What is Feng Shui?

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice concerned with the interaction of people with places with the present time. According to Feng Shui theory, our physical, energetic and psychological expression both embody and are reflected by the spaces we inhabit. Space mirrors mind, and vice versa. This unseen relationship can be understood, and manipulated, using classical Feng Shui*

Contemporary application

I have seen classical Feng Shui have a dramatic and often immediate impact on the lives and wellbeing of people and businesses. Here are some some examples of situations where Feng Shui can help;

• bringing profound, transformative awareness of places and their relationship to occupants
• creating, peaceful and nourishing spaces to live and work
• improving health, wellbeing and relationships
• attracting new opportunities and income streams
• finding compatible buildings for homes, creative projects or business ventures
• better outcomes for interior design, architecture or property development
• staging a home for an efficient sale or let, while increasing value
• town planning, landscaping and alterations to the built environment
• increasing productivity, creativity and wellbeing amongst employees
• problem solving with regards to the particular goals of an individual or group

My approach and the process of a consultation

Classical Feng Shui is rooted in energetic observation, careful symbolic analysis and spiritual insight.  The best approach is, therefore, a mix of rigorously applied classical analysis with precise, energetic insights into a space.  After the initial evaluation, interventions should be designed creatively and with a combination of  rooted metaphorical thinking, and technical understanding of a building or landscape. 

I prefer to employ an embodied, meditative approach to my work - hand drafting charts, drawings and maps, and, wherever possible, walking the land and using particular Qi gong methods to assess the energy of a place and time. My interpretations are as precise as possible while remaining open and evolving - acknowledging the reciprocal and the interconnected nature of all things. There are no fixed rules (contrary to many modern Feng Shui methods and books). although there are many time-tested principles that can be factored in.. 

The nature of every space and every person is unique - and bringing awareness as to how they are linked can be a fascinating and insightful process that is transformative in itself. My advice is always tailored to each situation, including consideration of time cycles. Whilst this approach may at times seem complex or opaque, the interventions are nearly always simple, practical and to-hand. They might include 

• placement of furniture, objects and plants
• altering the use of particular spaces and settings
• setting new intentions or adjusting daily rhythms
• reorganisation / decluttering of personal belongings
• landscaping; redecoration or internal remodelling (if there is scope)

Practicalities of a consultation

My Feng Shui services vary according to the level of my involvement and the scale and nature of the project. Ideally i would visit your site in person - although I can access the energetics of a space remotely.

The entry point for any standard residential survey is a high-level Feng Shui assessment, which is drafting work I would have to do whether I visit your site or not. During this assessment I will conduct a full survey of your space, creating hand drawn Qi maps covering the local environment right down to individual rooms; taking all the necessary measurements, tracing Qi sources and energy lines, and plotting natal charts for the key inhabitants.  I will then be in a position to make an initial analysis, and share my findings with you.

Provided travel and accommodation are covered, I can also make a site visit which will allow me to validate my findings, get a feel for the spaces and work with you in person. I also work with interior designers and architects directly, and can liaise with other parties if needed. 

This initial high-level survey can be booked via the button below. After the assessment, there may be more in-depth work needed such as assistance with design of new builds and extensions. This work - as well as full written and illustrated reports are an extra charge and will be quoted after assessment is complete.

If you would like to first meet and discuss your situation, I am more than happy to have an Initial Meeting with you so that you can to know each-other and chat through your needs. These sessions are free and can be booked below.