Feng shui is such an esoteric practice. It’s often misunderstood and categorized as hooey, hocus-pocus, or even voodoo. It’s none of those things. Still, there is a tendency in our society to put a shingle out and call ourselves experts after having read a book or two or maybe taken a seminar. So how to select a consultant?
• Will you want to use a compass school method or a form school method? Have your consultant explain the merits and pitfalls of both to you.
• Where or with whom did your consultant study? How many years has she or he been practicing?
• Will your consultant be able to provide you with references from previous clients? Why not?
• Does your consultant satisfy all of your questions and concerns about feng shui and your particular project to help you decide if feng shui is right for you?
• Will your consultant provide a written report and/or offer continuing followup support in case more questions arise after you receive your analysis?
• Have you shopped around to compare consultant fees among comparably experienced feng shui practitioners offering similar services?
• Do you feel comfortable with this consultant in your initial emails, phone calls, meetings? Trust your intuition and let it guide you to the right practitioner for you.
Katy Allgeyer has been a feng shui practitioner for 20+ years. http://fengshuibyfishgirl.com