About Feng Shui

What is Feng Shui?

Traditional Feng Shui was developed 6,000 years ago in China. Its literal translation is ‘wind and water’, and is an ancient Chinese art of living in harmony with your environment. By balancing the heavenly (time) and earthly (space) Qi in our surroundings, it helps to give us the drive to succeed, increasing the likelihood of improving our health and well-being, and bringing positive changes to our lives.

Qi (pronounced ‘chee’) is an invisible life force or energy that is constantly changing, and underlies every living and non living thing. It provides a link between people and their surroundings. The goal of Feng Shui is to enhance the Sheng (positive) Qi and control the Sha (negative) Qi.

What Feng Shui isn’t

There is quite a bit of confusion surrounding the concept of Feng Shui. Traditional Feng Shui is not a religion, philosophy or superstition, and it can not provide a cure-all for your problems or help you win the lottery. It is not based on principles of interior design or landscaping, and is not the art of furniture placement. These new age assumptions do not form the basis of Traditional Feng Shui.

Schools of Feng Shui

FORM SCHOOL analyses the land on the outside of a building, its contours such as mountains and the placement of water. In addition to the outside influence; the shape and inside of the building must also be considered, focusing significantly on the placement of furniture.

FLYING STAR SCHOOL is the traditional Chinese Feng Shui based on numerology, which is the ‘language’ of the universe. It is also considered superior to the other schools as it takes into account the influence of time on a building. Flying Stars is the most complex, accurate and powerful form of Feng Shui. Many Flying Star school recommendations will overrule recommendations of other schools of Feng Shui.

What To Expect After A Consultation

The first few weeks or months after a Feng Shui consultation can sometimes be a little disruptive. This period is like a detox of your life - a letting go of old habits.

After the consultation, your home will be opened up to new channels of energy. Previous hurdles in a daily routine may now seem insignificant and you might begin to experience 'a new lease of life' that will allow you a much freer and balanced perspective upon who you are and where you are going. You may also find that new opportunities and experiences miraculously land on your door step and that suddenly it is much easier to envisage the achievement of goals that had previously been thought to be out of reach.

This change in energy may be instantaneous or may manifest over a period of time. In order for you to attune properly to these new energy patterns, it may be necessary for you to resolve particular issues within yourself. You will be able to draw upon the clarity that is needed for you to resolve any specific problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which Feng Shui consultant is going to give me the best result?

Trust your own instincts. Not all Feng Shui consultants will operate in the same way, and you should find one that you feel comfortable talking to. The right consultant will come along at the time you need them. However, there are a few important questions that you should keep in mind:

~ How long they have been practising Feng Shui, and what school of Feng Shui do they practise? (Eg, Traditional or Flying Stars, Intuitive, Bagua or Black Hat Feng Shui) This is important to know, because the end result will be very different.

~ Are they are a member of a Feng Shui Association? This will give you the opportunity to further check their qualifications.

~ What is the consultation process?

~ What do I get for my money? Do you provide a written report?

~ Is there any follow up? Can I ask questions about the consultation after you have left?