How would I know if I need a Feng Shui appointment?
How much will this cost and how long does an appointment last?
How do I prepare for an appointment–do I have to clean my house?
What if I don’t have a blueprint?
After a Feng Shui consultation, will I expect to see results right away? How long do I have to wait before somethng would happen?
How often do I have to have a Feng Shui consultation?
How do I find a consultant?
How would I know if I need a Feng Shui appointment?
Sometimes people want a Feng Shui appointment for no other reason than they believe it would make them feel better in their space. Sometimes a person moves into an office or a home and instantly realizes that something is wrong—-it just doesn’t feel right. There are times when a person can pinpoint unfortunate circumstances beginning right after a move. These people usually begin their thought with: “Ever since I moved in here…” An observation such as this would validate having a Feng Shui appointment.
How much will this cost and how long does an appointment last?
The cost and length of an appointment depends upon the approach the consultant is taking. When working with the Compass School, the costs are usually around $500 involving a couple of visits at 2 hours each. Specific birth data is required of each member of the family living in the house (place, date and time.)
If the consultant’s perspective is from the Western version of Feng Shui, there is typically one visit lasting 2-3 hours. The cost for this can range from $63/hour to $150/hour, depending on the consultant’s experience and schooling.
How do I prepare for an appointment–do I have to clean my house?
It is not necessary to clean or change anything before a consultant comes. In fact, it would be helpful to let a consultant see your lifestyle. The only preparation you need to do is to have a blueprint or a scaled drawing available to the consultant. Some consultants will ask for this in advance; others will ask for it when they get to your space. This all depends on the consultant’s style of working.
What if I don’t have a blueprint?
It would then be important to try to do a scaled drawing yourself to save the consultant’s time during the appointment. Most Feng Shui consultants are prepared to do measuring of the space, but the best use of your money is to have that done before they get there. If you don’t know how or don’t care to do this part, the consultant will measure and draw out your space.
After a Feng Shui consultation, will I expect to see results right away? How long do I have to wait before something would happen?
Results vary. Sometimes the energy needed for the change you desire in your life is “close” and needs a boost and your Feng Shui adjustments may work quickly. Other times it takes longer depending on the changes you are asking for. For example, a house might sell within the first hour after a Feng Shui consultation, but getting that new job might take months before all the right things fall into place. And sometimes you might not always recognize the change–having a car insurance premium drop in cost may not look like what you had in mind when you specified that you wanted more money, for example.
A Feng Shui appointment is a personal and powerful experience; it is important to be open to what may come your way and to watch for subtle changes. Likewise it is important to trust that it will unfold in the right and proper timing for you.
How often do I have to have a Feng Shui consultation?
There are no set parameters for how often a Feng Shui consultation is warranted. Certainly whenever there are major changes in your life it would be good time to consult with someone. Because our lives change from year to year, some people schedule an annual “check-up.” Others feel like they have a lot to implement after the initial consultation and want a follow-up within a few months. The choice is individual.
How do I find a consultant?
Obviously you want to have a qualified person who has been formally trained. It is appropriate to interview a prospective consultant by phone or email to inquire about their credentials and determine if you think they can assist you. All the practitioner members of the Feng Shui Institute of the Midwest are qualified and meet specific standards of ongoing education related to the study of Feng Shui.