Lillian Too's Easy-to-Use Feng Shui: 168 Ways to Success

by Lillian Too, Mary Lambert (Editor), Susan Martineau (Editor)

Looking for luck, love, wealth, and health? The world's best-selling writer on feng shui takes you step-by-step down the road to happiness! Lillian Too, renowned author of books and articles on this ancient Chinese art, divulges the secrets of controlling the powerful forces of ch'i to bring success into our lives. With 179 tips on everything from personalizing interior decoration to improving family relations, it's the most practical, thorough, systematic, and stunningly illustrated guide to eliminating every obstacle standing in the way of contentment. Enrich personal space by identifying auspicious corners, good fortune directions, and life-enhancing elements, and organize the household to intensify their beneficial qualities. Need to improve finances? Grow orange or lime plants, whose ripening fruits symbolize prosperity, or hang coins or bells on the doors. Sleep on an authentic Feng Shui bed, let carpets create solid foundations, and fill vases with the right flowers. Protect the home or office fr om the "shar chi" or "killing breath" of open shelves. And there's a reason traditional Chinese matriarchs keep cleaning paraphernalia out of sight-they know that visible brooms will "sweep away" the family's livelihood. Try one of many effective methods for ensuring togetherness and harmony between kinfolk, for helping children do well at school, and for attracting romance. As you put these time-tested ideas into practice, you'll feel your world getting better and better! 160 pages (all in color), 7 3/4 x 9 1/4. DELUXE PAPERBACK WITH FLAPS.

Genres: Nonfiction, New Age, Spirituality, Reference

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Lillian Too is the world's bestselling feng shui author, selling millions of copies of her books worldwide. She is in constant demand as a consultant and lecturer; she possesses a Harvard MBA, and in her corporate days she was the first woman in Asia to head a bank. She was also the Chairman of a chain of department stores and boutique in Hong Kong until she retired to be a full-time writer. Presently, she runs her own publishing and investment companies.


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Reviews

[Stela Idrizi]

I have always wanted to know more about Feng Shui.It was interesting but also sounded like it was just q bunch of superstition for the most part. I appreciate the cultural implications of it though. I liked the the book was organized nicely and the information was precise. Following Feng Shui fully is not for me though. I did get some really helpful ideas and tips that I would like to incorporate though

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was more of the typical Feng-Shui tips, although in this one I did learn that my Kua number indicates I should hang windchimes (preferably with a hanging crystal that catches the light) in the southwest area in my master bedroom if I truly want to attract romance in my life. Hm. Interesting...All in all, it's a fun, easy look into the Feng Shui principles and how they can supposedly help you in your love life, your career, home, and in feeling things coming together. Another hint: No matter where you have a toilet in your home, it's bad Feng Shui. I suppose only hard core believers would go back to the outhouse days though! Entertaining.

[Jeannette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a feng shui junkie and these tips are great. It gives suggestions on how to use colors, where to place your furniture, how many goldfish to keep, your auspicious directions based on your KUA number, how to set up your office for career success, and much more. I remember I used one of the techniques in this book to get my boyfriend to propose - I have now been happily married to him for 5 years! This stuff really works.

[Chantal · Rating 1 out of 5]

As a Traditional Feng Shui practitioner, I was highly put off by all the superstitious nonsense and tchotchkes that she was trying to sell. You do not need this stuff to practice Feng Shui. It is a basic feng shui book that prays on the minds of the gullible and will only serve to confuse you. Thank God I got it for free. I will copy this review to the one other book I read of hers, because it is the same.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lillian Too explains feng shui in such an approachable, simple way. Easy-to-use is an apt description for her books.
She includes some great photographs, has a few little charming anecdotes throughout the book, and frequently explains WHY you should hang a wind chime in that corner. (Understanding is half of the battle!)

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a soft spot for this book. It requires careful reading and understanding. I picked this up eons ago but can hardly say I understand it back then as now. Finishing the book makes me sad but I'm glad she has written so many sequels

[Lynn Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I trust Lillian Too moreso than any other Feng Shui expert out there so I really enjoy her books. I'm also very fascinated by Feng Shui.

[Prantyo Rizkiyantoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book 3-4 years ago..The content was simple enough to use..not quite complete.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has several little tricks you can use on your home and car.

[Shumei · Rating 3 out of 5]

168 quick, colorful tips on dos and don'ts of feng shui.

[michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Feng Shui and Lillian Too is the Mother of it all as far as exposing the west to this ancient practice. 168 different changes to make in your home to affect changes in your life!

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Big, lots of pictures.

[Hoss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sort of classis Feng Shui advice, but great basics. Tips for calculating your Kua # and then working around the house for a better flow and greater positive energy.

[Chrissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book. Easy to understand with solutions to common problems. It is like housewife tales for luck, which I love studying.