The Feng Shui approach to harmony, vitality and success for homes

It's all possible with feng shui.

Ancient laws for living today

Feng shui is the art of analysing and influencing the interaction between people, buildings and the environment, in order to enhance quality of life. It has been practised for at least 3,000 years. It works on the principle that, when the 'chi', the life energy force, is flowing appropriately around your home and garden, your health, wealth and happiness can be significantly improved.

The words feng shui (pronounced 'fung shway') mean 'wind and water', the two most powerful forces of nature. By harmonising your surroundings in this way, you flow with the tide; not against it. The benefits can be considerable. Let feng shui help to get you out of that rut, relieve those money worries, banish tiredness, or help you to find love. It's all a matter of bringing the energy in your home into balance.

The Feng Shui approach

Creating an environment for your optimum well-being involves considering and giving advice on the:

Eradicating the negative

A feng shui consultation is partly aimed at detecting and removing the effects of geopathic stress on the home. This is caused by some kind of distruption to, or distortion of, the earth's natural energy field, causing harmful radiation to emanate from the earth's surface. Scientific research* has shown that if geopathic stress is not removed, it can have implications ranging from mild sleeplessness, irritability and headaches, to depression, ME and cancer. If it is present in your home, the effects of the geopathic stress will depend on its strength, the length of time you may have been exposed to it, and your individual constitution. See "Are you Sleeping in a Safe Place?"

*This was led by Dr Otto Bergsmann of the University of Vienna, 1990

A favoured solution

Feng shui is part of everyday life for millions of people throughout the world. Many of our most successful celebrities and business people have embraced it, and now firmly believe in its benefits. Personalities such as Madonna, Meg Ryan, Eric Clapton, Bruce Willis and Michael Douglas believe it has brought success, or helped to create a sense of balance and order in their lives.**

**Feng Shui for Modern Living magazine

The path to harmony

All you have to do is complete a simple tick-box questionnaire, which will establish your priorities, and include scale drawings of each floor of your home. It is important to ensure that the 'relative' proportions of the rooms are correct. The more accurate the plan, the more effective will be the consultation. This is needed ten days before the consultation.

I will clarify your priorities at the start of the visit, and will then usually work on my own; both inside and outside of your home. When I have finished, we can discuss my main recommendations for improvement. I will then send you a comprehensive, written report.

It is always best to carry out the recommended changes a few at a time. By introducing them slowly, you can wait and see the effects of each. If you don't follow the advice, you can't expect the benefits. Do not expect instant miracles; time has a part to play.

In complete confidence

Discretion is assured as your consultation with TLC can be totally confidential. If, however, you live with a partner or family, the best results are achieved if each adult takes an active role and contributes to the review. The choice is yours.