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Feng Shui by LeQuyen Tran

Journal Articles

• Han, Ke-Tsung "Traditional Chinese Site Selection- Feng Shui: An Evolutionary/Ecological Perspective." Journal of Cultural Geography 19.1 (2001): 75.
• Samborn, Hope Viner. "Go With the Flow: Tapping into Positive Energy in Office Decor Through Feng Shui Principles." ABA Journal 87 (2001): 76.
• Tam, C. M., Tony Tso, and K.C. Lam. "Feng Shui and Its Impacts on Land and Property Developments." Journal of Urban Planning & Development 125 (1999): 152-164.

Newspaper or Magazine Articles

• Bubb, Sara. "A Little Feng Shui for First-Timers." Times Educational Supplement [London] 13 Sept. 2002: F22.
• Green, Penelope. "Love and Success the Feng Shui Way." New York Times 22 Dec 2002, late ed., sec. 9: 12.
• Hilts, Elizabeth. "Fabulous Feng Shui: It's Certainly Popular, But Is It Eco-Friendly?" E: The Environmental Magazine Jan./Feb. 2004: 45.
• Kennedy, David. "Feng Shui for Your Kitchen." Natural Health Oct./Nov. 2001: 44.
• Kirch, Claire. "A Profitable Arrangement; Valley Bookseller Uses Feng Shui-Like Techniques for Profit Rather Than Aesthetics." Publishers Weekly 5 Apr. 2004: 18.
• Langone, John. "Curing Bad Room Vibes." New York Times 5 Nov. 2002, late ed., sec. F: 7.
• Maxwell, Alison. "Hairstylists' New Angle: Feng Shui for Your Head" USA Today 2 Aug 2002: 1D.
• Nomani, Asra Q. "Got Bad Luck? Better Move the Couch--We Test Faddish Feng Shui At Football Star's Home." Wall Street Journal 31 Dec 1999: W10.
• Plotnik, Arthur. "The Feng Shui of a Sentence." The Writer Oct. 2001: 10-12
• Rosen, Judith. "A Little Feng Shui Goes a Long Way." Publishers Weekly 29 Oct. 2001: 20.

Newspaper or Magazine Articles on the Internet

• Graver, Ingrid Erika. "Not Chinese to Them: The Alvarezes Master Feng Shui." HispanicMagazine.com. Jan./Feb. 2003. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.hispaniconline.com/magazine/2003/jan_feb/Cultura/>.
• Lind, Diana. " California Assemblyman Proposes Building Standards that Promote Feng Shui." Architectural Record. March 16, 2004. McGraw-Hill Companies. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/040316feng.asp>.
• Yap, Joey. "Type of Classical Feng Shui." July 17, 2002. Feng Shui Times Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.fengshuitimes.com/article/detail.asp?aid=228&cid=1&pg=3>.

  This article has great information on the history of feng shui. Feng shui started 3000 years ago with only one system. The Yin and Yang along with the five Elements were incorporated into the system. As each generation passed down their knowledge to the next generation, feng shui began to grow with mathematical calculations and experiments to back up the art. The prime era of feng shui was during the Tang dynasty and San He was the system used. Then a new system called San Yuan emerged during the Ming dynasty. San He is based on physiognomy, appearance, and environment, while San Yuan is based on the principles of San He, but San Yuan places more weight on "time" as a principle.

• Zamir, Delia. "Clearing the Air on Feng Shui." March 23, 2004. Feng Shui Times Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.fengshuitimes.com/article/detail.asp?aid=272&cid=1&pg=2>.

  In this article, the author explains the different forms of classical feng shui. Feng shui is a science that can be taught as a university course. She also points out why people misinterpret feng shui. Most people think of feng shui as buying something to make more wealth for them or placing something to make their love bloom. These examples of feng shui are what the author refers to "symbolism" feng shui, which is a very simple form of feng shui. According to Zamir many authors who are writing books about symbolism feng shui, because they are so marketable, spread the confusion about feng shui.

Websites

• "Feng Shui: The Art of Placement." Feng Shui. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.artoffengshuiinc.com>.

  All the articles on this website are advertisements for various products. They provide information about feng shui then encourage the reader to come in to talk to a consultant or an astrologer. The information on this website should not be trusted for the obvious reason that it is biased and its purpose is to sell products.

• "Color Your Car According to Your Kua." 2004. World of Feng Shui. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://wofs.com/fsw.php?load=arcview&article=456&c=colors>.

  This is an example of "symbolism" feng shui. The color of your car is determined by your date of birth and a kua number that is given to you. The article ends trying to convince the reader that there are so many silver and white cars on the road is because we are in period 7. Period 7 is the metallic period perhaps that is why more people are choosing silver cars. This website also includes commercial links.

• Kiel, Georgia "The Feng Shui of Athens." Welcome to Feng Shui Life. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://fengshuilife.gr/articles/athens.html>.
• "Why Flutes and Mirrors Can't Fix Your House: A Comparison of Feng Shui Remedies." Feng Shui Ultimate Resource Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.qi-whiz.com/category/export/html/37>.

  This web page compares "new age feng shui" with traditional feng shui. Readers are informed about the nine basic cures claimed by faux feng shui and then given information about how traditional feng shui deals with elements such as bamboo, water, living objects, and light. The author blames both Chinese culture and the western culture for misinterpreting the objects used in feng shui. According to the web page, some of the claims made by new age feng shui practitioners have been invented by westerners and have very little to do with Chinese culture and history.

• Kartar, Diamond. "The Role of Trees and Plants in Feng Shui Theory." Feng Shui Solutions. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.fengshuinews.com/articles/kartar-0107.htm>.

  The five elements associated with feng shui are water, fire, wood, metal, and earth. Plants and trees are wood elements and can be used in the home to create harmony when other elements are not in balance. Because plants have a vascular system it is believed they can absorb the bad chi in a room. Trees and plants that are outside the house are also important. The positioning of a tree outside a home can be beneficial in keeping good chi on the property.

• Lu, Xi and Bill Clement. "Xuan Kong Feng Shui: An Elementary Introduction." Feb. 2000. Heluo Qi Explorations. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.geocities.com/fengshui_xilu/01xuankongfengshui.html>.

  This article explains common feng shui terms and principles. It also describes the tools and charts used in feng shui. Environmental factors such as location and layout of a property are also explained. The article was very informative. This article is what its title claims to be, a comprehensive introduction to feng shui.

• Wong, Poh. "Can Feng Shui Change Your Life?" 2001. Introduction Page on Feng Shui. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://yaintech.com/pwong/fengshui/fengshui0a.htm>.

  According to the article, a person receives a qi from the universe when they are born. Your date of birth as well as the five elements and stars affect your qi. There are "human fate," "heaven fate" and "earth fate". Human fate is controlled by the decisions a person makes in life while heaven fate and earth fate are factors that one cannot control. With this in mind, feng shui can be used to change a person's heaven fate and earth fate to improve their luck. This article is interesting but no evidence is presented to prove the author's theory.

• Moran, Elizabeth and Val Biktashev. "What is Feng Shui?" 2004. Feng Shui Master Val Biktashev. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://aafengshui.com/articles.asp?a=2>.

  According to the authors feng shui is not a religion nor is it based in superstition. It is not magic and cannot fix everyone's problems. There are many misconceptions about new age feng shui, which has turned it into a fad. This web page gives information about what feng shui is, the different schools of feng shui, its basic principles, and the use of numbers. This is a good source for beginners who are interested in feng shui and would like to learn more. However, there is not enough information to learn everything about feng shui.

• "Principles of Feng Shui." 2001. Feng Shui Fundamentals. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.shambhala.com/fengshui/fundamentals/principles.cfm>.
• Tobias, Lori. "Change Your Life with Feng Shui." Ocean State Center for Independent Living. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.oscil.org/conferenceFengShui.htm>.
• "Yin and Yang Theory." August 5, 2005. 168 Feng Shui Advisors. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.168fengshui.com/Articles/Article_yinyang.htm>.

  The concept of yin and yang is a basic to feng shui principle and viewed differently by the westerner and easterner. Westerners see the yin and yang as black or white and right or wrong, as two separate parts. The Chinese view yin and yang as "opposites as evolving and cycling" and both are needed to achieve balance. This article did a good job of explaining the meaning of yin and yang and provided information that supports the eastern perspective of the nature of yin and yang.

• Yu, Joseph. "Calabash." 2005. Feng Shui Research Center. Date Accessed: 13 July 2006. <http://www.astro-fengshui.com/fengshui/calabash.html>.