What Feng Shui Isn't!
Feng Shui does not involve the following:
- Ghosts or spirits, or past lives. Although it may seem like it uses psychic abilities, Feng Shui is akin to earth science: studying closely geography, astronomy, and physics. There may be Feng Shui practitioners that have this ability but that is not a part of true traditional Feng Shui and that is their individual talent.
- Religion. Due to its eastern origins people may want to link this practice to Buddha but one has no relation to the other.
- Mirrors or crystals. Qi energy cannot be reflected therefore mirrors have no place or use in Feng Shui other that to bring more light to a dark room. Ancient Feng Shui practitioners used mirrors due to the high metal content. Modern mirrors no longer consist of polished metal and do not usually make a good metal remedy.
- Performing blessings or burning incense. This practice is performed in many traditional practices and may or may not work but they are not a part of Feng Shui.
- Using statuary of animals for luck or money. These are a part of Chinese superstition and a misinterpretation of traditional Feng Shui information.
Many practitioners will simply lay a Bagua map over a house floor plan without taking a compass reading or looking at the construction year. The qi cannot be accurately appraised without knowing the direction the house is sitting and the time period in which it was sealed. Energy sits differently in every house. This generic mapping leads to erroneous readings and misinformation to the client.
What is involved with a consultation?
A common question is, "What's going to happen at my Feng Shui consultation?". Before the consultation begins, I will need the following things:
- The birth dates of the occupants.
- The date the building was built.
- A scaled floor plan (I will develop one if necessary).
During the initial visit I will first examine the exterior, looking at geological and man-made landmarks. I will be looking for negative influences such as overgrown trees or shrubs, nearby construction activity or even traffic. Although these things aren't favorable, don't worry because there are things that can be done to better these circumstances. After the external observation is complete a Lo P'an, or Chinese compass, reading will be taken, showing me the orientation of the building. This information combined with the construction date gives me what I need to create the energy map of the building.
During the interior walk through I will develop a floor plan, if one hasn't been provided, and generally survey the layout. If there are any specific issues that have been bothering you, it may be helpful to let me know at this time.
After the initial visit I will compile my report which includes an annotated floor plan, suggested elemental remedies and an explanation of how to fulfill those remedies.
I will return for a second visit to walk through the building with you, report in hand, to go over my findings. It will be up to you to apply the remedies.
I do not try to sell remedies to my clients. I will only give you suggestions on how to fulfill the remedies that are needed.
My Training
From as early as I can remember my life has been greatly influenced by Asian culture. This was because I was born soon after my parents and three older siblings returned from more than a decade of mission work in Taiwan and they brought Taiwan home with them.
I received my BA in Art/Art History from Hope College in Holland, MI. After a four year stint as a Production Coordinator in the music industry, I began to study Feng Shui.
I received my advanced certification from the American Feng Shui Institute created and directed by Master Larry Sang. Master Sang is one of the most influential practitioners in the teachings of Feng Shui. His talents have been utilized globally by Fortune 500 companies and governments from Asia to the United States. Dr. Sang's mission is to enlighten the western world to the benefits of Feng Shui and to clear up confusion that has been caused by people with limited knowledge of this science.
I currently reside with my family in the beautiful mountain town of Asheville, NC where good qi surrounds us all. To find out more about Asheville, NC visit Asheville, NC's Official Tourism Web Site.
Services
Residential Reading - Includes initial house visit, written analysis with energy map and suggested remedies. A follow-up visit to walk through the residence and explain recommendations.
Business Reading - Includes initial visit, written analysis with energy map and suggested remedies. A follow-up visit to walk through and explain recommendations. I will have to determine the complexity of the reading before we can agree upon a fee.
Architectural Consultation - Includes working with the architect to determine which spaces are most supportive for sleeping, working, etc.
Building Site Consultation - Includes an initial consultation to go over the attributes to look for in a building site, as well as, a reading of the potential site.
Pre-purchase Consultation - Same as the basic residential or business reading. Determines whether the building is supportive to people and prosperity prior to purchase.
I regularily do readings in or around the greater Asheville, NC area. If necessary, and for an additional travel charge depending on locale, I will look at properties that are more than 20 but less than 90 miles from Asheville, NC.
Contact Me for an Appointment
Leslie Grotenhuis
Asheville Feng Shui
Direct: (828)301-3075
Email: leslie@ashevillefengshui.com