Feng Shui

Is Feng Shui an art or science? Some say it’s both, but regardless, knowledge and experience make the difference in a consultation.

Feng Shui is an ancient practice that originated in China, and is based on thousands of years of experience and knowledge.

Briefly, Feng means ‘wind’ and Shui means ‘water’, and both involve Qi or Chi meaning ‘energy’, the invisible life force found in everything. There is Qi that is beneficial and Qi that is harmful, but regardless of the influence of either, you might say that Qi moves with the wind and is influenced by water. This is true whether it is cosmic or personal Qi.

All things, including people,  are made up of energy, and  all vibrate at their own  frequencies. Therefore, it follows that if there is a disturbance in ones' environment it would manifest as disharmony or stress.

Feng Shui is the practice of designing an environment conducive to good health and a prosperous life by bringing one’s energetic surroundings into harmonious balance. This is accomplished by either using a remedy or an enhancement of the energy in question.

Through Insight into the energetic needs of the space, environment, or person, the opportunity opens up for proper clearing to take place, and the Designs of Feng Shui to be anchored.

I’ve heard some people say they’re reluctant to use Feng Shui, because the remedies they’ve heard about or seen being used don’t match their decorating style. This doesn't have to be a problem.

It’s not just a case of moving furniture around. A good Feng Shui consultant should respect the homeowners sense of style, and incorporate solutions that are meaningful and consistent with the owners design.

There are several schools of Feng Shui, with the Land Form taking precedence. The other complementary schools and disciplines of Feng Shui can also be used in a consultation. It depends on what depth one wants or needs to go to, given the individual case.

There are now many books written about Feng Shui, so I won’t go in to details here, but if you are interested in reading up on the subject, I’m happy to share my own reference list of books and authors with you.