Beautiful World Feng Shui

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Classical Feng Shui? 

Feng Shui literally translates wind water.   Classical Feng Shui is an ancient practice first developed about 6,000 years ago by the Neolithic Chinese.  Feng Shui is a system based on the geographic location of a space, the energy in and surrounding the space, and the changes in the energy over time.  The practice of Feng Shui helps balance these energy forces called Qi (pronounced chi).  Qi energy constantly surrounds us in many forms including

• Heavenly Qi – This energy is produced by the sun, moon, weather, and the changing of seasons.
• Earthly Qi - This energy is created by heavenly Qi and influenced by landforms and structures. 
• Human Qi – This powerful energy is created by people.

What can Feng Shui do for me?

In every living environment, both positive and negative energies exist.  Qi affects all aspects of our life including health, relationships, work, prosperity, and mood. 

Positive energy, called Sheng Qi, is auspicious and nourishes health, happiness, and well being.   This energy can help you live a long life, have happy relationships, promote success, and open new opportunities. 

Negative energy is called Sha Qi.  It carries inauspicious energies that create negative influences.  Over time, Sha Qi, can make you ill, cause relationship problems and block career success.

Since all spaces have a combination of both positive and negative Qi, the goal in traditional Feng  Shui is to create balance by enhancing positive Qi and minimizing negative Qi. 

There are five physical elements in nature that characterize the different types of Qi that change over time. 

The five elements are:

FIRE      EARTH     METAL    WATER     WOOD

Feng Shui makes use of the elements through color, shape, and symbolism to balance the energies in the environment. The results can be quite powerful. 

What will happen during a Feng Shui Consultation?

I will first meet with you to discuss your goals and objectives.  We will discuss future plans and any life issues that you may be experiencing.  I will need the birthdates of all occupants of the residence or business; an accurate floor plan (if available); and the date the structure was built and dates of major renovations.  The birth dates determine the trigram of the people and helps to find their best directions. The date the structure was built is used in the calculations to determine the Qi within the building. The floor plan is used to properly map the Qi.

The tools I will bring as part of the consultation are:

• Chinese LoPan – The traditional Feng Shui compass used to take accurate directional measurement.

• Digital camera – I will be taking pictures to help in the full consultation.

• Measurement tools – I will need to take accurate measurements of each room.

I will take compass calculations using the LoPan compass.  I will observe the entire exterior of the structure to make note of placement, landforms, gardens, noise, etc.  I will also note the facing side (where energy enters) of the building.  I will be looking for any “Sha” or negative influence such as traffic patterns, overgrown trees,  or electromagnetic energy sources.

The next step in a consultation is to examine the interior environment. I am looking to understand the energy that exists within the space. I will go through each room of the building, taking measurements and making notes on colors, furnishings, artwork, and other vital information needed.

I will then put together a comprehensive, room-by-room, written report on the findings. 

The last step is a follow up visit to sit down with you to discuss the findings and recommended changes and remedies.  I try hard to suggest remedies that should fit nicely into your environment based on your tastes.   Keep in mind the Feng Shui is not interior decorating, but rather the use of elements to enhance the energies of your space.    I strive to recommend Feng Shui remedies that feel natural and beautiful.

Is Feng Shui the answer to my problems?

Feng Shui is not an exact science and it cannot solve all of life's problems.  However, good Feng Shui can definitely create an environment that promotes positive change. 

Feng Shui is only factor that influences our lives .  The Chinese call the important influencers in our lives the trinity of luck.  These include:

• Heaven Luck - this can also be called destiny.  It is the circumstances under which you were born and cannot be controlled.  Heaven luck includes family, birthplace, personality strengths and weaknesses.
• Man's Luck - this is how we live our lives.  Man's luck is the result of our actions, thoughts, and work in our lifetime. 
• Earth Luck is the influence of the environment in our lives.  Good Feng Shui makes the most of this environmental luck by creating balance and allowing natures forces to create positive effects on our life.

Will I have immediate results with good Feng Shui?

Some people notice immediate and powerful results.  Generally ,most people will experience positive changes over time.  Every person is different and  the results that you will experience following modification of energy to your environment may vary.  I always strive to recommend changes that produce the most positive results based on the needs and desires of the occupants.  For the best results, remedies should always be applied incrementally. 

Incremental changes will allow time for you to become comfortable with the shifts in the energy slowly and this will allow you to experience the most positive results of the energy changes in your environment.

What if I have questions after a consultation?

I am very committed to your satisfaction with the consultation.  You may e-mail me at any time after the consultation with questions and concerns.  Follow-up information is free of charges as long as I do not come back out to your residence or business.

Fees

Fees are very reasonable and based on the complexity of the project.  Contact me at (607) 206-0453 or beautifulworldfengshui@yahoo.com for more information.