Frequently asked questions about a Feng Shui consultation

A very detailed picture of how you live and work and how you experience your rooms today. And how you could experience them: as more supportive, more pleasant, livelier. You will see things more clearly, make better decisions, recognise opportunities and become calmer and more at ease.

Many people think Feng Shui is a kind of Chinese interior design or a teaching about decoration and symbols. But decoration comes right at the end of my work. Much more important are the compass directions, the energies they bring and whether those reach you well. North, south, east and west, Yin and Yang each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Then there are the forms of architecture, garden and landscape, the soil and plants, water (rivers, lakes, sea, ponds, pools, fountains), roads and paths, the neighbourhood and surroundings. Do you live in a middle-class area, a multicultural neighbourhood, a new development or the countryside, on an industrial estate or in the city centre? All of this makes up the puzzle of your living environment, and that is what we improve in the consultation.

That is why I see Feng Shui as a form of energy architecture, working together with design in a space and with the space itself.

Beforehand, I need floor plans, a cadastral map and dates of birth. On site, we first discuss what you would like to improve. I then measure with the Lo Pan, walk through every room and, with your permission, take photographs. Finally, we walk through the house and garden together, and I explain each recommendation where it applies. You usually receive a written report afterwards. I describe the consultation process step by step, from our first conversation to the report, in detail.

For a “normal” house, I spend 10⁠–⁠13 hours on site. Add around 2 hours of preparation in the office and 1⁠–⁠3 hours for the report. The exact time depends on the complexity, which I can only assess in our first conversation and, ideally, on site. Large projects and new builds take several days; major developments such as hotels, administrative buildings or shopping centres can take weeks. For each project, I prepare a consultation proposal in advance so that you have a basis for your decision.

I charge by the hour, at €160 plus VAT. A detached house takes an average of 13⁠–⁠18 hours, which comes to €2,080–2,880 plus VAT. This remains an example, as every project is different. On a tour, a fixed rate of €405.80 including VAT covers travel and expenses, including in Austria and Switzerland. Outside a tour, I charge €80 per hour driven and €0.60 per kilometre, plus VAT. The full calculation is on the page about Feng Shui consultation costs.

Usually, yes. I write it during the appointment, recording my recommendations and priorities. I often print the report and plans in the Feng Shui motorhome while still on site. You do not need to order it separately; I charge the time as part of the consultation. Only a small consultation with just a few points does not warrant one.

For the time after your consultation, there is a PDF with tips for putting the advice into practice. You will find more help in the checklists and tips.

You put the recommendations into practice, yourself or with your tradespeople, and you can take your time over it. If questions arise, I support you by phone or video.

That hardly reflects real life. If you move or alter your home, the energy matrix changes too. Feng Shui also recognises cycles in time. Just as the seasons change the light and climate in your rooms, Feng Shui sees noticeable changes every 18 to 27 years. In Asia, an annual “Feng Shui check” is common, rather like visiting your GP, to make good use of the new year’s energy. That is the purpose of the annual Flying Stars analysis.

I like to explain this with an image. You buy a completely new, coordinated outfit and feel great in it (the consultation has been well put into practice). In that splendid suit, you meet the woman of your dreams (the consultation has supported your goal). But she does not like the shirt (the process begins). If you change the shirt, the suit may no longer go with it (a follow-up consultation). If the lady moves in too, much more changes (perhaps a completely new consultation).

No. Often, a few well-implemented measures achieve remarkable things. Residents usually no longer notice a room’s problems because they have grown used to them, and the consultation opens their eyes. A fountain in the right garden position, a different fence design, another door or wall colour, a moved bed or a new position for the desk can already make a big difference. Only the consultation reveals whether much or little needs doing.

No. I work with things from our own culture that we can relate to, and you as the client need a personal connection to my recommendations too. Feng Shui is, above all, energy architecture. Where needed, we change visible structures: paths, water and sightlines in the garden; colours, furniture positions and sometimes room use inside the house. I do not hang up Chinese dragons, bamboo flutes or red balloons. That has nothing to do with classical Feng Shui. I am committed to healthy architecture, not to esotericism.

That happens very, very, very rarely. Usually, the Feng Shui does not suit the house, flat or resident, and my task is to find the right Feng Shui and put it into practice with you. It is like bespoke tailoring. A really good tailor uses their craft to make clothes that fit you. So my advice is to commission only really good, well-trained and experienced Feng Shui consultants.

I have experienced everything from immediately to 12 months (a full cycle of seasons). The recommendations need to be implemented properly and well. With a new build there is, of course, no before and after, but you will notice how much good the rooms do you. You can read what clients have experienced in my clients’ experiences.