Now that you have decided to consult a Feng Shui master, how do you know if the master is a reliable one and not ones that promise flowers and gold, just to milk your money?
Firstly, if you have decided to go with a master, doing your research properly will definitely save you time, money and tears in the future.
Who are you?
It will be beneficial to learn more about your master, before jumping head first into the consultation. With the advancement in technology nowadays, a quick search of their name should be able to yield some results. This should tell you briefly about their experience, length of practice and their credentials. Another way to do this is to ask them directly for their portfolio or information about themselves. They should be open and clear with this information if there is nothing to hide.
Schools of Feng Shui
Just like any other profession, a form of certification or education is used to demonstrate one’s knowledge and skill in their respective fields. It is important to note that there are different types of Feng Shui schools, namely Classical Feng Shui (Form School and Compass School), Black Hat School and New Age Feng Shui. The practices vary from school to school, as well as their focus and interpretation of the art. With the number of interests garnered for Feng Shui nowadays, it is not difficult to come across various self-proclaimed masters or talents in this field, who obtained their knowledge from the internet or books on Feng Shui. Some might also claim that their skills are passed down from generations or inherited from famous masters. Hence, it is important to confirm the authenticity of their knowledge or qualification that they claim to have. This can be done for example, by contacting the institute that they claim to be associated with to confirm their identity.
Word of mouth
5-star reviews and testimonials from a perfectly curated blog, could sometimes be a paid job to boost the name of the master or institute. Well, no one would really display a negative comment on their official website in hopes to gain clients. Hence, the good old word of mouth might be a more reliable option to know if your master is the real deal. Ask the people around you if they have heard of the name, or for recommendations and personal experiences with Feng Shui masters. Often these anecdotes might be more genuine than the ones displayed on the internet. Utilise the human resource around you to seek out information.
Expectations
A reliable Feng Shui master will be able to set out clear expectations with you. For example, setting out time frames of the work, cost, expected outcome etc. The process should be transparent and timely. They should not leave you hanging, or surprise you with hidden costs in your invoices. They should be able to clarify your uncertainties, and promise reasonable results within their scope of practice and skill.
Now that you have learned some ways to identify a reliable Feng Shui master, we wish you luck in embarking your journey in the art of Feng Shui.