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Question: Oh, the Lucky Cat isn’t part of Feng Shui? I bought it from a Feng Shui shop. 1. The Maneki-neko cat actually originates from Japan. It isn’t a Chinese name. 2. Some dishonest sellers will try to sell almost anything as Feng Shui. 3. Do you think they really care? They’re only focused on taking your money. 4. When people stop buying, the selling will stop as well. 5. In ancient times, Feng Shui was all about nature, the surrounding environment, and understanding the stars. 5.1. Those practitioners from long ago would probably be shocked to see many of today’s practices. 5.2. These days, even many Feng Shui Masters with long, respected lineages have become some of the biggest sellers of commercial Feng Shui products. 5.3. It makes me wonder how their ancestors would feel if they were here today. Most likely, they would be deeply disappointed or might even disown such descendants. 5.4. This trend is now so widespread that you can see it in places like Fu Lu Shou Complex, as well as in Central, Thomson, and the eastern and northern parts of Singapore. 6. On a different note, during the 1930s, Japan conquered China and many countries in the Far East. While many Chinese from that generation may choose to forgive, they will never forget the atrocities, especially events like the Rape of Nanking. 7. Honestly, how can Feng Shui Masters claim this is real Feng Shui? Please spread the word—don’t be fooled! 8. It’s best to treat these items just like any other displays that simply collect dust. 9. The best way to stop this is to simply stop buying from them: when the buying stops, the selling can!