I agree with Raka. The books are only a guideline. The important thing is what makes you truly comfortable and happy in your own home. >>>

I also have to agree.  just move things around until you feel comfortable.  I also make sure there is never an empty corner.  Energy can get trapped.  I also make sure there is at least one thing from each element.  I have plants, fountains, candles, electric and windchimes.  People come into my home and say they feel so comfortable they do not want to leave.  I believe it's because of the flow of energy.

Terri

I feel that Feng Shui is real. I come from a Chinese family, and we practice feng shui. There has been drastic improvements with the lives of some with feng shui - keeping homes together, improvement of businesses, but of course one has to strive hard too, not just rely on feng shui but it just improves the flow of everything.

Yeah, but with so many quacks around and every tom, dick and harry saying they are feng shui master after taking a short course from another feng shui "master". What disturb me is they will find everything under the sun to sell to you to put at your wealth spot or romance or health spot.   . But there is no consumer protection. What prove is there to say that the items work or not? This is indeed a good legitimate way to con people. If a feng shui master is honest, they will just recommend inexpensive and even normal items you can use like plants and what not to block and enhance a "good corner or spot". It is also difficult to learn from books as the living situation now is different from dongkey years ago when land is a plenty and now, you will be lucky if you have breathing space. Sometimes, the examples given will cause more confusion than enlighten.

If goods don't do what they are adverised to do or if they aren't fit for the purpose they were sold for you do have a comeback, at least in the UK. But I realise that most 'masters' you describe will be very adept at selling stuff that doesnt contravene any laws.
Feng Shui is really very very simple, and it works, its obvious that clearing out clutter will help a place to feel brighter, cleaner and clearer lol, likewise living fresh flowers brighten a place, mirrors can double the size etc etc. The tricks are the subtleties in knowing what discrete chi blocks there are and how to cure them?

So how do we find the house wealth corner. Really could do with lots of cold hard cash after buying this new place. But sure feels like home. And I think that is what matters right!