Q&A: how do i prepare for a feng shui consultation?

a feng shui consultation is a decisive way to confidently make changes in your surroundings and improve your life. while a shui checklist or quick suggestion guide are useful, these tips are prescribed to be user-friendly for the collective audience. however, when working with a feng shui consultant, the feedback given is specifically tailored for you, guided by (1) your objectives and needs; and (2) your home’s specific layout.

when i was introduced to feng shui, it was equally intriguing as it was confusing. the various applications (BTB, Compass, Form) often seemed contradictory. i first hired a consultant to help me with our home. i then found mentors and studied under several experts. eventually, I attended a couple schools for training and certification. it took many years of practice before i was able to see where the differing approaches share common ground – and that discovery validated them all for me. regardless of the feng shui approach you pursue, a private session will provide you more than easy-to-implement strategies for your space. the clarity you gain during a consultation creates conditions that favor your continued success long after the consult is over. 

so, when my friends over at Amazon reached out and asked me how to prepare for a feng shui consultation, i shared a few suggestions i recommend to all my new clients –and that’s our conversation in today’s Q & A!

THE QUESTION: how do you prepare for a feng shui consultation?

when preparing for a consult, here are a few ideas how to get the most from your investment:

do your research. with multiple feng shui approaches available, know this: the distinction lies in the practitioner. to find the best out there, look for consultants listed with Feng Shui schools and directories, like AYRIAL! find experts with published posts outside their own website, or search feng shui authors. ask for referrals. notice practitioners who come up frequently in your online searches. any one of these will give you a confident starting point.

have clear expectations. when practitioners understand your objectives, we identify changes and recommend remedies aligned for your productivity and prosperity. begin with 2-3 focal points for your consult. do you want to sleep better? would you like to find a partner or improve a relationship? is money coming in and going right back out? be honest, know what you want, and ask for it.

don’t hold back in the conversation. a good practitioner typically asks questions before the consult, so be ready to discuss the following, as they apply to you:

• how long you have lived at your current location?
• do you know anything about the previous tenants/owners?
• are you sleeping well? are you (or anyone else living here) affected by health challenges?
• tell her your favorite spot in the house and why you LOVE it. show her the place you least like in the house, and explain what bothers you.
• are there any maintenance issues with plumbing, electrical, or leaks?

 

do you recommend “tidying up” before the consult?

if you struggle with clutter, do not “hide it” before your consultation. when you hire a feng shui practitioner to help you identify what’s not working, let us see what your house really looks like. when you do, we can provide you a new way of understanding and using your space. and when that happens, you are simultaneously able to release the clutter and its patterns that keep it in place.

 

 

what can you expect from a feng shui consultation?

with every client, i emphasize two things:

(1) feng shui only works if you do.

(2) feng shui triggers opportunities – your role is to act upon them.

a common tendency is underestimating the power of a simple remedy or ritual, so it’s easy to dismiss the wisdom of feng shui before giving it a whole-hearted effort. simple is rarely easy, and it is more powerful than its appearance.

another common breakdown to watch out for? gripping onto ideas of how your expectations “should” unfold. when expectations aren’t met, it’s natural to feel disappointed. however, if we don’t keep it in check, disappointment becomes frustration. frustration morphs into doubt, and doubt disrupts the positive changes in motion. so, know this: sometimes, shui feels like a coincidence. other times, things seem worse before they appear better. most of the time, shui feels like magic is happening through a few mindful shifts in your surroundings. no matter its delivery, you can expect feng shui to work if you remain positive while staying neutral about how it happens. and in all my experience, what i know for sure is my clients feel genuine relief and gratitude for the way feng shui has changed their lives.  xo