantasy, March 18, 2005

Andrew W "We are limited only by our imaginat... (Japan) -

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The first thing you will notice if you are wanting to study 'feng shui' , is the sheer volume of publications available. Browse any book shop or 'new age' centre and you will undoubtedly see shelves upon shelves of books 'claiming' to be written by 'masters' and claiming to offer you a 'quick fix' to increase both your wealth and happiness by 'apparently' using the ancient art of Chinese Geometry (feng shui) - hang a wind chime here, a mirror there, add a bowl of water and BINGO! health, wealth and happiness are sure to follow.... Hmmm! Really?! Ever wondered why they never worked, ever wondered why they are rather thin on actual facts and formulas ('feng shui' is a science after all) - well the reason is that when the 'feng shui' badwagon rolled into town, every hippy-dippie and their wife, mother or cousin who had an inclin towards; crystals, new-age or the occult was there waving their flag ang joining in. Hence forth soon you couldn't see the real for the false, the masters for the charlatans, and all confusion broke out. The people you were inviting in to 'read' your homes were largely un-qualified or possessed the mere basics, and so their 'cures' seldom worked. Step forth 'modest' Master Larry Tsang to put things straight. I am not saying that if you are of Asian descent you know more that 'westerners' - not at all, but what I am saying is bring forth a modest man, immensely knowlegable, a man who understands this science inside out, back to front AND upside down, see a man such as this and you KNOW he speaks and writes the truth.
There are VERY vew people on this earth who can claim to be really such an authority on 'feng shui' as to actually write a book on the subject. I mean how many people are really capable of writing a chemistry text, or a physics one? very few I suppose. So then why is it SO MANY people think they have a right to offer their thoughts on this ancient Chinese science? As Loa Tse says in the Dao De Ching 'He who does not know speaks, and he who does not speak knows'.
The first thing you will notice when you open Master Sang's book, is that there are no colour photos, no windchimes, no pictures of old Chinese people practicing 'Tai Chi Chuan' nor any smiling couples holding babies. 'Feng shui' is a SCIENCE and so this looks like what it should, a 'science' text book. Besides that difference you will also note that this book contains information, not tall stories and myths. It contains formulas, calculations, charts, tables and CLEAR, succint explanations that will empower you to be able to read your own home, and furthermoor, UNDERSTAND it, it's problems and most importantly it's REMEDIES. This book is a full-on, no holes barred 'feng shui' experience and I admit that if you aren't used to reading very 'academic' texts you WILL need to go back through it, and through it and through it before the penny drops, but once it has dropped, you will begin to see for YOURSELF, how all the things fit together, and you will begin to see how just about all the other books are pure fable.
As I said, although the book is very clear and logical, it is pretty tough going, simply because of the sheer volume of the information you have to take in.

One final thing is that, as this text forms part of the curriculum of the America Feng Shui Institute http://www.amfengshui.com if you check that site you will find all manner of extra explanations and notice boards where you can learn or clarify questions you have, you can even study 'on-line' to further increase your knowledge and understanding. I wonder how many other so called 'feng shui' masters or teachers can lay claim to such dedication or motivation to spread the word of 'feng shui'?

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Comment on The Principles of Feng Shui by Andrew W "We are limited only by our imaginat...

Andrew W "We are limited only by our imaginat... — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:57:02 +0000

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

A primer for the confused....., August 21, 2003

Theresa Reed "The Tarot Lady" (MILWAUKEE, WI USA) -

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I was very intimidated by the 'compass school' of feng shui (I had listened to too many of my new age friends who were looking for "quick" feng shui cures - ala Black Hat Sect philosophy.) but I didn't feel the 'bagua type' feng shui really worked for me. It seemed to be missing something. Finally, I picked up Master Sang's book and voila! I understood the basics of the 'compass school' feng shui!!!! This book spells it out in an easy to read manner - I can't believe how much it helped me in my feng shui studies! It is a great introduction to the art of traditional Chinese feng shui. I would recommend this book to every person interested in feng shui - it's clear, it's concise and best of all - it works!

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Comment on The Principles of Feng Shui by Theresa Reed "The Tarot Lady"

Theresa Reed "The Tarot Lady" — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:01:47 +0000

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This book cuts to the real deal, September 1, 2001

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No commercialized "hang a mirror, change your lifre" quick fixes with no basis, like most Feng Shui books out there. Sang gives you the background and plenty of information on enough principles for the reader to go beyond interior design with Feng Shui. Before making changes, it is important to understand these principles. A very empowering book. Read it, and THEN hang that mirror, if you think it is the best remedy (it may do harm rather than good). Very clearly written, which is a relief from many such books.

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Comment on Mueve tus cosas y cambia tu vida : Como el feng shui te puede traer amor, dinero, respeto y felicidad Reviews by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:34:04 +0000

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DEJA QUE EL FENG SHUI ENTRE EN TU CASA, April 1, 2009

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Dra. Michelle Nielsen "Autora de Creanda a Ma... — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:27:14 +0000

INCREIBLE!!!!, April 21, 2011

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Comment on Feng Shui: Back to Balance by Susan

Susan — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:24:28 +0000

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Common Sense and fun approach, April 4, 2000

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This review is from: Feng Shui - Back to Balance: An Entertaining, Lighthearted, Common Sense Approac (Paperback)

What a change. A lot of feng shui books get bogged down in rules and quick fixes. This book suggests multiple options and allows you, the reader, to mull over the ideas and find something that fits with yourself. I have to admit, if I didn't live in an apartment I'd probably be painting and having fun experimenting with a lot of the ideas in the book. Sally Fretwell's writing style is easy going and full of simple examples from real life. Of all the books that I've read in this area this brings nine star ki and feng shui together the most naturally. I think there is still more out there but this is a great introductory and practical book for anyone wanting the best start. Hopefully this book will be the beginning of further work.

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Comment on Feng Shui: Back to Balance by Cyndi Lundberg

Cyndi Lundberg — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:52:03 +0000

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Finally......I understand what "Fun" Shei is all about, June 12, 2000

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This is one of the best Fung Shei books I have ever read. I couldn't put it down. It was everything I always knew, but didn't know for sure and now its okay for me to be thinking and feeling the way I do. I finally understand what has been making me so crazy at times and what has worked and has NOT worked for me in my life! I especially liked the Nine Star Ki I-Ching theory. It has been soooo much fun putting people and friends together and even understanding my own fire/fire personality - I'm that "Wallflower". Thank you Sally for having the courage to write a wonderful book that is so simple and easy for the average person to understand. This a valuable tool and has become a handy book when I'm in the mood for decorating or when I'm wondering why my best friend is the way she is. I now have the confidence to say NO WAY when a certain thing doesn't quite suit me, or if I want to move an object in my home to another location even if its out the door, its moved. I've given this book to friends. It's been so much fun comparing notes and listening to how other people get along and relate with their friends and families. This is a must book for everyone and is definitely a positive conversation tool. It gives a new dimension for phone chat with your girlfriends! You have given me a wonderful gift and the freedom to create my world - Thank You!

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Comment on Feng Shui: Back to Balance by Robert Bernardini

Robert Bernardini — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:29:15 +0000

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Feng Shui: Back to Balance, March 29, 2000

Robert Bernardini -

This review is from: Feng Shui - Back to Balance: An Entertaining, Lighthearted, Common Sense Approac (Paperback)

As president of Professional Research Institute, I am constantly on the look out for books that make a difference in people's lives. Sally Fretwell's book Feng Shui: Back to Balance is without a doubt the best book on Feng Shui I have reviewed. It is easy to read, entertaining and presents clear step-wise directions for making your home or office better, more harmonious and supportive environments. Where other books on this subject concentrate on the way Feng Shui may have worked in Ancient China, Sally's book cuts through out-dated dogma and presents the subject in a positive way for our Western civilization. Her approach makes you aware of potential problems and difficulties you may encounter for sure - but in a light-hearted, nonjudgemental way. Other books on Feng Shui almost make me paranoid! Not so with this. And although it's fun to read, it is chock-full of the information you need most to rearrange your living spaces for optimal energy and thus optimal health and happiness. Her section on color is especially insightful and she goes into depth on the Chinese 9 Star Ki system. This not only helps you with rearranging your living spaces, but also helps you understand your own personality and the personality of others. I highly recommend it to anyone - whether new to the subject or experienced Feng Shui practitioners.

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Comment on Living Color: Master Lin Yuns Guide to Feng Shui and the Art of Color by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:58:46 +0000

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Too many lists, November 30, 2003

Mark Mills (Glen Rose, TX USA) -

This review is from: Living Color: Master Lin Yuns Guide to Feng Shui and the Art of Color (Paperback)

If this is your favorite book, I apologize for not giving it a well deserved 5 stars. I am writing for those who might share my perspective, and do not want to diminish the perfection of this book for many people.

This is only the third book on Feng Shui that I've read. My immediate interest was sparked by reading 'Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui' by Karen Kingston. Wanting to learn more and using my engineering research skills, I combed the reviews here and picked 'Living Color'. My color IQ is nil and I hoped the book might offer some assistance.

Unfortunately, I was too dense to make much of the insights offered. The various matrices of color vs. room or color vs. business or color foreground vs. color background went over my head. I'm already a habitual list/matrix maker, but they are memory aids for recalling 'known' insights. In this case, the original insight eluded me, so recalling it offered me little.

I did enjoy the first 3 chapters, which included preparatory material. Perhaps the book was simply too advanced for me. For example, the notion of a destructive and creative color cycle is very appealing; I just couldn't get a feel for it.

Near the end of the book, the use of color as part of meditation practice is described. I appreciated this section, too.

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Comment on Living Color: Master Lin Yuns Guide to Feng Shui and the Art of Color by Mark Mills

Mark Mills — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:03:54 +0000

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THE BEST BOOK ON THE TOPIC OF COLOR AND FENG SHUI, July 17, 1999

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This review is from: Living Color: Master Lin Yuns Guide to Feng Shui and the Art of Color (Paperback)

I have been using this book for two years to help me in my home and business design company. I have had my clients experience wonderful success! Professor Lin's knowledge is amazing! I highly recommend this treasure!

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