Have you ever read a Feng Shui book
and felt confused? Overwhelmed about how to proceed? Worried that everything in
your house is wrong and where do you possibly begin? Feng Shui books can be very confusing! They can also be
helpful if you know how to read them. I hope to help you navigate through the
confusion so you can benefit in your learning about Feng Shui.
I was inspired to write this
article because of some of the experiences my clients had had before they
called for help. Although they resonated deeply with the idea that there is a
significant connection between our lives and our living spaces, after trying to
apply Feng Shui from a book they felt confused and frustrated. It was more
difficult then they thought. The
confusion led to worrying over things in their home.
It is very difficult to Feng Shui a
home from a book! One of my teachers, Francine Peterson, says, “You wouldn’t do
brain surgery from a book, would you?!”
Feng Shui can be that intricate and it takes a lot of training and
experience to get it right. Books
give the impression that it is easy but if you look further, they also explain
the difference between getting help from a professional consultant.
There are many different schools of
Feng Shui and some take different approaches to meet the same end goal of
bringing harmony to a living space for the benefit of the occupants. Some schools contradict each other and
this is what creates the most confusion for readers. Consultants also have their own style, experience and
opinion. So if you read multiple
books from different schools you will be very confused!! There is no right or
wrong approach. Each one has
value. I suggest that you choose the approach that you feel drawn to and stick
with it. Mixing different
approaches in your home will create confusion in your results.
Most Feng Shui books do a good job
at explaining the bagua map. When applied to your living space, the bagua will
show you what part of your home connects to your wealth, relationships, career
and other aspects of your life. Depending on your floor plan, some aspects may
be missing and some will be enhanced. The bagua is a fun and transformative
tool for positive change. It can be fairly easy to apply the bagua on your own
but if you have a complicated floor plan, understanding how to apply the bagua
from a book can be challenging and confusing.
You can still benefit from the Feng
Shui wisdom shared in books if you have realistic expectations. Have fun with
your learning and call for help if you are confused or need assistance with a
serious issue in your life.
Feng Shui Books I recommend: Warning, don't get them all at once!
The Modern Book of Feng Shui- by Steven Post
Feng Shui Design- by Sarah Rossbach and Master Lin Yun
Taoist Feng Shui- by Susan Levitt
The Western Guide to Feng Shui-by Terah Kathryn Collins
For Feng Shui advice
tailored to your specific situation contact Megan at (831) 588-5424 or megan@windandwaterblessings.com.
Megan Montero is a Feng Shui consultant trained in BTB Feng Shui. She has been practicing in Santa Cruz
since 2007 and offers Feng Shui consultations in the Santa Cruz and Monterey
Bay areas and by phone. Learn more about Megan’s services at www.windandwaterblessings.com.
