Synopses & Reviews
The Vastu Vidya Handbook is an indispensable primer on a practice that is thought by many to predate Feng Shui. Rooted in Vedic philosophy, Vastu Vidya literally means "dwelling science," and is only now being introduced to the Western world. Lavishly illustrated with drawings and color photographs, The Vastu Vidya Handbook is your key to discovering the secrets of this ancient art. Use the principles of Vastu Vidya to:
- Determine the most auspicious time to move into a new dwelling
- Learn which planets govern which rooms and how this determines location, color, and lighting
- Create a bedroom that encourages restful sleep
- Discover why yellow is the ideal choice for wall color in your office
- Align your home with the Vastu Purusha Mandala, a three-dimensional diagram representing all the forces at work within the universe
Whether you are building or buying a house, moving into a new apartment, or redecorating your office, you will face a myriad of decisions. By making the correct choices, you can create the optimal environment.
The Vastu Vidya Handbook, an informative and beautiful introduction to this once-sacred Indian tradition, will help you to design a dwelling space that is in harmony with the energy of the universe -- and enjoy a life of peace and prosperity.
About the Author
JULIET PEGRUM is a freelance textile and spatial designer who spends several months out of the year in India, where she works to preserve indigenous textile techniques. Pegrum studied the art of Vastu Vidya under the Indian master Subramanya Babu. She has applied her knowledge of this ancient art by serving as a Vastu Vidya advisor on buildings throughout the world. She lives and works in New York City.