Fooled by Fake Feng Shui?

From crystals, lucky ornaments, the moneystrengthen this, however it is not based on; I
corner, lucky red ribbons, oriental water features,think so therefore it will be.
bamboo plants to promises of romance - all newThere are several practices that often get
age nonsense. Feng Shui is being marketed asconfused with Feng Shui:
psychology, spiritualism & intuition, none ofReligion: You do not have to follow a specific
which it is. Where has the mix up come from?religion, faith based practice or belief system to
In the 1970's classical Feng Shui reached Americantake part in Classical Feng Shui.
shores. The practice was too complex to beParanormal / Witchcraft: Classical systems of
understood easily, so a select few began toForm and Compass School use the land, timing
water down the methods, launching their ownand numerology calculations, none of the methods
version. Known as '3 Gate Chi' and 'Black Hat', thisuse on black or white magic.
revised practice took the top layers of the originalCrystals: In new age crystals are the must have
practice, threw away the Chinese Lo Panproduct, often using the name to sell them. This is
compass and made it easy for anyone to do, justnot authentic Feng Shui, as crystal healing is a
buy a book! With 'professional consultants' stillseparate practice.
practicing this new age and diluted type, theGeopathic Stress / Dowsing: This is a faith based
industry has a poor reputation.discipline, identifying negative earth energy lines by
As with all industries, there are cowboysusing dowsing rods or a pendulum. Not related to
everywhere. We refer to this as 'Mickey Mousethe origins, although often new age practitioners
Feng Shui', great for a hobby, but miles awaywill offer this service too. Not to be confused!
from the origins. It can be difficult for clients toSpace Clearing: New age consultants again as with
know fake from authentic, without knowing thespace clearing may offer these services. Another
industry well.belief based discipline, a Space Clearing ceremony
The modern generic Feng Shui tends to beis performed to remove negative energy from
ineffective, which helps fuel the poor reputation. Itthe home, cleansing left over emotions and
has evolved into the highly marketable andenergy. Miles away from the Classical practice and
profitable Feng Shui you find in books, and eveningthe Lo Pan compass.
boasts its own new age religion. Google 'FengShuiIntention: Positive thinking "I think so therefore it
products' and you will see the extent of moneywill be" is a new age method, used as a method
makers, cashing in on something they do notfor intuitive Feng Shui. Using positive affirmations
have the right to. The question is, when you seekand belief that it will work. Intuition is for fakers.
acupuncture treatment (from the same TaoistThe same set of calculations used can be mapped
theory as FengShui), do you read a book or hireand presented by various consultants with the
a professional?same findings. Not so when you use intuition.
Classical Feng Shui is based on the analysis ofWhatever your belief, it's worth considering the
time, geography, astronomy and humantrue practice without the new age nonsense. If
interactions. The compass is crucial to obtainingfinding your 'relationship corner' or matching your
accurate measurements from each property tohoroscope to your floor plan is what works for
make a personalised assessment. Without thisyou, keep in mind this is not authentic, more a
data, intuition and intention can only get you sohobby than the true practice. If environmental
far with a placebo effect. Classical Feng Shui is aanalysis including land form and compass methods
range of complex systems when put togetherare more your cup of tea, look out for the
help determine potential in a property. Manipulatingclassical practice. It may just intrigue you.
your environment with Feng Shui can help