the “right” way to do Feng Shui? let’s talk…

every so often, I get asked how I respond to critics—particularly those who proudly label themselves as “authentic Feng Shui” practitioners.

my answer? it’s simple: I let my work speak for itself.

but since we’re here, I want to unpack this a little…

no. 1: give credit where credit is due

you’ll often hear me (in my courses and certification program) mention where certain shui cures originate – because transparency matters. if I suggest tying a red ribbon (or placing red tape) around a pipe (shout out to Karen Rauch Carter), it’s not because I’m claiming it’s the only way. it’s because I want you to decide if her brand of interpretation resonates with you.

which brings me to my next point…

no. 2: one approach isn’t more “valid” than another

I firmly believe that one person’s discipline is no more correct or authentic than someone else’s.

some people want the formulas and fixed compass directions.

some people want intuition-led adjustments based on energy flow.

some people want a blend of both.

guess what? they’re all valid.

and yet, certain voices in the field use their platform not to educate, but to discredit.

why?

no. 3: the real agenda? credibility grabs.

more often than not, they’re about establishing credibility—and positioning their way as the only way.

now, let’s be clear: not everyone wants to practice classical Feng Shui. similarly, BTB is not everyone’s cuppa either. and that’s why there are different schools with different applications.

here’s where the ambiguity causes problems, though…

when someone presents a technique (like a space clearing ritual), disqualifies it, and doesn’t clarify that it comes from BTB—not classical, compass or another approach—it leads to confusion. and for the casual reader, it can feel like a passive way of dismissing this approach.

here’s how I navigate this space:

I don’t engage in the noise.

I trust my results to speak louder than criticism ever could.

I remind myself—and my students and clients—that there are many paths up the mountain.

some prefer the structured climb. others take the scenic route.

some rely on formulas. others on feeling.

some want the classical approach. others want modern application.

and truly? I say this from the mountaintop: they all get you there. 

they can all co-exist.

so instead of worrying about what’s “right” or “authentic,” I suggest asking yourself:

how do YOU like to travel?

because at the end of the day, that’s the only answer that actually matters. xo