Feng Shui: The Alchemy of Space, Time, and Spirit 

Feng Shui is far more than furniture placement or a quick way to “attract luck.” In its true form, it is a sacred Daoist art—a living conversation between space, time, and spirit. In Feng Shui: The Alchemy of Space, Time, and Spirit, author Laing Z. Matthews restores this ancient practice to its original purpose: a path of alignment, presence, and reverence for the living cosmos.

This is Feng Shui as it was meant to be—rooted in classical Daoist wisdom, infused with poetic insight, and grounded in lived experience. It’s not about rigid charts or superstition. It’s about listening. Feeling. Surrendering to the rhythms that connect you, your home, and the natural world.

 
Your Home as a Living Being
In Matthews’ vision, a house is not an inert container. It breathes as you breathe, holds memory as you dream, and mirrors the hidden patterns of your life. Every wall, doorway, and window participates in an invisible dance of Qi—the vital breath of the universe.

Here, the placement of objects becomes secondary to cultivating awareness. True Feng Shui begins with attunement: sensing the breath of the cosmos, moving with the seasons, feeling the land beneath your feet, and perceiving the unseen currents of Qi as they flow through your space.

 
The Way of the Geomancer
This book invites you to walk the path of the geomancer—not as a manipulator of space, but as a humble servant of the Dao. Matthews integrates the foundational principles of Form School and Compass School, while guiding you deeper—into the heart of Feng Shui as a spiritual art.

You’ll explore how Qi moves through homes, cities, and the human heart. You’ll learn to read the land as a text, to feel the pulse of time, and to shape your life in harmony with the cycles of Heaven and Earth.

 
What You Will Discover
Through poetic invocations, practical exercises, reflection prompts, and real-world case studies, you will learn:

How to sense the energy of a space through direct perception—beyond formulas and numbers.
The influence of landforms, directions, and cosmic cycles on health, relationships, and destiny.
The art of living in rhythm with time—from the turning of the seasons to the subtleties of moon phases and solar terms.
Daily practices for cultivating presence, listening to the unseen, and becoming part of the greater harmony.
 
For Seekers, Not Quick Fixers
Feng Shui: The Alchemy of Space, Time, and Spirit is for those who want more than cosmetic changes. It is for seekers willing to engage in the quiet, patient work of truly listening to the land and feeling the spirit of a place.

Matthews challenges the commercialized myths of Feng Shui, stripping away gimmicks to reveal its true essence: an art of humility, ecological care, and cosmic alignment.

 
A Transmission, Not Just a Text
This is more than a how-to manual. It is a transmission—a reminder of what it means to live in harmony with the world around you. It calls you to walk lightly on the Earth, to bow at thresholds, to honor the spaces that shelter you, and to breathe in step with the stars.

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a curious beginner, this book will expand your understanding of Feng Shui as a living Dao. Not a system to master, but a way to walk—with reverence, awareness, and joy.

 
Feng Shui is not about controlling space.
It is about entering into relationship with it—letting your home, your body, and the cosmos move as one.