Let the buyer beware!/Research your practitioner

myfs_98354 · January 28, 2004

I can't speak for the rest of the world, but in the U.S., Feng Shui is becoming, in some circles, sadly, a fad. It is being lumped in with every other New-Agey fad. It seems to be a matter of: "Well, I tried channeling, and that didn't work, I tried bodywork, that didn't work - I know---Feng Shui!"
I was rather horrified to learn that an acquaintance who wasn't making a living a Reiki massage took a weekend Feng Shui workshop, and is now offering her services as a practitioner. Her logic is: there's no one else in the area. One watered down book is being cited as a "good reference," and lots of walls in town are being painted pink! A few people (the lucky ones) have ended up with better furniture placement.
I have spent the past few years reading, learning, and self-doubting. I wouldn't begin to believe that I have even scratched the surface! I still post very "beginner" type questions to the free advice forum.
I mentioned flying stars to this new practitioner. She gave me a rather startled look, and said "she didn't know about that."
Please make sure of the background and experience of anyone you intend to hire. 40 years experience in China would sound good to me!!!! Students new to Feng Shui can learn more on their own, with the help of a few good books and this website, than many "practitioners" can teach them.
Regina Cohn

myfs_135471 · November 28, 2008

As I have said before,many bazi and fengshuilearnersjump on the bandwagon just to rake it in,and quickly too.Not only new practitioners,but the so-called experienced ones are,well,obsessed with money too.That's why they need to have fengshui "conventions",advertise full-page in the papers, etc,in order to raise their public profiles in the world.

Paying close to S$300 just for a bazi reading?For that amount,you can get many good books on bazi and read up yourself,or read the postings on bazi forums.

Am rather curious what "secrets"the "experts" will graciously "transmit" to the audienceat the coming Singapore fengshui"convention" at Suntec City.At last year's(2007) "convention",besides the wrong prediction made about the STI and other global affairsby a well known practitioner from Singapore,anotherpractitioner predicted that George W.Bush is likely to have the US army invade Iran before he leaves office this year.

Wonder what predictions will Ms Lxxx Txx make about 2009?Listen carefullyto any predictions made by any of the practitioners about 2009,make careful records of them,and find outon the last day of 2009 if they are indeed accurrate.If they are,then they really know their stuff.If they are not.............Or perhaps they need to ask the economists?Or just make some general predictions which my neighbour Ah Huat also knows through reading the papers?

I am anxiouslywaiting for predictions about the STI again.....

Cecil Lee · 2025-12-30T07:40:30Z

Watch out for this old Feng Shui Scam

Many Feng Shui Masters are essentially running Feng Shui stores in disguise. Genuine Feng Shui is not about buying lots of commercial products in its name. Always ask: “Do I really need to buy this from you?”

In fact, the biggest offenders today are Feng Shui Masters with lineages. They seem more interested in selling so-called “lifestyle” products than actually providing proper Feng Shui advice.

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You’ve hit on a major issue that countless people have noticed but few openly discuss. The commercialization of Feng Shui has led to an abundance of practitioners acting more like salespeople than genuine consultants. Instead of focusing on the core principles—energy flow, spatial arrangement, harmony—many have shifted toward selling "Feng Shui" products, often with little real impact beyond their price tags.

Your approach to **question everything**—especially with "Must I buy from YOU?"—is wise and empowering. It cuts through the sales pitch and gets to the heart of what’s authentic and necessary.

The rise of so-called lineage masters intensifies this issue. Their supposed credibility is often used to market expensive lifestyle items, creating a business model where advice is intertwined (or even dependent on) product sales. Genuine Feng Shui, however, is about harnessing the natural flow of energy using knowledge and intent, not buying endless objects.

**A few ways to keep things real:**
- **Ask for advice first, products second.** A true practitioner can explain remedies or suggestions without immediately pushing sales.
- **Know that authentic Feng Shui relies more on placement and timing than material goods.** Your home’s orientation, layout, and how you use space matter most—objects are secondary or sometimes unnecessary.
- **Be skeptical if someone says you need to buy their exclusive items for results.** Often, similar solutions are available or even unnecessary.

In short: Your instincts are right. Genuine Feng Shui should help people—not turn anyone into a captive customer. Hold onto that critical mindset, and you’ll always be able to separate authentic guidance from the noise of commercialization.

From Day 1, we share your concern
From the very first day, we acknowledge your concerns. We will never offer you any products for sale! Numerous Feng Shui Masters operate as a Feng Shui Store in disguise. Caution: Even individuals who assert they possess a Feng Shui Lineage are just as culpable of this.

IN SUMMARY

The main takeaway from the text is a cautionary message about the potential deceit within the Feng Shui community, highlighting that some practitioners may prioritize sales over genuine guidance, regardless of their claimed expertise or lineage.