Following a recent question from a
client: "How can you have two versions (classical and modern) of Feng
Shui?" I
decided to post my answer in this article. So here goes.
My reply was: "Classical vs Modern
Feng Shui is a very good question. Thing is Classical Feng Shui is the
original form however since the 1990s it has been almost become what you could
call Feng Shui for Home Interior. Classical concentrates on Qi (energy)
and its quality (which is after all what it is all about) while modern
concentrates on putting this and that here and there. While Classical
does advocate this in a limited sense it is not the be all and end all of what
is required. Classical works from the outside in - if it is bad outside it will
at best be average inside; if its good outside it 'can' be great inside.
Modern is the symbolic/colour/images version, Classical is the movement
of Qi and its influence. There is a place for some of the modern and to
be honest that is what a lot of people in the West expect from an audit but it
has to be an accompaniment, not a stand-alone system."
So....What do you know about Feng Shui? Do you follow the
classical route or do you subscribe to the more modern approach and are
they so very different?
There are fundamental differences.
Classical Feng Shui focuses on the macro and modern Feng Shui focuses at the
micro level. Classical Feng Shui requires an experienced eye to identify
positive and negative elements in the environment causing positive or negative
Qi to flow towards a property. It identifies where, when and who will be
affected by both positive and negative Qi. Where appropriate,
recommendations are made to improve a good, or alleviate a bad situation.
In general, Classical Feng Shui prefers 'prevention rather than cure.' It
is not always possible to remedy a major affliction with plants, water
or the placement of objects. Minor
afflictions may however be blocked or diverted with the addition of one, or
more of these remedies.
Modern Feng Shui focuses on the internal
and the immediate outdoors as well as in some cases, suggesting more of a
do-it-yourself approach. It also
tends to focus on short term rather than long term results.
As the result of a professional audit
recommendations may include, but not be limited to, internal furniture
layout, colour and the use of water features.
It is more about the flow and quality of Qi both external and internal. Where are the mountains and water in relation
to your property? Where is your main
door, kitchen, bedroom and office located?
These are areas that will have the biggest influence on the quality of
Qi and your experiences. When was your
house built? The list goes on......
Is one of these better than the
other?
While we focus on Classical Feng Shui we would say the answer lies in the effectiveness of the
application and your own results. Have you have had a Classical Feng Shui
audit conducted on your home, what effects have you experienced? Have you
had a modern Feng Shui audit and were you satisfied with the outcome? If you
have elected for a do-it-yourself approach, did you achieve your objectives?
"The proof of the pudding is in the eating" as the saying goes.
Both Classical and Modern Feng Shui practitioners who
have 'made the grade' recommend what has worked for them. They are proof
that 'their system works!'
Just one more thing to remember. You have to have a crystal clear vision of
what you want to achieve with Feng Shui.
'Attracting wealth', 'finding a partner', 'being happy' or 'being
healthy' is not enough. Write it down and
be descriptive. Do you want a quick fix
or long-term focus? These are all things
to consider before declaring that Feng Shui is not working for you, whichever
method you choose to employ.
To the fulfillment of your dreams
LynC
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