Feng Shui and Geomancy Book List, by Harkness

FENG SHUI BOOKS

Feng Shui Books and Reference Material:

This is just a short list for beginners. To lay down a background of study for a basic understanding of Feng Shui, many books should be read from as many authors as you can find. For the best initial preparation, reading should include a translation of one of the versions of The Book of Tao, the Book of War, books on or about or translations of I Ching; and others, in related fields such as traditional Chinese Medicine, and Chinese Astrology. It is also suggested, for "Western style" balance, other books on martial arts, Geomancy, Dowsing, and the better works on Gaia. To advance, in the understanding (and practice) of Feng Shui, it is necessary to learn under an experienced practitioner, better yet, two or more. Formal or Socratic or existential training in various (even opposing) schools such as "Traditional Chinese Feng Shui" and Japanese "Ba-Gua Style" (Ba-Gua Style is also a Chinese style) is recommended. True proficiency is best acquired by protracted study and training. But understanding the basics of Feng Shui can be helpful to almost everyone.

[Note on Chinese Astrology: there are different approaches, which can be confusing. for example Feng Shui Astrology, as used in one professed Japanese Ba-Gua style, is completely different from Traditional Chinese Astrology, and the two cannot be mixed.
[Note on "Feng Shui Certificates": In the US, being capable of producing consitently useful results and marketing are the only things that really count; but, many "Certificate" programs offer worthwhile education. Caution: Caveat de Emptor --"Buyer Beware" is nowhere more true.]

BOOK NAME	AUTHOR	PRICE	COMMENT
Underlined text here is to indicate book titles, and are not click-able links, unless they have the color of click-able links. To acquire commercially available books try Barnes and Noble On-line or Amazon.com Books by Internet. Amazon used books can be very cheap. There are many other books available which are not listed on this page. Many very good books are no longer in production ("out of print"), but are worth searching for at your local book store or at used book sources.
Any of the many translations of the following: The Book of Tao The I Ching The Book of War	This is a general reading suggestion, there are many translations.	Typically $10.00 to $30.00	Essential reading to better understand the traditional Oriental philosophy, and mentality. It is my belief, that until one does multiple readings of these works, and uses these texts for every day guidance, and does so for a long period, accepting and absorbing the thought processes until each is second nurture to himself/herself, practicing Feng Shui will only be frustrating and incomplete. These works are the basis for expression of all traditional Oriental thought. A study of Chinese Astrology is also recommended, and eventually, as one progresses, necessary.
The Ki	Takashi Yoshikawa, St Martins Press, ISBN 0-312-02594-7	not known	"Ki" is the Japanese expression of Ch'i (Chi).
Interior Design with Feng Shui	Sarah Rossbach (foreword by Lin Yun)	about $15.95	A Beginners guide. one of Lin Yun's early cooperative efforts.
The Web That Has No Weaver	Ted J. Kapchuk, O.M.D.	about $21.95	"Understanding [traditional] Chinese Medicine" (1983) Required reading. Out of print, but worth finding.
The Principles of Feng Shui	Larry Sang, Ph.D.	$18.56 plus tax,etc.	"Primary Goals of this Text: To correct mistakes committed in various Feng Shui books presently on the market so that readers can avoid abusing Feng Shui and being victimized. To help readers to discern real professional Feng Shui practitioners from impostors, ...[etc.] " Remember this is one (authors opinion).
Feng Shui, A Laymans Guide to Chinese Geomancy	Evelyn Lip	9.95 or less	A so-so book, has some advanced material mixed in. Helpful reading.
Feng Shui for the Home	Evelyn Lip	9.95 and less	Worthwhile reading for beginners.
The Living Earth Manual of Feng Shui	Stephen Skinner Stephen Skinner has written many books	originally $14.95	Moderately advanced, for beginners, has more material about the compass. Fair introduction to advanced concepts.
How to Achieve The Most Harmonious Arrangement of Your Home and Office	Angel Thompson	$15.95	Very good overall book. Be sure to read material with balancing perspectives.
Nine Star Ki	Michio Kushi, One Peaceful World Press	$34.50 to $4.98	Not reviewed.
Nine Star Ki	Bob Sachs., Element Inc. ISBN 1-85230-334-4	$24.34 and less	One Master has called this "...the complete guide."
The Astrology of the I-Ching	translated by W.K. Chu, Samuel Weiser, Inc., ISBN 0-87728-312-5	???	Mathematical and heavy duty; not for beginners.
The Hidden Dimension	Edward T. Hall	13.95 or less	Not really about Feng Shui, but about cross-cultural nonverbal behavior.
The Dance of Life	Edward T. Hall	12.95 or less	Another good book by Dr. Hall, about concepts of the meaning of time.
Feng Shui: The Book of Cures	by Contemporary Books, Inc.	???	Not reviewed.

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