Essential Feng Shui: A Step-By-Step Guide to Enhancing Your Relationships, Health, and Prosperity

by Lillian Too

"Feng shui is not magic. Nor is it a spiritual practice. . . . It is an ancient Chinese method of living in tune with the energies of the living earth." --Lillian Too Like other ancient Eastern... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345429044
• ISBN13: 9780345429049
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Reader from NY is wrong

.... I have beenreading Lillian's Books since she first came out with her Basic FengShui book (in 1997) and I dare say that she is a phenomenal writer. No other feng shui book I've read in the market compares with her books in terms of price and value for money. AS far as I am concerned, her books keep getting easier to read, and each new book focuses on feng shui from a different angle. If you've read her older books, you'd notice that her new books include constant research on better and easier feng shui cures that make more sense than the average "break down your walls" concept that other feng shui books propose. This particular book is WONDERFUL! I have a shelf collecting nothing but her books and as long as she keeps writing, I will continue to buy her books. END

I got married because of this book!

I've been single for 10 years since my previous husband's passing and I picked up this book in the bookstore by chance. I cannot believe how the tips in this book have changed my life for good. Since activating my romance corner with a candle every night, I've found my dearest husband Sidney and we just got married last month. i've never been so happy! THis book is so simple and effective - I can't believe I paid such a small sum to gain a lifetime of happiness. Many thanks to the author of such a wonderful book!

Lillian's advice and suggestion work for me

While browsing many feng shui books in bookstore's interior design section, I found her books to be more easy to read and understand than most other books. I bought them Online. But one word of advice, Lillian's books tend to be very similar from one to another. So I would advice people to browse at bookstore and choose the one they want and buy online to save money. Don't be overwhelmed and feel obligated by following All her advice. For example, I improvise on some of her suggestions. Let's start with romance sector, I couldn't find wooden Mandarin Duck, so I downloaded the image and hang it in SW corner. I got a Pair of swan as wedding favors and put them in SW corner too. I put cloth and bags that are yellowish-brown to accentuate earth tones. Guess what? After all these years, my sister who lives with me finally found a great boyfriend shortly after Feng Shui changes. They are in serious discussion of marriage. For career, I got pictures of sea turtle on a website and downloaded it. I put it in the north wall of my living room. Above the headboard of my bed, I put a picture of mountain for support while I sleep. Did the same thing at work. I even put trophies and awards in south wall along with Chinese red envelopes for fame and recognition. Ever since the change, I've become much busier at work. I do notice my boss and the higher up take notice of my hard work. I was commended for my skills and knowledge, that I am my boss' right hand woman!But above all, DO clear your clutter at home & at work before implementing Feng Shui. No fantastic Feng Shui will work if you have piles of junk and unsightly clutter.By the way, for anyone who live close to New York City. The NYC Chinatown has a large selection of Feng Shui enhancers at moderate to expensive prices. Walk along Mott Street (Start from 10 Mott St is an alley of Chinese gift shops), you will find wonderful selection of goodies. Don't limit yourself to just Mott St. There are gift shops, though less concentrated, on other streets nearby. I designate one weekend per month as my Chinatown shopping day for tea, herbs, dim sum and fun. It's like visiting a foreign country without flying on a long flight. Maybe I will see you there.

I find this book extremely useful, clear, easy to understand

Contrary to what the other reviews pointed out, I find the book to be clear in presentation, easy to understand and is truly a step-by-step guide. The movement of plants and furniture around in the house are absulutely optional. There are many ways you can work with feng shui other that blending the 5 elements. Try colours, try decorations, try even keeping a pet! I have re-arranged my new home in Germany. I am Chinese and my husband is German, but he found the outcome of my rearrangements to be fascinatingly beautiful and soothing to the eyes. In the end, our home turned out to be favourable to the harmony of the 5 elements, and yet appealing to the eyes aesthetically. I suggest readers who aren't satisfied with the book to give it a second chance. Read through it again and see what can be implemented, what cannot be, then select your own ways to change your home for the better. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in using feng shui to better their relationships, health and prosperity.

A fantastic book -clear and precise !

Lillian Too's ESSENTIAL FENG SHUI is clear, concise and extremely helpful for the beginner reader of feng shui. i could not put it down and am so glad to have it to add to my collection of Lillian Too's wonderful collection of feng shui books.