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Taoist Feng Shui: The Ancient Roots of the Chinese Art of Placement Paperback – December 1, 1999

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• The first book to explain how feng shui developed from the Taoist systems of astrology, yin and yang, and the five elements.

• Provides a background on Taoist philosophy to help readers better understand the principles of feng shui and how to use them properly.

• Helps readers improve home, business, garden, property, neighborhoods, and much more.

The Chinese art of feng shui has become extremely popular in the West, but too often advice on the subject consists of overly simplistic instructions for rearranging one's house without any explanation of the profound philosophical system behind these changes. The ancient Taoists developed feng shui from their understanding of the subtle interplay of energies that make up the universe, and no true mastery of feng shui is possible without a knowledge of Taoism. Taoist Feng Shui provides step-by-step guidelines for improving your home, business, garden, property, and neighborhood using this ancient system of knowledge.

In Taoist Feng Shui, Susan Levitt traces the history of feng shui and shows how it is grounded in knowledge of yin and yang and the five Taoist elements of fire, earth, metal, water, and wood, as well as many other principles essential to Taoism. Once a background in Taoism is established, readers can better understand the philosophy behind concepts such as choosing the best colors for each room of the home, room-by-room furniture placement, yin and yang balance, correct lighting, outdoor landscaping, the function of hallways and entrances, and the proper use of mirrors, crystals, fountains, and other feng shui tools. With in-depth examples from the author's private feng shui practice, Taoist Feng Shui can help all readers transform their personal environments to create peace, harmony, health, wealth, and good fortune.
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    December 1, 1999
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  6. ISBN-10
    0892817232
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0892817238
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According to Taoists, all energy (chi) is interconnected--it is the subtle interplay between individual energies, which the ancient Chinese observed in nature led to the development of the art of placement (feng shui). By putting homes, burial grounds, dining rooms, or furniture in the correct spot in relation to other environmental components, such as hills, streams, doorways, or even mirrors, harmonious energies result, thereby creating peaceful, healthy, and prosperous lives for those existing in the energy field of a given place. With this easy-to-understand introduction, the Western reader can quickly adopt and adapt ancient principles relating to magnetism, the four directions, the harmony of opposites (yin and yang), the five elements, color, and light as they relate to space and place to transform their lives. Energy flows--how and where it flows is up to the feng shui practitioner. --P. Randall Cohan

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"Shares just enough Taoist history to make her book an interesting read, but not so much that the reader is confused about the connection between the history and its application to the art of placement. This text offers the reader opportunities to delve into personal attributes, behaviors, likes and dislikes." ― Colleen Verbeke, PhenomeNEWS

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Destiny Books (December 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0892817232
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0892817238
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.88 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Susan Levitt

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Author SUSAN LEVITT is a professional tarot card reader, astrologer, and feng shui consultant in San Francisco, CA. She does tarot and astrology consultations by phone 415.642.8019, in San Francisco CA, or email susan@susanlevitt.com. Feng shui consultations are on site or video.

Susan is the author of five books that are published in several languages including Taoist Astrology and Introduction To Tarot.

Susan has over 40 years’ experience with tarot, astrology, and Chinese medicine. She’s been featured on CNN, was voted “Best Astrologer” by SF Weekly in San Francisco, and was interviewed on the television program Chicagoing. Susan writes articles for many publications including her annual Chinese astrology column for We’Moon lunar calendars.

Please feel free to contact her with questions about tarot, astrology, or feng shui.

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Aimee Rebekah Shea
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Feng Shui Reading
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2015
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My favorite book ever on Feng Shui! I have given this book away several times and bought it again because it's one of those books I feel like every one should read. It is just magically put together, such a treasure to read and so full of wisdom.
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KStar
5.0 out of 5 stars A helpful and informative book
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2018
Very interesting and thorough book on Taoist Feng Shui... I have started applying these principles in my home office and definitely feel more ease and connection in my life as a result...
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Robert Dumont
4.0 out of 5 stars From a Taoist's perspective
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2010
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First off, the calendar dates in the back of the book are the correct starting & ending dates for the years. This means the author and publisher recognized and corrected the discrepencies in Susan Levitt's astrology book. Though I am a practitioner of Taoism I am new to Feng Shui. This book is one of the best sources for learning to practice basic Feng Shui techniques. It even gives you tips and info reguarding what areas to focus on depending on what animal and element you were born into. This book also gives you tips on what to avoid doing. I'm giving this book a 4-star rating because the information is not as well organized as the astrology book. The information seems to be somewhat scattered and in some instances backwards. The astrology book also seemed to be written backwards but the info was organized exactly how I would have done it. This is otherwise a very good and helpful book and I will study it further to apply the techniques to my and my family's own situations.
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Malcolm Tente
1.0 out of 5 stars The Tao that is spoken of is not the Tao
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2009
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The old saying is certainly true in this instance. This book is neither Tao nor Feng Shui. If I had paid more than the shipping cost I would have returned it. This book is a product of the Buddhist cult that has been marketing their oversimplified version of FS in the west since the mid-80's.
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Solala Towler
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful guide
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2000
A wonderful guide to the Chinese practice of placement from a Taoist perspective. Offers traditional Taoist aspects of feng shui, including the Lo P'an Compass and the I Ching, as well as the relationship between feng shui and Taoist astrology. Also includes information on the Ba Gua Map and the Five Elements, including many examples of how to arrange rooms and counter negative energies in your home or office.
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squee brat
4.0 out of 5 stars Taoist Feng Shui by Susan Levitt
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2013
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This is a nice and tidy version of Feng Shui providing history and overview of Chinese culture. This information provides
the reader the information about how some of these concepts came about. (To listen and pay attention to nature and
what is right before us.) I liked this reminder as this concept is open to everyone.
This is a good book to learn from.
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Stephen Skinner
1.0 out of 5 stars No Taoism and very little Classical feng shui
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2013
This book contains virtually no Taoism, but is simply a re-hashing of the New Age and Buddhist teachings of Thomas Lin Yun who in 1986 invented "Black Hat sect Feng Shui." This in turn had very little to do with either Tibetan Black Hat practices or with classical Chinese feng shui. Best avoided if you wish to learn or read about traditional Taoist feng shui.
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Anne Ducks
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Basic View of Taoist Method.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2015
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A nice overall view of the Taoist method, but, I was looking for something a bit more detailed.
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viktoria
1.0 out of 5 stars worst book i read in years
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2012
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chapter 6: How to practice feng shui
page 69:

"If death or disruptive events took place in your home before you moved in, do a thorough cleansing. Paint the walls to bring fresh chi. Wash the floors with saltwater and sprinkle salt on the floors and rugs, especially in the corners... Burn white candles, smoke out the rooms with incense, and play healing music in each room. Magical sounds can influence good chi and scare away negative energy. The ringing of a gong, the sound of bells, or loud noise of firecrackers can chase out any unwanted chi. Clap your hands if you have nothing else with which to make a noise."

Shall i be naked while i am doing this?

Has anyone ever tried to put up all those mirrors and crystal balls she is suggesting? My house would look like a gypsy fortune tellers tent...
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