Ever wonder why Chinese restaurants have a strong red décor? Because the color red represents and complements the natural fire element of the restaurant. It’s a characteristic that embodies xeng shui, a principle of Chinese wisdom that underlies all aspects of life to create balance and harmony by the arrangement of one’s environment.
All you need to know about feng shui
Evelyn Lip.
Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Editions, c2008.
It has been said that the fortunes of men depend on how well their ancestors were buried and also on how well their homes and businesses were oriented, planned and organised. In All You Need To Know About Feng Shui, the author examines this widely practised art of divining the future and makes it accessible to the layman. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the ancient Chinese art of placement-it's principles, methods and mythical origins-and as well includes the assessment of many modern-day structures, such as the new Olympic Stadium (Beijing), the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay (Singapore) and the Swiss Re Headquarters (London).
The feng shui bible : an essential practical manual with 1800 illustrations
Gill Hale & Mark Evans.
London : Lorenz books, 2007.
The book applies the principles of Feng Shui not only to every room in the home, but also to work spaces, gardens and even our cars, making this a highly comprehensive study of the art.
Fatal feng shui : a domestic bliss mystery
Leslie Caine.
New York, N.Y. : Dell Book, 2007.
Wallpaper, love, and other deadly ideas #38;#8230;Once they were competitors. Then they became partners. Now interior designers Erin Gilbert and Steve Sullivan wish they #38;#8217;d never gotten involved in a feng shui-inspired makeover #38;#8211;of a home owned by a celebrity chef and his wife, a famous artist with an infamous artistic temperament. Gilbert and Sullivan are all for feng shui, the Chinese art of harmonious design. But this time Gilbert and Sullivan know they are facing more than bad vibes. An attic erupts in flames. The death of a carpenter strikes Erin too close to home, while a dangerous beauty wants to get much too close to Sullivan. Erin finds herself left on her own with her best-made plans, her worst fears, and someone whose design is to kill her
Feng shui is being utilized today in businesses, offices, and even in the construction and design of buildings. Feng means wind and shui means water; two powerful forces in nature. Other elements, such as earth, fire, wood, and metal are all important in xeng shui. The placement of these elements in an office, a building, or its surroundings are meant to improve a business.
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Feng shui can help your business:
Reduce stress
Improve communication
Attract loyal clientele
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A building’s shape and size, location, direction, and external spaces surrounding it, are important. Facing south makes for good luck and the southeast is a direction for wealth. Trees, gardens, and water also play a part in harnessing positive energies. The type of business will suggest certain features of the building, such as the construction materials. Inside, aspects such as lighting, furniture, and desk placements are intended to promote efficiency, a stress-free environment, and improve employee productivity.
In the business world, feng shui aims to attract customers, increase sales and profits, give an advantage over the competition, and improve the overall prosperity of the establishment. The principles of feng shui have been used for thousands of years to make the business environment more positive for all.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff
