Field Guide to Feng Shui And Vastu
(Updated June 2007)
Feng Shui (meaning Wind and Water in Chinese) is the ancient art of placement to promote harmony, wealth, success and health. Feng Shui deals with the location and architecture of buildings, along with interior design and exterior landscaping. A working knowledge of Feng Shui may even help in home selling and home buying in today's multicultural world.
Vaastu, is the ancient Indian system of harnessing the positive energy of the environment to benefit those living there. Vaastu uses a complex, 3-layer grid system to provide the best layout for your home, office or commercial site. An ideal house, according to Vaastu, is a perfectly square house, with a central courtyard. Get more information on these ancient subjects from the books, articles and websites gathered here. (D. Winchester, Information Specialist)
Contents:
Feng Shui | Vaastu | Books, eBooks & Other Resources
Feng Shui Tips
Avoid sleeping under beams in the bedroom
Avoid having the stairs as the first thing you see when you enter a house
Source: Feng shui: the Chinese art of placement, (New York,NY : Arkana, 1983).
Vaastu Tips
The best shape for a house is a square
Wood is considered the best building material
Circular staircases should be avoided
Source: Vaastu: the Indian art of placement, (Rochester, NY: Destiny Books, 2000).
Feng Shui
The feng shui workplace, (The Arizona Republic, May 2007).
A healthy office, a healthy mind?, (Forbes, May 2007).
Feng shui expert offers feng shui decorating tips for bedroom, (PRWeb.com, May 2007).
Home & family--cranky consumer: finding feng shui at home, (Wall Street Journal, Jan. 2006). Q
Disney bows to feng shui, (International Herald Tribune, Apr. 25, 2005.)
Feng shui used to boost sales, increase comfort, (Business First of Columbus, Nov. 12, 2004).
Using feng shui to help a home sell, (Realty Times, Feb. 10, 2004).
Morley, REALTORS® tap into Binns' feng shui advice, (St. Louis Business Journal, Aug. 29, 2003).
What is feng shui?, (About.com, 2003).
Vaastu
Corporates tap vaastu for wealth, (The Economic Times, May 2007).
5 elements that rule, (The Telegraph, May 2007).
Pyramids turn realty fortune-tellers, (The Economic Times, May 2007).
The correct orientation, (Building Design & Construction, Mar. 2005). Q
Beyond bamboo: India's feng shui, (Wall Street Journal, Oct. 3, 2003). Q
Vastu Living, (www.vastuliving.com).
Vastu sastra, (www.india4u.com).
Vastu frequently asked questions, (www.vastucreations, 2003).
Feng shui's Indian cousin, (South Coast Today, 2000).
eBooks & Other Resources
eBooks.realtor.org
The following ebooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:
The Learning Annex® Presents Feng Shui (Adobe eReader)
Books, Videos, Research Reports & More
The resources below are available for loan through Information Central. Up to three books, tapes, CDs and/or DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days from the Library for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Central at 800.874.6500 for assistance.
Sell your home faster with feng shui, (Arroyo Grande, CA: Dragon Chi Publications, 2001). NA 2755 Z7
Vaastu: the Indian art of placement, (Rochester, NY: Destiny Books, 2000). BF 1779 Ar9
The Vastu Vidya handbook: the Indian feng shui, (New York, NY: Three Rivers Press, 2000). BF 1779 P34
Feng Shui handbook, (San Francisco, CA: Aquarian, 1991). NA 2755 W17f
Interior design with Feng Shui, (New York, NY: Arkana, 1987). NA 2755 R73
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