Feng shui has been very much in the public eye for a good few years now. Unfortunately, the saturation of information from the media and in the bookstores has led to much misunderstanding and the further mystification of this system. Feng Shui is essentially a creative and practical tool that has many simple, yet wonderful ways that all of us can improve our awareness, our general sense of wellbeing and prosperity in life.

‘I thought that feng shui was about painting walls and moving furniture. It is! But it’s primarily about where you are and where you want to be in your life. Kenny came and put into words things that I knew somewhere, but could not describe. We looked at every area of my life, where it was stuck and how to get it flowing. I changed my room. I changed my outlook. It feels right. Things are moving. Thank you Kenny for literally changing my life around.’ (A young artist)

Some of the benefits commonly reported as a result of Feng Shui in the workplace include increased sales, increased productivity, increased turnover, less time taken ‘sick’, longer periods of employment and better relationships all round. Let’s face it, business is about relationships.

Different elements, shapes, colours, etc. stimulate different industries. Here are some basic tips that can safely be used by pretty much anyone.

Shop doors should open into an empty space, even if relatively small, so that the energy entering is not blocked on arrival. From this space, energy has a chance to filter through to the environment.

Sharp corners (displays, shelves, etc.) pointing directly at the door will produce an unsettling energy that will affect people as soon as they walk in. Certainly not a safe environment in which to consider spending money.

The flow of human traffic along the shop floor is most lucrative if it is slow and relaxed. Straight and angular pathways cause people to rush from one point to the next, missing out on all the goodies on display in between. Create a path for people to follow, as the items on strategic display happen to catch their eye.

Large mirrors are used widely in Feng Shui to activate and increase space, or to speed up the energy of the area. In a business setting, they are very powerful tools which, when placed on any walls other than the one directly facing the door, will double the stock, traffic and money, while activating and exciting the atmosphere conducive to a healthy, balanced consumerism.

Mother Earth protects us from noise, air and electromagnetic pollution with the cleansing aspect of plant life. Plants help cleanse the atmosphere of electromagnetic radiation emitted by pretty much anything you plug in. NASA research tells us that Spider Plants, Peace Lilies and Jade ‘money’ plants are the best electromagnetic balancers. At a very basic level, natural plant life counter-balances our modern synthetic environments, so keep it as natural as possible with carpets, soft furnishings, etc. Ionisers, indoor waterfalls and salt crystal lamps are a definite plus, turning positive ions into the negative ions that refresh and invigorate.

Whatever you do, steer clear of the intensity of fluorescent lighting – in fact, anything intense, always!

If your main entrance is well announced and your intentions are clear, with good planning and a bit of Feng Shui magic, we can all claim the good fortune that is naturally ours.

There is only so much that the medium of the written word can convey, and we do our best to get the essence of the topic across, empowering you to make your own changes with your own awareness. If, however, you have a persistent problem, confusion or issue, or if you simply wish to stabilise the success you already have, invite the help of professionals. An outside perspective can often work wonders in pointing out patterns or stagnation that does not serve the person we wish to be. We work with people, building teams; with marketing, financial and architectural plans – a significant part of our work.

It is an incredibly fulfilling vocation to offer this clarity and awareness, enabling people to reclaim their personal and professional power.