Feng Shui The Series Pt. 1: Back to the Basics of Feng Shui by New York Feng Shui Consultant

Feng Shui The Series: Back to the Basics of Feng Shui Pt. 1 by Feng Shui New York Consultant

The Foundations of Feng Shui.

What IS Feng Shui? Pronounced "Fung Schway" the words Feng Shui literally translate to Wind and Water. Feng Shui is the Ancient Art of Mindful Placement.

Feng Shui is estimated to be between 3,000 to 5,000 years old and there are no early writings on the subject as it was intended to be an oral tradition, only passed down from Mentor to Student.

Lao Tzu (Which means "Wise Old Sage") is said to have formed the philosophy of The Taoist way of life and to have introduced the Tao Te Ching and the concepts of Yin/Yang where everything flows effortlessly.

Tao means "The Way" or "Path" and all the traditions of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine") as well as Feng Shui adhere to these principles.

Feng Shui was originally intended to be for the proper placement of burials believing that the deceased would come back to "haunt" you if they weren't placed in their most Auspicious direction.

As Feng Shui Consultants we believe our surroundings have a deep and profound impact on every part of our lives. We seek to restore Harmony and Balance in a space, whether it is a Home or Business and we live with the principles of Nature. Different forms of Feng Shui (with different names) have been simultaneously practiced all over the World:

Native Americans built INTO the land for shelter so as not to disturb it. They used Sage during ceremonies and blessings.

People from India practice Vastu or Vastu Shastra which follow the Principles of Feng Shui. It is also used in the Middle East (Dubai has recently opened a Feng Shui Hotel), Taiwan, China, Japan, and many parts of Europe employ the principles of Feng Shui.

The French Government called in a Feng Shui Expert to restore the Louve when it was falling to ruins.

Are there different methods of Feng Shui?

There are many different forms of school in Feng Shui today including Classical, Compass, Black Sect, Landform and Western Methods to name just a few.

Which one is the best method of Feng Shui?

IMO, ALL methods of Feng Shui when used with the proper intent WORK. Criticisms of Feng Shui Practitioners and their methods are against The Code of Ethics most Feng Shui Consultants adhere to which include putting the client first, not charging exorbitant amounts of money and not frightening their clients in any way.

*Part Two of Feng Shui The Series coming soon. What can Feng Shui do for ME?

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**Carole Provenzale has been a New York Feng Shui Consultant since 1997 and is the Founder of Feng Shui Long Island & New York. On Site Feng Shui Consultations provided for New York, Queens and all of Long Island for Homes, Apartments, Businesses, Corporations, Renovations and New Construction. FengShuiLI@aol.com

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**These are the personal views and perspectives of Feng Shui Long Island & New York. **