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Classical Feng Shui versus Popular
Feng Shui methods
The true essence of Feng Shui has
unfortunately often been misrepresented since its introduction to the
Western world some 10 to 15 years ago. It has been a time when the clever
marketing of lucky charms that promise everything from health to wealth to
the perfect relationship has gone relatively unchallenged. Pick up any two
books or magazines and try to make sense of the information and you will
understand that Feng Shui just isn’t that simple.
Much of that sold under the banner of Feng Shui would be more accurately
termed energy shifting, space clearing or even goal setting.
Popular Feng Shui includes
information commonly available through books and magazines. It is what
most people are familiar with. It encompasses relatively simple methods to
create positive change in a person’s environment following some basic
rules. Many of the “rules” of Popular Feng Shui are so flexible and so
open to interpretation that confusion reigns for those attempting the
do-it-yourself method as they move from book to book.
 The
techniques of Popular Feng Shui combine some traditional principles of
Feng Shui with spirituality and psychology. They are derived from a school
of thought that your environment (be it your home, business, or office)
acts as a mirror of you and your life’s circumstances. Issues such as poor
health, limited finances, or relationship difficulties can be linked to
corresponding structural and energy imbalances in your surroundings.
Results come from giving attention to your issues or concerns with
the intention of creating positive change. While many of the
techniques can be quite empowering and liberating, as focus and intent
wanes, however, so too do the results. |
Classical Feng Shui, also known
as Authentic or Traditional Feng Shui has been used
effectively by Feng Shui Masters for centuries. It involves a scientific,
yet practical and common sense approach to the enhancement of success
and good fortune to the occupants of home or building. It is both a
science and an art. It can be considered a science because it
relies heavily on the use of complex formulae and a specialised compass
known as a Lo Pan. It is an art to be able to read the compass, to read
the landscape and a building and apply these formulae. It takes time,
patience, practise and an enormous amount of study to master the skills
necessary to be a competent Feng Shui practitioner.
Classical Feng Shui methods take
into account the more subtle aspects of time, direction, room location and
room function and an individual’s resonance with various aspects of the
building. Through Classical Feng Shui a practitioner recognises the power
of the land and therefore the significant impact the external environment
can have on a property and its occupants.
The power of Classical Feng Shui to
support effortless change (without the need for lucky charms) needs to be
experienced to be truly appreciated. This deeper level of the practice can
bring profound and sustained personal change. It can bring luck
(better luck if you are already lucky), a sense of having enough, harmony
and balance. It can bring unexpected opportunities and chances for
promotion and advancement. It can bring a deeper sense of who you are.
Classical Feng Shui helps you to move with the currents of change over
time and to reach your true potential. |
